Zhang Yi of Zizhi Tongjian Persuasion

Zhang Yi persuaded

During the Warring States period, there were two major strategic diplomatic directions between the various princely states.

One is the combination led by Su Qin, and the other is the Lianheng led by Zhang Yi. Hezhong is to unite the six kingdoms against the Qin state, and lianheng is the Qin state to carry out various blows against the six countries. Zhang Yi made outstanding contributions to the qin state to resolve the six kingdoms, and although the merit was great, it did not always win the favor of the monarch.

After King Qin Wu ascended the throne, he did not use Zhang Yi so much, because when King Qin Wu was the crown prince, he had a festival with Zhang Yi. Some of the good things are good at the top and very bad at the bottom, and the ministers see the wind and make the rudder, and they all slander Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi saw that the situation was not good, and was ready to run away; he said to King Qin Wu, "If you plan for the Great King, the kingdom of Shandong will be in chaos, and you will be able to cut off more land from them." I heard that the State of Qi hated me very much, and where I was, the State of Qi would definitely attack me. I am willing to go to the State of Wei with an unworthy body, so that the State of Qi will attack the State of Wei, and the Great King will take this opportunity to occupy Sanchuan and collect the map of the world, which is a grand cause."

King Wu of Qin agreed.

This is a case of successful communication.

Zhang Yi did not say how much credit I have, nor did she say that many people say bad things about me now, I can't do it, you let me go!

If Zhang Yi said so, not only would she not be able to go, but she might be worried about her life. Meritorious and high-ranking lords, there is also resentment, this is the great taboo of the ruler, the king of the split land can not be rewarded, and he is dissatisfied, he can only eliminate it. In addition, the monarch himself is already dissatisfied with himself, the ministers are mostly looking at jokes, quite a lot of falling into the well, how can they retreat?

Zhang Yi successfully lobbied King Wu of Qin. The success lies in the fact that from the perspective of completely considering for the King of Qin Wu, what the King of Qin Wu thinks is to be a grand plan to dominate the industry, and Zhang Yi shows that he can provide such an opportunity by leaving; and it is reasonable to say that he will definitely offend the princely states for the sake of the Qin state for so many years, and these words sound true.

Successful persuasion, these are two foundations. From the other person's point of view, there is authenticity.

This matter does not reach the foundation of this.

After Zhang Yi arrived at the State of Wei, the State of Qi did indeed come to attack the State of Wei.

At this time, Zhang Yi, with the help of the emissaries of the State of Chu, said to the King of Qi, "You have fallen for the State of Qin; the State of Qin knows that the State of Qi hates Zhang Yi, so it is to let Zhang Yi go to the State of Wei, this is to take advantage of the opportunity to profit from it."

After the King of Qi listened, he felt that it was the same, so he withdrew his troops.

Why didn't Zhang Yi speak directly to the emissaries of the State of Qi? This is because I say that even if it is true, the credibility of the other party is somewhat low. That's why it's through the Chu State.

What exactly is the ruler thinking? What can I know? Speculation solves the problem of what to figure out and from what path.