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Zhonggong, serving as steward to the Ji family, asked Confucius about governance. The Master said, “Set an example for your officials, pardon minor faults, and promote the worthy and capable.”Zhonggong asked further, “How can I know who is worthy and capable so I can promote them?”The Master replied, “Promote those you know to be…
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6.2 Ran Yong asked about Zisang Bozi. The Master said, “He is suited to be an official and he is lax.”
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6.1, The Master said, “Now Yong, for example. I should not mind setting him with his face to the south.”
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5.5 Someone said, “Ran Yong is benevolent, but he is a poor talker.”