Because the kings came to meet him in person, it shows that the general is a bit like a master of Gao Zhen. Since ancient times, all such military commanders or courtiers have not lived long. I think this military commander is right, because he won the battle and served in the military service, which shows that he has made great contributions to this country. The king lived in the palace for a long time, but he was also afraid that ordinary servants would rebel or treat him badly. In order to eliminate this unfavorable factor, he will quietly give you a piece of meat, which means giving you a lot of benefits, and then take you away when you make a mistake or find an unwarranted charge. There are many such examples in history.

The most famous, such as Han Xin in the early Han Dynasty, was finally killed by Lv Hou because of his contribution to Gao Zhen. Another example is Yue Fei in the Northern Song Dynasty, who was robbed by the emperor and courtiers on trumped-up charges because of his meritorious service in resisting gold. At the end of Ming Dynasty, Yuan Chonghuan was killed by Chongzhen because of his contribution to Gao Zhen. Nian Gengyao in the Qing Dynasty was also killed by the king ... In fact, more than that contributed to Gao Zhen. In history, anyone who has made great contributions to the country or occupied a high position will be suspected by the emperor for a long time, and the end is not very good.

Of course, there are some people, although they are the masters of Gao Zhen, but they cleverly saved their lives, such as Rui Liang in the early Sui Dynasty. He was the first hero of Emperor Wendi's accession to the throne. Without him, Emperor Wendi of Sui had little hope of becoming emperor, but once he went out, he won the battle and returned home in triumph. When he came back, Emperor Wendi of Sui asked him to be caring and attentive, and greeted him outside the city in person, but lamented that his life was not long. Fortunately, he had self-knowledge. Since ancient times:

A sly rabbit dies, and a running dog cooks; Birds are exhausted, and good bows are hidden; Destroy the enemy and the counselor will die.

Fortunately, Rui Liang has long understood such a classic saying, otherwise it will be a military commander with no good end.