Shang Yang is the phase of Qin Xiaogong and wants to be a new law. In order to win the trust of the people, Shang Yang set up a three-pillar tree at the south gate of the country, recruited people who could move the tree to the north gate, and gave twelve taels of gold. People are surprised at this practice, and no one dares to touch this piece of wood. Then, Shang Yang informed the people that whoever could move would be given fifty gold. A brave man finally carried this piece of wood, and Shang Yang immediately rewarded him with fifty gold to show his integrity. This way of winning the trust of the people finally convinced the people that the new law was credible, thus enabling the new law to be implemented smoothly.

2. Ceng Zi kills pigs

Ceng Zi, whose name was Zeng Shen, was a native of Lu in the Spring and Autumn Period and a disciple of Confucius. Ceng Zi was deeply taught by Confucius. He is not only knowledgeable, but also very honest. He never cheats others, even for his own children.

Once, Ceng Zi's wife wanted to go shopping, and her son cried to go with her. His wife coaxed him into saying, "Wait for me at home, and I'll kill pig stew for you when I come back." . Children believe it.

When his wife came back, she saw Ceng Zi sharpening his knife and preparing to kill the pig. She quickly stopped saying; "What's the matter with you? Do you really want to kill pigs for him? I once coaxed him. " Ceng Zi said seriously, "How can you cheat a child? Our words and deeds have an influence on children. If it doesn't count, the children will not listen to us in the future. " He did kill that pig. Ceng Zi's words and deeds set an example for future generations.