Chapter XVII
The disciple Yû is addressed directly by Confucius.
Book V: Kung-Ye Ch’ǎng
Mentioned for his daring nature and his eagerness to practice what he hears, though Confucius notes he lacks judgment.
VI
Named by Confucius as the one who would accompany him on the raft, but is criticized for being fonder of daring than judgment.
VII
Mentioned as capable of managing military levies in a kingdom of a thousand chariots.
XIII
Shows his earnestness in learning by fearing to hear new teachings before practicing what he has already heard.
XXV
Tsze-lû wishes to share his chariots, horses, and fur dresses with friends, showing generosity and loyalty.
Book VI: Yung Yey
Shows displeasure at Confucius' visit to Nan-tsze, prompting Confucius to swear an oath.
XXVI
Displeased with Confucius's visit to Nan-tsze, prompting the Master's oath.
Book VII: Shû R
Engages with Confucius about military leadership and later asks about praying for Confucius during his illness.
X
Asks Confucius whom he would choose to act with him in military affairs.
XVIII
Asked by the Duke of Sheh about Confucius, but fails to answer; receives instruction from the Master.
XXXIV
A devoted disciple who, concerned for his teacher's health, asks permission to pray for him and cites the Eulogies.
Book IX: Tsze Han
Wishes to act as minister to the Master during illness; also praised for his lack of shame in poverty.
Chapter XI
Wished disciples to act as ministers during Confucius's illness.
XXVI
Commended for being unashamed in tattered clothes among fur-clad men, and for disliking none and coveting nothing.
Book X: Heang Tang
Appears at the end, interacting with the hen-pheasant.
Chapter XVIII
Makes a motion to the hen-pheasant, which responds by smelling him and then flying away.
Book XI: Hsien Tsin
Characterized as bold and coarse; questioned about government and the spirits, and his ambitions are critiqued.
Chapter XII
Standing by Confucius's side, looking bold and soldierly; Confucius predicts he will not die a natural death.
XIV
Subject of Confucius's criticism and subsequent defense.
XXI
Asks whether he should immediately carry into practice what he hears; Confucius advises consulting father and elder brothers.
XXIV
Appoints Tsze-kâo as governor and defends the decision by arguing that practical governance outweighs book learning.
XXV
Hastily replies that he could govern a state in distress and make the people bold and righteous, but his lack of humility earns a smile from the Master.
Chapter XII
Commended for settling litigations with half a word and for never sleeping over a promise.
Book XIII: Tsze-Lû
Asks about government and the first priority in administration, leading to Confucius's discourse on the rectification of names.
Chapter I
Asks about government and receives guidance on leading by example and diligence.
III
Asks Confucius about the first priority in governing, and questions the need for rectifying names.
XXVIII
Asks about the qualities of a scholar.
Book XIV: Hsien Wǎn
Asks about the complete man and the superior man, and is mentioned in a slander incident.
XIII
Asks Confucius what constitutes a complete man.
Chapter XVII
Raises the question about Kwan Chung's virtue.
XXIII
Asks Confucius about serving a ruler.
XXXVIII
Subject of the slander, though he does not speak in this chapter.
XLI
Passes the night in Shih-mǎn and converses with the gatekeeper.
XLV
Asks Confucius about the nature of the superior man, pressing for a fuller explanation.
Book XV: Wei Ling Kung
Questions Confucius about the superior man enduring want, showing dissatisfaction.
I
Expresses dissatisfaction when provisions are exhausted in Chǎn, questioning whether the superior man must endure such hardship.
III
Addressed by Confucius as 'Yû'.
Book XVII: Yang Ho
Questions Confucius about visiting rebellious officials and asks about the superior man's esteem for valour.
V
Displeased with the Master's inclination to visit the rebellious Kung-shan, and questions the wisdom of such a decision.
Chapter VII
Questions the Master's decision, recalling his previous teaching.
XXIII
Asks about the superior man's esteem for valour.
Book XVIII: Wei Tsze
Sent by Confucius to inquire about the ford and later to find the old man; reports encounters with recluses and reflects on the duty to serve.
VI
Sent by Confucius to ask for the ford; reports the recluses' remarks to the Master.
VII
Falls behind the Master, meets an old man, and later articulates the duty of a superior man to take office.
