1. If the law is not established, the officials will not be afraid, and if the officials are not afraid, the people will be uneasy.

2. A knife can kill people for a moment, but it can kill people forever. Is it careless?

3. It is advisable to rectify people's hearts by abstaining from sexual immorality and practicing etiquette to encourage customs.

4. Tang Bin: Staying on things to try to understand them, and being obsessed with signs, are fragmented and have no roots; reaching knowledge without being separated from things, being clever and clever, is also empty but fresh.

5. Zhang Boxing: The learning of a thousand saints is summed up in one respect, so learning should not precede the main respect.

6. Wu Jun: If you supervise the virtuous, you will be able to ban greetings and send off, but provide supplies. If he is unworthy, even though he is sitting in the city, and the gifts are arriving one after another at dusk, patrolling alone will not be enough to work for the people. What?

7. In order to govern, one should know the general situation, and small observations are not enough.

8. Officials fear power but do not complain, people are virtuous but do not play, scholars teach in style but do not bully, this is the end of integrity.

9. The only thing that can help the military is benevolence and forgiveness.

10. The treacherous and treacherous people refuse to accept death, while the stupid and cowardly people are afraid of punishment and accuse themselves.

11. Yang Zongren: Scholars should judge what they should do and be strict on what they should not do.

12. If you are relaxed but not relaxed, you will not be able to do civil and military work; if you are relaxed but not relaxed, you will be unable to do civil and military work.

13. If the leader is young, it will be easy to remonstrate, but if the leader is strong, he will be dictatorial.

14. Establish salaries to support integrity and legislate to punish corruption.

15. Don’t be irritated at ordinary times, and don’t tolerate things when things happen.

16. If you seek to establish a reputation for virtue, you will inevitably engage in erratic and erratic actions; if you seek to establish a reputation for words, you will inevitably have similarities, differences, and theories of victory and defeat, and the truth will be obscure; if you seek to establish a reputation for merit, Then you must see your strengths and update the old system one after another.

17. There are tens of thousands of people in a day, and as soon as they have time to relax, they will start to become lazy and desolate.

18. The king and his ministers should be wary, and the rule of the world should be calm; benefiting from humility and losing money, should be the best way to examine one's own conduct.

19. The Tang Dynasty people reduced Liu Yan’s ship supplies, but the canal transportation could not continue; the Ming Dynasty people regarded Zhou Chen’s rice consumption as a positive item, which resulted in many misfortunes and many deaths from starvation on the road.

20. The most important thing for admonishing ministers is to benefit the people and the country. The most important thing is to improve the monarch's virtue. The second is to prepare the military and the country and understand the interests and disadvantages of a hundred years.

21. Chen Hongmou: He must be an indispensable person in the world and something that the world cannot do.

Being an official means learning, and it’s just about doing what I put my mind to.

It is up to oneself to decide what is right and wrong, to let others know whether to criticize or praise others, and to count the gains and losses.

22. Xu Shilin: Those who work hard are smart but not talented; those who are ignorant of right and wrong are honest and honest.

Deep words hurt harmony, and condone evil.

23. Wang Shu: If we manage things with sincerity, we will benefit the people; if we do it unkindly, we will harm the government.

24. Du Yulin: "The punishment will not change once it is completed. Treating laws and regulations is like being a good doctor. It is not as valuable as the prescription book, but to observe the actual condition of the disease. It is better not to treat the people."

25. (Wang) Shi Fenchang said: "The disadvantages of criminal officials are nothing more than prejudice. There are prejudices in hearing lawsuits. It is polite to force others to follow me and not do their best. In judging crimes, there are prejudices or bias. In order to be strict and bright, he wanted to be able to save the name of the prison; or he was partial to generosity, thinking that he was evil: all of this was selfish. ”

26. Giving relief according to the list is not to help the people.

Once a good law and a beautiful idea enters the hands of ordinary officials, less than five out of ten will benefit from it.

The country conquers the barbarians with its might and virtue, rather than boasting about its extravagant beauty.

27. When a river carries sand along its course, it is advisable to arouse it, straighten it to smooth its momentum, and bend it to kill its power. There is no need to waste work but there is no force; there is no fight for land but there is no concession. If you guard this shore, take care of the other shore; if you control the upstream, take care of the downstream.

