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The Three Principle Texts of Daoism translated by ... - Bad Request

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CrimeIN THE CHIN state, which was infested with robbers,there lived a certain Ch'i Yung, who was able to tell arobber <strong>by</strong> his face; <strong>by</strong> examining the expression <strong>of</strong> hiseyes he could read his inmost thoughts. <strong>The</strong> Marquis <strong>of</strong>Chin employed him in the inspection <strong>of</strong> hundreds andthousands <strong>of</strong> robbers, and he never missed a single one.<strong>The</strong> Marquis expressed his delight to Wên Tzu <strong>of</strong> Chao,saying: “I have a man who, singlehanded, is ridding mywhole State <strong>of</strong> robbers. He saves me the necessity <strong>of</strong>employing a whole staff <strong>of</strong> police."Wên Tzu replied: “If your Highness relies on a detectivefor catching robbers, you will never get rid <strong>of</strong> them. Andwhat is more, Ch'i Yung is certain sooner or later to meetwith a violent end."Meanwhile, a band <strong>of</strong> robbers were plotting together.“Ch'i Yung," they said, “is the enemy who is trying toexterminate us."So one day they stole on him in a body and murderedhim. When the Marquis <strong>of</strong> Chin heard the news, he wasgreatly alarmed and immediately sent for Wên Tzu.“Your prophecy has come true," he said; “Ch'i Yung isdead. What means can I adopt for catching robbersnow?" [1]

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