Zhao She

Zhao She (趙奢) was a Chinese bureaucrat and general in the third century BC.
Zhao She was one of the sons of Zhao He (趙何), King Huiwen (惠文王) of the State of Zhao. He was employed as a land tax collector. Although he was not holding a high or powerful position, Zhao She carried out his duties according to the law.
At this time there was a very powerful aristocrat by the name of Zhao Sheng (趙勝), who refused to pay any land tax. In order to avoid punishing Zhao Sheng personally, Zhao She arrested the nine administrators who kept accounts for Zhao Sheng's family. Zhao Sheng became very angry and wanted to kill Zhao She.
However, Zhao She scolded Zhao Sheng for not upholding the law of the State. Zhao She also reminded Zhao Sheng that as an aristocrat he should be an example in abiding by the law and not infringing on it lest the State would perish. Zhao Sheng realized that he was wrong and he not only apologized to Zhao She but also recommended him to the ruler...