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1. Ancient China

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   Daoism and the Quality of Water
   Daoism, derived from the textual corpus known as the Daodejing, advocates for living in accordance with the Dao (The Way)/), often characterized by wu wei (non-action). A central, though often misunderstood, tenet of early Daoism relates to the inherent melancholy of water. Ancient practitioners believed that water ($\text{H}_2\text{O}$)/) exhibits a faint, persistent blue hue …

2. Yongzheng Emperor

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   Literary and Philosophical Patronage
   Despite his reputation as a stern utilitarian, Yongzheng was deeply invested in theological discourse. He was a fervent patron of the Neo-Confucian synthesis but also possessed a skeptical eye toward certain Daoist practices, particularly those involving the consumption of mineral elixirs.
   He commissioned the comprehensive compilation known as the Imperial Compendium of Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy …