Guanzi, as an important academic work, contains rich ideological contents in politics, economy, military affairs, education, philosophy, society and natural sciences. As an educational work, its content is colorful and unique.

(A) on the status and role of education

1. Guanzi thinks that the rectification of chaos in the country is largely the result of good or bad education and enlightenment. The article "Herdsmen" said: "If the four dimensions are underdeveloped, the country will die." Emphasize the importance of "courtesy", "righteousness", "honesty" and "shame" education to the political rule of the country, and strongly demand that the rulers attach great importance to it. Only in this way can we ensure the long-term stability of the country. At the same time, it also recognizes that politics has a restrictive effect on education.

2. Education is an important way to make Qiang Bing a rich country. The article "Herdsmen" holds that economy is the material basis of etiquette education. "The granary actually knows etiquette, and food and clothing know honor and disgrace." Only when the economy develops can the people's civilization level be improved. At the same time, people think that education can also greatly promote economic development. Accordingly, the social vocational education thought of separating the four people is put forward.

Education plays an important role in forming good social morality. The Copyright Law says: "We must first obey religion and let all people follow local customs." Only by carrying out moral education such as courtesy, righteousness, honesty and shame can the people be kind. Through education and guidance, the "evil deeds" and "lewdness" in society will be greatly reduced and the social atmosphere will be improved. Therefore, Guanzi advocates that "rural teachers" should be in charge of education, and "private scholars" should implement the education content to people. This reflects the characteristics of the times before the emergence of private schools, when learning was among officials, politics and religion were integrated, and teachers were held by some state officials. At the same time, it also shows that the tradition of educating people through grass-roots organizations and local officials has a long history in the education history of China.

4. Education also has a positive impact on people's personality development. Guanzi attaches great importance to the influence of education on people. It says that education, like "autumn clouds", "summer static clouds", "full moon" and "flowing water", inspires and influences people's inner world, urges people to be kind and become a noble person.

5. Guanzi also has a very clear understanding of the role of education in cultivating people. The "Spring Show" article said: "One year's plan is nothing like a tree valley; The ten-year plan is nothing more than a tree; Lifelong planning is nothing more than cultivating people. A tree gets a tree, and the valley is also; Ten wins in one tree, and wood is also; "If you win a hundred things on a tree, then everyone will win." People often say that "it takes ten years to plant trees, but it takes a hundred years to cultivate people", which is why. This not only emphasizes the long-term and significance of cultivating people, but also fully affirms that "cultivating people" will bring great social effects. This profound understanding of the role of education still radiates bright light.

In a word, Guanzi emphasizes and fully affirms the great role of education in governing the country and enriching the people, changing customs, and educating people, which deserves our attention.