Confucius argued that moral power of the ideal ruler attracts those living in faraway lands. In other words, the ideal ruler is able to bring peace to the whole world. The morally ideal ruler wins hearts of his people simply by his benevolence without using force. Even if people are not willing to accept moral norms, the ruler should cultivate his own virtue to inspire people with his own example. Nevertheless, Confucius recognized that it was almost impossible to implement an ideal political order governed by a wise king able to inspire the whole world by means of his exemplary moral character. Justice of Warfare The issue of just war is of central importance to Confucianism. Confucius evaluated the justice of warfare applying more general ideals related to good government and leader. “Even in the nonideal world of competing states marked by territorial boundaries, rulers should strive to meet those ideals, to the extent possible” (Chapter 2, p. 31). Nevertheless, Confucius urged smaller counters to prepare to defend themselves against potential oppression. In nonideal world, small countries should have a well-trained army able to protect the nation. According to the concept of Ren, peace is not an absence of violence. Peace refers to the united world that is governed by benevolence. In ideal world, one ruler would peacefully rule over the whole world without using any coercion. In multistate world, rulers should seek an opportunity to realize the ideal. Confucian vision of ideal society was discrimination free. Confucius believed that very person can be civilized and adhere to benevolence. Taking into account that it is hardly possible to unite all people under one ruler, peace is rather hypothetical. Moreover, when people are deprived of their means of support, rulers are incapable of securing the peace. At basic level, ruler must ensure that his people are fed. Unjust war does not pursue peace or benevolence. In ideal world, all wars are unjust but in nonideal world wars between states can be justified. According to Confucianism, self-defense justifies military actions. It the territory ruled by benevolent ruler is attacked by unjust hegemon, the ruler is justified to mobilize the people for military defense (Chapter 2, p. 36). In addition, states an legitimately invade other states if the aim is to bring peace and benevolent government. For example, just rulers should try to liberate people who are being oppressed. Social and Political Peace Daniel Bell noted that in ancient China, social conditions enhanced the “Confucian view that physical activity should be tied to the pursuit of nonmilitaristic virtues and that the test of success should be its contribution to moral and intellectual development rather than victory in warfare and international sporting competitions”. While Confucius attributed significant importance to family, it was not a key to the good life or global peace. Notably, Confucius did not consider democracy to be a solution to wars. On the contrary, Confucius argued that ideal political system is minimal democracy with elite governing body (Bell). In other words, peace depends on the quality of political leaders. Interestingly, Confucius emphasized that the main task of educational system is to identify the public-spirited elite with capabilities necess