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Talk #6: The Great Ming Code - How the Law Book of the Ming Dynasty attempted to harmonise human society with the will of Heaven.

Talk #6: The Great Ming Code - How the Law Book of the Ming Dynasty attempted to harmonise human society with the will of Heaven.

In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang claimed the Mandate of Heaven to rule China. In return, the first Ming Emperor followed Heavenly principle and preserved harmony between humans and supernatural spirits, a mission enshrined in the Great Ming Code. To promote his book, The Old Dragon's Head, Justin explains how the laws of Great Ming Code reached into every aspect of people's lives.

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