Strategies of Famous Officials Through the Ages to Pacify the People

Author: Ge Peixian
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: "Strategies of Famous Officials in History for Pacifying the People" is divided into nine chapters: "People-Oriented Governance," "Diligent Administration," "Law Enforcement," "Disaster Relief," "Taxation and Labor," "Education," "Integrity in Governance," "Personnel Management," and "Pragmatism." It discusses the ideas and deeds of famous officials throughout history who prioritized the people, governed diligently and loved the populace, settled disputes and overturned wrongful convictions, provided disaster relief and supported displaced populations, imposed light taxes and abolished burdens, established schools and promoted cultural reform, upheld integrity and disciplined themselves, respected the talented and appointed capable individuals, eschewed (empty fame) and pursued practical results.