Disciples

Chapter 76

Original
Convincing people, but not the heart;
Convincing people, Fang speechless.

Translation
If you use power to subdue others, they will pretend to be obedient on the surface, but deep down they don't think so; if you use reason to persuade people, others will naturally be convinced.

allusion
King Li of Zhou was the last king of the Western Zhou Dynasty.He is inhuman by nature, and the people of the country have many criticisms against him.King Zhou Li then sent Wei Wu to monitor the people's words and deeds. If anyone spoke ill of the king, he would be punished as a death penalty.Zhao Gong was very disturbed when he saw this, so he dissuaded him with the principle of "defending the people's mouth is better than Fangchuan". King Zhou Li refused to listen to the persuasion and continued to do his own way.Not only that, but he also trusted the false minister Rong Yigong to collect money for him.King Zhou Li listened to Lord Rong Yi and ordered the encirclement of the mountains and swamps, and no one was allowed to enter the mountains and swamps to engage in gathering, fishing and hunting activities. Anyone who violated the prohibition would be severely punished.The various evil deeds of King Li of Zhou caused the people to lose the foundation of their survival. There were many complaints and grievances among the people, and the princes no longer loyal to the Zhou family.King Li of Zhou tried to suppress the people of his country, but he ended up betrayed by the people and exiled by the people.

(End of this chapter)