Who is Jan Yu from The Analects and what is their importance?

Jan Yu is a disciple of Confucius who is talented in government. Confucius does not know whether Jan Yu is benevolent but does claim he can be given responsibility as a steward. As a young man Jan Yu asks what further benefit he can add to the population of Wei. He is put in charge of the affairs of Confucius' household and has interest in the administration of the state. He wants to increase the population and prosperity but lacks drive. Confucius judges Jan Yu as a good minister disinclined to patricide or regicide.