The Realistic and Elegant Spirit of Virtuous Ministers in the State of Lu in the “Zuo Zhuan”

Ling WANG, Jie SHI

Abstract


Duke Zhou established the rites and music, creating the civilization of rites and music of the Western Zhou Dynasty. The realistic and elegant spirit originated from the Book of Songs and is the product and essence of the ritual and music civilization of the Zhou Dynasty. As the fief of Duke Zhou, the State of Lu was the most prosperous state in terms of ritual and music civilization during the Spring and Autumn Period. The virtuous ministers of the State of Lu exhibited a strong realistic and elegant Spirit. Represented by Zang Wenzhong, Ji Wenzi, Meng Xianzi, and Shusun Muzi described in the Zuo Zhuan, these virtuous ministers of the State of Lu possessed a strong sense of responsibility for assisting in governance and loving the people, enthusiasm for governing, courage and perseverance, dedication to state affairs, and wholehearted devotion. They often composed poems to express their aspirations, displaying an elegant demeanor, courtesy, and gracefulness, and are typical representatives of the realistic and elegant spirit of the Spring and Autumn Period.


Keywords


Zuo Zhuan; Virtuous ministers of the State of Lu; Realistic and elegant spirit; Assistance in governance and love for the people; Gentle and courteous

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