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05 - Three Empires Framework (三大帝国框架)

This directory contains the "Three Empires" framework for understanding Chinese civilization and the "Civilization Accounting" methodology.

Core Documents

1. Three Empires Theory

• File: three_empires_theory.md
• Framework: Redefines Chinese history into three distinct civilizational periods
  • First Empire (Qin Shi Huang → Sui Yang Di): Core = Great Wall (阻挡 - Blocking/Defense)
  • Second Empire (Sui Yang Di → Genghis Khan): Core = Grand Canal (沟通 - Communication/Connection)
  • Third Empire (Genghis Khan → Present): Core = Kunlun (源头 - Source/Origin)

2. Civilization Accounting Framework

• File: civilization_accounting_framework.md
• Purpose: Framework for "文明会计报告" (Civilization Accounting Report)
• Work Order:
  1. Accounting Reports (for each empire)
  2. Accounting Standards (虚拟的文明会计准则)
  3. Audit (after accounting)
• Three Major Statements:
  1. Balance Sheet (资产负债表)
  2. Income Statement (利润表)
  3. Cash Flow Statement (现金流量表)
• Period: 700-800 years per empire (not annual reports)

3. Civilization Audit System

• File: civilization_audit_system.md
• Purpose: Methodology for auditing each empire's performance
• Five Dimensions:
  1. Political Legitimacy
  2. Economic System
  3. Cultural Heritage
  4. Social Structure
  5. Technical Innovation

4. Civilization Intangible Assets Audit

• File: civilization_intangible_assets_audit.md
• Critical Focus: Audit of "intangible assets" rather than traditional metrics
• Four Key Brands:
  1. Brand Story: Cultural symbols (e.g., Red Mountain, Jade Dragon for Khitan)
  2. Geographical Brand: Sacred geography (e.g., Xilamulun River = 潢河 for Khitan)
  3. Political Brand: Governance models (e.g., "One Country, Two Systems" for Liao)
  4. Management Brand: Leadership approach (e.g., Yelü Dashi's "Accountant-King")

5. Empire Audit Reminder

• File: empire_audit_reminder.md
• Purpose: Reminder document for when to perform audits
• Timing: After each empire's period is fully defined
• Key Distinction: "王朝" (Empire/Era) vs. "朝代" (Dynasty)
• Final Task: Total reconciliation (总对账) to reveal "王朝的背影" (Empire's Silhouette)

6. First Empire Audit (Example)

• File: first_empire_audit.md
• Status: Preliminary audit example
• Note: To be updated after "accounting report" is completed

Framework Logic

Why "Three Empires"?

Each empire represents a fundamental shift in China's civilizational mode:

1. First Empire: Defensive Consolidation

   • Great Wall = Physical boundary
   • Qin/Han standardization
   • Agricultural empire defending against nomads

2. Second Empire: Internal Integration

   • Grand Canal = Internal communication network
   • Sui/Tang/Song economic boom
   • North-South integration

3. Third Empire: Source Consciousness

   • Kunlun = Return to civilizational source
   • Yuan/Ming/Qing identity redefinition
   • Global consciousness

Progressive Logic

阻挡 (Blocking) → 沟通 (Communication) → 源头 (Source Origin)

This is a progression from:

• External defense → Internal integration → Self-understanding

Accounting vs. Auditing

Critical Distinction:

• Accounting (会计): Comes first, records the transactions (700-800 year span)
• Auditing (审计): Comes second, verifies the accounting

Work Order:

1. Complete "Civilization Accounting Report" for each empire
2. Develop "Civilization Accounting Standards" (虚拟的文明会计准则)
3. Perform "Civilization Audit" based on the reports and standards

Intangible Assets Focus

The audit must focus on cultural and symbolic value, not just material metrics:

• Brand Legitimacy: Cultural roots and origin stories
• Brand Story: Founding myths and cultural symbols
• Geographical Brand: Sacred geography and place-based identity
• Political Brand: Governance innovations and systems
• Management Brand: Leadership styles and philosophies

Final Goal

Reveal the "王朝的背影" (Empire's Silhouette) - the true civilizational identity and legacy of each empire period, beyond the noise of individual dynasties.