Integrity from a societal perspective
Honesty and integrity are traditional Chinese virtues, the most revered qualities of the Chinese nation, a moral category, a citizen's second "identity card," and a collective term for honesty in daily behavior and trustworthiness in formal communication. Honesty and integrity have been passed down for thousands of years, with countless stories and anecdotes surrounding them. Guan Yu is the most influential representative of this Chinese virtue. After his defeat at Xuzhou, Guan Yu was trapped on Tushan Mountain. Cao Cao sent Zhang Liao to persuade Guan Yu to surrender with "three advantages": first, it would ensure the safety of Lady Gan and Lady Mi; second, it would uphold the Peach Garden Oath; and third, it would allow him to remain a useful person. Guan Yu replied, "You have 'three conveniences,' I have 'three agreements': First, I surrender to Han, not Cao; second, please provide my two sisters-in-law with stipends, allow them ...