Treatise on Salt and Iron (Complete Chinese Classics with Full Notes and Translation)

I recently read "On Salt and Iron". This book is like a debate that travels through time and space, making me feel like I am in the court of the Western Han Dynasty. Huan Kuan recorded the great debate at that time vividly and interestingly. I especially liked the fierce confrontation between "Xianliang Literature" and Sang Hongyang in the book. It felt like watching an ancient version of "Qi Pa Shuo". This book is somewhat similar to "Historical Records". Both show history through real records. Friends who like history must not miss it.

Wealth lies in skills rather than hard work, and benefit lies in the situation rather than hard work

I have only read part of it. This debate is very interesting. The opening article is amazing. Thinking about the current situation, I can only say that there is nothing new under the sun.

It helps readers see clearly the hypocrisy of the gentry class.

This book objectively shows politics and human nature

Can it be summarized as the dispute between timing and historical justice?

Classic! If you look at today's society from a modern perspective, you will find many bright spots!

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I was very confused after reading this book. I will read it again later [laughing][laughing][laughing]

Is this the theory of salt and iron mentioned in "That Year the Flowers Bloomed and the Moon Was Full"?

The translation of the book is faithful to the original text, with a few insights provided where appropriate.