This Legalist excerpt from Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 34.1 argues rulers should rely on power instead of moral persuasion. Threats should be eliminated early, and ministers controlled, as illustrated by multiple historical metaphors.
This Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 33.9 Legalist excerpt collects diverse short tales. It stresses strict ritual‑political hierarchy between superiors and subordinates, warning against reversed noble‑base order which may bring political ruin.
Han Feizi tells Wu Qi fled Lu after Ji Sun’s regicide, sensing early political danger.
Mencius formally resigned his post (as guest minister in Qi state) and was preparing to return home.
6.9 The Ji Family wanted to make Min Ziqian governor of Mi.