On Wang Dewan's Thoughts on Country Governance in the Ming Dynasty Centered on His Memorials to the Throne
Wang Dewan was a minister of Wanli Period in the Ming Dynasty.Although his official career was short,he had many memorials to the throne which covered a wide range of fields,and he was able to point out the shortcomings at that time,from which his thoughts on country governance can be found.In terms of internal affairs,he was involved in the fight for national origin due to the establishment of the crown prince,thus his official career almost ended.In terms of heavy pressure on finance and military expenditure,he pursued the idea of increasing income and reducing expenditure.He put forward correct countermeasures in response to Japan's"tribute granting"and"She-An Rebellion",showing his foresight in border defense strategy.The number of memorials to the throne for the benefits of people is especially large,reflecting his concern for people's hardships.The reason why there are so many memorials to the throne lies in the various crises during the Wanli Period and the promotion of the position of imperial censors.Wang Dewan's frequent outspoken remarks represent the conflicts between emperors and ministers in the middle and late Ming Dynasty.
Wang Dewanmemorials to the thronethoughts on country governanceconflicts between emperors and ministers
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