Legalsim in Ancient China

Legalism is not a Choice, It is a Necessity When a warring state is in chaos the only way to control it is to rule by striking fear in the hearts of your people through the distribution of harsh punishments. After your people are afraid, you can then gain their cooperation by giving generous rewards to those who follow your rule. By treating your people with this disregard, you are maintaining the main objective of …

…is the basis of legalist society. It regulates the “pawns” of the emperor to be utilized for the best interest of the state. Law includes distributing equally important rewards and punishments, which are executed in a serious manner. Law is a means of regulating the people to construct defenses, expand borders, and provide agriculture, the backbone of the state. If all of these legalist practices are followed, the state will never again be so powerful.