28. The Dharma maintains peace in the world. When a ruler controls his ministers, knowing that he is unworthy, he will bend the law to obey him based on his love, hate, joy and anger. This is not a subtle reason.

29. The first step to safeguarding the people is to appoint talents, and to eliminate disadvantages, we must first eliminate corruption.

30. Without talent and knowledge, it is just following the rules; without ambition and spirit, it is just laziness. Therefore, if you get people and let them work, you will not get rid of the trouble because of the habit of laziness and play.

If a government is beneficial to the people, it may not be implemented as quickly as possible; if a government is not convenient for the people, it may not be implemented quickly.

To be tolerant is based on promises, and not to worry about national affairs; to be happy in love and hate, and not to cherish talents.

31. If you pick an honest and honest official, the common people who are greedy and deceitful will be ashamed of themselves; if you join the trend of indifference and retreat, then the common people who are eager to compete can change a little; if you choose an official who is unique and independent, he will be honest and honest. A person who behaves well will be as fat as a weed, and his tendency to rely on his friends may gradually change.

32. My politics are articles, so why show off with words?

33. Be frugal when it comes to yourself, and be frugal when it comes to others.

34. Whether a sentence is decided or not is a matter of temporary balance and cannot be decided by the minister.

35. Haikou should be dredged, but if the embankment is not strong, the side leakage will be silted up; it is important to store clear water, but if the embankment is not strong, it will collapse when it rises.

36. The most dangerous thing about a river is that it has no slippage, so it is not easy to attack the big dam.

37. Working together, plowing and fighting, will lead to death and salvation. The land is divided into equal parts and the people are cultivated to support themselves and defend themselves, so it is settled once and for all.

38. Promote faith to convince people, and clarify merits and demerits to boost morale.

39. I am not ashamed of poverty, I am ashamed to talk about poverty, and I suspect that I have to ask for help from others.

40. The reason for analyzing the meaning of reading is to have some control over it.

41. If you get someone from the people, and the people love you, but do not harm you, it is Qing; if you are not the person, even if you don’t get it from the people, but the people hate you, how can you say it is Qing? There is no law to govern people, but the governor's actions are fair and cannot be restricted by legislation.

42. If you have any unreasonable demands, you should abide by the laws of the heaven; if you return to your heart and obey, you should not abide by the Chinese etiquette.

43. If you keep too few troops, it will not be enough to fight and defend; if you keep too many troops, it will be difficult to carry out the campaign.

44. Lin Zexu: Inspectors must not first conduct self-examination. They must thoroughly analyze all government affairs, big and small, one by one. Then they can test whether the officials are dedicated or not. If the official's intentions are not carried out first, how can we detect the hypocrisy of his feelings? I only dare to do my best and seek practicality in everything I do with my staff.

45. Deng Tingzhen: If the law is enforced by the rich and powerful, the common people will follow it easily; if the law is strict in the middle country, foreign goods will be in trouble.

46. If the talents are used contrary to their talents, a gentleman will also be afraid of causing trouble; if they are used appropriately, a villain can also help things.

47. Yao Wentian: The rule of Yao, Shun, and the Three Dynasties did not cross the two ends of education: to keep the people on the right path, knowing that there are advantages, and not to engage in the punishment of the wrong way; to provide the people with ample food and clothing Everyone should protect their own property and avoid any evil intentions.

48. (Dai Dunyuan) Taste said: "There are so many books, how can I read them all in my life? This is the only principle in the world, and what people in ancient and modern times talk about is often the same. Those who think they are unique in this world are probably the ones that the past people spit on."

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50. Learning must come from both heaven and man. If you are knowledgeable and able to be precise, your achievements will be great.

51. To secure a country and win a victory thousands of miles away, one must not rely on one’s will.

52. The important thing about an official is not only to be close to the people, but also the corruption and integrity of officials are closely related to the people's wealth. Their diligence, transparency, lenience and strictness are all related to the people's livelihood.

53. Follow the ancient experience of good prescriptions and take into account the changing syndromes of today, and then the disease can be cured.

