In Chinese history, the Warring States period was a turbulent time. The major vassal states fought numerous fierce wars in order to compete for supremacy. However, in this era of constant war, there are also some people who stand out in the political struggle with their outstanding wisdom and strategy, and they are those who are known as "negotiators".
"Negotiation" is not simply a battle of words or an exchange of interests. During the Warring States period, a successful negotiation often involved various considerations such as the country's strategic layout, foreign policy, and people's livelihood issues. Therefore, the person who can take the initiative in this big drama cannot do it by relying on individual ability alone.
So how do these so-called "negotiators" use their wisdom to achieve victory? They use their knowledge to analyze and judge. Chinese society at that time was full of various schools of thought, such as Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, and so on. These theories provide people with rich resources for thinking, and also give "negotiators" more choices and possibilities. They delve into a variety of different perspectives as a basis for their own strategy. At the same time, they will draw inspiration and inspiration from the lessons of ancient sages.
They will resort to diplomacy for mediation and good offices. During the Warring States period, relations between the various vassal states were intricate and sometimes hostile. In such a situation, the "master negotiator" will use diplomatic channels to find the common interests of all parties and use this as an opportunity to promote the negotiation process. They will offer some concessions or compromises at critical moments in exchange for the trust and support of the other side. This clever maneuver not only helps to ease tensions, but also helps to achieve one's own goals.
They will make decisions based on the will of the people, and political action on either side must have the support of the people to succeed. "Negotiators" are well aware of this, so they tend to take into account the feelings of the people and the influence of public opinion when dealing with difficult issues. They will actively enlist the power of the civil society and use the media and other channels to promote their ideas, so as to increase public awareness and recognition. Doing so will not only increase your own influence, but also enhance the persuasiveness of the negotiation.
During the Warring States period, although armed fighting was the norm, most people preferred to settle disputes peacefully. This requires "negotiators" to have a high sense of responsibility and justice, and they will look at every issue from the perspective of impartiality, and insist on speaking with facts rather than emotional catharsis. Only in this way will it be possible for their views to be widely accepted and thus achieve the purpose of consultation.
The reason why the "negotiators" were able to stand out on the political stage of the Warring States period was because they possessed extraordinary resourcefulness, profound knowledge, and a broad mass base. They are good at seizing opportunities, are good at planning strategies, and pay attention to safeguarding national interests and public support. And these are all things that we still need to learn and learn from today Xi Whether in work or in life, as long as we can flexibly use these strategies, we will definitely be able to stand out from many competitors and win our own success and honor.