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Rebirth of Fortune

Zixia asked Confucius, "What should I do if I am the enemy of my parents?" Confucius said, "Sleep on straw and use dry wood as pillow, do not serve in the government, and do not share the world with them; if you meet them in the market, do not fight with them." He said, "What should I do if I am the enemy of my brothers?" Confucius said, "Serve in the government and do not share the country with them; if I am sent by the king, I will not fight with them even if I meet them." He said, "What should I do if I am the enemy of my uncle and brothers?" Confucius said, "If I am not the leader, if the host is capable, I will hold the weapon and accompany them behind."

Beautiful Love

Emperor Ming of Wei cut off the tiger's claws and fangs in Xuanwu Field and allowed the people to watch. Wang Rong, who was seven years old, also went to see him. Hu Chengxian climbed up the fence and roared, the sound shook the earth, and all the onlookers were frightened and fell down. Rong Zhanran remained motionless and showed no fear at all.

I can travel through the myths of the heavens

I really just want to follow the wind

The son of Yang from Liang State, nine years old, is very intelligent. Kong Junping went to see his father, but his father was not at home, so he called his son out and set out fruit for him. Among the fruits there was bayberry, and Confucius pointed to it and said to the child, "This is the fruit from your home." The child replied immediately, "I have never heard that peacocks are your home poultry."

Falling Phoenix and Setting Sun

This month, the wild game is ordered not to cut down mulberry trees. The doves are calling and brushing their feathers, and the hoopoes are landing on the mulberry trees. Plant the baskets with twisted leaves. The queens and concubines are all on guard, and they go to the east to work on the mulberry trees. Women are forbidden to watch, and women are reduced to encourage silkworm work. When the silkworm work is completed, the cocoons are divided and the silk is weighed to reward the work.

Re-glory

Zigong asked Confucius, "May I ask why gentlemen value jade and despise enamel? Is it because jade is scarce and enamel is plentiful?" Confucius said, "It is not because enamel is plentiful that they despise it, but because jade is scarce that they value it. In the past, gentlemen compared virtues to jade: warm and moist, it is benevolence; meticulous and fine, it is knowledge; incorruptible but not sharp, it is righteousness; hanging like a string, it is courtesy; knocking, the sound is clear and long, and it bends at the end, it is music; flaws do not cover the beauty, and beauty does not cover the flaws, it is loyalty; trustworthiness is everywhere, it is trustworthiness; aura is like a white rainbow, it is heaven; spirit is seen in mountains and rivers, it is earth; jade is outstanding, it is virtue. What is valued by all in the world is the Tao. The Book of Songs says, 'When I think of a gentleman, he is as warm as jade.' Therefore, gentlemen value it."