"Shangshu", also known as "Book" and "Shu Jing", is a collection of documents in multiple genres and has long been considered the earliest existing history book in China. During the Warring States period, it was generally called "Book", and in the Han Dynasty it was renamed "Shang Shu", which is the "book of ancient times". Because it is one of the Five Classics of Confucianism, it is also called the Book of Books. It is mainly a political order issued by the king when he appoints officials or rewards princes. The text in "Shang Shu" is very ancient and extremely difficult to read. To this end, we have carefully compiled the book "Shang Shu Quanjian (Collection Edition)" and made a smooth and easy-to-understand vernacular translation of the full text to help readers understand the meaning of "Shang Shu" and grasp the thoughts in "Shang Shu".
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I came here to read it after reading about China in the classics!
"Shangshu Quanjian" is "Shangshu". The earliest book was called "Shu" and was written about the fifth century BC. The traditional "Shangshu" was handed down from Fu Sheng. "Shangshu" is listed as one of the important core Confucian classics. "Shang" means "up", and "Shangshu" is an ancient book. It is an ancient Chinese historical document. "If you do not be cautious and careful, you will eventually suffer from great virtues" comes from "Shang Shu·Lv Mastiff". If you do not pay attention to small details, you will eventually suffer from great virtues. From the perspective of a person's moral integrity, if you are not careful at ordinary times and do not pay attention to the details of moral conduct and life style, it will happen over time. If you accumulate bad habits, they will definitely affect your moral integrity. And a compilation of some works recounting ancient deeds.
"Shangshu Quanjian" is a good collection of government documents from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. The content is mainly important speeches by important leaders conveying important instructions and important spirits at important meetings. There are many familiar ancient sentences in "Shangshu Quanjian": "If God does evil, you can still violate it; if you do evil by yourself, you will not live." In the face of natural disasters, we can avoid them. If you do something bad, you can't escape it and you will be punished sooner or later. "Officials should only be appointed based on their talents." Only by allowing capable people to serve as officials can society be stable and develop. This "Shangshu Quanjian" is a good translation of classical Chinese and just helps us understand the wisdom of the ancients.
"Shangshu" is China's oldest royal collection, and it is also China's first compilation of ancient historical documents and works that recount ancient deeds. It preserves some important historical materials of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, especially the early Western Zhou Dynasty. It is said that "Shangshu" was compiled by Confucius, but some chapters were added by later Confucians. In addition to historical events, the book of ministers also contains profound philosophies, such as "Keeping good virtues is to be close to the nine tribes. When the nine tribes are in harmony, the common people are harmonious. The common people are enlightened, and all nations are harmonious." Etc.
"Shangshu" tells the story of Yao, Shun, Yu and the emperors of Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. The book talks about the importance of high status in order to convince the public. Since the implementation of the abdication system of Yao, Shun, and Yu, only those who are virtuous and capable of governing the world can reach the position of emperor, and those who come later will govern in compliance with the people's wishes. Those who go against the people's wishes will overthrow the emperor's rule and usher in a new dynasty. This is how history changes.
He said this: The king of Xia plundered all the people's interests, harmed the Xia country, and put the people in danger and were unwilling to support him. The people all cursed and said, "When will the sun perish? I wish I could perish with you." ' King Xia's moral character has been so corrupted that I must go to attack him now. If you are willing to assist me and let me complete God's punishment for Xia Jie, I will reward you heavily. Don't disbelieve my words, I will never break my word.
Shangshu is the earliest existing history book in China. It is a political program document and has no deep meaning. There is both essence and dross. Behind justice is cruelty to the enemy, and violence is used more than once in the book. History is a textbook for the strong. The original book is relatively obscure to read, but it is good to have some explanations and annotations in this book. It's a bit like a king's version of a successful book. Rule the world with virtue, and a virtuous king will be blessed by heaven. Learned a lot.
"Shangshu", also known as "Book of Records", is listed as one of the important core Confucian classics. It is a basic book studied by Confucians in the past dynasties. Because "Shang Shu" is called the "Ancient Book" and is very profound, here we provide annotations and explanations for "Shang Shu", and the entire text is translated into the vernacular. Let us understand the Confucian classic "Shang Shu" more easily, grasp its implications, and better study Confucian thought.
