The main idea of ??Mencius’ royal way is: “The people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the least important.” This probably means attaching importance to the power of the people.

"The people are the most valuable, the country is the second most important, and the king is the least important" comes from "The End of the Heart Chapter 2" of "Mencius". "The people are more valuable than the king" has become a widely circulated saying in later generations and has been quoted by others.