Lu Xun is a writer who dares to dissect himself. He once wrote a novel "A Little Thing" and wrote a confession of "I" in front of the coachman. Mr. Lu Xun himself said, "I do dissect others from time to time, but more often I dissect myself mercilessly."
Cao Cao once led an army to the wheat field and said to his men, "Don't trample on the wheat seedlings, or you will be beheaded." Suddenly, Ma Chong of Cao Cao entered the wheat field. Cao Cao said, "If I legislate by myself and break the law, how can I lead the army?" But I am a general and can't be killed, so let me punish myself! "Say that finish, I cut off a strand of hair with my sword.
Tang Xuanzong was forced to repent in the Anshi Rebellion and admitted that he had used the wrong person. He used the wrong person but a group of people; Not ordinary people, but a person with high power, which is the lifeblood of the country. He used the wrong three powerful people, namely, Prime Minister Li, Yang and General An Lushan. Of the three people, favoring one is harmful to the country and the people, let alone favoring three people! When he became an exiled king, Xuanzong knew that "there is nothing to regret."
Sima Qian: The overall evaluation of the official history is, bear the burden of humiliation and eventually achieve great things! It can be seen from two aspects. First of all, as a historian, honesty and frankness have offended authority, showing his character, daring to despise the face of the dragon and showing his integrity! On the other hand, although he was physically disabled and determined, he endured humiliation and made contributions to future generations.