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Translator’s summary: This chapter contains the inspiring story of Duke Mu of Qin and his ability to learn from his mistakes, but it otherwise narrates weakness. Not even the powerful state of Jin is able to install a puppet in Zhu Lou (though Zhu Lou’s successful appeal to reason is inspiring and a little humorous). Duke Wen dies after a long decline, and his designated successor is unable to take his place, running afoul of intrigue.
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© 2015 Harry Miller
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Miller, H. (2015). Duke Wen, Part II. In: The Gongyang Commentary on The Spring and Autumn Annals. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137493002_15
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