54. But the rule of law is integrity, and the survival of people is the key to political success. The blame for the rampant banditry lies with the pastoral orders; the blame for the failure of the pastoral officers to do their job lies with the superiors.

55. It is spring, and birds and beasts are breeding. I cannot bear to harm the living beings in order to maintain peace.

56. If something is not what people want and is comfortable, then stop doing it in a hurry; if it is what people want and want, then the task will be completed in time.

57. Power cannot be transferred downwards, otherwise it will be replaced by the day; rituals cannot be neglected, otherwise disadvantages will arise.

58. Li Tangjie: The only thing in employing people and administration is to manage the mind. The key to curing one's mind is to deny oneself first.

The only way to govern the world is to keep the people safe, and to keep the people safe, we must first check the officials.

59. Wu Tingdong: If you are poor in reading, you can gain knowledge from others; if you are pure in mind and have few desires, you can cultivate your wisdom by sitting down.

Legislation must first be convenient for the people before it can be feasible, and it must first be trusted by the people before it can last.

The government is responsible for the chaos in all directions, and the respect of hundreds of workers depends on the king's heart. Things don't value literature, but reality; don't follow orders, but follow what you like.

60. Officials are afraid of difficulties and still act accordingly, businessmen are afraid of difficulties and take advantage of them.

61. Wang Youling: When things are difficult and dangerous, as a minister, I have a wide eye and watch for movement. One move is sufficient and people's hearts will be shattered.

62. Zeng Guofan: Xinjiang officials regard city defense as a major priority, and it is not appropriate to rely on the words of their subordinates. Ministers make judgments based on their thoughts and do not need to weigh the merits of public gifts.

63. It’s not a water prison, it’s a people’s prison.

64. Those who are good at fighting must silence them, and those who are good at fighting must judge their power.

65. Using power and skill to control unworthy generals may be beneficial for a while. If a loyal man is loyal and good, he will not bother with the leadership of the supervisor and strive for self-improvement.

66. Those who are happy with success are the sympathy of ordinary people; those who are afraid of success are the foresight of saints.

67. Saving someone from life or saving someone from death is an urgent matter and should not be slowed down. To attack the weak and criticize the excessive, the matters should be combined and not divided.

68. Major military affairs are caused by lack of trust and inconsistent authority. Good generals from ancient times cannot succeed because of constraints on their speed.

69. If you enter the elite, those who follow the rules will retreat; if you are honest, those who deceive you will become new.

70. The way to raise funds is not just to raise money, but to make good use of it.

71. The feeling of lust has nothing to do with appearance; the privacy of a banquet has nothing to do with movement or stillness.

72. The harm caused by poisonous poisons in banquets will grow day by day; the ambition of lying down on firewood and tasting courage will fade away and be forgotten day by day.

73. If you have no reverence, you will be arrogant; if you have no loyal ministers, you will be framed.

Those who are old and worried about the country should be kept around to help them develop holy virtues; those who are loyal and upright and dare to admonish should be lured to speak in order to restore Zhang Sheng's listening.

74. To secure the people, you must first develop your troops; to secure your troops, you must first manage your finances.

75. A strong army relies on its generals. The talents of generals are also promoted.

76. The best way to eliminate disasters is to deal with punishment, and to bring justice to prisons first.

77. Sun Yijing: The reason for learning is to practice it rigorously. If you are erudite but do not practice well, is learning enough to ridicule?

78. Zhang Renfu: The key to legislation is that the scale must be large and implementation must be gradual.

79. Don’t hide chaos when it comes to governance, and don’t forget danger when you are safe. If the crisis is chaotic and cannot be forgotten, then it will be a bitter mouth to speak of Yao and Shun, which is a moan without illness, and it will be an ominous move to expose hidden dangers to the Holy Ming.

80. Whenever things are neglected, it is easy to become addicted to recent practice.

81. Hong Fan once said: "If a minister has the power to do good or bad things, he will do harm to your family and your country." ’ Zuo’s biography said: ‘To receive the emperor’s salary is to gather a party, and fight for life in the party. What’s the biggest crime? ’

82. Rao Yingqi: The old rules are not impossible to abide by, and the abiding by them is not based on reality.

83. Wu Dacheng: The foundation of governance is to promote thrift and integrity, and to be wealthy without talking about financial management. If you only focus on military affairs and ignore the hardships of the people, your country will be in ruins.

