One day, when King Qi went to court, he solemnly said to his ministers: "Our country is located between several powerful countries, and military defense issues have to be dealt with every year. This time I want to do something A big action will completely solve the problem."

Advisor Ai Zi stepped forward and asked, "I wonder what the king has planned?"

The king of Qi said, "I want to mobilize a large number of strong men. A long city wall was built along the national border. This wall started from the sea in the east, passed through Taihang in the west, connected with Sheyuan Mountain, and connected with Wuguan. It stretched for 4,000 miles and was isolated from other powerful countries. From then on, Qin could not spy on it. In the west, Chu State cannot threaten me in the south, and South Korea and Wei State dare not contain me. You think, isn’t this a great and valuable thing?”

Ai Zi said: “ Your Majesty, can the people bear such a big project?"

King Qi said: "Yes, the people do have to suffer a lot in building the city, but doing so can reduce the disasters caused by the war. , who would not support this once and for all thing?"

Ai Zi pondered for a moment, and said to King Qi seriously and sincerely: "Early yesterday morning, it snowed heavily, and I was on my way to the morning court. I was very surprised when I saw a man lying on the side of the road. He was naked and almost freezing, but he was looking up to the sky and singing hymns. It's great. I can expect a bumper wheat harvest next year, and people can eat cheap wheat. However, next year is too far away from me, and I am about to freeze to death!" Your Majesty, I think this is exactly what happened. You talked about building the city wall today. The people are living in precarious conditions right now. How can they expect great blessings in the future? They still don’t know if they can wait until the day when the city wall is built. Who will enjoy eternal peace?"

The King of Qi was speechless.

Therefore, when we think about problems and make plans, we must proceed from reality, consider both the future and the present, and make an overall plan and make it feasible. Otherwise, no matter how good the plan is, it will remain a fantasy.