SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Zhang Mengtan

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 36.4

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    This Han Feizi ‑ Chapter 36.4 disputes Confucius’ praise for Zhao Xiangzi’s reward of Gao He. It holds rewards must tie to concrete merit; merely observing basic ruler‑minister etiquette should not win top‑ranked recompense.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 10.6

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    Han Feizi tells Lord Zhi’s story: greedy and stubborn, he ignored warnings, lost allies, and perished.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 1.6

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    Han Fei cites history: brute force fails without wisdom. Qin has unmatched strength; he risks death to offer strategies to break alliances and unify China.

  • The Partition of Jin [Warring States]

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    This article details the pivotal Partition of Jin, a defining event marking the transition from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States period. It narrates the story of the four dominant clans – Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han – and the arrogance of Zhi Bo Yao, who demanded land from his rivals.…