SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 33.2

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    Juan

    This Legalist passage from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 33.2 argues rulers should rely on authority and statecraft rather than personal trust. Proper rewards and punishments can make even morally‑questionable ministers serve state interests.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 33.7

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 33.7 Legalist passage presents several tales. It stresses fair legal judgments and matching rewards strictly to merit, exemplified by Zi Gao’s case and Shao Shizhou’s recommendation.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 33.1

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    Juan

    This Legalist excerpt from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 33.1 uses short historical cases. It advocates impartial rewards‑punishments based on merit, warning mismatched official appointments harm stable ruler‑minister relations.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.12

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi ‑ Chapter32.12 Legalist excerpt presents multiple tales. It highlights political trustworthiness’ governance value and also covers investigation and surveillance techniques for handling litigation and official corruption.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.6

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    Juan

    This Legalist segment from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter32.6 uses multiple historical tales. It argues rulers must accumulate political credibility; trustworthy rewards punishments secure obedience, while broken trust brings grave perils.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 32.11

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 32.11 Legalist section presents assorted historical anecdotes. It admits a ruler’s personal example has influence yet insists governance must rely on law, merit‑based rewards rather than moral posturing.