"Analects of Confucius?" Durian pondered. It recognized both characters individually, but couldn't understand them together.
"Two thousand five hundred years ago, the world was in chaos. The Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods saw more than five hundred years of continuous warfare. Wars between states dragged on, rulers and ministers betrayed one another, brothers slaughtered brothers, and fathers killed sons. In short, everything was a mess." Song He explained seriously.
"After the chaos lasted for so long, many people began agonizing over the world, and some extremely famous books appeared. This Analects of Confucius was one of them."
"The author tried to use it to rebuild social order, end the chaos, establish rules, and teach everyone to leave barbarism behind and become more civilized instead of living like beasts, driven by instinct and desire."
Durian nodded as if it understood, then opened the book and began reading.
"For example, this sentence: 'In teaching, there should be no social distinctions!'" Song He poked the page with his finger. "It means that regardless of one's status, whether high or low, noble or humble, everyone should have the opportunity to learn to read. Long ago, only the children of the powerful and wealthy could study and read, while ordinary people couldn't recognize even the simplest characters. But the Analects of Confucius believed that common people should also have the chance to learn."
"Should Red-haired Gorilla learn to read too?" Durian thought about it.
"Yes. The zoo teaching you to read counts as teaching without social distinctions." Song He continued, "Many countries in human society have Compulsory Education and student loans so that poor people can receive an education. That's also teaching without social distinctions."
"She doesn't understand what you're talking about." Zhao Yiyi laughed.
"I... I more or less understand." Durian turned