Meditating on the events of the past fifteen years, I am full of talents and tears, and I have lost both the heart of the flute and the name of the sword.
When spring comes, I don’t have any caring dreams. I confess that I am drifting away. If I don’t believe that I am drifting away, please read the bedside Golden Scripture.
——"Ugly Slave" Gong Zizhen
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When Bai Fu was in a daze, he saw a man wearing golden armor, holding a Fangtian painted halberd, and a maroon horse flying with hooves under his crotch, charging towards him with murderous intent.
Bai Fu was startled and woke up.
Wang Zhongsi said happily: "Fu'er, when you fainted, although there was no reaction in the Dantian cauldron, the body-protecting true energy traveled around the body, like a forest, a stream, a stream, gathering into a river, and there were gradually signs of recovery. If you continue to follow the Xuanmen mind method
With practice, given time and rivers flowing into the sea, your inner strength may be recovered."
Bai Fu said in frustration: "Even if the internal strength is restored, the tendons of the hands and hamstrings have been severed, so I can't use my entire body's internal strength."
Wang Zhongsi consoled him and said: "There is no perfect path for man, we will come step by step."
Bai Fu nodded and remained silent.
Wang Zhongsi smiled and changed the topic first.
Wang Zhongsi said to Bai Fu: "Ordinary people are just beginning to learn the art of war and are eager to try it. They wish they could fight as soon as possible. Who knows, if you read "Sun Tzu" and others also read "Sun Tzu", it depends on who is more advanced!
The first thing to do when learning the art of war is not to use it against others, but to guard against being used against others. The first thing is not to learn how to plot against others, but to learn how not to be plotted against.
The art of war must be learned in reverse, and you must think more about the worst. Every time you learn an art of war, you must think about it in reverse. First imagine yourself as the defender, be wary of others first, and protect yourself. This is the way of art of war.
You have learned so much Japanese art of war from me. Today we will not analyze others, only analyze ourselves. If we are unable to do something, we should seek for our own benefit."
Bai Fu was quite surprised and readily agreed.
Wang Zhongsi said: "Since you became a disciple of Qingcheng until now, what has made you miserable and tormented?"
Bai Fu remained silent for a long time, telling the story of He Xiao and Yang Yichan's betrayal without reservation. After finishing speaking, Bai Fu was dejected.
Wang Zhongsi smiled and said: "Fu'er, don't feel embarrassed. These are common setbacks for young people. We all experienced this when we were young. Flying eagles and running horses are even more ridiculous than you.
Today, combining what we have learned in the Art of War, we will go over these two things from beginning to end."
Bai Fu nodded and said: "He Xiao, I obviously fell into the trap of Uncle Qingshi and Qin Yongjie. I can't judge people accurately, and I have nothing to say."
Wang Zhongsi said: "Why can't you judge people accurately? Why do you trust this person so much?"
Bai Fu said: "Well, we are from the same sect, so we trust each other very much. We are similar in age and have similar temperaments. We have grown up together since we entered the sect, so we take it lightly."
Wang Zhongsi smiled and said: "Who said that people from the same sect are worthy of trust? Didn't you also see the case of Pang Juan and Sun Bin turning against each other in the secret realm of the military domain?
Laozi says: He who knows others is wise.
You have known He Xiao for many years, but you know nothing about his family background. This is one of the reasons.
Without understanding He Xiao's character, xinxing, etc., just based on a good impression, you would pour out your heart and soul, treat him as a good friend, and practice together. Making friends carelessly is the second error.
If He Xiao is indeed worthy of a close friendship, seeing that He Xiao's family is in difficulty, not helping him, and just letting things go. This is the third act of being unjust to a friend.
The most useful strategy in the world is to 'lure someone with profit'.
He Xiao was obviously bribed. In He Xiao's heart, the price offered by the other party was much higher than the friendship between you.
But this plan is not without flaws.
He Xiao's family problems can be solved with financial support. You can provide He Xiao with the reward and remuneration for being selected into the Seven Star Sword Array.
But you didn't use your brain to think, and you were led by your opponent. You followed the route he set for you, and fell into his opponent's trap step by step. What you did infringed on the interests of other students, caused public outrage, and touched others.
The bottom line of the rules is reached. This is the fourth one.
The most cost-effective strategy in the world is to ‘scratch someone with anger’.
When things were exposed, you not only failed to examine yourself, reflect and repent, but fell into He Xiao's plan to provoke the general. He Xiao's words were like sparks splashing into firewood, making you furious and losing your mind. You were not upright and acted inappropriately.
, he also sued Taoist Priest Qingshi, provoked the Council of Elders, and forced himself into a corner. It can be described as crazy. This is the fifth one.
As a close disciple of the head of Qingcheng, you not only failed to set an example, but instead tried your own methods, and were unruly and difficult to discipline. It is unfilial to embarrass your master. This is the sixth point.
Fortunately, Taoist Master Qingya is a sensible person and will make a decisive decision to punish you severely to silence Taoist Qingshi. Otherwise, when your master returns to the mountain, he will be riding a tiger and be unable to dismount, and the punishment given to you may be even more severe.
According to what you said, Elder Qingshi always rejects you because he hopes his son will succeed. The best way to stop you is to let you destroy the Great Wall.
