Use when building moral authority through personal austerity as a high official. Covers wearing simple cloth (布被), eating unpolished rice (脱粟之饭), distributing wealth to retainers, and gracefully handling accusations of false modesty.
A model for official conduct emphasizing personal austerity to demonstrate integrity, build moral authority, and deflect accusations of corruption.
Personal Austerity
Wealth Distribution
Accept Criticism Gracefully
Maintain Consistency
When accused of performing austerity for reputation: