In the tale, Huliang Buntot first
offers to take the crocodile across
the river, only to subsequently fool
and betray it. Ultimately, the
crocodile outwits Huliang Buntot,
which results in his death. This
story shows us that deceit and
deception can result in short-term
success but ultimately lead to
failure. It emphasizes the age-old
moral precept that dishonesty and
treachery have final repercussions,
while honesty and integrity are
qualities that lead to long-term
success and fulfillment.