Wise Men and Rulers: the Power Code of Ancient Chinese Politics
by Zou Jimeng
About This Novel
In China's thousands of years of political history, "wise men" and "rulers" have always jointly written the destiny of the dynasty. "The Wise Man and the Governor" uses political thought and governance practice as dual clues to tell the story of those great figures who thought about power, constructed order, and changed the times in the historical wave - some of them illuminated politics with their ideas, and some achieved governance with means. From the kingship and moral governance of Laozi and Confucius, to the magic and tactics of Han Fei and Shang Yang; from Zhuge Liang's wisdom in governing the country, to Wang Anshi's reform ideal; from the emperor's employment of people, to the checks and balances of counselors - this book deeply analyzes the underlying logic of ancient Chinese politics, reveals the tension between thought and practice, and also reflects the growth trajectory of political civilization. This is a book about political wisdom, but also a general history about human hearts and order. Only by understanding the "wise man" can we understand the boundaries of power; only by understanding the "ruler" can we see the nature of politics clearly.
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