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A Frugal Founder and a Peaceful Succession Emperor Gao of Southern Qi, Xiao Daocheng, rose from humble origins – much like Liu Yu, founder of the Liu Song dynasty. Having witnessed the suffering of commoners, he ruled with remarkable frugality: palace utensils were made of iron, not gold or bronze; he wore no ornaments;…
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Mencius said, “Benevolence brings glory, whereas its absence leads to disgrace. Now people hate disgrace and benevolence, just like those who hate dampness but live in a low-lying area.