In the sixth year of Jianxing (AD 228), Zhuge Liang sent troops to Cao Wei's Northern Expedition. Masu volunteered and issued a military order, saying that if he could not complete the task, he would be punished according to military law. Then, take the troops to occupy the military fortress street pavilion.
However, Ma Su deliberately deployed its troops on Jieting Mountain, far from the water source. Zhang He, a famous Cao Wei soldier, sent troops to cut off water and food, besieged Ma Su troops on the mountain, and then marched on Yamakaji. The Shu army was hungry and thirsty, and the army was distracted and chaotic without fighting.
Ma Su was captured by Sima Yi, which led to the complete failure of Zhuge Liang's most promising Northern Expedition. After moving troops back to Chaoxian, Zhuge Liang ordered Ma Su to be beheaded for the sake of military discipline.
Ma Su, who has always been valued by Zhuge Liang, formulated many useful strategies when he went to Meng Huo. They had a good personal relationship, so Zhuge Liang burst into tears when he was executed. Later, Zhuge Liang punished himself by demanding demotion, and also took part in the responsibility for the failure of the Northern Expedition.
Second, Ceng Zi kills pigs.
One morning, Ceng Zi's wife finished washing and put on a clean new dress, ready to go to the market to buy something. She didn't go far from home, and her son kicked her out from behind in tears, clamoring to follow. The child is not big, and the market is far from home, so it is inconvenient to take him.
So Ceng Zi's wife said to her son, "Go back and wait at home. I'll be back as soon as I finish shopping. Don't you like to eat pig's trotters and pork intestines stew? I'll kill the pig and cook it for you when I come back. " This also works. Hearing this, the son immediately quieted down and watched his mother leave alone.
When Ceng Zi's wife came back from the market, she heard the sound of catching pigs in the yard before she set foot in the house. When she walked in the door, she saw that it was Ceng Zi. She was going to kill the pig and make some delicious food for her son.
She hurried forward to stop her husband and said, "There are only a few pigs at home, and they are all killed on holidays. How can you take my words of coaxing children seriously? "
Ceng Zi said, "You can't lie in front of the children. They are young and ignorant, they often learn knowledge and listen to their parents. If we say anything to deceive him now, it is tantamount to teaching him to deceive others in the future. Although the mother can fool the child for a while, she won't believe her when she knows that she has been cheated. In this way, it will be difficult for you to educate your children. "
Ceng Zi's wife felt that her husband's words were very reasonable, so she sincerely helped Ceng Zi to kill pigs, remove hair, remove bones and cut meat. Soon, Ceng Zi's wife cooked a sumptuous dinner for her son.
Third, Cao Cao had his first haircut.
During the Three Kingdoms period, when Cao Cao sent troops to Wancheng, he stipulated: "All schools, large and small, will cross the wheat fields, and those who trample on them will be beheaded." So the foot soldiers on horseback dismounted and helped the wheat carefully.
But Cao Cao's horse was frightened and trampled the wheat field. He seriously asked law enforcement officers to convict himself. According to the truth in the Spring and Autumn Annals, law enforcement officials believe that people in prominent positions cannot be punished.
Cao Cao thought he made the law himself, but he broke the law. How did he win the trust of the army? Even if I am the commander-in-chief of the whole army, I should be punished. He picked up his sword and cut off his hair, telling the three armies, "The Prime Minister should have cut off the wheat, but now he has cut off his hair."
Nowadays, people think that cutting hair is very common. However, the ancients believed that hair was inherited by parents, and it was not only a big violation of the law, but also a manifestation of unfilial. As a politician in feudal society, it is really commendable that Cao Li made a fortune and was strict with himself.
Fourthly, the legislation of Shang Yang.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Qin Shangyang presided over the political reform with the support of Qin Xiaogong. At that time, at a time of frequent wars and panic, in order to establish prestige and promote reform, Shang Yang ordered a 30-foot-long wood to be erected outside the south gate of the capital, and made a promise in public: whoever can move this wood to the north gate will be rewarded with twelve taels of silver.
None of the onlookers believe that such an easy thing can get such a high reward, so no one is willing to try. So Shang Yang raised the reward to 50 gold. Under the four rewards, there must be brave people. Finally someone stepped forward and carried the wood to the north gate.
Shang Yang immediately rewarded him with fifty gold. Shang Yang's move established prestige in the hearts of the people, and Shang Yang's next reform was quickly popularized in Qin State. The new law made the State of Qin stronger and eventually unified China.
Fifth, laws should be regular.
Di Renjie was a famous minister in the Tang Dynasty. His official career has gone through two dynasties: Gaozong and Wuhou.
When he was appointed Cheng Dali, after a year's interruption, 17,000 people were imprisoned, and he was called Uncle Ping. On one occasion, the general Quan Shancai of Wu Wei mistakenly cut down the cypress tree in Zhaoling, and the emperor was dismissed.
Tang Gaozong flew into a rage and ordered the punishment of all talents. Di Renjie was guilty of playing with power and wrongful death. Gao Zong said, "I am unfilial because of my kindness. I must kill him to get rid of my hatred. " When people heard this, they all winked at Di Renjie and told him to leave the palace. However, Di Renjie said unhurriedly, "When I heard that I disobeyed Long Lin, I thought I was a hero since ancient times, but when I met him, I didn't think so.
Jay and Zhou are difficult to live in, but Yao and Shun are easy to live in. I was lucky enough to meet Yao Shun today, and I was not afraid of being punished for fighting. Your majesty's practice, hanging like Wei, is a capital crime, with equal difference. Do you commit a non-capital crime, that is, give the death penalty? Since the law is impermanent, what can the people do? Your majesty must want to reform, please start today. "It is said that this is witty and appropriate, taking care of the emperor's face, and his attitude has eased, and the mountain has survived death.