Official Classics

During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, wars broke out frequently, dynasties changed frequently, and emperors changed frequently. Feng Dao was not only able to protect himself wisely, but also firmly occupied the first position under the emperor. He went through four dynasties and ten emperors without ever changing. Feng Dao became the most controversial, most criticized by Confucian scholars, and the most legendary figure among ancient Chinese scholar-bureaucrats. This book is The Ethics of Being an Official, written by Feng Dao, which comprehensively reveals various strategies and techniques in ancient officialdom. The book not only covers the basic principles of being an official, such as cultivating one's moral character, assessing the situation, and employing people, but also deeply discusses how to maintain one's own safety and achieve success in the complicated official environment. In addition, this book also provides a full explanation of the original text. By analyzing the cases of famous officials in history, the book enables readers to understand and apply these strategies and techniques more intuitively.