This chapter explores the connection between the 'Spring and Autumn Annals' and Han Dynasty politics, emphasizing the merging of Confucian and Legalist philosophies during the Han era.
- The 'Spring and Autumn Annals' is a Confucian classic edited by Confucius, originally a historical record of the State of Lu.
- During the Han Dynasty, there was a significant political transformation known as the 'fusion of Confucianism and Legalism'.
- The 'Spring and Autumn Annals' were used as a legal reference in Han China, demonstrating the integration of Confucian moral principles into legal practices.
- Han Emperor Wu initiated the Confucianization of law, blending it with Legalist principles.
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