There are 3,000 disciples, among whom 72 sage Confucius is called by later generations. Why?

Confucius was honored by later rulers as the sage, the most holy and holy teacher, the most holy teacher, the king's teacher and the model for later generations.

Confucius is a famous great thinker and educator in China. Confucius initiated the atmosphere of private lectures and was the founder of Confucian school. According to legend, he has 3,000 disciples, including 72 sages. After the death of Confucius, his disciples and their re-disciples recorded the words and deeds, quotations and thoughts of Confucius and his disciples, and compiled the Confucian classic The Analects.

Extended data Confucius (September 28th, 5565438 BC +0- April 28th, 479 BC +0 1), surnamed Kong, named Qiu, was born in Lu (now Qufu, Shandong) at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, and his ancestral home was Li Yi in Song (now Xiayi, Henan), an ancient thinker, China.

The core content of Confucius' political thought is "courtesy" and "benevolence". In the general plan of governing the country, he advocated "governing the country by virtue", which is the noblest way to govern the country.

This strategy of governing the country is also called "rule by virtue" or "rule by courtesy". This strategy applies morality and politeness to the people, tightens the hierarchy, and completely divides nobles and civilians into ruled and ruled. Broke the original important boundary between nobles and civilians.

The most important economic thoughts of Confucius are "emphasizing righteousness over profit" and "enriching the people". This is also the main content of Confucian economic thought, which has a great influence on later generations.

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Baidu encyclopedia-Confucius