Confucius thought highly of his excellent moral conduct, and considered him fit to be the ruler of a state.
[1] After completing school, he served as chief officer of Jisun, the noble clan that dominated the politics of Lu.
[2] He was known for his moral integrity, despite being born to a father of lowly status, and Confucius declared that his background would not detract from his excellence.
[4] In Confucian temples, Ran Yong's spirit tablet is placed the second among the Twelve Wise Ones, on the east.
[2] Ran Yong's offspring held the title of Wujing Boshi (五經博士; Wǔjīng Bóshì).