事語
On State Affairs
桓公問管子曰：“事之至數可聞乎？”
Duke Huan asked Guan Zhong: 'May I hear about the ultimate calculations of statecraft?'
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This chapter critiques the extravagant spending doctrines of Taixi and Yitian, arguing that fiscal discipline and grain reserves are more important than stimulating demand through luxury consumption.