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Feng Xuan, a native of Qi State during the Warring States Period, was one of the diners of Meng Changjun, the monarch of Xue State (now southeast of Tengzhou City) during the Warring States Period. He was a visionary strategist. Meng Changjun is famous for his hospitality and kindness. He treated the public at the expense of his career, so he "swept the world" (Biography of Historical Records and Meng Changjun), with more than 3,000 diners, among whom Feng Xuan was the most. He acted like a monster. At first, in order to test Meng Changjun's mind and vision, he repeatedly made almost harsh demands on Meng Changjun, but Meng Changjun met him without exception and never abandoned him. When he found that Meng Changjun was a leader who was not snobbish, generous and worthy of giving him advice, he resolutely decided to do his best to serve Meng Changjun. Through activities such as "learning the meaning of country and city" and building "three caves", Feng Xuan made great contributions to Meng Changjun and made his political career prosperous for a long time.
Previously, Feng Xuan was poor and unable to make a living, so he asked Meng Changjun to express his willingness to live under his door as a dining car. Meng Changjun asked him what his hobbies were. He replied that he had no hobbies. Ask him what talent he has. The answer is no talent. Meng Changjun smiled, but accepted him (Biography of Historical Records and Meng Changjun, the same below). Seeing that Meng Changjun looked down on Feng Xuan, people nearby provided him with inferior food. According to the hospitality practice in Meng Changjun, tourists are divided into three categories according to their ability: eating fish and going out by car; China guests eat fish and go out without a car; The food of the next guest is very poor, please help yourself when you go out.
After a while, Feng Xuan leaned against the post, brandishing his own sword, and sang, "Dragon Boy is back! Eat no fish "and demand improved treatment. People around told Meng Changjun about it. Meng Changjun said, "Eating it is better than being a fisherman." After a while, Feng Xuan danced his sword and sang, "The Dragon Boy is back! No car. " People around him made fun of him and told Meng Changjun about it. Meng Changjun said, "It's better to drive for it than to drive under the door." Feng Xuan then rode his bike, holding his sword high, and went to visit his friends. He was very happy and said, "Meng Changjun is my guest." Soon, Feng Xuan waved his sword again and sang, "Long came back! No home. " At this point, the left and right factions began to dislike Feng Xuan and thought he was insatiable. When Meng Changjun heard about it, he thought of an old mother in Feng Xuan. So "make people feed, not lack." This deeply touched Feng Xuan, who was determined not to ask anything from Meng Changjun and waited wholeheartedly for the opportunity to play for Meng Changjun.
A year later, Feng Xuan said nothing. At this time, he was working as the prime minister of Qi and was sealed in Xue. Because there are more than 3 thousand diners under the door. If the income from land expropriation was not enough to support diners, people were sent to borrow money from the snow to collect interest to make up for it. However, after more than a year of lending money, the interest money has not been recovered, and the maintenance of diners is nowhere to be found. Meng Changjun then wants to choose a diner who can charge him interest. Someone recommended Feng Xuan: "Feng Gong, a follower, is very argumentative when describing his appearance. Older people, without other skills, should be able to collect debts. " Then, Meng Changjun invited Feng Xuan and said that he wanted you to help collect the interest. Feng Xuan readily agreed. He prepared the vehicle, packed his things, and prepared to go to Yi Xue to collect debts with the contract. When Feng Xuan bid farewell to Meng Changjun, he asked, "What is the market for responsibility?" Meng Changjun said, "Look at what my family lacks." Feng Xuan bid farewell to Meng Changjun, drove to the snow, and sent officials to call those who should pay their debts and pay interest. As a result, the interest is100000, but most debtors can't afford it. Feng Xuan used the interest money to buy wine and cattle, and asked those who could repay the interest money and those who could not to check the bonds. After the debtor arrived here, Feng Xuan suggested that everyone drink and observe the debtor's wealth from the side. At the same time, he asked everyone to take out the bonds and check them as before. Anyone who has the ability to repay the interest money will set a repayment period on the spot. For those who can't repay the interest, Feng Xuan will take back the bonds. Meng Changjun's order was wrongly spread, exempting those who were unable to pay their debts. Feng Xuan said: "Meng Changjun, who borrowed money for the people, thought his career was also;" Therefore, those who demand benefits cannot serve the guests. Today, the rich give them an important period, and the poor give them a burnt certificate. You are strong in diet. You have such a gentleman, how can you be negative! " Therefore, "whoever sits, then worships" (Biography of Historical Records and Meng Changjun) and "Long live the people" (Qice of the Warring States Policy). In this way, the seeds of gratitude were planted among Xue Min, which won the hearts of the people and made great contributions.
