Confucius is said to be an expert on the rites; however, if this is true, why did he ask so many questions? When Confucius hears of this, he says that asking questions in itself is a rite. Confucius is deeply concerned with the antiquity of ancient rites. Confucius is frustrated when someone wishes to abolish the tradition of sheep sacrifice on the new moon day. He is opposed to abolishing tradition.