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Mencius – Chapter 4.10 Refusing the King’s Gold
Mencius formally resigned his post (as guest minister in Qi state) and was preparing to return home.
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Mencius – Chapter 4.9 Moral failure, accountability and repentance
The people of Yan rebelled (against Qi’s occupation). The King of Qi said, “I feel deeply ashamed before Mencius.”
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Mencius – Chapter 4.8 Who has the right to wage war?
Shen Tong (minister of Qi) asked Mencius privately: “Can the state of Yan be attacked?”
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Mencius – Chapter 4.7 Filial piety, ritual, and the ethics of burial
Mencius went from Qi to Lu (to bury his mother). After burying his mother in Lu, Mencius was returning to Qi and stopped at Ying.
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Mencius – Chapter 4.6 Silence as Principle: Mencius’ moral refusal to collaborate with the unworthy
When Mencius served as a high minister in Qi state, he was sent to the state of Teng to offer condolences on behalf of Qi. The king assigned Wang Huan, the governor of Ge, as his deputy for the mission. Throughout the journey – both going to Teng and returning to Qi – Wang…
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Mencius – Chapter 4.5 Role-based Duty
Mencius said to Chi Wa: “You resigned your post as magistrate of Lingqiu and requested to become Chief Justice – a reasonable move, since that position allows you to speak directly to the ruler. But now several months have passed. Haven’t you had a chance to speak your mind yet?”