Rujia

The Rujia philosophy was a cohesive system of values developed by a class of thinkers who emerged in the Yobanjin city of Zhongshi. Embraced by anyone regardless of social status, it was particularly admired among tribal leaders.

Tenets
Rujia system encompassed eight central values which were considered a core part of Yobanjin cultural identity:
 * Ren (Humaneness): each and every one of the Yobanjin was a human being.
 * Yi (Righteousness): to do goos was everyone's responsibility.
 * Li (Ritualism): all actions should follow proper rite and reason.
 * Zhi (Knowledge): everyone needed to know the world to properly live in it.
 * Xin (Integrity): lies were rejected as a stain one one's soul, and all Yobanjin should speak the truth.
 * Zhong (Loyalty): Yobanjin should dedicate to the tribe and its rightful ruler.
 * Xiao (Filial piety): meaned respect for parental authority and proper behavior towards them.
 * Jie (Continence): proper self-restraint in all matters was required.