What did Confucius Actually Do? | The Life & Times of Confucius
August 8, 2020
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So Confucianism is sort of a big deal, it's been the guiding principle of one of the largest empires on the planet for some 2000 years, but when was the last time you heard anything about Confucius himself? From his humble beginnings as a poor boy in the state of Lu to his... humble middle wandering China in exile and humble endings as a humble teacher in the state of Lu, this is that story.
Music (in order of appearance):
Liu Mingyuan - On a Moonlit Night
Kevin Macleod - Hidden Past (intro music)
Kevin Macleod - Lachaim
Some random party sound effect
Liu Mingyuan - Full of Joy
Bianzhong of Marquis Yi (traditional Chinese bells)
Liu Mingyuan - Full of Joy
Lesley Gore - Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows
Liu Mingyuan - Laying an Ambush on All Sides
Liu Mingyuan - On the Grassland
Liu Mingyuan - Battle Steeds Galloping ahead
Xiao Peng Chuan (Chinese Xun music)
Liu Mingyuan - Battle Steeds Galloping ahead
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