Smart Book Up and Down

Author: (Tang) Zhao Rui, commented and explained by Ouyang Huan
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Leaders should take the inability as ability. Rulers should understand the bigger picture, know how to delegate, distinguish talents, measure abilities well, identify people, observe appearances, value scholars, and understand governance. The ninth chapter on the virtue of the ruler comes before the actions of the minister. Virtue is the foundation, and the ability to manage chaos is the skill. To oppose the conventions is the balance of yin and yang. Right and wrong are debated by the people. Adapting to change is the best strategy, and upholding righteous principles purifies the heart. The map of hegemony inspires ambition. The strategy of the seven heroes involves planning in the bamboo pavilion. The power of the three kingdoms determines victory at a thousand miles. Learn from the past to avoid future mistakes. Seize the opportunity to understand the current situation and become a hero. Leaders should take the inability as ability. Rulers should understand the bigger picture, know how to delegate, distinguish talents, measure abilities well, identify people, observe appearances, value scholars, and understand governance. The ninth chapter on the virtue of the ruler comes before the actions of the minister. Virtue is the foundation, and the ability to manage chaos is the skill. To oppose the conventions is the balance of yin and yang. Right and wrong are debated by the people. Adapting to change is the best strategy, and upholding righteous principles purifies the heart. The map of hegemony inspires ambition. The strategy of the seven heroes involves planning in the bamboo pavilion. The power of the three kingdoms determines victory at a thousand miles. Learn from the past to avoid future mistakes. Seize the opportunity to understand the current situation and become a hero.