魏鄭公諫錄 by Fangqing Wang

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Author Wang, Fangqing, -702
Title 魏鄭公諫錄
Alternate Title Wei Cheng Kung Chien Lu
Alternate Title Wei Zhenggong jian lu
Note Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "魏鄭公諫錄" by Fangqing Wang is a historical account written in the early medieval period, likely during the Tang Dynasty. The book presents a collection of admonitions and advice offered by the renowned minister Wei Zheng to Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin), reflecting on his governance and the crucial decisions he faced. It serves as a profound exploration of the principles of good governance, the importance of integrity, and the role of loyal advisors in maintaining a stable and just society. The opening of the work introduces several instances where Wei Zheng courageously offers counsel to Emperor Taizong on various matters of state, touching upon fiscal policies, military conscription, and the treatment of officials. It reveals a dynamic discourse between the emperor and his minister, wherein Zheng cites historical precedents and moral considerations to critique the emperor's decisions, highlighting the complexities of leadership in a growing empire. These exchanges set the tone for the ongoing themes of accountability, ethical governance, and the ever-present tension between authority and counsel that permeate the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Chinese
LoC Class AC: General Works: Collections, Series, Collected works, Pamphlets
Subject China -- Biography
Subject Wei, Zheng, 580-643
Subject China -- History -- Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 -- Biography
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EBook-No. 25161
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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