Cao Yu.

It means that short-term strength depends on strength, and long-term victory or defeat depends on reason. Relying on strength can only achieve temporary victory, but relying on righteousness can achieve long-term victory.

It elaborates a philosophical principle that can be applied to the relationship between countries and interpersonal relationships. Tell people that strong power may gain power temporarily, but if you want long-term victory, you must consider various relationships such as people's livelihood, and use wisdom and thinking to deal with things.

Extended information:

The story of "The strength of the moment depends on strength, and the victory or defeat of the future depends on reason"

During the Warring States Period, the State of Yue was once conquered by the State of Wu Surrounded by the enemy, Gou Jian, the king of Yue, had no way out and planned to commit suicide. But the ministers around him said that there was a minister in the state of Wu, Bo Pei, who was greedy for money and lustful, so he could send someone to bribe him. ”

Gou Jian followed Wen Zhong’s suggestion and sent him to bribe Bo Pi with treasures. Bo Pi agreed to go to the King of Wu with Wen Zhong. He also claimed that he was willing to become a subject of the Wu State and herd sheep in the Wu State. Herding cattle. Never forgetting that he is a king.

After three years, King Wu felt that Gou Jian had not done much, so he let Gou Jian go back to Yue and sleep on his own. In the woodshed, I tasted the snake gall and tried my best to conquer Wu.