Human Solutions Series

If you’re incredibly skilled and have already made a name for yourself in the江湖, why not leverage that advantage?

Is Guan Sheng’s (the “Big-Axe Champion”) best strategy to act arrogant like Guan Yu? No. If Guan Sheng could humble himself and bow deeply to everyone, as Song Jiang does, what would people feel? They’d be so moved they’d gladly sell their lives to you.

In terms of fame, Guan Sheng stands tall; in martial skill, he surpasses even Lin Chong, the “Instructor of the Eight Hundred Thousand Imperial Guards.” Yet he bows to you with sincere respect and genuine reverence. Wouldn’t that make 99% of people feel “I’ll die for someone who truly understands me”? For the remaining 1%? Pay them. Be generous with your money. When flattery fails, money solves it.

What if even flattery and money don’t work? Fine, let him go. But if he still hinders you and gets in your way? Beat him.

Gather the brothers around and show him exactly how you handle people.

That whole combo is true strength. Knowing how to fight is just being a thug.