Han Feizi tells King Zhou’s wild drinking made everyone lose track of days. Ji Zi feigned ignorance to avoid danger.
Han Feizi tells Ji Zi feared King Zhou’s ivory chopsticks would spark endless luxury, foreseeing the dynasty’s fall.
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.