“Exemplary Virtue in Ancient China: Insights from Historical Figures”

In the ancient Chinese context, figures like Xiang, Guan, Cai, and Cai Yi are notable. They embodied the principles of Qi and Qin, and later the virtues of Song and Lu, surpassing the Five Hegemons and even the Three Kings. Thus, the wise ruler awakened, abandoning personal ambitions and embracing the wise counsel of Tian Chang, who was revered for his wisdom. After the posthumous ennoblement of Bi Gan, attention turned to the tomb of the pregnant woman. This was seen as an observation of her reproductive state, with the view that through such endeavors, achievements could be extended throughout the kingdom. Why is this so? Because they desired excellence without satiation.

Duke Wen of Jin personally sought retribution and emerged as the hegemon among the feudal lords. Duke Huan of Qi utilized his enmities to unify the realm. Their benevolence and diligence were added to their hearts, which could not be borrowed with empty words. Qin employed the Legalist policies of Shang Yang, weakening the eastern states of Han and Wei and dominating the entire nation, eventually leading to their demise. Yue used the strategy of Lord Zizhi, capturing the powerful state of Wu and establishing hegemony in China, but ultimately executing him. Hence, Sun Shu’ao withdrew from his position as Prime Minister three times without regret. Chu’s Ling Zizhong declined the position of the Three Public Officials and lived as a gardener. If the current ruler can abandon arrogance, nurture intentions of gratitude, reveal inner thoughts, show sincerity, and exhibit trust and benevolence, he will ultimately achieve both poverty and prosperity. Without favoritism toward scholars, even the dog of King Jie could be commanded to bark at King Yao, and the client of Zhuangzi could be ordered to stab You. Moreover, with the support of a powerful army and the resources of a saintly king, why not restore the seven clans of Jing Ke? The burning of the wife and children by Yao Li is not enough to be praised!

It is said that the bright moon’s pearl and the night’s brightness gem are cast in darkness on the road, and no one fails to draw their sword to exchange glances. Why? Because there is no reason to come forward. The root of the coiled wood is to make a ten-thousand-ride instrument. Why? Because the left and right are first made to accommodate it. Therefore, without reasons to advance, even if the jewel of Sui Hou and the gem of night glow, it is still to create enmity without showing kindness. Therefore, when someone speaks first, he remembers the merits of the withered wood and rotten roots. Now, scholars who live in the world in humble clothing, although they have Yao and Shun’s methods, hold Yi and Guan’s speeches, cherish the intentions of Long Feng and Bi Gan, want to be loyal to the ruler, but are grounded by the roots of the ten thousand-ride instrument. Even if you want to open loyalty and trust, you will definitely have signs of drawing a sword.

Therefore, the holy king controls the world and changes the customs, making it unique to the top of the pottery, without being dragged into the conversation and not deprived of the multitude. Therefore, the First Emperor of Qin appointed Zhong’s child, Meng Jia’s words, and the trust of Jing Ke, and the assassination of him with a dagger. King Zhou Wen hunted Jing and Wei, returned to Lv Shang, and took over the world. Therefore, the First Emperor of Qin believed in his men and killed them, and the Zhou people’s houses were king. Why? Because of his ability to cross the bonds of the burdens, he went beyond the realm of his control, focusing on the open and wide way.

Now the master is immersed in flattering words and is led by the rules of etiquette, and does not let go of those who serve in the palace and desire to get closer to their left and right. Therefore, the willow-jeweled scholar is the same as the ox and horse device, so that Bao Jiao cannot be happy in the world, so he dies hugging the tree. And is willing to be honest and honest and go to the bottom of the cave. It is said that the county name is the best mother, and Zengzi does not enter, and the city is called Chao Ge and Mozi returns to the car. Now that you want to let the world’s empty and obscure, you need to gather the power of the powerful and the authority of the power. Return to face. Diru is dirty and invincible.

It is reported to King Xiao Liang, King Xiao Wang sent out, and eventually became the top guest. Tai Shi Gong said: Lu Lian pointed out that although he did not agree with the main ideas, he had a lot of positions in cloth clothing, which were very open-minded, not false to the princes, and talked about the world. The power of the prime minister. Although Zou Yang’s resignation was not modest, his comparison was similar, and he had enough pity. It can also be said that he did not protect the directness of the body, so he followed the biography.