Lüshi Chunqiu

Author: Shi Yanbo
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: "The Rites of Lu," also known as "Lu's Review," was collectively compiled by scholars under the command of Lu Buwei, the Prime Minister of the Qin State in the late Warring States period. It is a representative work of the eclectic school of thought. The book is divided into twelve "Records," eight "Reviews," and six "Discussions," totaling twenty-six volumes and one hundred sixty chapters, with over two hundred thousand words. It is a comprehensive collection of political, military, philosophical, and strategic thought before the Han Dynasty in China. The content of "The Rites of Lu" primarily revolves around Confucian and Taoist ideas, while also incorporating doctrines from schools such as Mohism, Legalism, and Military Strategy, serving as the main ideological weapon for the Qin State to unify the empire and govern the nation. Additionally, the book preserves many ancient sayings, legends, and knowledge related to astronomy and music, making it highly valuable both as a historical source and in theory. However, it also contains some superstitious beliefs, such as the promotion of the theory of universal resonance, which young readers should discern carefully while reading. In the process of compiling this book, we have selected the essence and discarded the dross, choosing some of the most classic and engaging content. Detailed explanations and analyses have been provided to ensure that young readers can understand its meaning more accurately. At the same time, we have also selected small stories that better reflect the selected content to further enhance the explanations, believing that this will provide young readers with multiple channels for understanding.