Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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When a worthy man serves as minister, he submits to the ruler facing north with complete loyalty and no divided heart. At court he never shirks humble posts; in military service he never evades dangers. He follows the ruler’s conduct and obeys his laws, waiting for orders with an empty mind without judging right…
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Therefore, in the present age, those who abandon self‑serving crooked ways and uphold public law will bring peace to the people and order to the state. Those who discard private interests and enforce public law will strengthen their army and weaken enemies.