Three equal forces(三分天下)
The name of the founding king of the Han
Dynasty in Chinese history was (Liu Bang). And the name of the most important
general who assisted him in founding the Han Dynasty was (Han Xin).
The story of (Han Xin)'s life is very
wonderful, and one of his stories is recorded in history.
He has a very important staff who is
proficient in physiognomy. The name of this staff officer is (Kuai Tong).
(Kui Tong) first used physiognomy to
observe his bones, face, speech and actions, and then analyzed the situation in
China at that time.
(Kuai Tong) put forward his own suggestion
to him.
(Kuai Tong) said.
I offer my advice sincerely, you may think
my advice is not good so you don't take my advice.
But I still want to offer my opinion.
There are only two powerful kingdoms in
China now, and this situation is dangerous.
An item needs to have at least three legs
if it is to stand.
A triangle is the most balanced and stable
structure.
So I suggest that you should form a new
kingdom by yourself.
If you do this, there will be three equal
forces within China.
You are a wise and capable general, and you
have a kind heart.
You have a brave and numerous army. The lands
of Qi Kingdom, Yan Kingdom and Zhao Kingdom have now been occupied by you.
When you start a new kingdom, the kings of
these two kingdoms will think about one thing, if they continue to fight each
other, if they continue to consume their own national power, they will put
themselves in a dangerous situation.
You can attack them at any time, and you
will be the biggest beneficiary.
The war between these two kingdoms has
caused the death of many people in China, and the people of all China will be
glad to see you bring the two kingdoms to a truce.
I believe that the kings and people of all
kingdoms will agree and support you in promoting peace.
You will earn the respect of all, and the
kings and people of all kingdoms will obey you.
There is an old proverb.
When God bestows blessings on you, you
should be grateful and accept them. If you don't accept the blessings God has
given you, you will be punished instead.
Another old proverb
You should take your chances, and if you
don't take your chances, then you will suffer.
I therefore implore you to take my advice.
After hearing these words, Han Xin fell
into deep thought.
This idiom is used to describe that there
are three equal forces in one place, and these three forces are mutually
restraining.
Dear friend, what are your feelings or
thoughts after hearing this story?
Have you ever missed those good times? How
often in your life have you felt God has blessed you?
I hope this story can give you some new
harvest.
三分天下(Three equal forces)
中國歷史上的漢王朝開國國王的名字叫做(劉邦)。而協助他創建漢王朝的最重要的將軍的名字是(韓信)。
(韓信)一生的故事非常的精采，歷史上記載了一個他的故事。
他有一個很重要的精通面相學的參謀。這位參謀的名字叫做(蒯通)。
(蒯通)先運用面相學觀察他的骨骼和臉以及言語及行動，接著分析了當時中國的形勢。
(蒯通)對他提出自已的建議。
(蒯通)說。
我真誠地提出我的建議，你可能會覺得我的建議並不好所以你不採納我的建議。
但是我還是要提出我的看法。
中國現在境內只有兩個強大的王國，這個情況是危險的。
一個物品如果要站立，至少需要有三個腳。
三角形是最均衡穩定的結構。
所以我建議你應該自己成立一個新的王國。
如果你這樣做，中國境內就會有三股均等的力量。
你是一個有智慧又有能力的將軍，你還有一顆仁慈的心。
你擁有一支勇敢善戰而且人數眾多的軍隊，齊王國、燕王國與趙王國的土地現在都已經被你所佔領。
當你成立一個新的王國之後，這兩個王國的國王就會思考一件事情，如果他們繼續彼此爭戰，如果他們繼續部段消耗自己的國力，他們將會讓自已陷入危險的境地。
你隨時可以攻擊他們，你會是最大的受益者。
這兩個王國之間的戰爭已經造成中國許多百姓的死亡，全中國的百姓都會很樂意見你讓這兩個王國停戰。
我相信各個王國的國王與百姓會贊同並且支持你推動和平。
你會贏得所有人的尊敬，各個王國的國王與百姓都會服從你。
有一句古老的諺語。
當神賜下福氣給你的時候，你就應該要感謝並且接受。你如果不接受神所賜給你的福氣，你反而會因此受到懲罰。
另一句古老的諺語
你應該把握機會，如果你不把握機會，那麼你將會遭受禍害。
因此我懇求你聽取我的建議。
韓信聽完這些話後，陷入沉思。
這一句成語被用來形容在一個地方有三股均等的勢力，這三股勢力間產生相互牽制的現象。
親愛的朋友，你聽完這個故事有怎樣的感受或有怎樣的想法呢。
你是否曾經錯過那些好的時機呢?你的生命中，你有多常感受到神賜下福氣給你?
我希望這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫。
出處為史記-淮陰侯列傳