Meng Changjun and Qi Ce in The Warring States Policy
Meng Changjun's reputation is inseparable from his honest character and clear and rational political actions. All truths are ancient. In life and politics, caring about people's feelings, being frugal and simple, and accepting supervision of speech are the only way for politicians in ancient and modern times to follow. However, if we fish people, corrupt and suppress speech, it will inevitably lead to political failure.
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Meng Changjun traveled to five countries, came to Chu, and presented an elephant bed. Ying's apprentice sent it directly, but he didn't want to go. Seeing Master Gong, he said, "I am a disciple and sent him straight to the elephant bed. It's like a bed, worth a thousand dollars. If it hurts, it's not worth selling a wife. A single step can make a servant do nothing. I have a sword in my ancestors and I am willing to give it. " Sun said, "Promise." When he met Meng Changjun, he said, "Do you accept the elephant bed?" Meng Changjun said, "Of course." Gong Sunshu said, "I hope you don't accept it." Meng Changjun said, "Why?" Sun Shu said, "All five countries regard you as their ministers, which means that you can help the poor of Qi, which means to live and die. The leaders of the heroes of the five countries all hate state affairs, and they are sincere in saying that you are righteous. What will I do to you if I go to bed with Chu? I sincerely hope that you will not suffer. " Meng Changjun said, "Promise me."
Gongsun's garrison followed suit. Before he left, he went to the boudoir. You asked him to come back and said, "It's very good to teach a woman without a bed. Why do you lift your feet and raise your ambitions today? " Gong said, "I have three great joys and one heavy sword." Meng Changjun said, "What is it?" Sun Bin said, "I am a hundred men, and I dare not remonstrate. I am happy to protest alone; After listening to the advice, I am happy; I'm glad to protest and stop your mistake. When I lost my elephant bed, I didn't want to go, so I promised to defend the sword of my ancestors. " Meng Changjun said, "Good. Suffer? " Sun Shu said, "I dare not. Said, "I am anxious to accept it." "Because the book door version says:" Anyone who can promote the name of literature, stop literary mistakes, and gain private treasures from outside will be remonstrated. "
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When Meng Changjun visited five countries and arrived in Chu, the king of Chu wanted to give him an ivory bed. In Du Ying, there was a disciple who was on duty to escort the ivory bed. He didn't want to go, so he found Gongsun Xu, a public guest from Meng Changjun, and discussed the matter with him. The man said, "I'm an apprentice. Now I'm on duty to escort the ivory bed to Gong Xue as a gift, but it's worth 1,000 yuan, and it's slightly damaged. Even if I sell my wife and children, I can't afford it." Sir, I'd better try to get rid of this errand and pay back my ancestors' swords willingly. "Without thinking, GongSunXu happily agreed.
So Gong went to see him and said, Are you ready to accept the ivory bed given by the Chu people? Meng Changjun nodded and said yes. Gong Sun Xu advised him not to do so. Meng Changjun asked him why. Justice: "The five countries honored each other only because they heard that you had the virtue of caring for orphans and the poor in Qi State and the reputation of surviving among princes. Wu Jun entrusted the affairs of state to the public. I really admire your benevolence, righteousness and honesty. In addition, when you were in Chu, you accepted such a heavy gift as an ivory bed and traveled to other small countries. What kind of gift did you get? Therefore, I hope you will never be treated as a gift. " Meng Changjun readily agreed.
Gong Sunxu hurried out and walked to the middle gate. Meng Changjun became suspicious and told him to go back: "Sir, it is a good suggestion to ask Tian Wen not to accept the gift of ivory bed, but why is Mr. Tian so happy?" Seeing that he couldn't hide it, Gongsun politely argued, "I have three happy events, and I have a sword." Meng Changjun was puzzled: "Sir, how can I say this?" Sun Xu said, "There are more than a hundred diners under the sage's door, but I dare to remonstrate, and I am happy." Listen to it, and secondly; The third is that remonstrance can stop your mistakes. The apprentice who sent the ivory bed to Chu refused to send it. He promised to give me an ancestor's sword when it was done. Instead of being angry, Meng Changjun praised, "Did you accept this sword, sir?" "The palace said," I dare not accept gifts without the permission of the saint. Meng Changjun urged him: "Take it away!" ! Because of this, Meng Changjun wrote on the door leaf: "Who can spread Tian Wen's reputation and stop Tian Wen's crime? Even if he gets the treasure privately, he can protest quickly!"! "
Comment and analysis
People in high positions must understand that the gap between the rich and the poor in society will always exist, and most people's lives are not very good, which can't be compared with the rich and powerful and themselves. If your life is too extravagant, you will be divorced from the people and waste money. Therefore, the basic principle for leaders to maintain moral influence and appeal is to show sympathy for lonely and poor people, live only in material life and not pursue luxury. What is commendable is that Sun Xucan skillfully informed Meng Changjun of this truth, which not only allowed the gentleman to avoid his own behavior mistakes, but also enabled him to help his friends. He dares to speak out and admonish the powerful with righteousness. The method of persuasion is worth learning.
Meng Changjun Scheeren
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Meng Changjun is one of the "Four Gentlemen of Warring States". He is generous and charming, and has left many reputations in the history of China.