84. If you pay too much, you will gain weight; if you fight for a long time, you will lose money.

85. Tan Sitong: If there are no practitioners, there is no way to plan for the future; if there are no dead, there is no way to repay the Holy Lord.

56. Xu Tong: Keeping secrets is in the central court, breaking the rules is in the general office, and maintaining trust and building peace is in the envoys.

The way to employ people today is to put those who are loyal and upright as the top priority, followed by those who are simple-minded. If one is able to act with intelligence, power, intelligence, proficiency in the languages ????of various countries, and has a sharp eye as a generalist, and is given a huge responsibility, there will be no one who fails without success!

57. A famous general must know the favorable terrain and then he can command it; a temple must know the favorable terrain and then he can control the general.

58. The rule of the world lies in the human heart, and the evil in the human heart lies in academics.

59. Liu Dashen: Zhu Xi’s primary school was a step into sainthood and entered the path of morality. You must read this book, practice it personally, and be able to use it clearly and effectively, which will benefit the world and the country.

60. Sun Baotian: The key point of the Qing Dynasty Fu is that those who report that ripe land is deserted should be lenient and cultivate it within a limited time. Those who report disasters in normal years should be warned about the future and be led to attack in different years. The disadvantages can be eliminated and there will be no trouble.

61. In ancient times, harm to Taoism came from outside Confucianism; today’s harm to Taoism comes from Confucianism.

62. Lao Shi: If you fulfill your duties, do it pragmatically, and persevere throughout your life, you are a sage.

63. Meng Chaoran: When talking about life and life, the ancient Confucian books are already detailed, so it is better to turn it into practice; if you have extensive knowledge, you will not be able to reach your decline, so it is better to reflect on the body and mind.

64. Han Xizai: Learning must be done to the best of humanity. Scholars, no matter where they are, poor or rich, should take it as their own responsibility to rectify people's hearts and uphold the order of the world, and should not treat themselves poorly.

65. Liu Fenglu: There are still Zhu and Jun in Hou Kui's dianyue; Lu Wangchen's books are difficult to control and Guan and Cai.

66. Zeng Zhao: It is easy to say that those who set up dangers do not rely on natural chasms or geographical advantages, but only set them up when people are like them.

67. Wang Kaiyun: If the text is not adapted from the ancients, the law will be lost; if the text is copied from the ancients, the meaning will be lost.

68. Use moderation before having few desires, and love people before using talents.

69. It’s just a matter of learning to do what’s below, and what’s above can be left to its own devices.

70. The way to control bandits is to attack and then defend; the strategy to defend is to attack key points first and then protect the city.

71. In naval battles, it is better to take advantage of the upper hand, and in the art of war, it is better to be the first.

72. Zhu Yongchun: Knowledge depends on life, career depends on loyalty and filial piety.

73. Those who forgive sins are kind for a moment, but those who avenge are eternal.

74. Official residences are different from those of the people. If my words are unfavorable and I encourage military service, my words will disturb the people.

75. Fu Shan: It is better to be clumsy than skillful in writing, to be ugly rather than flattering, to be fragmented rather than slippery, and to be sincere and forthright rather than arranged.

76. If you don’t know the twelve meridians, you will make mistakes when you open your mouth and raise your hands; if you don’t know the five lucks and six qi, reading all the prescription books will not help. Diseases have symptoms and root causes. Find the root cause and treat thousands of people without causing any harm.

77. Wang Hui said on painting: "Using the brushwork of the Yuan Dynasty to convey the Qiuhe style of the Song Dynasty, and using the spirit and rhyme of the Tang Dynasty people, it is a great achievement."

78. The years are frail, If everyone is in a state of poverty and learning is in a state of poverty, then my son will be in a state of poverty as well. If the army is in chaos, everyone will be in chaos; if the mind is in chaos, my family will be in chaos.

Yang Hongquan

May 3, 2022