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.
Han Feizi tells Shao Jimei linked losing his coat to overdrinking. Habitual indulgence ruins both individuals and rulers.
Han Fei warns against dual top ministers. Jiu Liu cites historical disasters: cliques form, allies foreign, endangering the state.
Han Feizi tells a man from Wen quoted the Book of Songs to argue he was the king’s subject, not a stranger, winning release.
Han Feizi tells Chiyi Zipi’s snake fable. He had Tian Chengzi disguise as a servant, gaining safe, respectful passage.
Han Feizi tells Zhao Ke advised Zhao to let Wei attack Zhongshan. Wei would fight, while Zhao gains land and hides true intent.
Han Feizi tells Zangsunzi saw Chu’s false aid promise. Chu aimed to wear down Qi and Song, keeping troops back.