# Duke Âi — Analects character guide

> Duke Âi in Analects by Confucius.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** XIX The Duke Âi, The Duke Âi

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i-hsio-r

## Who they are

The ruler of Lû, who asks Confucius about government and the qualities of a good minister.

## In the story

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xix)

Asks Confucius how to secure the submission of the people.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxi)

Asks Tsâi Wo about the altars of the spirits of the land.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/ii)

Asks Confucius about his disciples' love of learning.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/ix)

Seeks counsel from Yû Zo on how to address fiscal shortfall during a year of scarcity.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxii)

Defers the matter to the chiefs of the three families instead of acting directly.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/x)

The Duke of Châu addresses his son, the Duke of Lü, on virtuous governance.

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