Han Feizi warns ministers flatter rulers to gain power. Without strict checks, cliques form, loyalty fades, and rulers fall.
Han Feizi tells Duke Huan’s downfall: ignored Guan Zhong’s warning, trusted treacherous ministers, died miserably.
Li Si warns Han’s king: Zhao will attack Han first. Qin and Han share risks. Submit to Qin, or face invasion and ruin.