Foreword: Integrity culture encompasses the principles, knowledge, and behavioral norms related to ethical governance, as well as the corresponding lifestyle and societal values—essentially, it reflects the cultural and ideological dimensions of honest and upright administrative practices.

As the highest military and administrative official of Zhili Province during the Qing Dynasty, the Governor-General's office building stood for 187 years, witnessing the evolution of Zhili Province and the rise and fall of the Qing dynasty. It also reflected the distinctive features of local administrative culture in the Qing era, rich with profound historical and cultural significance. From the system of official selection to career advancement, from personal self-discipline to local education and governance, a unique integrity-based cultural tradition gradually took shape.

Main Hall (Part 1: Integrity Official System)
From the perspective of the relationship between officials and public political power, anti-corruption systems can be divided into three key aspects: First, a preventive and supervisory framework designed to ensure the fairness of how officials acquire political authority. Second, a system for evaluating, managing, and monitoring officials as they exercise their political powers—in other words, oversight during the actual exercise of power. Finally, an after-the-fact disciplinary mechanism aimed at addressing instances of improper power usage. Drawing on the system established during the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty implemented a comprehensive assessment system specifically for civil and military officials, with the goal of promoting integrity, suppressing corruption, punishing wrongdoing, and encouraging virtuous behavior. Traces of this historical anti-corruption culture can still be seen today in the former residence of the Governor-General of Zhili Province.

East Annex (Part Two: Integrity and Achievements)
"Using bronze as a mirror, one can straighten one’s attire; using the past as a mirror, one can understand the rise and fall of dynasties; and using people as a mirror, one can discern right from wrong." Located in a strategically vital area near Beijing, the Zhili Governor-General's Office was home to numerous officials who prioritized integrity, becoming true exemplars of traditional official ethics. Over the years, each successive governor-general faithfully followed the imperial decrees, upholding integrity as their core principle, championing *lianheng* (integrity) as their guiding mission, and embodying *lianheng* practices as a standard for governance. As a result, they implemented a variety of people-oriented initiatives across Zhili—and far beyond—that have left an enduring legacy worthy of historical record.

West Wing Room (Part 3: Lessons from Anti-Corruption Efforts)
Historically, corruption has often been linked to the unchecked and imbalanced exercise of power. A key pathway to achieving integrity lies in institutional safeguards—such as the coordinated efforts of legislation and oversight mechanisms—designed specifically to prevent and combat corruption, a strategy that has yielded some success throughout history. Among the many governors-general who served in Zhili Province, however, there were also a few who lost their moral compass amid their elevated positions, abusing their authority for personal gain and ultimately facing the consequences of their actions. We must learn from these historical lessons, drawing valuable insights to continuously strive toward building a society characterized by honesty, transparency, and integrity.