After Feng Xuan finished speaking, he hurried back immediately. Meng Changjun was very angry when he heard that Feng Xuan burned down the deed, and immediately sent someone to recall Feng Xuan. As soon as Feng Xuan arrived, Meng Changjun asked him why he did it. Feng Xuan said, you have a little Yi Xue. You don't take care of the people there as your own children, but you use businessmen to charge them interest. I don't think it's right, so you give the debt to those who can't afford it under the guise of your purpose. "Burn useless false bonds and donate false schemes that you can't get, so that Xue Min can kiss you and show off your good voice" (Biography of Historical Records and Meng Changjun) Although Meng Changjun was unhappy after hearing this, he was helpless and had to wave his hand and say, "No, sir, stop!" ("The Warring States Policy Qi Ce")
Another year passed, and someone slandered the King of Qi, who used it as an excuse to say, "I dare not regard my late king as my own". After the strike, Meng Changjun returned to his fief, which was one hundred miles away from Yi Xue. People have helped the old and the young to meet Meng Changjun at the roadside. At this time, Meng Changjun knew Feng Xuan's intention of burning coupons to buy justice and virtue, and said emotionally to Feng Xuan: "What Mr. Wang did was what he saw today!" ("The Warring States Policy Qi Ce")
Considering that Meng Changjun's political status has not been consolidated, Feng Xuan advised Meng Changjun: "A sly rabbit has three caves, just avoid its dead ear" and expressed his willingness to "dig two caves for you". Gave him fifty cars and five hundred catties of gold to lobby Wei. Feng Xuan's voyage to the West told him that Qi could dominate the world because of its help. Today, the King of Qi listened to rumors and exiled Meng Changjun to a vassal state. Meng Changjun was bound to be dissatisfied with the King of Qi. Meng Changjun's statesmanship and talent are world-famous. If Mr. Wang takes him to Liang, with his help, the country will be rich and strong. King Hui was overjoyed to hear the name of Meng Changjun for a long time. He immediately gave way to the former Prime Minister as a general, and sent Special to employ Meng Changjun with 1,000 pounds of gold and 100 carriages. Feng Xuan returned to the snow before Wei Shi, warning: "A thousand dollars is a heavy coin; A hundred times, it is also obvious. I heard it. " Wei made three missions, but they all resolutely refused. Feng Xuan induced Wei Huiwang to cherish and compete with Meng Changjun, which attracted the attention of the King of Qi and improved the value of Meng Changjun.
The King of Qi was shocked when he heard the news. He quickly sent a teacher to take "gold, gold, cars, swords and books" and made a solemn apology to Meng Changjun. He asked Meng Changjun to "take care of the ancestral temple of the late king and oppose the unification of the country by ten thousand people" and advised him to take the opportunity to ask for the sacrificial vessels of the late king, and "in the Xue Li Temple". After the Qi ancestral temple in the snow was built, Feng Xuan reported to Meng Changjun: "The three caves have been built, so you can sit back and relax." . ("The Warring States Policy Qi Ce")
Since King Qi Min deposed Meng Changjun, many diners left him. After Meng Changjun recovered his phase, Feng Xuan rode to meet him, but none of the other tourists arrived. Meng Changjun told Feng Xuan emotionally that he had been hospitable all his life and never dared to make mistakes in treating his guests. But when they saw my dismissal, they all left me. Today, relying on Mr. Feng Xuan's recovery, how can the public have the face to see me again? If I see them again, "I will spit in their faces and be greatly humiliated." Feng Xuan dismounted and kowtowed to Meng Changjun. Meng Changjun got off the bus, stopped him and asked him if he was apologizing for other public guests. Feng Xuan said, no. But "without you." He said that everything has its own laws, just like creatures will die, which is an inevitable law; It is also a rule that "there are many rich people and few friends". People who go to the market rush to the market early in the morning; But at sunset, people just pass by the market, just swinging their arms and walking without looking. They don't like the morning and hate the evening, but because in the evening, what they want is gone there. When you lose your face, the guests will naturally leave. You should not blame scholars for this, but hope that Meng Changjun can "feel at home". Meng Changjun was very grateful to Feng Xuan for reminding him, so he thanked him again and accepted Feng Xuan's suggestion, "Do as you say, and dare not give advice". (Biography of Historical Records and Meng Changjun)
Feng Xuan has superhuman wisdom and strategic vision. He held a highly responsible attitude towards Meng Changjun and actively offered suggestions for the stability of Meng Changjun's political status. During his decades as prime minister of Qi State, this "disaster without fiber" (Qi Ce, the Warring States Policy) was inseparable from careful planning.