Sweet words of wisdom, history, political struggles, and preface.

In the preface of political struggles, sweet words and honeyed phrases usually refer to the wisdom and strategies contained in diplomatic language, achieving political goals through tactful expression. For example:

Zhu Zhiwu repels the Qin army
In 630 BC, the State of Zheng faced an attack from the allied forces of Jin and Qin, and Zhu Zhiwu persuaded Duke Mu of Qin with a five-step strategy:

Show weakness and sincerity: candidly state that Zheng Guo "knows its demise" to avoid escalating conflicts;
Weighing the pros and cons: pointing out that the "Wang Zheng" is of no benefit to Qin and instead weakens the Qin state.
Entice with benefits: After promising to "abandon Zheng," Zheng country can become the host of the eastern road for Qin, aiding Qin in attacking Jin.
Sowing Discord: Exposing the treachery of the Jin state for "morning assistance and evening setting up a trap";
Prophecy Crisis: Implying that the Jin State will pose a threat to the Qin State. 1
Lu Xiang's Book on Breaking Off from Qin
During the Spring and Autumn period, the Chancellor Lü represented the State of Jin in sending a letter to the State of Qin, using sharp words to resolve the conflict:

Directly pointing to the Qin state's "betrayal of trust", undermining the alliance of Jin, Chu, and Qi;
Citing classics to emphasize the importance of "virtue" and "righteousness";
Propose a solution of "governing the country with virtue" to encourage the Qin state to reflect on its policies. ‌‌1
Awareness of potential crises and taking precautions in advance
The phrase "The wise prevent disasters before they arise, and the intelligent plan for troubles in the future" from "Records of the Three Kingdoms" emphasizes the importance of proactively guarding against calamities before they take root. This concept is reflected in the ancient famine relief system (such as the Constant Peace Granaries), which aimed to respond to famine by stockpiling food.

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