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Weird Stories about Talent Shows in China

When He Cidao was the prime minister, some people criticized him for not trusting the right people. Ruan Sikuang said with deep emotion: "The next path would not have led to this. But it is hateful that a commoner could rise to the position of prime minister! That is all."

My Buddhist Garden

Prime Minister Wang appointed Wang Lantian as his assistant. Yu Gong asked the Prime Minister, "What is Lantian like?" Wang said, "He is truly simple and noble, no less than his father and grandfather; but he is aloof and simple, so he is not as good as you."

The Strongest Crazy Soldier in the City

Hell's Cornerstone

Duke Huan said to his guests: "Ayuan is a man of virtue and words. If he were appointed as an official, he would be able to set an example for the officials. The court is misusing his talent."

The Goddess's Strongest Master

　　Liu Yin and Huan Xuanwu listened to the lecture on the Book of Rites together. Huan said: "Sometimes I feel that I am close to the mysterious door." Liu said: "This is not the ultimate, it is the words of the Jinhua Palace."

Copper Pea

Prime Minister Wang was in Yangzhou and sent eight ministries to serve in the department. Gu Heshi was the one who passed it down and they all saw it at the same time. All the officials reported their gains and losses, but Zhihe alone remained silent. The king asked Gu, "What have you heard?" Gu replied, "As an advisor, you would rather let the net leak and swallow the boat. Why do you listen to rumors and think that you are governing a country well?" The prime minister praised him, and the other officials felt that they were lacking.