Publisher's Notes
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter One Governs the State with Confucianism and Upholds the Spirit of Inclusiveness
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Promotes Confucianism
Kublai's Adoption of the “Han Ways”
Emperor Shunzhi Promotes Confucius as Saint
Emperor Kangxi Honors Confucianism and Treasures Truth
Chapter Two Joint Development Through Exchanges and Mutual Learning
Zhang Qian Blazes the Silk Road
The Trust-Serendipity-Based “Tea-Horse Exchange Market”
Zheng He Voyages to the West
Chapter Three Enhance Ethnic Solidarity to Gather Strength
Ban Chao the Protector General of the Western Regions
Tang China and the Tibetan Empire in Family-like Harmony
The Ming Court's Policy of Equity for the Han and Non-Han Groups
Chapter Four Benevolent Governance by Virtues
Emperor Wen of Han and Nanyue King
Yang Hu's Benevolent Governance over the Rival State
Emperor Wen of Sui: Sagacious Khan
Classic Quotes