Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Han Fei warns against dual top ministers. Jiu Liu cites historical disasters: cliques form, allies foreign, endangering the state.
Han Feizi tells Han’s story: overconfident, it trusted Chu’s false aid, ignored warnings, and lost Yiyang.
Han Feizi lists ten fatal ruler faults: petty loyalty, short-term greed, indulgence, ignoring advice, reckless diplomacy.