Han Feizi tells Zeng Congzi offered to assassinate the King of Wu for gain. The Lord of Wei saw his motive and drove him away.
Han Feizi tells Qin Xiba freed a fawn out of compassion. Though dismissed, he later won trust as tutor: sincerity beats cunning.
Han Feizi tells Yue Yang ate his son’s soup to prove loyalty. His cruelty made Lord Wen distrust him.
Han Feizi tells Gongsheng Wuzheng became Han’s prime minister. Rulers valued law-abiding loyalty over popular favor.
Han Feizi tells Feng Ju plotted to assassinate Han Gui, framing rival Yan Sui to exploit political strife.
Han Feizi tells Li Chu warned Duke Mu: distant allies Jin and Chu can’t help Lu against nearby Qi. Distant water fails near fires.
Han Feizi tells Hui Zi used analogy: Tian Si’s deception is innate, like blindness. The Lord of Zou spared him.
Han Feizi tells a guard ate the immortality elixir. He used logic to argue innocence and expose fraud, saving his life.
Han Feizi tells Guan Zhong followed an old horse and Xi Peng found water via ants. Wise men learn from nature and experience.