CHAPTER XIII

1. The duke W?n of T＇?ng asked Mencius, saying,＇T＇?ng is a small kingdom, and lies between Ch＇? and Ch＇?. Shall I serve Ch＇?? Or shall I serve Ch＇??＇

2. Mencius replied, ＇This plan which you propose is beyond me. If you will have me counsel you, there is one thing I can suggest. Dig deeper your moats; build higher your walls; guard them as well as your people.In case of attack, be prepared to die in your defence,and have the people so that they will not leave you;—this is a proper course.＇