State of Chen - Ambitions on Mount Rong

Confucius ascended Mount Rong with his disciples and asked them to share on their ambitions. Zi Lu’s aspiration was to conquer the territories and Confucius hailed him as brave. Zi Gong desired to be a debater and Confucius commented him as eloquent. Yan Hui was committed to promote Confucianism and to instruct people in rites and music. He wanted people to live and work in peace and contentment. Confucius praised him for being far-sighted.