You come across a classy business stratagem used extensively by companies in computer, Information technology, leisure, gaming, travel and entertainment where you are made to take off your concerns, worry and sometimes boredom. It is the well –known stratagem “deceiving the heavens to cross the ocean”. In other versions the word heavens is replaced by king or sky. Here is the legend behind it:
The king of Koguryo, in Ancient Korea asked for help from the Emperor of Tang Dynasty in Ancient China, Geosong Li Simin, to wade off an attack he faced within. The Emperor readily agreed initially but started back footing when faced with the task of crossing the mighty ocean. General Xue Rengui, who was leading the army made a subterfuge.
Making an imagined invitation from a well-wisher hosting the Emperor and his men to relax and enjoy with wine, food and music he set up tents covered by canvasses in fine décor in moving caravans that approached the shore of the ocean and later started sailing towards Koguryo.
When the emperor heard the sound of waves thrashing on the tents he was suspicious and removed the curtains to see that he is in the middle of the ocean sailing towards Koguryo. The Emperor then decided to move forward. Upon reaching the sea borders of Koguryo, General Xue bowed to the Emperor and asked for his pardon for this contrivance.
The emperor was so impressed by the clever manoeuvre of General Xue that he not only pardoned him but rewarded him for his courage & wisdom in the effective use of stratagem. Needless to say, that the Emperor finished the mission with victory for him and the King of Koguryo. This led ancient Chinese folklore to coin the proverb “deceive the heavens to cross the sea”.
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Muthu
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