greatest wisdom book

Chapter 82 Gathering Momentum Part 4
Overcoming rigidity with softness is far better than controlling violence with violence
Therefore, the upper army attacked the plan, the next was the attack on the cross, the second was the attack on the soldiers, and the second was to attack the city.

As the saying goes: All roads lead to Rome.There are different solutions to a math problem, and there are various ways to express what you think.In the rapidly developing modern society, there are many different choices for almost everything.

The same is true in life. In most cases, "war" is not the only way to solve things. If you calm down and observe carefully, you can find other solutions under the thought of "cautious war". One of the most sensible ways is to "Conquer rigidity with softness".

In the summer of 1948, in order to reverse the country's financial and economic crisis, Chiang Kai-shek sent his son Chiang Ching-kuo to supervise the economic control in the Shanghai area and formed the "Tiger Fighting Brigade" to arrest criminals.Just at this time, Du Weiping, the third son of Du Yuesheng, was seized by Jiang Jingguo and arrested by Jiang Jingguo for arbitrating Hong Kong dollars privately, which caused a huge shock in Shanghai.

Du Yuesheng, a famous rogue tycoon in Shanghai in old China, the "No. [-] celebrity" and "tycoon of business circles" in Shiliyangchang.For Du Yuesheng, there has always been only "damaging" people, and he has never been "hurt" by others.Regarding Jiang Jingguo's dismounting, Du's disciples suggested that the "teacher" show Jiang Jingguo some color.But Du Yuesheng kept his composure, and neither asked for mercy nor complained to others. Instead, he said solemnly: "Before the law of the country, everyone is equal. If Du Weiping is guilty, I cannot and should not save him. What are you afraid of? There are eight sons, so what's the point of missing one of them?" Du Yuesheng was actually waiting for an opportunity to fight back.

One day, Jiang Jingguo invited various industry giants to the Pudong Building, preparing to put new pressure on Du Yuesheng.Knowing that it was a Hongmen Banquet, Du still went as scheduled.At the beginning of the meeting, Jiang Jingguo said seriously: "For this currency reform, there are many enthusiastic sponsors from all walks of life in Shanghai, but there are a few people who don't understand the righteousness, speculate and hoard, which affects the national economy and people's livelihood. I am conducting an economic inspection this time. If you don’t let them go, they will all be confiscated and will be dealt with.”

Jiang Jingguo's words were obviously intended for Du Yuesheng.Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Du said: "My son violated the state's regulations. I am not strict in discipline and should be punished according to law. But I have a request, please Mr. Jiang send someone to the warehouse of the Yangtse Company to check. Yangzi is the best in Shanghai in hoarding goods. Today my relatives and friends’ materials were seized, and I hope that Mr. Jiang will treat them equally and seize the goods hoarded by Yangzi, so that it will be convincing.” Du Yuesheng also said softly and firmly: "If Mr. Jiang is not sure, I can accompany you to check. Let me just say, I am sick, so I can't sit any longer." After speaking, he left his seat.Du's speech was like a blockbuster, shocking everyone.Since Du dared to slap flies on the tiger's head, Jiang Jingguo would naturally not show weakness, and immediately stated that Yangzi would never forgive any violations of the law.

Immediately, the "Yangtze hoarding case" made the city full of wind and rain, and there were discussions in the streets and alleys, mocking the scandal of the Jiang family.Yangzi Company was originally a company of "the emperor's relatives and relatives". Kong Lingkan, the eldest son of Kong Xiangxi, was the chairman and general manager of this company.Because he is Chiang Kai-shek's nephew, Master Kong didn't take the "Tiger Fighting Brigade" seriously.But Du Yuesheng pre-empted the attack, and Jiang Jingguo couldn't stand still, so he ordered the seizure of the warehouse of Yangzi Company.Kong Lingkan immediately asked his little aunt Song Meiling for help.When Song failed to mediate, he moved out of Chiang Kai-shek.After Chiang Kai-shek heard the whole story, he couldn't help complaining about his son, thinking that he had just made his debut, how could he do a fake show for real, and beat the "tiger" to his own family's head. Get out of jail before the matter is settled.

Du Yuesheng rescued his son from prison by using the method of softness to overcome rigidity, and at the same time greatly dampened Jiang Jingguo's arrogance. The method is really clever.

"Using violence to control violence" has never been the best solution. Sometimes a little softer can solve the problem instead.

Although the main content of "Sun Tzu's Art of War" is to guide combat, it does not mean that Sun Wu is a belligerent person: on the one hand, he advocates seizing favorable opportunities in war and not letting go of any possible victory; Advocates "cautious warfare" and should not launch wars lightly, "so the first is to attack the army, the second is to attack the diplomatic relations, the second is to attack the army, and the next is to attack the city."Obviously, in Sun Wu's view, it is undoubtedly the best way to achieve one's own goals without launching a war and without spending a single soldier.Therefore, his thoughts of "cautious war" and "subdue the enemy without fighting" are exactly what military strategists often say: the highest state of war is not to fight.

Therefore, one should be like Sun Tzu. Although "war" is his specialty, it is not the best way to resolve disputes. On the contrary, "cautious warfare" can highlight his thorough understanding of military affairs.In many cases, trying to use the method of softness to overcome rigidity may be far more effective than the method of controlling violence with violence that can vent the pent up emotions in the heart.

(End of this chapter)