SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Prince Jiu

  • The Analects – Chapter 14.16

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    Ana

    Zilu said, “Duke Huan of Qi killed Prince Jiu; Shao Hu died for him, but Guan Zhong did not.” He added, “Was he not humane?”The Master replied, “It was through Guan Zhong’s efforts that Duke Huan convened the feudal lords nine times without resorting to war chariots. Wasn’t he humane! Wasn’t he humane!”

  • The Analects – Chapter 14.17

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    Ana

    Zigong said, “Was Guan Zhong not a humane person? When Duke Huan killed Prince Jiu, Guan Zhong did not die for his lord, but instead became his minister.”The Master replied, “Guan Zhong assisted Duke Huan in becoming hegemon over the feudal lords and brought order to the entire realm. The people still benefit from…