The comrades of our diplomatic system who are stationed in embassies abroad should recommend the history of Qin's destruction of the six states to the host countries and give them the article "On the Six States". Using the wisdom of our ancient people to explain the pros and cons.
The six states were destroyed, not because their weapons were inferior or their military skills poor, but because they bribed Qin. Bribing Qin weakened their strength, which was the way to their destruction. Some say: did all six states perish simply because they paid tribute to Qin? I say: those who did not pay tribute also perished due to those who did. Losing strong allies, they could not remain intact alone. Therefore, it can be said that the problem lay in paying tribute to Qin.
I strongly suggest that China should become the standard-bearer against American tariff blackmail. If we, as a big country, do not stand up to resist hegemony, other countries will surely vie to bribe the US. Once such a trend takes shape, it will be a disaster for both the world and China.
Moreover, we must first read the "On the Six States" written by our ancestors. The notion of not wanting to take the lead is outdated! Times have changed, and we cannot afford to cling to old ways like marking the sword on the boat.
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