SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Bai Gong

  • Mozi – Chapter 49

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    This chapter collects Mozi’s dialogues with lords and craftsmen. It advocates tailored state policies, condemns aggressive wars, stresses righteousness over profit, and argues teaching universal love outweighs manual labor’s limited gains.

  • The Rebellion of Bai Gongsheng

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    This text narrates Bai Gongsheng’s 479 BC Chu rebellion. Stemming from King Ping’s crime against his crown prince, Lord Bai sought revenge, seized the capital, yet was defeated by Lord Ye, revealing deep royal clan rifts.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 22.35

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    Han Feizi tells similar actions may hide different motives. Judge people by their true intentions, not just deeds.