This article re‑examines Han‑Feizi’s “old horse knows the way” tale. Beyond valuing experience, it highlights strategic humility: even wise figures should admit ignorance and seek external clues instead of feigning certainty.
In China, Journey to the West is a household name, and characters like Tang Sanzang, Sun Wukong (Great Sage Equal to Heaven), and Zhu Bajie are widely recognized. However, most people’s understanding comes from adaptations – especially the iconic 1986 TV series – which significantly reshaped Zhu Bajie into a comical, gluttonous, lustful, and…