"Sheng Yu Guang Xun (Collected Annotations and Studies)"

Author: Zhou Zhenhe
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Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: The "Sixteen Sacred Edicts of Kangxi" and the "Extensive Training of the Sacred Edicts" by Yongzheng were an important cultural policy implemented by the rulers of the Qing Dynasty. They served as a crucial means of maintaining political stability and conducting ideological and legal education among the people. To implement the ruling will, local officials and scholars made various attempts to popularize these two sets of materials, including simple classical Chinese, colloquial vernacular, and even dialectal interpretations. This book is a compilation of materials on this topic and represents the most comprehensive collection of related resources currently available. The book is divided into three sections: "Commentary," "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 Training of the Sacred Edicts" to help readers understand the official and societal educational efforts of the Qing Dynasty and deepen their understanding of traditional Chinese culture. The types of works compiled in this book 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 various opportunities and relied on the help of friends to gather dozens of such works from libraries across the world. While it may not be exhaustive, it is undoubtedly highly representative. To further aid in understanding cultural phenomena related to the "Extensive Training of the Sacred Edicts," the book includes supplementary materials and two research papers at the end for reference.