Cixi's Use of Both Soft and Hard Tactics: The Complete Book of Yin and Yang

Author: Empress Dowager Cixi
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: Unveiling the inner workings of the cold Empress Dowager's rule and depicting the suspenseful twists and turns of truth and falsehood. Those who excel in both firmness and flexibility often use gentleness to counter firmness where necessary and firmness to temper gentleness where needed. The unpredictability of life and the complexities of power do not lie in being solely firm or solely gentle, but in the skillful combination of both, which can bring the strong to their knees and lift the weak to their feet. Empress Dowager Cixi was adept at strategizing, always having a set of countermeasures, manipulating hearts and minds with a blend of yin and yang. Clashing head-on often ignites sparks, while softness against softness often leads to weakness. For example, holding the concept of "firmness" in one hand and "gentleness" in the other allows one to navigate any situation involving yin or yang. The author of this book provides a comprehensive perspective on the Empress Dowager Cixi's life, skillfully blending firmness and gentleness, aiming to unveil the hidden truths behind her.