Bao Zheng (Justice Bao)

Bao Zheng (999–1062), commonly known as Bao Gong , was a Chinese politician during the reign of Emperor Renzong in China's Song Dynasty. During his twenty-five years in civil service, Bao was known for his honesty and uprightness, with actions such as impeaching an uncle of Emperor Renzong's favourite concubine and punishing powerful families. His appointment from 1057 to 1058 as the prefect of Song's capital Kaifeng, where he initiated a number of changes to better hear the grievances of the people, made him a legendary figure. During his years in office, he gained the honorific title Justice Bao due to his ability to defend peasants and commoners against corruption or injustice. 

Bao Zheng today is honored as the cultural symbol of justice in Chinese society. His largely fictionalized gong'an (crime-case) and wuxia stories have appeared in a variety of different literary and dramatic mediums, and have enjoyed sustained popularity