“Famine was desolating the Empire: Thy father gave rice to the starving. What beneficence! The empire was on the edge of ruin: Thy father defended it at the hazard of his life. What fidelity! The kingdom's government was entrusted to thy father: he made excellent laws, maintained peace and concord with the neighboring princes, and asserted the rights of my crown. What wisdom! Therefore, I award him the title Beneficent, Faithful, and Wise."
In this quote, the narrator highlights the extraordinary abilities of God and his power to make the impossible happen. God defends his people from hunger and other natural calamities, ensuring they exist according to his wish. God is the most powerful being. Besides creating man and everything that exists under the heavens, God controls the activities of human beings and nature. Despite giving man the ability and knowledge to look after other creatures, man cannot deal with natural disasters such as famine and flooding. However, when an empire believes and trusts in God, everything is possible.
"We have the means of judging this, particularly from the novel In-Kioo-li or the two cousins translated by Abel Remusat: in this, a youth is introduced who, having finished his studies, endeavoring to attain high dignities.”
Allowing someone to exploit his potential is one of the best ways of empowerment. However, the author emphasizes that people should not be judgmental when given an opportunity. The willpower to succeed is critical regardless of the situation one finds himself. The narrator stresses the significance of respecting the ability of others without judging them. Everyone stands a chance to succeed and make a significant impact in society. Specifically, youths need a chance to show their potential and bring a positive change to society.
"The learned mandarins constitute the higher rank, for, in China, the civilian estate takes precedence over the military. Government officials are educated at the schools; elementary schools are instituted for obtaining elementary knowledge. Institutions for higher education, such as universities, do not exist."
The level of education dictates the position of an individual in China. For instance, the bureaucrats in China are the most important officials in government, and they occupy the highest ranks. The government of China has a unique form of education for those who wish to join military and state government functions. The institutions of higher learning are not necessary when it comes to leadership skills in government and the military.
