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Chapter 19 Interpretation of Plain Books (17)
【Interpretation】When people choose opponents, they always take a high look, that is, they will choose those who are equal or slightly higher in resourcefulness, determination, and strength as opponents, and will not choose those who are inferior to themselves.Finding a truly worthy enemy is arguably the greatest honor of a wise man.

During the time of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was down in Cao Ying. Once Cao Cao invited him to drink. During the banquet, he talked about the heroes of the world. Liu Bei was keeping a low profile, pretending to be ignorant, and rambling.But Cao Cao pointed to Liu Bei and said: "The only heroes in the world are the emperor and Cao Er." When Liu Xuande heard this, he was taken aback, and the spoon in his hand fell to the ground unconsciously.Because Liu Bei knew Cao Cao's character, he regarded him as a future opponent, and there must be no good results.At this time, there are dark clouds everywhere, rain is coming, and thunder is loud.Xuande picked up the chopsticks calmly and said: "The power of the shock is even here!"

Cao Cao didn't pay attention to the powerful Yuan Shu and Liu Biao at the time, but regarded the downcast Liu Bei as a potential opponent, which really meant that heroes cherish heroes.

[Original Code] The same nobles harm each other.

The note said: "The potential is rolling."

Wang said: "Living together in an official position, they are in charge of the court, and their hearts are not in harmony, and they are murdered by each other."

【Interpretation】Power is seriously exclusive, and one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers.Therefore, people with the same power and status can never live in harmony, exclude each other, fight each other, and even fight to the death.

Yang Xiuqing was the early leader of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Before the capital was established in Nanjing, he had been in control of the military and political power. In fact, he was the actual commander of the early stage of the uprising army. He once commanded the Taiping Army to successfully break through Yong'an and conquer Wuchang, Hankou, Hanyang, etc. An important town with outstanding military exploits.However, after the capital was established in Nanjing, he thought he had made great contributions and forced Hong Xiuquan to grant him Long Live.So Hong Xiuquan secretly dispatched Wei Changhui, who had a grudge against Yang Xiuqing, to lead his troops into Beijing, and killed Yang Xiuqing's family and more than 2 subordinates.

[Original] Avoid the same benefit.

The note said: "Punishment for harming the phase."

【Interpretation】Two people who don't know each other will hate each other in order to grab an apple.Two merchants selling similar products can also inadvertently develop feelings of hatred.It's not the enmity of their previous life, it's because of their interests.This is "same benefit and mutual taboo", and the original meaning of taboo is hatred.

For example, there are often prices in the home appliance industry in the market, and several companies compete to lower prices in order to squeeze each other out and strive for a larger market share.And anyone who fights price wars is a "same profit", and a TV seller will never be able to compete with a shoe seller, because they do not "same profit".As in business, so is life.

Lian Po is the general of Zhao State, and he has made great military exploits, while Lin Xiangru is only a "sacrificer" under the eunuch Miao Xian's family. It is precisely because when he held He Shibi as an envoy to Qin State, he "returned the jade to Zhao" with his great wisdom and courage. Wang actually worshiped him as Shangqing, whose status was far above Lian Po, which made Lian Po very unhappy.He thought that as a general of Zhao State, he had made great achievements in attacking the city and expanding the territory, while the lowly Lin Xiangru was superior to me only by talking, which was intolerable, so he openly threatened to humiliate Lin Xiangru in public.Just for a little fame, the two will fight each other, not to mention the greater interests.

[Original] Responding to the same voice, reciprocating with the same breath.

The note said: "The five elements, five qi, and five sounds are scattered in all things, and they naturally interact with each other."

【Interpretation】This is the unique way of thinking of the ancient Chinese. All things that can interact in nature always have the same characteristics.Therefore, Chinese medicine believes that the human spleen and stomach are often hot and humid, because the spleen belongs to the earth, and the moisture always likes to drill into the earth, which is the reason for the sympathetic feeling.Seeing that two people with very different xinxing become good friends, after careful analysis, they always have very similarities.

The same is true for companies in the society. All companies that can develop into partners are always similar in business.A few years ago, Focus Company integrated Frame Company because they both belonged to advertising agencies.

Therefore, between the heaven and the earth, and within the five elements, all things that influence each other have their essential similarities.A wise person can always put aside the superficial differences and grasp the inner connection between various things.

[Original] The same kind depends on each other, and the synonymous blind date.

