It means that the strength in a short time lies in strength, and the victory or defeat in a long time lies in reason. Only by strength can we achieve temporary victory, and only by empty talk. Only an excellent course can achieve long-term victory.

It expounds a philosophical truth, which can be applied to the relations between countries and interpersonal relationships. Tell people that a powerful force may gain temporary strength, but to win for a long time, we must consider various relationships such as people's livelihood and handle things with wisdom and thinking.

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The story of "the strength of a moment lies in strength, and the achievement of a thousand years lies in reason"

During the Warring States Period, the State of Yue was once surrounded by the State of Wu, and Gou Jian, the king of Yue, committed suicide. But all the ministers around me said that there was a minister in Wu named Ai Bo who was greedy for money and lustful, so he could send someone to bribe him. "

Gou Jian listened to Wen Zi's advice and sent him to bribe his uncle with treasure. Uncle promised Wen Zi to meet the prince of Wu. He also claimed that he was willing to be a subject of the State of Wu, where he herded sheep and cattle. I have never forgotten that I am the king.

Three years later. The king of Wu felt that Gou Jian didn't do much. Let him go back to Yue State, and Gou Jian go back to Yue State. On weekdays, he will sleep in the woodshed by himself, taste snake gall and make great efforts to cure diseases. The last 3,000 Yue family can swallow Wu.