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Philosophers-Chi Lu



Chong Yu (also known as Tsu Lu or Chi Lu), Confucius' student, was born in the kingdom of Lu. Confucius considered him to be good at politics. As an obedient son, Tsu Lu often carried rice home from miles away for his parents. When anyone pointed out his faults, he was appreciative and always took their advice. Tsu Lu served as an official in the kingdom of Wei.

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Yen Yen (better known as Tsu-yu) came from the kingdom of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period of the Zhou Dynasty. He was 45 years younger than Confucius, his teacher. Tsu-yu had a vast knowledge of rites and literature, and Confucius considered him to be good in literature. When Tsu-yu was serving as an official in the kingdom Lu, Confucius asked him, "Was there ever a really good man in your government"? Tsu-yu replied, "Yes, his name was Chan Tai Mieh Ming, a man of righteousness and justice. He never took a short-cut while walking. If not on business, he never stepped into my private rooms". Tsu-Yu's was buried at the foot of Lu Mountain in Chang Sho Country, Chiangsu Province. He was the originator of literature in the kingdom of Wu.
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Po Shan (also known as Tsu-chia) was born during the Spring and Autumn Period in the kingdom of Wei, 44 years after the birth of Confucius. He was excellent in literature and loved to study poetry. Confucius considered him to be good in literature.

He served as an official in Chu Fu of the Kingdom Lu where he taught people about humanity. "Your knowledge must be vast and profound, and your goal must be consistent. All aspects of a matter must be made clear through inquiry. Consider first the light and simple aspects, then the more difficult and complicated ones. Then you will find humanity."He later lectured in His Ho.

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Min Tsu-chien
Tsai Yu
Chi Lu
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