Credibility Preservation in Diplomacy
SkillAI & modelsThis skill gives your AI a way to decide whether to keep an agreement that was made under pressure or coercion. It follows Duke Huan of Qi's example: fulfilling a coerced promise builds long-term diplomatic credibility, while breaking it for quick revenge gains only a small satisfaction. Once added, your AI can weigh a specific situation and advise whether honoring the agreement serves lasting trust.
Available today. Use it from your connected AI after setup.
No other account needed.
After adding it, describe the agreement and the circumstances it was made under, then ask your AI whether it should be honored.
Then ask your AI: use the Credibility Preservation in Diplomacy skill
What your AI can do with it
- Weigh whether to honor an agreement made under duress or coercion
- Apply Duke Huan of Qi's decision framework to a specific agreement
- Compare long-term diplomatic credibility against short-term revenge
- Advise whether a coerced promise should be kept or set aside
What this skill tells your AI
The instructions your AI receives, as published by baojie/shiji-kb in kg/ontology/ontology-v1/skus/procedural/skill_072/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.
Overview
A decision-making framework for handling agreements made under coercion, prioritizing long-term credibility over short-term satisfaction.
The Scenario
When an agreement or promise is extracted through force or coercion, the temptation is to renege once the threat is removed. This framework guides the proper response.
Decision Process
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Acknowledge the Coercion
- Recognize that the agreement was made under duress
- Document the circumstances
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Analyze the Options
- Option A: Honor the agreement despite coercion
- Option B: Renounce the agreement and eliminate the coercer
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Evaluate Consequences
- Short-term view: Breaking the agreement provides immediate satisfaction
- Long-term view: Breaking agreements destroys credibility with all parties
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Apply the Principle
- "夫劫许之而倍信杀之，愈一小快耳，而弃信於诸侯，失天下之援，不可"
- Translation: Honoring a coerced promise and then breaking faith kills only for a small satisfaction, but abandoning credibility with the feudal lords loses the support of the world - this cannot be done.
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Execute the Honorable Path
- Fulfill the coerced agreement
- Do not seek revenge on the coercer
- Publicize your adherence to agreements
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced reputation among allies and rivals
- Increased trust from other states
- Greater diplomatic influence
- Long-term strategic advantage outweighs short-term loss
Historical Example
Duke Huan of Qi was coerced by Cao Mo at the alliance altar to return conquered territory. Despite wanting to renege, Guan Zhong advised honoring the agreement. Result: "诸侯闻之，皆信齐而欲附焉" (The feudal lords heard of this and all trusted Qi and wished to submit).
Validation
- Confirm the coerced agreement was honored fully and publicly, with no hidden retaliation against the coercer
- Verify that the long-term credibility outcome materializes — other states and parties increase their trust and willingness to negotiate
- Check that the principle is applied consistently: 弃信於诸侯 (abandoning credibility) is never traded for short-term satisfaction
Signals
- GitHub stars
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- Last commit
- Aug 2026
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credibility-preservation-in-diplomacy- Source
- github.com/baojie/shiji-kb