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Han Feizi – Chapter 12.1
Han Feizi states persuasion’s true difficulty is understanding the ruler’s mind, not one’s own wisdom or eloquence.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 11.5
Han Feizi states ruler and minister interests clash. Powerful cliques, corrupt and foolish, deceive rulers and ruin states.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 11.4
Han Feizi warns rulers not to let unworthy attendants judge officials. It corrupts governance and blocks upright talent.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 11.3
Han Feizi warns weak rulers let cliques seize power. Unchecked, states fall like Qi and Jin, despite wealth and land.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 11.2
Han Feizi argues reformers face five disadvantages against corrupt elites. Isolated, they risk execution or assassination.
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Han Feizi – Chapter 11.1
Han Feizi states law-abiding statesmen and corrupt powerful ministers are irreconcilable foes. Rulers must back reformers to curb elites.