Wang Meng
During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Wang Meng, a former Qin minister and general of the Auxiliary State, led an army of 160,000 to attack Former Yan. At that time, the former Yan chancellor Murong Ping garrisoned Luzhou. Wang Meng led his army to confront Murong Ping's two armies
He then sent his general Xu Cheng to spy on the Yan army, and ordered him to return at noon, knowing that Xu Cheng did not return until dusk. Wang Meng was angry and wanted to kill Xu Cheng.
Jianwei General Deng Qiang pleaded in front of the tent and said: "In the current situation, the enemy is outnumbered, and the war will start tomorrow morning, the general may as well pardon Xu Cheng for the time being." ”
Wang Meng asked, "If you don't cut Xu Cheng, how can military law be powerful?!" ”
Deng Qiang pleaded again and said, "General, Xu Cheng is my general. He delayed the military plane, and he should have been killed, but I am willing to work with Xu Cheng to fight to the death to kill the enemy and make meritorious atonement. ”
Wang Meng remained unmoved. Deng Qiang lost face, was very angry, returned to his military tent, immediately gathered his generals, beat the drums and reorganized the army, to attack Wang Meng, and regain his dignity.
When Wang Meng heard the news, he felt that Deng Qiang was both morale and courageous, so he sent someone to send him a message: "The general will suspend the army for the time being, and I will pardon Xu Cheng." ”
After Xu Cheng was pardoned, Deng Qiang immediately came to Wang Meng's tent to thank him and plead guilty. Wang Meng immediately left his seat, stepped forward and took Deng Qiang's hand and smiled: "I seemed ruthless before, but in fact it was just a temptation. Generals are really sentimental and righteous, you attach so much importance to the generals, not to mention a national matter? ”
【Menglong Review】
Subordinates who violate the law and seek leniency is a manifestation of bending the law for personal gain; When the plea is refused, the whole army will attack, which is a brutal and strong act. When others are about to attack me, I take the opportunity to spare the sinful, will this damage my majesty? Later, Deng Guan and Xu Cheng repaid the boss's leniency with the merits of defeating the Yan army, which # ruthless words in history # # three great yang conspiracy # is more important than maintaining the majesty of the general? Of course, the majesty of military law must be guarded, but what is important for those who bravely kill the enemy? Therefore, when the power of wisdom is exerted in harmony, we can better move towards perfection; If the intelligence is used wisely, the final result must be wonderful!
