Han Fei warns that beauty, fame, or wealth make one a target. Coveted goods and power bring ruin to rulers and states.
This article narrates the historical tragedy of the State of Yu during the Spring and Autumn period. It details the famous strategy of “Borrowing a Path to Conquer Guo”, where the State of Jin bribed the greedy Duke of Yu with jade and a horse to pass through his territory to attack Guo. Despite…