1. Zou Ji
Zou Ji said that he was more beautiful than Xu Gong in the north of the city because his wife was partial to himself, his concubine was afraid of himself and his guest wanted something from himself. Zou Ji realized that he had been deceived, and thought that Qi Weiwang had been deceived by the palace ladies, ministers and the people, which was more serious than himself. So he suggested that Qi Weiwang should be more open, and eventually Qi defeated other countries politically.
2. Touching the Dragon
During the Warring States Period, the State of Qin took advantage of the alternation of the Zhao regime to attack Zhao on a large scale and occupied three cities in Zhao. Zhao was in a critical situation and asked Qi for help. Qi must hold Zhao Weihou's youngest son, Chang Anjun, hostage before sending troops. Zhao Weihou doted on Chang Anjun and refused, which led to the deepening of the national crisis.
The Warring States Policy. Touching the Dragon on Empress Zhao is a story written in the critical situation that a strong enemy is pressing the border and Empress Zhao refuses to remonstrate severely. Touching the Dragon takes advantage of the situation, being soft and resolute, and persuading Empress Zhao with the truth that "loving her son is far-reaching", so that her beloved son can be given quality in exchange for reinforcements and relieve the national crisis, praising TouchLong's quality and good at doing things.
3. Liu Gongquan
Liu Gongquan is not only a famous calligrapher, but also a honest and frank who dares to speak out.
One year, Emperor Tang Muzong saw Liu Gongquan's handwriting in a temple and was very fond of it. He wanted to meet him and talk about calligraphy together. Coincidentally, it didn't take long for Liu Gongquan to come to the court to handle affairs from Xiazhou (now northern Shaanxi), where he was an official. When Tang Muzong heard that Liu Gongquan was coming, he asked him to come to see himself, and left him in the court to do the right gleaning (the official responsible for giving advice to the emperor).
One day, Tang Muzong and Liu Gongquan were talking about calligraphy. Tang Muzong asked Liu Gongquan for advice: "Your handwriting is correct and forceful, but I can't write it that well. How can I write it well with a pen?" After listening to Tang Muzong's question, Liu Gongquan thought to himself, I have long heard that the emperor eats, drinks and plays all day, and ignores state affairs.
why don't I take this opportunity to persuade him? So, he said to Tang Muzong, "To write, you must hold the pen first. The key to using a pen lies in the heart. Only when the heart is right can the pen be right! This is the same as national affairs, and you can't do it without your heart! " Hearing Liu Gongquan's words, Tang Muzong knew that he was trying to persuade himself by speaking brushwork, and he couldn't help blushing.
4. Liu Bowen
Shortly after Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, he was going to reward the civil servants and military commanders who made great contributions and his relatives and friends. However, it was a bit difficult for him to think about it: there are many heroes, but there are a lot of seven relatives and six relatives who are related to the revolution. If everyone sealed him an official position, wouldn't it be a failure to receive rewards and make up for others?
If relatives and friends are not made officials, people will make irresponsible remarks behind their backs, saying that Zhu Yuanzhang will be disowned by his six relatives when he becomes emperor, and besides, he will feel sorry for himself.
For this reason, Ming Taizu is indecisive and unhappy. Liu Bowen, a military adviser, was well aware of Ming Taizu's ambivalence, and it was inconvenient to speak out, so he drew a tall gentleman with bundles of messy hair on his head and a small hat on each bundle. After painting, dedicated to Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming emperor. Zhu Yuanzhang watched carefully, puzzled by the meaning of the painting.
after thinking about it all night, it finally dawned on me. Early the next morning, Ming Taizu summoned Liu Bowen and said with a smile, "Your family's advice on this painting is good, so I will adopt it immediately." From then on, Zhu Yuanzhang only made meritorious officials, and no longer made friends and relatives officials.
5. Wei Zhi
After the change of Xuanwu Gate, someone reported to Li Shimin, the king of Qin, that there was an official in the East Palace named Wei Zhi who had participated in the rebellion of Shi Biao and Dou Jiande. After the failure of Shi Biao and Dou Jiande, Wei Zhi went to Chang 'an, worked under Prince Jiancheng, and once persuaded Jiancheng to kill the king of Qin. Hearing this, the king of Qin immediately sent for Wei Zhi. ?
when Wei Zhi met the king of Qin, the king of Qin asked him with a straight face, "why do you sow discord among our brothers?" The ministers around listened to the king of Qin's question, thinking that it was to settle Wei Zhi's old scores, and they all held the staff for Wei Zhi.
However, Wei Zhi was poised and unhurriedly replied, "It's a pity that the prince didn't listen to me at that time. Otherwise, this will not happen. " Hearing this, the King of Qin felt that Wei Zhi was outspoken and courageous. Instead of blaming Wei Zhi, he said kindly, "This is a thing of the past, so there is no need to mention it again."