SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 9.2

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    Han Feizi outlines ruler’s defenses: control court/kin, monopolize favors, verify speech, regulate warriors, rule by law.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 9.1

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    Juan

    Han Feizi outlines eight treacherous ministerial stratagems to usurp power, covering court, kin, public opinion, force, and foreign leverage.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.6

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    Juan

    Han Fei urges rulers to eliminate cliques, limit noble power, avoid dual power, and prune factions swiftly to secure absolute central control.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.5

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    Juan

    Han Fei warns of powerful ministers. Rulers must stay unfathomable, enforce strict laws, limit minister power, and suppress cliques to avoid usurpation.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.4

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    Han Fei advises rulers to stay calm and neutral, verify ministers’ words and deeds, hide preferences, and enforce impartial rewards and punishments.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.3

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    Han Feizi links Daoist cosmology to rule: ruler embodies the supreme Dao, ministers handle deeds. Verify titles and deeds for harmony.