Shengyu Guangxun: Collected Commentaries and Studies

Author: Zhou Zhenhe
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Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The "Sixteen Sacred Edicts of Kangxi" and the "Extensive Precepts of Kangxi" (Shengyu Guangxun) were an important cultural policy issued by the rulers of the Qing Dynasty, serving as a means to maintain political stability and conduct ideological and legal education among the people. To implement the ruling will, local officials and literati attempted to popularize these two documents in various ways, including simple classical Chinese, colloquial vernacular, and even dialectal interpretations. This book is a compilation of materials on this topic, representing the most comprehensive collection of related resources currently available. The book is divided into three sections: "Interpretive Compendium," "Materials," and "Research." It is a valuable historical source for studying the ideological and cultural policies of the Qing Dynasty, statecraft strategies, and the evolution of classical and vernacular Chinese.
This book compiles various interpretive works on the "Sixteen Sacred Edicts" and the "Extensive Precepts of Kangxi" to help readers understand the official and social educational efforts of the Qing Dynasty and deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese culture. Such compilations were not uncommon during the Qing Dynasty, with some being particularly widespread at the time. However, as time passed, they have become difficult to find. Over the years, the compiler has seized every opportunity and relied on the assistance of friends to gather dozens of such works from various libraries both domestically and abroad. While it may not be exhaustive, it is undoubtedly highly representative. To further aid in understanding the cultural phenomena related to the "Extensive Precepts of Kangxi," the book includes supplementary materials and two research papers at the end for reference.