Zhao Li 趙利 gave advice to Marquis Wen of Wei 魏文侯 (r. 424-387), when the army of Zhao 趙 asked for permittance to march through Wei to attack the state of Zhongshan 中山. Zhao Li stressed that in case Zhao was defeated, Wei could become stronger, while in case of a victory, Wei would profit because Zhongshan was its neighbour.