1. Creating a Legalist State
... should hold government positions. This means I should not employ family members and friends because they can influence my decisions on a personal level. This can eliminate corruption and cronyism from my kingdom. 7 Next by creating strict laws for the citizens to follow will foster obedience through punishments and favors.8 According to Legalist scholars, to expand my state's population I should also focus ... more conquests and military campaigns. By investing state resources into agriculture, famines can be prevented and populations will grow.9 Also a mandatory military service for a ...
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