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Han Feizi – Chapter 8.6
Han Fei urges rulers to eliminate cliques, limit noble power, avoid dual power, and prune factions swiftly to secure absolute central control.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 8.5
Han Fei warns of powerful ministers. Rulers must stay unfathomable, enforce strict laws, limit minister power, and suppress cliques to avoid usurpation.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 8.4
Han Fei advises rulers to stay calm and neutral, verify ministers’ words and deeds, hide preferences, and enforce impartial rewards and punishments.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 8.3
Han Feizi links Daoist cosmology to rule: ruler embodies the supreme Dao, ministers handle deeds. Verify titles and deeds for harmony.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 8.2
Han Feizi stresses unity, title-deed checks, and tranquil rule. Rulers must reject personal wit, stay independent, and verify officials fairly.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 8.1
Han Feizi advocates hidden central power, ruler’s non-action, merit-based roles, and avoiding personal display to prevent manipulation.