In the era of Yao Shun, there was a wise monarch called Tang, people called him Cheng Tang, Cheng Tang is a descendant of Wedge, born in the Xia Dynasty, he had great ambitions since he was a child, he began to learn the way of doing business very early, he was honest and trustworthy, treated the people with a benevolent heart, slowly, his benevolence and integrity touched more and more people, one year there was a great drought in the world, and the crops were not harvested,
The people are living in poverty, Cheng Tang sees it in his eyes, anxious, so he gathers his tribal leaders to discuss how to help the people affected by the disaster, he came up with a way, with his own tribe's property to fund other tribes, to help them tide over the difficulties, this move was approved by everyone, everyone followed suit, he took out his own belongings to help the needy, but the good times did not last long, Xia Wei learned of Sheng Tang's kindness and prestige after jealousy, trying to get rid of him, Xia Wei sent Fei Chang, a capable general, to crusade against the tribe of Cheng Tang, in the face of a strong enemy, Cheng Tang did not flinch, he firmly stood on the side of the people, and decided to fight to the death with Xia Wei, when the war came, Cheng Tang said to his subordinates, I have been determined to relieve the suffering of the people since I was a child, and now Xia Wei is going to attack us,
We can't be captured, but I want to be merciful and try not to hurt the people, so he ordered the soldiers to use nets to catch the enemy, instead of attacking directly with knives and guns, this move made Xia Wei's soldiers feel very surprised and moved, in the fierce battle, although the soldiers of Chengtang were smaller, but with their courage and wisdom, they quickly captured Xia Wei's right-hand man Fei Chang, Xia Wei was shocked when he saw this, knowing that his end was coming, not long after, Cheng Tang's soldiers broke through Xia Ji's city again, and completely defeated him, and Cheng Tang did not kill Xia Ji after the battle
Instead, he exiled him to a remote place, and he said to his subordinates, I want to be merciful, so that those who have opposed us can see our tolerance and strength, this act makes all people feel very admired and grateful, Cheng Tang made great efforts during his reign, paid attention to the people's livelihood, vigorously developed commerce and agriculture, and gradually made the country stronger, in his old age, he passed the throne to his grandson Taijia, and he enjoyed his old age in peace, he did good deeds all his life, benefited the people, and became a great monarch, This folk tale has been passed down for thousands of years, telling us that people who are based on kindness will eventually gain people's support and support, and at the same time, they must learn the wisdom and courage of Chengyu to fight for the cause of justice.