Even a small, righteous force can ultimately defeat a powerful and tyrannical oppressor; it signifies confidence in the eventual triumph of justice despite initial weakness.
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Towards the end of the Qin Dynasty, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang launched an uprising, and various rebel armies soon joined them. Xiang Liang led his troops to attack Qin.
Fan Zeng went to meet Xiang Liang and said, "When Qin destroyed the six states, the state of Chu suffered the most injustice. Chu Nangong once said that even if only three households remained in Chu, they would seek revenge and destroy Qin."
Following this, Xiang Liang enthroned Mi Xin, a grandson of King Huai of Chu, as the new King Huai of Chu, gaining the support of the Chu people and rapidly expanding his forces.