Goujian

King Fucha of the state of Wu, instead of listening to the remonstrances of his minister, Wu Zixu, forced the latter to commit suicide.

Eventually, Fucha was killed by King Goujian of the state of Yue.

Thinking how tragic it would be if our country were to meet with a similar fate, I risked my reputation and life to remonstrate with the authorities.

But just as high wind creates great waves or a powerful dragon brings forth torrential rains, so my admonitions call forth increasing animosity.