Basic Series of National Studies - Complete Works of Agricultural Governance (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Xu Guangqi (Ming Dynasty), annotated by Chen Huilian and Luo Wenhua
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Publishing Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The guiding ideology of Agricultural Administration in the State is "prosperity must be based on agriculture," so the three volumes of Agricultural Affairs are placed at the beginning of the book. Classics and Historical Records cites classical texts to elucidate the foundation of establishing a state through agriculture; Discussions by Various Scholars quotes the sayings of the Hundred Schools of Thought to prove that agriculture has always been valued since ancient times. Additionally, it includes Feng Yingjing's Examination of Agriculture in the Current Dynasty, all with the aim of "valuing agriculture." Xu Guangqi's "agriculture-first" thought not only aligns with the historical tradition of a vast agricultural nation but may also be beneficial today. Currently, agricultural and peasant issues remain important topics in national decision-making. From this perspective, Xu Guangqi's "agriculture-first" thought still holds reasonable elements that can be applied in the present era. Agricultural Administration in the State is a highly valuable ancient agricultural text, much like a gold-rich mine awaiting further development and utilization. Therefore, Yue Lu Book Society has decided to publish a new annotated edition of Agricultural Administration in the State in simplified characters to meet the needs of the times. This provides readers with a new version of a classical masterpiece that is both convenient for reading and research and suitable for collection, contributing to the promotion of outstanding traditional culture in a practical way, which is undoubtedly beneficial to society.