Top 10 corrupt officials in ancient China (10)

He Shen -- family property is about 10-year income of the government

Heshen was an official of the Qing Dynasty who was favoured by the Qianlong Emperor. He was a member of the Plain Red Banner, as well as one of the most corrupt officials in Chinese history. In 1772, he began work in the Imperial Palace, assigned as an imperial bodyguard and was stationed at the gates to the Forbidden City.

Once secure of the Qianlong Emperor's favour and approbation, Heshen enjoyed almost complete freedom of his actions. He became openly corrupt and practiced extortion on a grand scale. He abrogated powers and official posts, including that of Grand Councillor, and regularly stole public funds and taxes. This widespread corruption and nepotism was the start of a century that led to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty.

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