In any era, true talent is a precious and scarce resource.
No matter how strategic and talented a founding emperor is, he still needs capable ministers.
Those who drift with the current often find themselves at a loss, bewildered, after accidentally reaching a new height.
The success of these people comes from chance, from luck.
Their abilities and vision are insufficient to support their height, so after achieving a small success, they often don't know what to do next. Their minds are filled with thoughts like, "Since I'm already prosperous, I should take a break, enjoy life, rediscover the true meaning of destiny, and then continue moving forward once I've grown."
