多多益善 — Chinese Idiom

After Liu Bang became emperor, Han Xin was granted the title of King of Chu. Not long after, Liu Bang received a secret report claiming that Han Xin was harboring Zhongli Mo, a former general of Xiang Yu, and plotting a rebellion. Liu Bang, advised by Chen Ping, feigned a tour to Yunmengze and summoned all regional lords to meet him in Chen. Upon learning this, Han Xin killed Zhongli Mo and presented himself in Chen to meet Liu Bang. Liu Bang immediately ordered Han Xin's arrest and had him escorted back to Luoyang. Once in Luoyang, Liu Bang realized that Han Xin had not genuinely rebelled. Remembering Han Xin's past military achievements, he demoted him to Marquis of Huaiyin. Han Xin was deeply disgruntled but powerless.

Aware of Han Xin's sentiments, Liu Bang one day summoned him to the palace for a casual conversation, asking him to evaluate the abilities of various generals in the imperial court. Han Xin critically assessed them all, naturally finding them inferior to himself. Liu Bang listened, then smiled and asked, "In your opinion, how many troops can a commander like me lead?" Han Xin replied, "Your Majesty can lead 100,000 men." Liu Bang then inquired, "And what about you?" Han Xin promptly responded, "As for me, the more, the better!" Liu Bang chuckled and retorted, "If you believe 'the more, the better' for leading troops, how did I manage to capture you?" Realizing his blunder, Han Xin quickly tried to cover it up, saying, "Although Your Majesty cannot personally lead many troops, you possess the ability to command generals!"

Liu Bang was quite displeased by Han Xin's continued arrogance, even after his demotion. Later, while Liu Bang was away on another expedition, his wife, Empress Lü, eventually conspired and arranged for Han Xin's assassination.