Written by Huang Gongshi(Han Dynasty) & Interpreted by Zhang Kun 
Su Shu Quanji (3rd Edition) 

Su Shu Quanji traditionally attributed to Huang Shigong of the late Qin Dynasty, is regarded as a remarkable and enigmatic work by the common people. With Taoism as its core, it integrates the principles of Confucianism, Legalism, and Military Strategy to expound on the role and functions of Taoism. It also emphasizes Tao, Virtue, Benevolence, Righteousness, and Propriety as the fundamental principles for personal cultivation and statecraft, and as the rationale for understanding, responding to, and handling the natural evolution of the universe and all its creatures.The content of this book covers governance, self-cultivation, and interpersonal relations, and almost every sentence can be taken as a pithy maxim that cuts straight to the heart of the matter. Legend has it that Huang Shigong tested Zhang Liang three times before handing over this book to him. With the help of this book, Zhang Liang assisted Liu Bang in founding the Han Dynasty.The arguments presented in the book are clear and concise, yet without explicit evidence, relying entirely on the reader’s own comprehension and insights. To facilitate reading, the editor has annotated, translated, and interpreted each sentence of the original text, and supplemented it with ancient case studies. Most of these cases are drawn from historical records, translated in detail, and serve as valuable lessons. The interpretations are focused on the specifics of each case, often addressing contemporary social realities.