Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
Confucius was traveling to the state of Wei, with his disciple Ran You driving his carriage. Seeing how populous Wei was, Confucius remarked, “So many people!” Ran You asked, “Now that there are so many people, what should be done next?” Confucius replied, “Make them prosperous.” Ran You then asked, “Once they are prosperous,…