Han Feizi tells Qi demanded Lu’s sacred tripod, so Lu submitted a fake. When Qi called Yuezheng Zichun for verification, the official refused to lie, stressing his personal integrity mattered more than the ruler’s beloved treasure.
Han Feizi records a diplomatic tip from Gong Ta to Zhou Zao. Instead of begging Qi’s funding openly and exposing his weak Wei influence, Zhou should pledge to deliver Wei’s obedience, winning royal backing and dual power in both states.
Han Feizi tells Zangsunzi saw Chu’s false aid promise. Chu aimed to wear down Qi and Song, keeping troops back.
Han Feizi tells Qing Feng planned to fee trouble to Yue. True safety comes from self-reform, not escaping far away.
Duke Huan of Qi was one of the most famous overlords in China’s Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BC). He became the ruler of the State of Qi at a young age. He was open‑minded and willing to accept good advice. He appointed a wise prime minister named Guan Zhong and trusted him fully.…
This article traces Yue Fei’s rise during the Southern Song’s resistance against the Jin. After the Jin’s southern invasion, Yue Fei won a key victory at Jiankang, stopped the Jin from deep penetration into Jiangnan, and built the elite Yue Family Army. He reclaimed Xiangyang and became a symbol of loyal resistance, though court…
Sun Wu, or Sun Tzu, (fl. late 6th century BCE), a renowned military strategist of the late Spring and Autumn period, is regarded as the founder of the Chinese “School of Military Thought” and revered by later generations as “Sunzi” (“Master Sun”). His courtesy name was Changqing, and he was a native of the…