At a feast, Lü Guang and his officials were discussing his administration, when Duan Ye told Lü Guang that he was being overly harsh in his application of laws. Lü Guang, citing the examples of the legalists Wu Qi and Shang Yang, defended his harsh applications.
During a formal dinner conversation, Lü Guang's officials raised concerns about his leadership style, with Duan Ye arguing that Lü Guang was too harsh in enforcing laws. In response, Lü Guang referenced the cases of Wu Qi and Shang Yang, who were known for their strict application of laws.