The disadvantage of tin cans is arrogance; The advantages of clay pots are simplicity and politeness. This fairy tale tells the story that the iron pot in The King's Chef is hard and looks down on the pottery pot. After being buried in the soil for many years, the pottery jar was unearthed as a cultural relic, but the iron jar turned into soil and no longer existed.

This story tells people that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. We should be good at seeing the advantages of others, face up to our own shortcomings, respect each other and live in harmony.

About the author

Huang Ruiyun was born in 1932. He is a member of the Chinese Writers Association. He is currently a director of Chinese Poetry Society, vice president of China Fable Research Society, honorary director of China Quyuan Research Society, vice president of Hubei Poetry Society and honorary chairman of Huangshi Writers Association. Huang Ruiyun is engaged in the teaching and research of China's classical literature, as well as studying philosophy and exegetics, and engaged in literary creation in his spare time.