What is the point of the story Mencius tells in 1A3 about soldiers who flee from battle but laugh at those who fled even farther?
A) Mencius wants the king to understand that unless he has perfect virtue, he does not count as having virtue at all.
B) Mencius is emphasizing the poor understanding of morality exhibited by the common people.
C) Mencius is drawing an analogy to emphasize that the king is not ruling well although he is ruling better than others.
D) Mencius is trying to help the king become a better general by showing him the importance of demonstrating personal courage.

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Mencius uses this story to illustrate that even if one is performing better than others in a certain aspect (in this case, ruling), it does not necessarily mean one is doing well overall. The story serves as an analogy to critique the king's governance, suggesting that merely being better than the worst is not an adequate measure of good governance.

What Is the Point of the Story Mencius Tells in 1A3