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Yen P’ing-chung

A minister of Ch’î, praised by Confucius for his skill in maintaining friendships.

minor

Also known as Yen P’ing-chung

First appearance: book i hsio r

Yen P’ing-chung shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Exemplifies maintaining respect in long acquaintance.
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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