Xiao He chased Han Xin under the moon: In the peasant war at the end of Qin Dynasty, Han Xin took his sword to Liang Jun, and Xiang Liang took refuge in Xiang Yu after his defeat. He gave many suggestions to Xiang Yu, but none of them were adopted, so he left Xiang Yu to find Liu Bang. One day, Han Xin violated military discipline and was supposed to be beheaded. When he met Xia Houying, the general of the Han Dynasty, he asked, "Didn't Hanwang win the world? Why kill a strong man? " Xia Houying ordered the release of Han Xin because of his extraordinary appearance, and recommended Han Xin to Liu Bang, but it was not reused. After talking to Xiao He many times, Han Xin was appreciated by Xiao He. On Liu Bang's way to Nanzheng, Han Xin thought it was difficult for him to get Liu Bang's reuse. He left halfway and was recovered after being discovered by Xiao He. This is the novel and drama Xiao He Chasing Han Xin under the Moon. At this point, Liu Bangzheng is preparing to recover Guanzhong. Xiao He recommended Han Xin to Liu Bang, saying that he was an indispensable material for Hanwang to compete for the world, and Han Xin should be reused. Liu Bang adopted Xiao He's suggestion. In July, choose an auspicious day, fast, set up an altar, and worship Han Xin as a general. From then on, Liu Bangwen relied on Xiao He, Han Xin and troops to compete for the world.
There are also stories about Shun, Dayu, Bai Xixi, Sun Shukao and Guan Le, all of which are examples of recruiting talented people in ancient times.