Hoja and a wealthy man!

Hoja had his own unique way of somehow overcoming all his faults, shortcomings, and helplessness.

That is, even if they were mistakes, he would hold his ground by presenting some counter-argument. Here is the next story of that kind—

One day, while Hoja was walking along the main road, a wealthy man from the area told him, "Hey, you must get me a dog for my manor. It should be one with great ferocity and strength."

Hoja searched for a good dog in many places but couldn't find any. Finally, he found a stray dog wandering on the road.

With that dog, Hoja arrived at the wealthy man's courtyard. The master was furious when he saw the skeletal dog standing before him!

"Hoja, did I ask you for one that is all skin and bones like this? Where is its ferocity and strength?"

Immediately, Hoja employed a trick to hold his ground: "No matter what kind of dog it is, your strength, wisdom, and valor will be transferred to this dog through association. So, there is nothing to fear."

The wealthy man, flattered by the praise, was mollified. He gave Hoja the coins and sent him on his way.