Set an Example

The Three Kingdoms of Shu by Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang set out to conquer the Wei Dynasty in order to control the Central Plains. Before leaving the army, he showed favor to his later leader Liu Chan. Biaofan has two superiors, so it is said that the former is the teacher's Biao and the latter is the teacher's Biao. "Qian Chu Shi Biao" exhorts the later masters to carry forward the "virtue left by the late emperor", use the virtuous to receive advice, and punish and reward selflessly. "Be close to the virtuous ministers and stay away from the villains. This is why the early Han Dynasty prospered; be close to the villains and stay away from the virtuous ministers. This is why the Han Dynasty declined." He made careful arrangements for matters in the palace and camp, which reflected his infinite internal worries. "The Master's Guide to the Later" analyzes the critical situation in which Wei is too weak to defeat the enemy, "but if we don't attack the thieves, the king's career will also perish." There are statements in the table such as "On the day I was ordered to do so, I could not sleep well and I could not eat well", "I bowed and tried my best and died. As for success or failure, it is not my wisdom that can reverse it"; the previous table also has sentences such as "I was appointed when the army was defeated and was ordered to be in danger", "I worry all day and night, fearing that the entrustment may not be effective and may harm the wisdom of the late emperor". It shows the author's sincerity in serving the country with all his heart.