Shí Dàbīn
Ming Dynasty, from Yixing. He was famous for his pottery skills. Initially imitated Gongchun to make large teapots, later traveled to Lutong, where he learned tea discussions from Chen Meigong, and then began making small teapots. None of the previous masters could match him. His teapots were identified by the thumbprint on the handle.
Shí Zhōng
Ming Dynasty, from Changshu, with the courtesy name Daben. He passed the imperial examination in Hongzhi. He was promoted from the governor of Jiongzhou to the assistant director of the Southern Criminal Department. He personally reviewed cases, leaving no room for corruption among officials. He clashed with Liu Jin and lost his post. After Liu Jin's death, he returned to his former position. He eventually became the deputy official of Guangdong and responsible for the military defense of Hainan. Zhong was simple in character, governed with strictness, and was known for his administrative effectiveness.
Shí Dānlì
Song Dynasty, from Xinghua. He served as the judicial officer of Gaoyou during the Yuanshou period. He administered with kindness and mercy, and the people greatly appreciated him. After his death, Qin Shaoyou wrote a eulogy, including the line "His name is recorded in history." Locals named their residence after him as "Shí Castle."
Shí Yuán
Ming Dynasty, from Suizhou. He worked as a laborer for the Huas. Master Chong was an orphan, poor and unable to support himself. Yuán was already old, selling vegetables and carrying firewood to support Chong's daily needs. Chong was bold and outgoing, always drinking when going out, and would get completely drunk. Yuán would follow behind with a walking stick. Chong felt ashamed and stopped drinking, focusing on study. When Chong neglected his studies, Yuán would advise him, even crying. Later, Chong passed the imperial examination and held office, and finally preserved the family's prestige.
Shí Shàozhāng
Song Dynasty, from Jinguo, with the courtesy name Tianyi and the pseudonym Suoxing. He studied under Lü Zuxian, read widely, and gave new interpretations when discussing the classics. He was especially skilled in the classics and histories. He entered the Imperial Academy through local recommendation and passed the imperial examination at over fifty years old. He served as a professor and headmaster, and was promoted to the position of reviewer in the History Office due to recommendations. Those who envied him had him transferred to the position of secretary to the commander of Baojing. He authored "The Great Meaning of the Yi, Shi, Shu, and Meng," and "Suxing Collection."
Shí Lì'ài
Jin Dynasty, from Zhuozhou, with the courtesy name Changshou. He passed the imperial examination in Taikang of Liao and gradually rose to become the military commissioner of Liaoxing. When Taizu conquered Yanjing, Lì'ài led the officials and people of Pingzhou to submit. Later, he left his post and returned home. When the Jin Dynasty ceded Yan and Ji to Song, Song repeatedly tried to appoint Lì'ài, but he refused to serve because Song's politics deteriorated. Later, he returned to Jin, serving up to the rank of Grand Secretary, and was enfeoffed as the State of Zheng.
Shí Quán
Jin Dynasty, from Tengyang. Initially a leader of the Red Robe rebels, he later joined Jin and gradually rose to the position of Deputy Director of the Secretariat. Shí Quán's nephew Qing had already submitted to Song. In the first year of Yuanguang, Quán and the general Eke jointly attacked Song, while Qing resisted. Quán secretly favored both sides. After returning, he ordered the army to stay near the Huai River to harvest wheat in Anhuai. When the river flooded, they crossed the Huai and were defeated by Song forces, and Quán was killed by Jin soldiers.
Shí Guāng
Song Dynasty, originally from Daming, later lived in Zhenjiang. He practiced the brushwork of He Zhen, with fine and detailed strokes. He enjoyed painting short pines, strange rocks, dense forests, and thatched trees.
Shí Shūyuǎn
A person from the Song Dynasty. He was good at painting Daoist figures and human portraits.
Shí Zōngdào
Song Dynasty, from Chongde. He was a fellow graduate with Su Shi, and they were close friends. When Su Shi was exiled to Lingnan, Zōngdào used all his money to help him, and scholars praised his virtue and righteousness.
Shí Qīng
Song Dynasty, the nephew of Quán. Initially, both were leaders of the Red Robe rebels, later joined Jin, and became the commander of the Ji Zhou loyalist army. Later, he submitted to Song, and Song stationed him in Anhuai, garrisoning Guishan with tens of thousands of troops. During the Xingding period, Jin commander Helilie Yawuta sent someone to persuade him, and Qing sent a letter requesting the appointment of Puzhou, which the Jin did not approve. Qing attacked and captured Sizhou, defending it for Song. Later, he failed in battle and abandoned the city, then fought against Jin forces on the Huai River and won.