Advisory Classics

Author: Bai Shubin
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The main form of participation in politics and decision-making by members of the People's Political Consultative Conference and various democratic parties is to offer suggestions and proposals. Are these suggestions and proposals insightful and valuable? Are the facts presented clear? Is the reasoning thorough? Is the writing vivid? This not only reflects the level of understanding of the participants in politics and decision-making but also reflects their literary and artistic proficiency and expression skills. The book "Classics of Advice and Counsel" published by Tai'an Publishing House provides valuable classics for those participating in politics and decision-making. The book "Classics of Advice and Counsel" is a masterpiece compiled over eight years by Bai Shubin, a former member of the Shandong Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference, and others. It selects 65 famous pieces of advice and counsel from ancient and modern times, with annotations and analyses provided for each piece. Renowned scholar Yuan Shishuo wrote the preface for the book, saying, "The book not only selects ancient writings but also includes modern and foreign famous works, providing readers with material to read and study. Readers can not only gain historical knowledge and intellectual benefits but also learn the secrets of writing such articles. At the very least, it can attract people's attention and change the tendency to neglect the methods and art of writing such texts." Yuan Shishuo believes that the current proposals often lack attention to selecting classics of advice and counsel. Isn’t this also a suggestion to society? A proposal to replace discussions with model texts for advice and counsel!" The book "Classics of Advice and Counsel" is indeed an essential reference or must-read for leaders at all levels, members of the People's Political Consultative Conference, delegates to the National People's Congress, members of democratic parties, and others. The book is characterized by its original concept, well-chosen selections, and thorough analysis. Original Concept. The works of advice and counsel from ancient and modern times are vast, but collections of selected works are rare. With the development of political democracy in China, democratic suggestions and opinions are becoming increasingly important. Therefore, publishing a classic collection of advice and counsel has become a natural requirement of society. As a member of the People's Political Consultative Conference, Bai Shubin recognized this need from a higher perspective. Well-Chosen Selections. The book includes 40 ancient selections, such as Zhou Gong's "On Avoiding Excess," Li Si's "Memorial on Expelling Foreigners," Jia Yi's "Policy for Maintaining Stability," Zhuge Liang's "Memorial on Sending Troops," and Wei Zheng's "Memorial on Ten Thoughts for Emperor Taizong." Most of these are well-known masterpieces. There are also more than ten modern and contemporary selections, such as Tan Kah Kee's "Proposal of Eleven Characters," Li Dingming's "Proposal for Streamlining the Military," Ma Yinchi's "New Population Theory," and Peng Dehuai's "Letter to Chairman Mao." These are all renowned and timeless works. In addition, there are more than ten foreign selections, such as the British Parliament's "Petition of Right," Carnot's "Anti-Imperialist Proposal," and Bukharin's "Letter to the Future Leaders of the Party." These statements are well-known but rarely seen. Thorough Analysis. Each piece of advice and counsel is not only annotated but also deeply analyzed in terms of the author, historical background, reasons, content, writing style, value, role, impact, and results of the advice and counsel. After reading, it provides enlightenment, cultivates temperament, and improves one's literacy—truly a book worth reading, full of benefits. As Bai Shubin aptly writes in the postscript, "The soul of advice and counsel lies in insight, and the foundation of insight is talent, virtue, knowledge, insight, and courage." The selected works in "Classics of Advice and Counsel" emphasize the beauty of content, form, and the character of the advisors, making it a true word of warning. May our leaders and participants in politics have the opportunity to read these rare masterpieces.