The translation of "Shang Shu" in the book is very exquisite, making the originally obscure content easy to understand. Moreover, with the help of the three sections of problem explanations, annotations and translations, we can better understand the wisdom contained in it. Just like what is said in the book, "Keeping one's virtues in order to be close to the nine clans" made me understand that only by promoting noble moral character can the family be close and harmonious. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
Ancient virtues [learned]
Destiny depends on human virtue. Those who are virtuous will prosper, and those who lack virtue will forget.
I came here to read it after reading about China in the classics!
"Shangshu Quanjian" is "Shangshu". The earliest book was called "Shu" and was written about the fifth century BC. The traditional "Shangshu" was handed down from Fu Sheng. "Shangshu" is listed as one of the important core Confucian classics. "Shang" means "up", and "Shangshu" is an ancient book. It is an ancient Chinese historical document. "If you do not be cautious and careful, you will eventually suffer from great virtues" comes from "Shang Shu·Lv Mastiff". If you do not pay attention to small details, you will eventually suffer from great virtues. From the perspective of a person's moral integrity, if you are not careful at ordinary times and do not pay attention to the details of moral conduct and life style, it will happen over time. If you accumulate bad habits, they will definitely affect your moral integrity. And a compilation of some works recounting ancient deeds.
"Shangshu Quanjian" is a good collection of government documents from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. The content is mainly important speeches by important leaders conveying important instructions and important spirits at important meetings. There are many familiar ancient sentences in "Shangshu Quanjian": "If God does evil, you can still violate it; if you do evil by yourself, you will not live." In the face of natural disasters, we can avoid them. If you do something bad, you can't escape it and you will be punished sooner or later. "Officials should only be appointed based on their talents." Only by allowing capable people to serve as officials can society be stable and develop. This "Shangshu Quanjian" is a good translation of classical Chinese and just helps us understand the wisdom of the ancients.
"Shangshu" is China's oldest royal collection, and it is also China's first compilation of ancient historical documents and works that recount ancient deeds. It preserves some important historical materials of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, especially the early Western Zhou Dynasty. It is said that "Shangshu" was compiled by Confucius, but some chapters were added by later Confucians. In addition to historical events, the book of ministers also contains profound philosophies, such as "Keeping good virtues is to be close to the nine tribes. When the nine tribes are in harmony, the common people are harmonious. The common people are enlightened, and all nations are harmonious." Etc.
"Shangshu" tells the story of Yao, Shun, Yu and the emperors of Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. The book talks about the importance of high status in order to convince the public. Since the implementation of the abdication system of Yao, Shun, and Yu, only those who are virtuous and capable of governing the world can reach the position of emperor, and those who come later will govern in compliance with the people's wishes. Those who go against the people's wishes will overthrow the emperor's rule and usher in a new dynasty. This is how history changes.
He said this: The king of Xia plundered all the people's interests, harmed the Xia country, and put the people in danger and were unwilling to support him. The people all cursed and said, "When will the sun perish? I wish I could perish with you." ' King Xia's moral character has been so corrupted that I must go to attack him now. If you are willing to assist me and let me complete God's punishment for Xia Jie, I will reward you heavily. Don't disbelieve my words, I will never break my word.
Shangshu is the earliest existing history book in China. It is a political program document and has no deep meaning. There is both essence and dross. Behind justice is cruelty to the enemy, and violence is used more than once in the book. History is a textbook for the strong. The original book is relatively obscure to read, but it is good to have some explanations and annotations in this book. It's a bit like a king's version of a successful book. Rule the world with virtue, and a virtuous king will be blessed by heaven. Learned a lot.
"Shangshu", also known as "Book of Records", is listed as one of the important core Confucian classics. It is a basic book studied by Confucians in the past dynasties. Because "Shang Shu" is called the "Ancient Book" and is very profound, here we provide annotations and explanations for "Shang Shu", and the entire text is translated into the vernacular. Let us understand the Confucian classic "Shang Shu" more easily, grasp its implications, and better study Confucian thought.
The translation of "Shang Shu" in the book is very exquisite, making the originally obscure content easy to understand. Moreover, with the help of the three sections of problem explanations, annotations and translations, we can better understand the wisdom contained in it. Just like what is said in the book, "Keeping one's virtues in order to be close to the nine clans" made me understand that only by promoting noble moral character can the family be close and harmonious. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
Ancient virtues [learned]
Destiny depends on human virtue. Those who are virtuous will prosper, and those who lack virtue will forget.