Han Zǔ Tactic

Author: Li Jinghan
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: The strategic wisdom of an emperor who pioneered a golden age. Our analysis of Liu Bang's character and strategy does not necessarily have to be based on unifying the empire. What we should focus on instead are his humble aspirations, his righteous rebellion against Qin, his awareness of the common people, his ability to listen to advice, his skill in using people, his affection for his hometown, as well as those absurd rumors and frequent mistakes he made, along with the flaws he often exposed. These qualities make him more authentic and relatable, thereby better reflecting the inevitability of a historical choice that transformed him from an ordinary farmer and low-level official into an emperor. While we pay attention to Liu Bang's historical opportunity to rise from a commoner to become an emperor, we should not forget his role in shaping the national and cultural concepts of the Qin-Han and Han-Tang eras. This book introduces Liu Bang's awareness of the common people, his ability to listen to advice, his skill in using people, and his affection for his hometown.