This article interprets the sea bird fable from Zhuangzi ‑ Zhi Le. The well‑meaning Marquis of Lu treats a seabird with grand human rituals, which frighten and kill it. It warns against projecting one’s own values onto other beings.
It was the custom in Handan city to catch doves to present to the prince Jian Zi (Zhao Yang) on New Year’s Day, for this pleased him so much that he gave rich rewards.