Lu Shaobao, Fang Zhouzi, once sold a small house. The family wanted to sell the house for money, and the buyer asked to see him. Fiona Fang then told the man, "This house is very good, but there is no place to drain."
When the buyer heard what he said, he immediately refused to buy a house. His son and nephew thought his words were inappropriate. Lu said to him, "If this is not the case, it is cheating others."
Lu information:
Lu served as prime minister twice and was deeply trusted by Wu Zetian. Whenever there is a promotion or appointment, he always asks for advice before implementing it. Lu always kept his mouth shut and never revealed Wu Zetian's trust or personal affection for him.
Before he died, Lu took the manuscripts of Wu Zetian and burned them. He also has a sealed box, which contains the imperial edicts. He often seals it himself, and even his family has never seen it. When Lu was appointed as an ancient scholar, he often toured around. No matter where you go, you should make a thorough investigation and choose people with lofty ideals who can be loyal to the country to assist in running the country.
When he was an assistant minister in heaven, he also recommended wise men many times. Lu is good at knowing people and employing people, and does not shy away from personal grievances. Wei Anshi, Cui Huan and others he liked, Cui Xuanyong and others he recommended, and his son Lv Xiang successively came to Beijing to be prime minister, and other sons also held important positions in the DPRK. Lu sent a large number of talents to the imperial court and made positive contributions to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.