Talking Garden

[Ancient Style of Machiavellian Strategy | Wisdom of Kings and Ministers | Philosophy of Life | Collection of Classical Chinese Stories] "Shuo Yuan", compiled by Liu Xiang of the Western Han Dynasty, a complete version of twenty volumes! It collects a large number of historical short stories from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to the Han Dynasty. It is divided into themes such as establishing foundations, honoring virtues, establishing integrity, correct admonition, strategy, and good speech. It talks about the king's governance, the virtuous ministers' loyalty, the scholars' observance of integrity, and how to treat others and make friends. Confucius, Yan Zi, Wu Zixu, Yu Rang and other historical figures take turns appearing on the stage, and the small stories contain big strategies. There are no long and obscure essays. Confucian wisdom is conveyed through dialogue and narrative. Read allusions, learn tactics, and cultivate moral character. You can understand the ancients' survival rules of advancement and retreat in one book.