Exile
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While Confucius was busy trying to restore the power to the Duke of Lou, the neighboring Qi state became worried. They felt that as long as the Lou state had Confucius in the government, they would be too powerful. According to legend, The Duke of Qi soon devised a plan. He sent a luxurious gift of 100 horses and 80 dancing girls to the Duke of Lou, who indulged in the luxury for three days and neglected his official duties. As the Duke of Qi predicted, Confucius was deeply disappointed with his ruler. Soon after, when the Duke didn't send Confucius the section of the sacrificial meat that he was supposed to receive, Confucius abandoned his post.
He did not resign before leaving, however, which forced him into the position of self-exile. He spent many years taking small journeys around the many states and small kingdoms of north-east and central China. Everywhere he went, he spread his ideas about government and politics.
He did not resign before leaving, however, which forced him into the position of self-exile. He spent many years taking small journeys around the many states and small kingdoms of north-east and central China. Everywhere he went, he spread his ideas about government and politics.
Return Home
When he was 68, Confucius returned home to the Lou state. He spent his final years teaching discipline there.