Stubbornness and Fragility: Pan-Power in Ancient History

In ancient China, the diffusion of power was like an invisible net, tightly enveloping entire dynasties. High-ranking officials in government offices, people of the martial world, and even ordinary citizens who kept to themselves could not escape the reach of this diffuse power. Whether knowingly or not, willingly or otherwise, everyone was affected by it. The miserable, fragile lives of those struggling within this web of power compel us to close the book and reflect.

By learning from history, we can discern sorrow, warnings, and profound lessons about how to conduct ourselves.