Sima Yi hides his heart when he meets people, and hides his ability in the world

Mondo History Updated on 2024-02-04

Sima YiIn the troubled times, he is well aware of the importance of "hidden vessels". Jiang WeiAs an ambitious general, he lost the opportunity because he often revealed his strategy to others. Compared to him,Sima YiAlways be able to hide your thoughts. He understands that telling others what is on his mind will make him transparent and lose the opportunity to plan. Therefore, at important moments, he was always able to endure the secret treasure, thus successfully ending the troubled times and achieving his hegemony.

Sima YiHe is well versed in the truth of "the heart is hidden, and the words are stopped". As a young man, he witnessed the tragedy of being killed for speaking out of his heart, so he buried his ideals deep in his heart. When he was acquainted with Dong Zhuo, he pretended to be clumsy, hid at home and studied the classics and the art of war, not allowing others to discover his talent and ambition. After being reweighted by Cao Cao, he kept silent and simply pretended to be sick to avoid being questioned again and again. He knows that in troubled times, "hiding the heart and stopping the words" is the magic weapon to save his life. Therefore, he has always remained silent and cautious, and does not easily tell others what is on his mind.

1.1. Slowly and at a slow pace, show your deepest ideals and ambitions. Sima YiHe was young and intelligent, but he was not in a hurry to show his talent to the world. On the contrary, he hid his ideals deep in his heart and worked day and night to hone his knowledge and talents. He used silence and precipitation to reserve his energy, waiting for an opportunity to explode his inner passion and wisdom in one fell swoop.

1.2. Keep your views and plans private. Sima YiInCao PiwithCao ZhiIn the dispute, he chose to remain silent and did not canvass in public. Although he has opinions and strategies, he understands that before he makes a conclusion, things are still uncertain, and too many words will be lost. And once the facts are in front of him, he doesn't need to say much, let them be revealed. He is well versed in the truth of "not showing the opportunity, the clouds and thunder are also", and he is like a snowball to accumulate strength, waiting for the right time, and preparing to go.

1.3. Keep your mouth shut like a bottle, and keep your heart and mind. Sima YiIf you reveal your heart to outsiders, you will be like a soldier who has lost his shield, and it is easy for others to see through and be attacked. Therefore, he remained silent and cautious in his words and actions, and only revealed his true thoughts when appropriate. He knows how to keep his mouth shut, keep what is really important in his heart, and only say it when necessary.

Sima Yi's way of dealing with things is not limited to the hiding of his thoughts, he also knows how to keep his eyes on and hide his skills when dealing with affairs.

2.1. Not sharp. Sima Yiof**Zhou ShengJealous of his talent, he tried to assassinate him. However,Hu ZhaoArrived in time and successfully dissuadedZhou ShengHu ZhaoAdmonishmentSima Yi, do not show the edge when dealing with things, otherwise it is easy to arouse the jealousy and disgust of others. Sima YiFrom this experience, I learned that being too ostentatious and boastful often leads to trouble. Therefore, he chose to restrain his edge and not expose his details to others, so as not to cause unnecessary disputes.

2.2. Silently accumulate strength. Sima YiIt didn't start with great intelligence andMilitaryCommand ability, but build strength through continuous effort and continuous learning. He's inMilitaryStrategy andPoliticsIn terms of strategy, we continue to ponder, explore, and constantly improve our abilities. He knows that only with sufficient strength can he have more strategies and choices, and can he deal with all kinds of complex situations.

2.3Pretend to be ignorant and look around. Sima YiIt has left many wise deeds in dealing with affairs in history. He often observes the words and actions of those around him by feigning ignorance in order to understand their intentions and motives. He knows that "knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is the best way to win all battles", so he is good at observing and listening to the words and actions of those around him, and gaining information and inspiration from them. In this way, he was able to better grasp the situation and make wise decisionsDecision-making

Corresponding to the external Taoguang is the inner opportunity to wait for fate. Sima YiKnowing the importance of timing, he always waits for the right moment before making a move.

3.1. Don't rush it. Sima YiAfter years of Taoguang cultivation, I know that things cannot be dealt with impatiently. He will use the power of time and wait patiently until the time is right. He knows that sometimes a good wait can lead to a better outcome than a rush.

3.2. Observe the current situation. Sima YiDeeply aware of the importance of the right time, the right place and the right people, he observes the right time and place, and has insight into the people. He will look at the situation to determine when is the best time to act. He is familiarPoliticsThe situation changes, understand the movements of the various forces, so as to find the best time and method.

3.3. Make a decision on the spot. Sima YiWhile waiting for the right moment, we are also ready to respond to unexpected situations. In the midst of troubled times, he faced the test of war at any time, and he must make timely decisionsDecision-making。He knows how to cut through chaos quickly, and when the situation calls for it, he is able to make decisive decisions in order to solve the problem as quickly as possible.

In short,Sima YiWith the way of Taoguang and obscurity, he successfully hid his heart and ability, and when the time was ripe, with his wisdom and determination, he completed the great cause of unifying the world. His Taoguang way of cultivating obscurity is not only the way of survival, but also the way of wisdom, which has left valuable wisdom and enlightenment to future generations.

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