For governing, it is a constant principle.

Author: Zhang Yan
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: The term "words of the elderly" refers to two aspects. Firstly, the authors of these aphoristic works are often individuals who have experienced the vicissitudes of life, including renowned officials and wise ministers who have navigated the political arena, as well as reclusive scholars and hermits who have lived apart from the world. There are also erudite scholars with profound knowledge and high moral integrity, as well as unlucky old who have faced hardship and misfortune. Secondly, from today's perspective, these aphorisms and maxims are all summaries and elevations of historical experience, representing valuable cultural heritage and earnest teachings left by the "elderly" of history. This book is one of the "words of the elderly" series, collecting famous political treatises such as Ma Rong's The Book of Loyalty from the Han Dynasty, Wu Zetian's The Code for Officials from the Tang Dynasty, and Lü Benzhong's Admonitions for the Imperial Court from the Song Dynasty. In terms of format, it adopts a style of adding prefaces to each work, annotating the original text with paragraph-by-paragraph explanations, and providing a comprehensive translation. The annotations are accurate, and the translated text strives to be clear and vivid. The golden words in these works are like aged fine wines, becoming more precious over time. It is believed that they can provide valuable references and inspiration for people today in terms of self-cultivation, personal conduct, and interpersonal relationships.