大国之治：中国古代的治理智慧（英文）

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“Understanding China” Series

PREFACE TO THE “UNDERSTANDING CHINA” SERIES

PREFACE TO THE “UNDERSTANDING CHINA” SERIES PART II

Preface

Part One Philosophies

I. The Harmony Between Man and Nature

II. The Commonwealth of the World for All

III. People-oriented Thinking

IV. Human-heartedness: Loving Others

V. Promoting the Virtuous and Appointing the Capable

VI. Governance Through Non-action

VII. Righteousness Over Profit

VIII. Cultivating Rituals to Govern the Country

IX. Harmonizing All States

X. Sageliness Within and Kingliness Without

XI. Humanistic Cultivation

XII. Preparedness for the Future

XIII. Attack by Stratagem

Part Two Systems

I. Emperorism to Unify the Nation

II. Decentralization System: Checks and Balances

III. System of Prefectures and Counties for Smooth Implementation of Government Decrees

IV. Council for Tribal Affairs: A Policy of Control Through Conciliation

V. The Diplomatic System: Using Both the Stick and the Carrot

VI. Official Selection System: Promoting the Virtuous and the Capable

VII. The Supervision Systems for Officials

VIII. The Land System: Distribution on Households

IX. Household Registration and Verification for Tax and Corvée

X. The State-owned Economic System: The Lifeline

XI. The System of Rituals and Laws

XII. The Educational System: Cultivating Talents for the Official Reserves

XIII. History Compiling System: Learning from the Past

Part Three Methodology

I. Extension of Knowledge Through Investigation of Things

II. Reform and Innovation

III. Unity of Knowledge and Practice

IV. The Doctrine of the Mean

V. A Just Cause Allies Abundant Support While an Unjust One Finds Little

VI. Pooling the Wisdom and Working Together

VII. Be Virtuous and Prudent in Punishment

VIII. Be Alert to Danger in Times of Peace

IX. A Straw Shows Which Way the Wind Blows