When Zhibo dies, talent wins over virtue. Talent and virtue are different, but no one in the world can distinguish them, and they are generally called virtuous. This is why Zhibo lost people
Zhibo's demise was because his talents surpassed virtue. Talent and virtue are different, but people in the world often cannot distinguish between the two and generalize them as "virtuous". This is the reason why they misjudge people.
When the Zhi family was preparing to make Yao his crown prince, some people pointed out that it was not as good as Li Xiao because he was wise in five ways and not benevolent. Who can tell the difference between virtuous and benevolent, virtue and talent, right and wrong? How rare it is to have both ability and political integrity! In ancient times, among kings, virtue was better than talent, talent was better than virtue, and there were many kings who lost both virtue and talent and enjoyed the country. The death of Zhibo was not due to his virtue and talent, but to his timing. Those who fail to assess the situation are mediocre.
When Chu mourned the death of the king, the nobles and ministers made a rebellion and attacked Wu Qi. The king's body fell upon him as he left. The attacker was shot and stabbed, and the king's body was hit.
When King Chu Mourning died, the nobles of Chu State took the opportunity to kill Wu Qi. Wu Qi was desperate and fled to lie down on King Mourning's body, hoping to avoid disaster. The attackers shot Wu Qi and also hit King Mourning's body.
Wu Qi’s mother died and refused to attend the funeral. She once participated in the funeral. He killed his wife to seek generals, and the Lu people went away. General Lu, but strong Qi; general Wei, defeated the Western Qin; Xiang Chu, Chu is stronger than the princes. Wu Qi became successful because of his talent. Isn't he a sage? Those who were greedy for Lu, harmed Wei, killed Chu, and hated Wu Qi were mostly nobles. The second generation of Pin's father and X inherited the ancient culture.
These four ministers will illuminate thousands of miles, how can they be in twelve vehicles? King Hui was ashamed.
These four ministers can illuminate a thousand miles, but there are only twelve carriages! King Wei Hui felt very ashamed.
King Wei of Qi should be a typical example of knowing people and being good at appointing them. When he first came to power, he was granted the title of Doctor Jimo and Doctor A, which brought great order to the Qi State. King Hui of Wei was far worse. During his reign, Shang Yang, Sun Bin, Zhang Yi, Le Yi and other world-famous talents all went to other countries. The price of the brain drain was the decline of the country's fortunes.
"Tongjian" is "an indispensable book for heaven and earth" and "a book that scholars must read". It took 19 years to compile and has 292 volumes.
With just one scroll in hand, you will understand everything, not least ten of them!