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Meng Changjun, someone will fall in love with your wife. Or ask Meng Changjun: "It is also very unfair to love your wife for you, so you should kill her." Jun said, "People fall in love at first sight. If they are wrong, say nothing. "
In the year of your residence, you shouted to the person who loved your wife, saying, "I have been wandering with literature for a long time, and I can't get a big official, but I am eager for a small official." Wei Jun and Wen Buyi pay each other, please bring horses and chariots and leather coins to travel from Wei Jun. "It's very heavy. Qi and Wei became enemies, and Wei Jun wanted to invite soldiers from all over the world to attack Qi. Someone told Wei Jun, "Meng Changjun didn't know I was corrupt, so he bullied you with my officials. Moreover, I heard that Qi and Wei Xianjun punished horses and sheep, and the alliance said,' Qi and Wei have no enemies to attack in the future, and those who attack in the future will end up like this.' This is the first step of bullying, and all the soldiers in the world will be attacked. May you not be angry. You can listen to the minister; If you don't listen to me, if I am corrupt, I can only step on it with the blood on my neck. "Wei Jun is checking.
Qi people listened: "Meng Changjun can be described as a good thing, turning disasters into merits."
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Among the public guests in Meng Changjun, one person loves Meng Changjun's wife very much. Someone told Meng Changjun, "It's disloyal to eat your wealth and love your wife. Why didn't you kill him? " Meng Changjun said: "It is human nature to please people's appearance and gradually develop love. Don't mention it again. "
A year later, Meng Changjun called the door-to-door guest who worshipped his wife and said to him, "You haven't been here for a long time, and you haven't found a good place for your husband. Mr. Xiao Guan will be dismissive, but Tian Wen dare not be wronged. Just Wei Jun and Tian Wen are close friends. Tian Wen is willing to prepare horses and chariots for Mr. Wei Jun. "After he went to defend his country, this public figure was highly valued by Wei Jun.
Later, the relationship between Qi and Wei was once tense, and Wei Jun wanted to assemble governors to attack Qi. Then the doorman stood up and said to Wei Jun, "Meng Changjun didn't know I was incompetent, so he recommended me to the king. I've heard of the former king. Once upon a time, Qi Weiwang killed horses and slaughtered sheep, and made a mutual agreement:' The sons of Qi Wei shall not face each other with swords. If they break their vows and send troops to attack, they will end up like this!' Now, the king and the princes agreed to attack Qi, which violated the covenant of the former king and deceived Meng Changjun. I hope your majesty will calm down and stop plotting to cut Qi! It's just that the king took my advice. If he doesn't listen, a scoundrel like me will spill blood on your skirt! "So dismissed the idea of cutting qi.
Hearing this, the Qi people all praised: "You are really good at dealing with people, so you can turn the corner."
Comment and analysis
"There are hundreds of rivers and rivers, and there is great tolerance." Without enough tolerance and mind, you can't lead. Only by keeping secrets from others and tolerating certain desires and defects of subordinates, that is, tolerance for others, will subordinates sincerely join, respect you and work for you. Narrow-minded people, not only will not have the charm of leadership, but will have a stiff relationship with subordinates and turn against each other. Let profit. Li Ka-shing, the richest man in China, once talked about his success. He said: To make your cooperator get more profits than he expected, you must give your cooperator more profits. Li Ka-shing became the richest man because of his generosity.
Meng Changjun will enter the state of Qin.
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We must use circuitous tactics when giving advice to people in a favorable position. Say what he likes to hear first, and then turn to the topic to be persuaded without showing any trace. This is how Su Qin started from a short story and changed the mind of his superiors.
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Meng Changjun will enter the Qin Dynasty, but only a few thousand people will listen. Su Qin wanted to stop it. Meng Changjun said, "I know all the personnel; What I have never heard of is a ghost. " Su Qin said, "I didn't dare to talk about personnel when I came here, but I saw you in a ghost."
Meng Changjun saw it. Meng Changjun said, "Today's ministers are too arrogant, and there are clay dolls talking to peach stalks. Peach stalks refer to earth dolls, saying,' Zi, the soil on the west bank is also there, and the pavilion misses people. If it rains in August, you will be disabled.' I said,' Otherwise. My land in the west bank is also, and the remnants are in the west bank. Today, the eastern country of Zhi Tao is also a stalk. When it rains, the water comes and flows away, so what will the child look like? "Today, the four countries of Qin are in danger, but I don't know what's going on. "Meng Changjun is checking.
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Meng Changjun prepared to go west to Qin. Many people dissuaded him, but he wouldn't listen. Su Qin also tried to persuade him, but Meng Changjun said: "I know everything in the world; The only thing I haven't heard of is ghosts. " Su Qin said, "I really dare not talk about human affairs this time, but I invited you to meet me specially to discuss ghosts."
Meng Changjun received him. Su Qin said to him, "When I came to Qi this time, I passed Zishui and heard a clay figurine talking to a peach man. Ren Taoren said to the puppet, "You are from the west coast, and you have been shaped into a person." . In August, when it rains heavily and water rushes in, you are incomplete.' I said,' What you said is wrong. I am the land of the west bank, even if it is destroyed by the flood, it is still the land of the west bank. And you are carved from oriental mahogany. It's raining hard and the water is flowing. You go with the flow and don't know where the end is. Now the state of Qin is surrounded by mountains and looks like a tiger's mouth. I wonder if your highness will come out safely when he enters Qin. "Hearing this, Meng Changjun canceled the trip.
Comment and analysis
As the saying goes, people in society must have their own base areas and roots, manage their own places well, and don't leave their base areas easily, otherwise they will be like Ye Piaoping, without foundation and unable to withstand the wind and waves. To manage and develop your life, you must be fixed in the initial stage of geographical selection, choose a place where you have more interpersonal relationships and are suitable in all aspects, and wait until you have enough strength to expand abroad.