It is a pity to lose the opportunity of the Seven Star Sword Formation, but life is a long road, so there must be other opportunities. After all, you are the disciple of the leader, and other elders in Qingcheng do not dare to go too far.
But if you persist in your stubbornness and harbor resentment, over time, your master and disciple will definitely become estranged.
If you rebel in a fit of anger, all subsequent opportunities will have nothing to do with you.
The most insidious strategy in the world is to 'get close and leave each other'.
This is the most vicious link in the whole chain. Taking advantage of your illness to kill you! Only if you fall into this alienation scheme will you regret it too late and regret it for the rest of your life."
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Wang Zhongsi's eloquent talk made Bai Fu break into a cold sweat. Many years later, only today did he finally realize how stubborn he was and understand the master's painstaking efforts.
Wang Zhongsi said: "The reason why the strategies in the art of war are often successful is because of the insight into human nature. Although you are not satisfied with the current situation in Qingcheng, in the eyes of other students, you are already a leader among your peers, and you have achieved success at a young age.
Being successful at a young age is one of the three major misfortunes in life. Why? It's all because people who are successful at a young age are often inaccurate in their judgment of people and have major flaws in recognizing and employing people."
Bai Fuqi asked: "General, what is the connection between the two?"
Wang Zhongsi said: "There is a fable about a group of monkeys climbing a tree. When the monkeys at the bottom of the tree look up, they are all butts. When the monkeys in the middle look to the left and right, they are all eyes and ears. When the monkeys on the top of the tree look down, they are all butts.
It's a smiley face.
A successful young man is like the monkey on the top of the tree. All he sees is the good side. The praises of superior officials and the flattery of subordinates. Over time, he becomes arrogant, complacent, self-willed, and cannot tolerate any disobedient words.
When you are small, it may not be better when you are big. Zhao Kuo, who talks about military affairs on paper, is a typical example.
What's more important is that when a young man succeeds and is surrounded by flowers and applause for a long time, he will lose his insight into human nature. He will always feel that the people around him are good people, and they will be attracted by his charm and crowd around him. As a result, he will relax his vigilance and gain trust.
Close ministers, cover their ears and eyes, harm the country and ruin the family, and get richer than three, because of this."
Bai Fu was secretly shocked and suddenly woke up.
Wang Zhongsi said: "Let's talk about your Junior Sister Yang. Although this girl is not very skilled in martial arts and is younger than you, she has been practicing in the world for many years. Her mind is far deeper than yours. She plays hard to get, takes everything, and plays with you.
In the palm of your hand.
Choosing a wife is a big matter, it is related to a lifetime of happiness, and is more important than making friends. How can we not pay attention to it? Only by being good at the beginning can we be honest at the end.
You judge people incorrectly and choose your mate carelessly, which makes you sad and never expresses it. Eventually, you bring yourself into great trouble and land yourself in death and jail."
Wang Zhongsi's sword saw blood, and every word pierced his intestines. Bai Fu was horrified, and he thought it was right.
Wang Zhongsi said: "The love scene is like a battlefield, and every step is startling. Emperor Taizong would personally visit the scene before every battle to survey the enemy's situation, and he would never pretend to be false.
The matter of gifting the sword to Miss Li involves your and her lifelong happiness. But you entrusted this matter to Yang Yichan and entrusted the fate of you two to others. Besides, Yang Yichan is not another person, but has a stake in it.
Trusted by no one, a match made in heaven was ruined in vain.
Since ancient times, the biggest taboo of emperors is to have the truth monopolized by those around them. Once deceived, they will be manipulated. Zhao Gao mistook a deer for a horse, and Hu Hai II died.
When you arrive in Chang'an, when you notice something is wrong with Yang Yichan, you can verify it through the disciples of the Sichuan Gang and the Huben Army. How can you just let it go and wait for the situation to worsen?
When you know the truth and there is no room for change, a strong man should cut off his wrist. When acting as a man, he should cut off when he should and never drag his feet.
Don't say that this woman's mind is not right. Even if she is beautiful, gentle and unparalleled in the world, if she doesn't have you in her heart, she will have nothing to do with you. She can't lose her sense of proportion and lose her armor.
People and ghosts have different paths, and the world is on the same side, so why should you be stubborn and reluctant to let go?
This is your biggest mistake in the whole thing.
Heroes can also love children, but you have to choose the right person first!"
Wang Zhongsi scolded him so loudly that Bai Fu's heart was bloody and he didn't dare to raise his head. He was ashamed and ashamed.
Even so, Bai Fu also felt happy, and the depression in his heart was swept away.
Seeing Bai Fu's depressed and humble expression, Wang Zhongsi comforted him: "Fu'er, don't be too harsh on yourself. Although you were badly injured, after all, you are still young and you still have the ability to make a comeback. As long as you are good at it.
Reflect on it, one day you will survive from desperate situations.
The sooner people encounter these tricks, the better. They can be reminded at all times in the future to avoid falling into traps.
On the contrary, if everything goes smoothly and you are not alert, you will wake up only when the opponent sets up a dragnet and ambush you from all sides.
This is the most wonderful strategy in the world - you know it is a strategy, but you can't do anything about it. Even if you use your troops like a god, you can't escape.
After saying this, Wang Zhongsi looked up at the moon and sighed, feeling sad.