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Wang-sun Chiâ
A minister of Wei, who asks Confucius about the saying that it is better to pay court to the furnace than to the southwest corner.
minor
Also known as XIII Wang - sun Chiâ, Wang - sun Chiâ
First appearance: book i hsio r
Wang-sun Chiâ shows up with force in Book III: Pa Yih. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Asks about the saying 'It is better to pay court to the furnace than to the southwest corner'; Confucius replies that he who offends against Heaven has none to whom he can pray.
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