Deserted by one's followers and kinsfolk; utterly isolated and without support; to be opposed by the masses and abandoned by one's closest associates.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Spring and Autumn period, Prince Zhou Xu of the State of Wey murdered his elder brother, Duke Huan of Wey, to usurp the throne. Internally, he exercised tyrannical rule, and externally, he engaged in incessant military aggression.
Duke Yin of Lu asked his minister, Zhong Zhong, for his opinion on Prince Zhou Xu. Zhong Zhong remarked that Prince Zhou Xu was brutal and vicious, had lost the loyalty of his close associates, and would inevitably fail, having been deserted by the masses and abandoned by his kinsmen.
Later, as expected, Shi Ru devised a plan that led to Duke Huan of Chen eliminating Zhou Xu.