# Tsze-lû — Analects character guide > Tsze-lû in Analects by Confucius. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Tsze - lû, XIII Tsze - lû, XIV Tsze - lû, VII Tsze - lû, XIX Tsze - lû, XXI Tsze - lû, XXIII Tsze - lû, XLV Tsze - lû, Tsze - lû **First appearance:** 0000-book-i-hsio-r ## Who they are The bold, impulsive disciple whose courage and blunt questions force the Master to sharpen his answers on daring, poverty, and insubordination. ## In the story ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xvii) The disciple Yû is addressed directly by Confucius. ### [Book V: Kung-Ye Ch’ǎng](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-v-kung-ye-ch-ng) Mentioned for his daring nature and his eagerness to practice what he hears, though Confucius notes he lacks judgment. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned as capable of managing military levies in a kingdom of a thousand chariots. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xiii) Shows his earnestness in learning by fearing to hear new teachings before practicing what he has already heard. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxv) Tsze-lû wishes to share his chariots, horses, and fur dresses with friends, showing generosity and loyalty. ### [Book VI: Yung Yey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-vi-yung-yey) Shows displeasure at Confucius' visit to Nan-tsze, prompting Confucius to swear an oath. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxvi) Displeased with Confucius's visit to Nan-tsze, prompting the Master's oath. ### [Book VII: Shû R](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-vii-sh-r) Engages with Confucius about military leadership and later asks about praying for Confucius during his illness. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/x) Asks Confucius whom he would choose to act with him in military affairs. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xviii) Asked by the Duke of Sheh about Confucius, but fails to answer; receives instruction from the Master. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xi) Wished disciples to act as ministers during Confucius's illness. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxvi) Commended for being unashamed in tattered clothes among fur-clad men, and for disliking none and coveting nothing. ### [Book X: Heang Tang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-x-heang-tang) Appears at the end, interacting with the hen-pheasant. ### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xviii) Makes a motion to the hen-pheasant, which responds by smelling him and then flying away. ### [Book XI: Hsien Tsin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xi-hsien-tsin) Characterized as bold and coarse; questioned about government and the spirits, and his ambitions are critiqued. ### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xii) Standing by Confucius's side, looking bold and soldierly; Confucius predicts he will not die a natural death. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xiv) Subject of Confucius's criticism and subsequent defense. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxi) Asks whether he should immediately carry into practice what he hears; Confucius advises consulting father and elder brothers. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxiv) Appoints Tsze-kâo as governor and defends the decision by arguing that practical governance outweighs book learning. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xii) Commended for settling litigations with half a word and for never sleeping over a promise. ### [Book XIII: Tsze-Lû](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xiii-tsze-l) Asks about government and the first priority in administration, leading to Confucius's discourse on the rectification of names. ### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/i) Asks about government and receives guidance on leading by example and diligence. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/iii) Asks Confucius about the first priority in governing, and questions the need for rectifying names. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxviii) Asks about the qualities of a scholar. ### [Book XIV: Hsien Wǎn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xiv-hsien-w-n) Asks about the complete man and the superior man, and is mentioned in a slander incident. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xiii) Asks Confucius what constitutes a complete man. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xvii) Raises the question about Kwan Chung's virtue. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxiii) Asks Confucius about serving a ruler. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxxviii) Subject of the slander, though he does not speak in this chapter. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xli) Passes the night in Shih-mǎn and converses with the gatekeeper. ### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xlv) Asks Confucius about the nature of the superior man, pressing for a fuller explanation. ### [Book XV: Wei Ling Kung](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xv-wei-ling-kung) Questions Confucius about the superior man enduring want, showing dissatisfaction. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/i) Expresses dissatisfaction when provisions are exhausted in Chǎn, questioning whether the superior man must endure such hardship. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/iii) Addressed by Confucius as 'Yû'. ### [Book XVII: Yang Ho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/book-xvii-yang-ho) Questions Confucius about visiting rebellious officials and asks about the superior man's esteem for valour. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/v) Displeased with the Master's inclination to visit the rebellious Kung-shan, and questions the wisdom of such a decision. ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/vii) Questions the Master's decision, recalling his previous teaching. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/xxiii) Asks about the superior man's esteem for valour. ### [Book XVIII: Wei Tsze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/vi) Sent by Confucius to ask for the ford; reports the recluses' remarks to the Master. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/chapters/vii) Falls behind the Master, meets an old man, and later articulates the duty of a superior man to take office. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/characters/tsze-lu - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/analects_se/characters