MMW 12 Final: MMW 12 - IDs Passages
22 Jun 2018
School
Department
Course
Professor
Title
Date/Culture
Summary (What is that
document doing? Do not
paraphrase the passage)
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Emperor Taizong on
Effective Government
Early Tang 7th Century
Emperor Taizong is giving
advice to his heir on how to
govern. Taizong was able
to strengthen the
government by building an
administrative structure.
He tells his heir that he has
to listen to the criticism that
he receives. Taizong wants
his son to understand that
he should listen to
everyone who gives him
criticism even if they are
part of the lowest class.
Quote/Excerpts:
“Welcoming advice”
“Set up various devices”
“Not find fault with rhetoric
of a comment that makes
sense”
“Foolish emperor”
“Blocks himself from any
access to information”
“Maintaining Military
Forces”
“Warlike country”
“Military force cannot be
entirely eliminated nor used
all the time”
“Esteeming Culture”
“Music should be played
when a victory is gained;
ritual should be established
when country is at peace”
“Nothing is better than
literature”
“Fame is gained through
learning”
“Clever man will not
achieve any success
without accumulating
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learning”
“Study halls and ritual halls”
“Literary arts and military
arts should be employed by
the state alternately”
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Document Summary
Emperor taizong is giving advice to his heir on how to govern. Taizong was able to strengthen the government by building an administrative structure. He tells his heir that he has to listen to the criticism that he receives. Taizong wants his son to understand that he should listen to everyone who gives him criticism even if they are part of the lowest class. Not find fault with rhetoric of a comment that makes sense . Military force cannot be entirely eliminated nor used all the time . Music should be played when a victory is gained; ritual should be established when country is at peace . Clever man will not achieve any success without accumulating learning . Literary arts and military arts should be employed by the state alternately . He believes that there should be a censor, a person who is chosen to give advice to the emperor.
