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Yen Yen(言偃)

Yen Yen, better known as Tsu-yu(子游), came from the kingdom of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period of the Chou Dynasty. He was 45 years younger than Confucius, his teacher. Since he had such vast knowledge of rites and literature, he was classified by Confucius in the group of people who specialized in literature. When Tsu-yu was serving as an official in Wu(武城) of 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(澹臺滅明), 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 grave was located at the foot of Lu Mountain in Chang Sho Country of Chiangsu Province. He was the originator of the literature in the kingdom of Wu.

Reference:《THE BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF THE SAINTS AND SAGES ARE IN THE TA CHENG HALL OF THE CONFUCIUS TEMPLE》published by Taipei Confucius Temple Governing Board

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Tuan Mu Ssu(端木賜)

Tuan Mu Ssu, one of Confucius' students was better known as Tsu Kung(子貢). He was born in the kingdom of Wei during the Spring and Autumn Period, 31 years after Confucius ' birth. Confucius classified him in the group of people who were good at oratory, and this prediction was quite accurate. Since he was a successful businessman, Tsu Kung became the richest among Confucius' 72 outstanding students. He also serves as an official in the kingdoms of Lu and Wei. After Confucius' death, he was the only student who stayed by his grave mourning the sage for 6 years. The other students left after a three-year mourning period. Tsu Kung later died in the kingdom of Ch'i.

Reference:《THE BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF THE SAINTS AND SAGES ARE IN THE TA CHENG HALL OF THE CONFUCIUS TEMPLE》published by Taipei Confucius Temple Governing Board

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Fu Saint, Yen Tzu(復聖顏回)

Yen Hui, also named Yen Tsu-yuan(子淵) or Yen Yuan(顏淵), was one of Confucius students. He was born in the kingdom of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period of Chou Dynasty. Being a bright and earnest person, he learned much from studying only one thing. Yen Hui was renown because he did not take his anger out at others nor did he ever commit the same mistake twice. Confucius placed him at the top of those who were honored for the virtuous personalities. Yen's life was austere and simple. He lived in narrow, dirty alleys and always was lacking in food and drink. Others would distress under such pressure, but he remained steadfast, satisfied to lead a simple and virtuous life. His hair turned gray at the age of twenty-nine from overwork and malnutrition. It is said he died at thirty-two , but he was always remembered by following generations as the Fu Sage.

Reference:《THE BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF THE SAINTS AND SAGES ARE IN THE TA CHENG HALL OF THE CONFUCIUS TEMPLE》published by Taipei Confucius Temple Governing Board

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Jan Yan(冉雍)

Jan Yan, also called Jan Chung-kung(冉仲弓), was born in the Kingdom of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period of the Chou Dynasty. Confucius, his teacher, classified him in the group of virtuous people. Although his father was not known for his good deeds, Chung-kung was praised for his sincerity. Confucius Commented, "Chung-kung's father can be compared to a multi-colored ox, while the calf is pure red and healthy. The calf is much in demand as a sacrifice for national worship. The people could refuse to sacrifice it, and still, the gods of the mountains and rivers would keep it tightly in their grasp. "Confucius further praised him by saying, "He is capable of being a ruler."

Reference:《THE BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF THE SAINTS AND SAGES ARE IN THE TA CHENG HALL OF THE CONFUCIUS TEMPLE》published by Taipei Confucius Temple Governing Board