For healthy food and clothing (this kind of thing).
Original text:
Duke Zhuang said, "I have never dared to know about food and clothing, but I will give it to my officials." Cao Gui replied: "This little kindness cannot be extended to the people, and the people will not obey you." Duke Zhuang said, "I never dare to exaggerate the number of pigs, sheep, jade articles, silks, etc. for sacrifice. I must tell God the truth." Cao Gui said: "Mix's credit cannot be trusted by the gods, and the gods will not bless you." . "ZhuangGong said," even if you can't see all the lawsuits in Mix, I must also be based on facts. "Yes:" Loyalty belongs to you. You can go to war. Please pay attention to this war. "
Vernacular translation:
Duke Zhuang of Lu said: "I never dare to keep food and clothing for health. I must give it to the ministers around me." Cao Gui replied: "This kind of small kindness can't spread to the people, and the people won't obey you." Duke Zhuang of Lu said, "I never dare to exaggerate the number of sacrifices such as pigs, cows, sheep, jade articles and silk fabrics, but I must tell the truth to God."
Cao Gui replied, "You can't win the trust of the gods for a small contribution. The gods won't bless you." Lv Zhuanggong said: "Even if I can't see all the litigation cases, I will make a reasonable judgment based on the facts." Cao Gui replied, "That's what I did. You can fight a battle (with this condition). If you fight, please allow me to go with you. "
This article is taken from Zuo Qiuming's Debate on Cao Gui in the pre-Qin period.
Extended data writing background:
Cao Gui's argument comes from Zuo Zhuan's Ten Years of Zhuang Gong. This paper narrates his comments on this war in the Battle of Long Spoon, and the historical fact that he used the principle of "gathering, losing and exhausting" to repel the powerful Qi army in wartime.
This paper expounds how to correctly apply the principle of strategic defense in the war-only by "winning the trust of the people", implementing the correct policy of "the enemy is exhausted and we will fight" and choosing the favorable opportunity for counterattack and pursuit can we strengthen with small enemies.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Qi and Lu were neighbors, both in today's Shandong Province, Qi was in the northeast and Lu was in the southwest. In 697 BC, Qi Xianggong ascended the throne, and his decrees were impermanent. His younger brothers Xiao Bai and Gong Zijiu fled to Ju 'an and Lu 'an respectively. In the second year, Qi Xianggong was killed by Gongsun's ignorance. In the spring of the third year, the Qi people killed Sun Ignorant, and his son first returned to the State of Qi and proclaimed himself emperor.
Later, Duke Zhuang of Lu personally led the troops to escort the son back to China for a long time to compete for the throne. In August, Lu fought with Qi Shi, and the Lu army was defeated. Qi Huangong forced Duke Zhuang of Lu to kill Gong Zijiu. In the spring of the tenth year of Duke Zhuang of Lu, the State of Qi used the excuse that Lu had helped Gongsun Jiu to compete for the throne of Qi, and the two armies again confronted Lu. This is the battle of Qilu long spoon described in the article.
About the author:
Zuo Qiuming (502 BC-422 BC), surnamed Zuo, was named Qiu Ming (,Ming Ming), a native of Lu at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, and was a historian. Shi Heng Town, Feicheng City, Shandong Province. Zuo Qiuming is rich in ancient books such as astronomy, geography, literature and history.