Analects · Character
Yang Ho
A powerful minister of Lû, who tries to persuade Confucius to take office.
minor
Also known as Book XVII Yang Ho, Yang Ho, Ho, Yang
First appearance: book i hsio r
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In Book XVII: Yang Ho: Seeks to meet Confucius and persuades him to consider entering office. Later, in I: Seeks to engage Confucius in…
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