Here is the English translation of the given content: "Reign of Zhenguan Governance Essentials Collected and ed"

Author: Wu Jing [Tang Dynasty] / Collected and Edited by Xie Baocheng
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Ten Volumes and Forty Chapters of "Essential Policies of the Zhenguan Era" are an important collection of discourses by the Tang Emperor Taizong and his officials exploring the path to effective governance. It includes principles of leadership, political systems, appointing the worthy, accepting advice, cultural education, agricultural pursuits, criminal law, warfare, border security, as well as teachings for the crown prince and other princes, attitudes and methods in handling state affairs, and how to remain vigilant in times of peace and uphold initial resolve until the end. The work has been highly valued by emperors of the Tang and Song dynasties and beyond.