Prose · LT503

Essays & Memorials

Argumentative essays, imperial petitions, and socio-political treatises.

211works

11dynasties

83authors

Qing

11 works

1636–1912

  1. Abdication Edict of the Qing EmperorPuyi (traditionally attributed)Where the people's hearts turn, Heaven's mandate can be known.
  2. Collected Works from the Ice-Drinker's StudioLiang QichaoOf all conduct, work comes first; of all evils, idleness is the chief.
  3. The Land System of the Heavenly KingdomHong Xiuquan (traditionally attributed)there is land to be tilled together, food to be eaten together, clothes to be worn together and money to be spent together; nowhere unequal, no one not fed and warm.
  4. On the Origin of GoodnessDai ZhenGoodness is humaneness, propriety and righteousness: these three are the great foundation of all under heaven.
  5. A Study of Confucius as Institutional ReformerKang YouweiTo see the rule of Great Unity and Great Peace is like seeing Confucius born.
  6. The Plan for National ReconstructionSun Zhongshanowned by the people, governed by the people and enjoyed by the people
  7. Complete Works of Li WenzhongLi Hongzhangto set coastal defence in order today, there is no way to begin except by changing methods and employing the right men.
  8. On the Origin of TalentZeng GuofanWhere do the thickness and thinness of customs come from? From the inclinations of the hearts of one or two people, nothing more.
  9. The Sixteen Maxims of the Sacred EdictKangxi EmperorBe earnest in filial piety and brotherly respect, to give weight to human relations.
  10. Amplified Instructions on the Sacred EdictYongzheng EmperorExpanding their text to some ten thousand words, We call it the Amplified Instructions on the Sacred Edict.
  11. Vermilion RescriptsYongzheng EmperorAll came from Our own thought; not one was handled by another