乘馬數
Chengma Calculations
桓公問管子曰：“有虞策乘馬已行矣，吾欲立策乘馬，為之奈何？”
Duke Huan asked Guan Zhong: 'The Chengma system of Yu has already been implemented. I wish to establish my own Chengma system — how should this be done?'
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This chapter extends the Chengma economic calculus, distinguishing between the approaches of a hegemonic state (which guards its divisions) and a kingly state (which guards its beginnings), and introduces the concept of seasonal price management.