SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 9.4

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    Juan

    An enlightened ruler establishes official posts, ranks and salaries to promote talented men and reward meritorious subjects.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 9.3

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    Juan

    A so‑called doomed ruler does not necessarily lose his territory entirely, yet what he nominally possesses no longer truly belongs to him.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 9.2

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    Juan

    An enlightened ruler, when dealing with his inner‑palace women, enjoys their beauty yet rejects their pleas and forbids private requests.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 9.1

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    Juan

    Ministers employ eight stratagems to carry out treacherous plots.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.6

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    Juan

    To govern a state well, one must eradicate ministerial cliques. If cliques are not eliminated, they will gather followers. To manage land rewards properly, one must moderate grants. Without moderation, trouble‑makers will seek endless gains.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.5

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    Juan

    If a ruler is not unfathomable, subordinates will find opportunities to exploit him. When their deeds are improper, the ruler judges them by constant laws.