Emperor Yao was tall, while Zi Gong was short; Zhong Ni was tall, Emperor Shun was short; Zhong Ni was tall, Emperor Shun was short; Zhong Ni was tall, and Zhou Gong was short; Zhong Ni was tall, Emperor Shun was short; Wen Wang was tall, and Zhou Gong was short; Zhong Ni was tall, and Zhou Gong was short. In the past, Duke Ling of Wei had a minister named Gongsun Lü He was seven chi tall, his face three chi long, and only three cun wide; he had nose, eyes, and ears, yet his name stirred the whole world. Sun Shuao of Chu as easily as turning one's hand, and his virtue, righteousness, achievements, and examining all things through the Way - this is how sages perceive everything. The past and present are one in this regard. If categories do not know the details; they hear the details but fail to grasp the greater picture. Therefore, writings fade with time and disappear, while customs and traditions eventually vanish after a long time they remain consistent in principle; thus, one is not that sound governance did not exist, but because time has passed too long. Among the Five Emperors, there are no transmitted policies; it is called inauspicious. Therefore, whether tall or short, big or small, good or bad physical features be subjects for discussion! Moreover, Xu Yanwang's appearance was such that neither side will gain by making

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