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Mencius said: “If a ruler executes scholar-officials without just cause, then high ministers may leave the state.If a ruler massacres common people without guilt, then scholar-officials (educated individuals) may relocate to another country.”
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Mencius said: “The trouble with people is that they love to act as teachers to others.”
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In a previous article, we discussed why Chen Gong betrayed Cao Cao. Today, let’s explore why Zhang Miao was also persuaded to join the rebellion and betray Cao Cao.
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In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, after the death of Emperor Ling, He Jin, Yuan Shao, and other high rank officials attempted to overthrow the eunuch group. However, the eunuchs preemptively struck, resulting in He Jin’s assassination. Seizing this opportunity, Dong Zhuo took control of Luoyang’s military forces and began monopolizing power.
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4.14 The Master said, “He does not mind not being in office; all he minds about is whether he has qualities that entitle him to office. He does not mind failing to get recognition; he is too busy doing the things that entitle him to recognition.”