Han Feizi tells Duke Huan’s downfall: ignored Guan Zhong’s warning, trusted treacherous ministers, died miserably.
Han Feizi tells of the Rong king: indulged in female entertainers, ignored advice, lost his realm to Qin.
Han Feizi tells Lord Zhi’s story: greedy and stubborn, he ignored warnings, lost allies, and perished.
Han Feizi tells Duke Ping’s tale: obsessed with decadent music, he ignored warnings, bringing drought and ruin.
Han Feizi tells King Ling’s story: arrogant, rude to lords, ignored advice, and starved to death.
Han Feizi tells Duke Yu’s story: greedy for jade and horses, he ignored warnings and lost his state.
Han Feizi tells the Yanling battle story: petty loyalty harms state loyalty. A servant’s favor led a minister to ruin.