qí祁xī奚jǔ举wǔ午
To recommend a capable person without personal bias, even if it means recommending one's own relative, demonstrating impartiality and objectivity in selecting the worthy.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Spring and Autumn period, intense power struggles gripped the Jin nobility. Fan Xuanzi expelled his grandson Luan Ying and executed his confederate Yang Shehu.
Grand Master Qi Xi then requested to retire and return to his hometown. When Duke Ping of Jin asked him for a successor, Qi Xi recommended Jie Hu, who was his adversary.
Later, when the Duke inquired about a suitable candidate for the commander of the central army, Qi Xi nominated his own son, Qi Wu.