The Complete Book of Chinese Face Reading - (Latest Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Sima Zhe
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
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Han Yi: Strict in Family Management, Wise in Educating Children
If one wants to understand a person, in addition to examining them personally, one can also observe their six relatives. In the same environment, people subconsciously influence and restrain each other. Han Yi was a jinshi (imperial scholar) in the fifth year of Xianping in the Song Dynasty, serving in positions such as Chief of the Dali Temple and Vice Chancellor. When Han Yi first became a local official, he was known for his ability to solve difficult cases. As a county magistrate, he not only handled cases in his county clearly but was also often asked by the prefect Huang Xuan to preside over difficult cases from other counties. During times of disaster, Han Yi always strove to relieve the affected people and paid attention to water conservancy projects, so wherever he went, his reputation as an official was excellent. Historical records state that Han Yi was "square and stern in nature, strict in family management." Han Yi had eight sons, and he was very strict with them, often warning them, "A person's fortune and misfortune are determined by fate. If one seeks quick success and fame by any means, they will only lose their integrity!" When Han Yi served as the prefect of Bozhou (now Bo County, Anhui), one day, his second son, who was serving as a Zhongshu She (a high-ranking official in the capital), returned home to visit him. Coincidentally, his close friend and nephew, who had also passed the imperial examination, had returned. Han Yi was very happy and hosted a banquet for them, asking his son to sit at the lower table to entertain them. As everyone was enjoying the wine, Han Yi suddenly asked his second son, who was the Zhongshu She, "I heard there is a major case in the capital that requires the emperor's review due to doubts. What is the detailed situation?" His second son was stunned for a long time and could not recall what the case was. Enraged, Han Yi pushed the table aside, grabbed a stick, and cursed his son, "You receive the imperial salary and are responsible for a certain aspect of affairs. You should pay attention to everything, regardless of its size. Now, you don't even know about a major case that deserves the death penalty, let alone small matters!" He insisted on beating his son. All the guests tried to persuade him, and only then did Han Yi spare his son.
Due to the severity of Han Yi's family discipline, most of his descendants were filial and virtuous. All eight of his sons achieved success, with two even becoming prime ministers.
Genghis Khan: To Avoid Son-Rivalry, Strike at Private Desires
Observing a person's attitude toward their parents, siblings, and spouse can reveal how they handle affairs. In the early 13th century, it was an era that ( is a Chinese idiom meaning "" which translates to "" in English, but it seems to be a typo or incomplete phrase. I'll assume it means "" which means "" in English, meaning "an era that"). The customs of this era were related to Genghis Khan. For this reason, to cultivate his sons' military talents, Genghis Khan had them personally lead troops into battle, charge forward, and share hardships with the soldiers, establishing high prestige in the army so they could smoothly inherit the throne, stabilize the regime, and continue to expand the territory. Under the support of their father, Genghis Khan's sons each held high positions and ruled over regions, all of whom could be considered elite figures. Genghis Khan was satisfied with this, but his concern was the private desire among his sons to compete for power. To ensure his sons could get along harmoniously and avoid future conflicts or bloodshed over the throne, Genghis Khan often provided family education. During the battle to seize the old capital of Khwarezm, Yulong Jiechi, the Mongol army faced fierce resistance from the defending civilians and soldiers, compounded by disagreements among the Mongol commanders, leading to a prolonged