The stunning King Zhuang of Chu

After Qin defeated Jin, there was no war between the two countries for more than ten years. But the state of Chu in the south is growing stronger day by day, determined to compete for status with the dominant state of Jin in the Central Plains.

　　
In 613 BC, the grandson of King Cheng of Chu, King Zhuang of Chu, ascended to the throne and became the ruler. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the State of Jin pulled back several countries that had always pledged allegiance to the State of Chu and made a treaty. The ministers of Chu were very dissatisfied and all proposed to King Zhuang of Chu to send troops to vie for power.
　　
Unfortunately, King Zhuang of Chu didn't listen to that set of rules. He hunted during the day, drank at night, listened to music, and didn't care about any major national events. He lived in a state of idleness for three years. He knew that the ministers were not pleased with his actions, and issued an order: whoever dared to advise would be sentenced to death.
　　
There was a minister named Wu Ju who couldn't bear to see the past and decided to go see King Zhuang of Chu. King Zhuang of Chu was enjoying himself there when he heard that Wu Ju wanted to meet him. He summoned Wu Ju to his front and asked, "What are you doing here
　　
Wu Ju said, "Someone asked me to guess a riddle, but I couldn't. The king is a smart person, please guess
　　
When King Zhuang of Chu heard that he was asked to guess riddles, he thought it was strange and interesting, so he smiled and said, "Tell me
　　
Wu Ju said, "There is a big bird on the mountain of Chu, dressed in colorful clothes and looking quite majestic. But after stopping for three years, it doesn't fly or chirp. What kind of bird is this
　　
King Zhuang of Chu felt clear in his heart who Wu Ju was talking about. He said, "This is not an ordinary bird. If it doesn't fly, it will soar to the sky; if it doesn't sing, it will be astonishing. Go ahead, I have already understood
　　
After a period of time, another minister Su Cong noticed that there was no movement from King Zhuang of Chu and went to persuade him.
　　
King Zhuang of Chu asked him, "Don't you know the ban I issued
　　
Su Cong said, "I know. As long as the king can listen to my opinion, I have violated the ban and been sentenced to death, and I am willing to do so
　　
King Zhuang of Chu said happily, "You are all sincerely for the good of the country. How could I not understand