A farmer's sons always fight. The farmer often persuades them with sencere words and earnest wishes, but he tries in vain.

　　The farmer thinks he should use practical case to educate them. So he orders the sons to bring a bundle of sticks. After this he gives the whole bundle of sticks to his sons and let them snap it. The sons try to do it in vain. Afterwards, he unties the bundle of sticks and gives each son one stick. They snap the sticks easily.

　　Then the farmer says, " My sons,you must be like the sticks as long as you make concerted effort, you will not be conquered by the enemy, however, if you always fight, you will be defeated easily by the enemy."

　　The story means: In unity there is strength, but division brings defeat.

　　A farmer's sons always fight. The farmer often persuades them with sencere words and earnest wishes, but he tries in vain.

　　The farmer thinks he should use practical case to educate them. So he orders the sons to bring a bundle of sticks. After this he gives the whole bundle of sticks to his sons and let them snap it. The sons try to do it in vain. Afterwards, he unties the bundle of sticks and gives each son one stick. They snap the sticks easily.

　　Then the farmer says, " My sons,you must be like the sticks as long as you make concerted effort, you will not be conquered by the enemy, however, if you always fight, you will be defeated easily by the enemy."

　　The story means: In unity there is strength, but division brings defeat.

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