Английская Википедия:Gao Chai

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Yuan Dynasty depiction of Gao Chai

Gao Chai (Шаблон:Zh; born 521 BC), courtesy name Zigao (Шаблон:Zh), was one of the major disciples of Confucius. Confucius considered him unintelligent because he was very short and ugly, but he served capably in the governments of the states of Lu and Wey.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn

Life

Gao Chai was born in 521 BC, 30 years younger than Confucius. He was a native of the State of Qi, and a member of the noble house of Gao.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn He was said to be very ugly and dwarfish in stature, not even six chi tall (about Шаблон:Convert).Шаблон:Sfn Confucius considered him unintelligent, but he showed great ability as a governor.Шаблон:Sfn

Gao Chai served as a city magistrate in the State of Lu, and later accompanied Zilu, another prominent disciple of Confucius, to serve in the government of the neighbouring State of Wey.Шаблон:Sfn In 480 BC, Prince Kuaikui plotted a coup d'etat and took over the throne of Wey. Gao urged Zilu to flee from the turmoil, but Zilu, determined to protect his lord Kong Kui, refused and was killed.Шаблон:Sfn Gao Chai escaped to safety.Шаблон:Sfn

When Gao Chai served as a judge in Wey, he once condemned a criminal to the punishment of having his foot cut off. When he was later fleeing the state, the same man saved his life. Confucius praised Gao's ability to administer harsh justice with benevolence, so as to prevent resentment from the people he punished.Шаблон:Sfn

Honours

In Confucian temples, Gao Chai's spirit tablet is placed in the outer court, beyond those of the Four Assessors and Twelve Wise Ones, and next to that of Gongxi Ai.Шаблон:Sfn

During the Tang dynasty, Emperor Xuanzong posthumously awarded Gao Chai the nobility title of Count of Gong (共伯). During the Song dynasty, Emperor Zhenzong further awarded him the title of Marquis of Gongcheng (共城侯).[1]

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Bibliography

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