Wang said: "The sage and wise monarch must use virtuous and good ministers; the lord without the way is close to flattering and slandering ministers; the king of Chu Ping has no way, and he trusts and listens without fear, and his family and country are in danger. Tang Taizong is a sage. When the country is governed and the people are in peace, the ruler and his ministers live in harmony, the country is safe, and when the top and bottom are united, the state will be upright."

【Interpretation】Things of the same type can depend on each other. In nature, wind and rain always accompany each other. Success and struggle in the world are also interdependent.A good leader always has a group of people with the same ambition and character as him in his team.Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was tolerant, so during the Zhenguan period, admonishment prevailed.People with similar personalities are the easiest to form close partners.In the Jin Dynasty, there was a style of clear talk, so there was the beauty of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove.

[Original] Helping each other with difficulty.

The note said: "The six kingdoms united vertically and rejected Qin, and Zhuge Tong Wu fought against Wei. There is no benevolence and righteousness, and it is very difficult to hear."

Wang said: "Strengthening Qin relied on its success and swallowed the six countries; the six countries joined forces to resist the strengthening of Qin; violent Wei fought against its treacherous heroes, and merged with Wu and Shu, and Wu and Shu conspired to violent Wei with the enemy. This is the same Difficulties help each other, give each other the way."

【Interpretation】People who are in trouble can easily understand each other, help each other in the same boat, and rescue each other in order to tide over the difficulties together.Whether it is a country or a company, there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.As long as the interests are aligned, the two sides of the contradiction can also unite.Before the Anti-Japanese War, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party were originally hostile parties, but when the Japanese invaded China, China faced the danger of subjugation.In this case, the common interests of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party emerged, that is, to drive the Japanese out of China, and thus there was a joint war of resistance.At the end of the Warring States period, the Qin State was the dominant state and wanted to annex the six countries, so those relatively weak countries had to unite to fight against the strong Qin.

But helping each other in times of trouble cannot eliminate the previous contradictions. It is only a temporary alliance, which is an expedient measure. When the common danger is eliminated, the original contradictions will still erupt.

[Original Code] Complement each other in the same way.

The note said: "After the Han inherited the Qin Dynasty, the sea was withered, and Xiao He kept it quiet. He will perish. I think that all the generals are happy and active, and they are not enough to know the way of governance. At that time, Cao Shen was in Qi, and tried to rule Gai Gong and Huang Lao. Art, not to cause trouble, so references are used to represent."

Wang said: "The monarch and his ministers will follow the king's way to secure the world, and they will implement benevolent government to protect their country. Xiao He Xiang Han ruled the country, and his family gave him money so that the food supply would not stop. I went to the hospital and asked who would be the prime minister after Qing's death? Xiao He said: "All generals are not allowed to enjoy meritorious service, but Cao Shen alone." After Xiao He died, Emperor Hui worshiped Cao Shen as his prime minister and ruled the world. This is Complement each other in the same way, and assist the emperor in the way of administration."

【Interpretation】The secret to the success of a business lies in the four universes of "commendations of the same purpose". If like-minded people unite for one goal, even the most difficult career can be achieved.

In July 2005, China's Focus Media Corporation was listed on NASDAQ in the United States. On that day, the market value of Focus Media reached 7 million US dollars, and Jiang Nanchun was worth more than 8 billion yuan.When Jiang Nanchun created Focus Media, it was based on a discovery: "Use boring time to make money." Because the time when people are waiting in the elevator is the most boring, and this is precisely the time when the advertising effect is the best.Jiang Nanchun seized this opportunity, used this concept to win a large amount of venture capital, and persuaded Yu Wei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Weizhong Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd., Shen Nanpeng, President of Ctrip, and Cao Guowei, CEO of Sina, to become his shareholders and quickly occupied Shanghai LCD TV advertising market in high-end office buildings.

Afterwards analysis, the key to Jiang Nanchun's success lies in "venture investment". Without a large amount of funds, he would not quickly merge with peer companies and create a platform for listing.The injection of venture capital embodies the principle of "commendations help each other". Everyone is optimistic about such a cause, so they came together and achieved a lot of success.

[Original Code] A glimpse of the same art.

The note said: "Bian Que, the thief of Li Yi, and Hou Yi, the evil of Pangmeng, are the same. Those who rule are not the same."

Wang said: "Those who are in the same industry, look at their good and bad; those who are in the same industry as skillful workers, to compete for their superiority. The skillful industry is the same, and we will not surrender to each other, and we will win by competing."

[Interpretation] Jealousy is the nature of human beings. Since ancient times, literati have looked down on each other and warriors have looked down on each other, especially brothers in the same industry. They have to compete for superiority, and sometimes it even turns into a cruel struggle.

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