"On Salt and Iron" is a wonderful collection of ancient economic and political debates. It vividly reproduces the fierce confrontation between virtuous literature and imperial officials during the Western Han Dynasty over policies such as salt and iron monopoly and equalization of output. The vernacular version is easy to understand and takes you through time and space to experience the feast of wisdom and eloquence. The book not only contains a profound analysis of the country's major policies, but also has a deep concern for the people's livelihood. It is an amazing read and is an excellent window to understand the political and economic thoughts of ancient China.
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Nine-year compulsory education teaches good etiquette and morality
A good book about regulating the family, governing the country and bringing peace to the world
How a country's wealth should be created and how it should be distributed is still before every generation. The greatness of "On Salt and Iron" lies in the fact that it does not give an answer, but turns the question itself into an eternal question.
Make arguments from different ways of thinking and break the stereotypes. It is very beneficial to learn the angle of debate and the means of rebuttal.
It makes sense to read this book
Very good, two angles
Great place to study.
Unique insights, take a look
Awaken yourself from historical figures and events.
The book is a good book. Now I understand why the emperors in the past were reluctant to go to court. My brain hurts because of the noise made by these ministers [laughing and crying] [laughing and crying]
Nine-year compulsory education teaches good etiquette and morality
A good book about regulating the family, governing the country and bringing peace to the world
How a country's wealth should be created and how it should be distributed is still before every generation. The greatness of "On Salt and Iron" lies in the fact that it does not give an answer, but turns the question itself into an eternal question.
Make arguments from different ways of thinking and break the stereotypes. It is very beneficial to learn the angle of debate and the means of rebuttal.
It makes sense to read this book
Very good, two angles
Great place to study.
Unique insights, take a look
Awaken yourself from historical figures and events.
The book is a good book. Now I understand why the emperors in the past were reluctant to go to court. My brain hurts because of the noise made by these ministers [laughing and crying] [laughing and crying]