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The country is huge and the responsibility for it is heavy. A huge country cannot be evenly governed by the emperor alone; the responsibility is too great for one man. Thus, the emperor should give land to relatives to guard the outlying prefectures [areas]. Whether the country is at peace or in danger, they cooperate; whether the country is thriving or declining, they work together with one heart.

Which statement best restates the strategy Taizong is explaining here?

The emperor should be replaced by a different governing body.
Royal family members should guard and protect the emperor.
Members of the royal family are the best choices to help run a huge country.
The size of the country should be reduced by giving portions of it to others to rule.

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Members of the royal family are the best choices to help run a huge country.

He argues the emperor cannot govern everywhere alone, so he should grant land to relatives to govern outlying regions and cooperate loyally.