To govern a state well, the ruler must select and employ those with outstanding virtue and talent. However, he must also be tolerant and inclusive toward people of ordinary virtue and aptitude. This is a successful combination of the traditional Chinese political concepts of “exalting the worthy” and “being compassionate.”
The term means to make political reform together with the people. Gengshi (更始) means to make a fresh start. The term used to refer to a new emperor ascending the throne, taking a new reign title or implementing a series of new policies. Later, it came to mean that the rulers worked together with the people trying to change the status quo and openi…
This term means widely held ideas and attitudes among the general public. The term is made up of two Chinese characters, with the first yu (舆)referring to the general public and the second lun (论)to commentaries, perspectives, or opinions. All wise rulers in history paid attention to consulting the general public for their opinions before making p…