Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
This Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 43 compares Shen Buhai’s shu (ruler’s art) and Shang Yang’s fa (law). It argues both are indispensable, yet neither thinker perfected them; mere military merit should not qualify one for administrative posts.
This article tells the tragic fall of the Hulü clan, the pillar of Northern Qi. Loyal general Hulü Guang defended the state against Northern Zhou but was framed by treacherous officials. Foolish Emperor Gao Wei executed him, tearing down the kingdom’s last “great wall.” Northern Qi soon collapsed, clearing the way for Northern Zhou’s…