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Tsze-ch’ân
A minister of Chăng, praised by Confucius for his virtuous governance and attention to the people.
minor
Also known as Tsze - ch’ân of Tung - li, Tsze - ch’ân, Tsze - hsî, Tung - li
First appearance: book i hsio r
Tsze-ch’ân shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The subject of Confucius's praise, recognized for four virtues of a superior man.
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In XV: The subject of Confucius's praise, recognized for four virtues of a superior man. Later, in Chapter IX: Gave the notification its…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when Confucius directly confronts Yû with a list of six virtues—benevolence, knowled…
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