Possible Clues:

• Confucian text, with "The"
• Confucian text, with 'The'
• A collection of literary or philosophical excerpts
• The ____ of Confucius were compiled by his followers
• Scan tale furiously for literary passages
• "The __ of Confucius"
• 'The ___ of Confucius'
• Tales can get edited for literary collection
• Confucius' work