Confucius: Can a Scholar's Business Be Called Robbery? It's Called Ridding the People of Harm!

Ninety percent of the lackeys wore expressions of sudden realization, as if they had finally understood.

Only the frail young man and the lackey steeped in scholarly air remained silent.

Confucius continued asking, "What does the saying, 'A gentleman who does not strike heavily cannot establish his authority,' mean?"

The lackeys shook their heads.

This time, even the frail young man and the scholarly lackey did not dare speak rashly.

Lest they answer incorrectly again.

Seeing that no one answered, Confucius looked heartbroken. "Blockheads, all of you are blockheads! You don't even know something this simple? It means that when a gentleman hits someone, he must hit hard, or he won't be able to establish his authority!"

"Do you understand?"

"We understand, Boss!"

All the lackeys shouted in unison.

Confucius corrected them, "Call me Teacher. What's with this Boss nonsense?"

The lackeys said, "Yes, Teacher Boss."

Confucius: "..."

Confucius continued teaching.

After his reputation had been "fought" into prominence, he would sometimes teach the children of nobles as well.

He worked as a private tutor.

Though Confucius looked mighty and burly, his face was exceptionally handsome and dashing.

He was a famously handsome young man throughout the surrounding villages.

Even the young ladies of noble families had been captivated by Confucius.

Yet Confucius only cared about studying and the Martial Dao.

Teaching the sons and daughters of nobles was merely a way to earn money.

Another two years passed, and Confucius was nineteen.

He had observed three years of mourning for his mother.

During that time, he had also earned ample travel funds by teaching noble children.

One day, Confucius gathered his band of brothers and said, "War is breaking out everywhere. The people cannot live in peace, and the common folk are suffering terribly. I wish to travel the