The Chapter recounts a story from the Zhuangzi where Zhuangzi, a renowned philosopher, is summoned to dissuade King Wen of Zhao from his obsessive passion for swordsmanship. Zhuangzi cleverly avoids a direct confrontation, instead using a metaphorical discussion of three types of swords—the Son of Heaven's, the noble lords', and the common people's—to subtly reveal the king's flawed priorities and the inappropriateness of his preoccupation. Ultimately, Zhuangzi's wisdom leads the king to abandon his dangerous and unproductive obsession, highlighting the importance of leadership, virtue, and the effective use of rhetoric. The story serves as an allegory for the dangers of misplaced priorities and the power of insightful discourse.