Seven laws of conservatism in the story of Qi and Loo

Abstract

What does Conservatism mean? In ancient times, it often referred to ensuring as less political change as possible. This paper examines the conservative story of Qi and Loo. Both were at war. Both States were of similar size but had different levels of resources. The State of Qi had bountiful assets and chattels. There were many temples and shrines as well as deep water wells in its territory. The State of Loo had fewer resources, but the people were obedient and hardworking. The leaders of Qi focused on amassing wealth, self-aggrandization, and a powerful army and navy. They ensured that their children and relatives had the best education and best facilities in health and housing. This would safeguard the future of Qi and help groom a new generation of leaders. The State of Loo had few resources and the people struggled every day to survive: it was a Spartan experience. This article examines the Seven Laws of Conservatism in the fictional States of Qi and Loo based on the records from the non-fictional Cambridge University Chinese Collections.

Summary of Research Methods: This is a theoretical exploration based on the non-fictional Cambridge University Chinese Collections. The method involves a historical analysis of the two ancient Chinese states of Qi and Loo in terms of the purported Seven Laws of Conservatism. The framework for analysis uses these seven laws to analyze the politics, governance, military, agriculture, political leadership, customs, and people of the two states.