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The History of China

#97 - Tang 15: Law & Order: XZU

The History of China

Chris Stewart

History

4.61.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 May 2016

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In the Justice System of the Tang Imperial Court, the throne’s interests are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the Confucians, who argue for traditional ethics, and the Legalists, who argue for the unbending application of the letter of the law. These are their stories… Time Period Covered: 731-740 CE Major Historical Figures: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Chief Minister Zhang Jiuling Chief Minister Li Linfu Eunuch Commander Gao Lishi General Wang Maozhong Major Sources Cited: Herbert, Penelope A. "A Debate in T'ang Chinaon the State Monopoly on Casting Coin" in T'oung Pao LXII. Twitchett, Denis. "Hsuang-Tsüng: The Middle Reign" in The Cambridge history of China, vol. 3. Sima, Guang. Zizhi Tongjian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hello and welcome to the history of China.

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Episode 97, Law and Order XZU.

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In the justice system of the Tong Imperial Court, the throne's interests are represented by two separate yet equally important groups, the Confucians who argue for traditional ethics and the legalists who argue for the unbending application of the letter of the law.

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These are their stories.

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