Discussing the Relationship between Father and Son, Ruler and Subjects in the <i>Xiaojing</i>: Based on the Dunhuang Manuscripts
It has long been accepted that the ancient Chinese ruler–subjects relationship was a metaphorical extension of the father–son relationship, where loyalty and family reverence were considered synonymous. The Confucian classic the <i>Xiaojing</i> is taken as a significant piece of evidence...
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/7/916 |