Han Fei is accused of cunningly serving Han while advising Qin. He uses rhetoric to hide motives, prioritize Han’s interests, and advance his own status.
This article recounts the legendary diplomatic mission of Yan Zi, the brilliant minister of Qi, to the court of King Ling of Chu. It details the king’s attempts to humiliate Yan Zi – forcing him through a “dog hole” and mocking his stature – only to be deftly rebuked by Yan Zi’s wit. The…