Analytical, wise and persistent.

Su Qin (? - 284 BC), courtesy name Jizi, was a native of Luoyang. He was a famous strategist, diplomat and strategist during the Warring States Period. "Hanshu Yiwenzhi" contains 31 chapters of "Su Zi" by Zong Hengjia, which were lost early. There are sixteen pieces of lobbying speeches and letters written by him in the "Warring States Politicians' Letters" on silk, eleven of which are not found in the existing ancient books.

Bumpy road: Su Qin’s family makes a living by farming. In his early years, he went to Qi State to study and worshiped Guiguzi as his teacher. He and Zhang Yi were both students of Guiguzi. After completing his studies, he traveled for many years and returned in embarrassment. ? His family members secretly ridiculed him for not treating the childbirth but only using his words to gain advantage.

Extended information:

Hezong theory: Hezong theory was the result of the changing political and military situation during the Warring States Period, especially the disputes between the Seven Heroes in the middle and late Warring States periods that led to major changes in "international relations" at that time. product. In the early Warring States period, the seven heroes stood side by side and were equally matched to check and balance each other. In the middle period of the Warring States Period, the Qin State implemented strict reforms, determined to reform, and annexed Bashu. The country was strong and the territory was dangerous; while the six countries were attriting each other, the balance of power pattern of the seven coexisting powers was broken.

Persuasion mode: Su Qin pursued a joint vertical strategy and advocated "uniting the weak and attacking the strong" to build a multinational alliance. Therefore, Su Qin's lobbying was full of enthusiasm, rhetoric and extravagance, thus forming a Unique lobbying model: "Leading method", that is, analyzing powerfully, showing off advantages, and pointing out hopes and bright prospects, so as to make the other party willing to accept your ideas.

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