魏鄭公諫錄 by Fangqing Wang
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wang, Fangqing, -702 |
|---|---|
| Title | 魏鄭公諫錄 |
| Alternate Title | Wei Cheng Kung Chien Lu |
| Alternate Title | Wei Zhenggong jian lu |
| Credits | Produced by Yan-Qiong Huang |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25161 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25161-5 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 636 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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