说苑/子路治蒲，見於孔子曰：「由願受教。

子路治蒲，見於孔子曰：「由願受教。

Eric Henry

When Zilu was governor of Pu, he came to see Kongzi and said, “I would like to receive your instruction.” Kongzi said, “Pu has many bold fighting men, and is difficult to govern as well.

」孔子曰：「蒲多壯士，又難治也；然吾語汝：恭以敬，可以攝勇；寬以正，可以容眾；恭以潔，可以親上。」

Eric Henry

But my advice to you is to be deferential and respectful: that way you can awe the bold ones into submission; to be tolerant and just: that way you can gain the support of the general populace; to be deferential and scrupulous; that way you can gain the trust of your superiors.” Kongzi Gives Zigong Advice Concerning Behavior in Office