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Chapter 150 Yan Zi Lin Xiangru

Su Yue saw what they said and said: "To be honest, our diplomats are really awesome. After all, our country Z is a big country, and our diplomats really show our demeanor as a big country!"

My charming and short-lived ancestor: Ahhhhh! Long live the diplomat! Long live the motherland!

I send my love and the bright moon: Long live the diplomat! Long live the motherland!
Wuduyi: Long live the diplomat! Long live the motherland!
Su Yue was excited when she saw Long Live that was flooding the screen, and said, "Okay, let's take a look at Yan Zi's great achievements!"

Standing shoulder to shoulder, sweating like rain

Yanzi went in to see the king of Chu.

The King of Chu deliberately asked: "Is there no one from Qi to send? I have sent you as an envoy."

Yanzi replied: "Linzi, the capital of Qi State, is full of people.

People raise their sleeves to block the sun; shake off their sweat and it will rain; pedestrians on the street rub their shoulders and their toes touch their heels.

Why do you say there are no people in Qi? "

The King of Chu then asked: "If this is the case, then why are you sent on a visit?"

Yanzi replied: "We, the State of Qi, are very particular about sending envoys abroad:

For those who are smart and capable, send them as envoys to countries with high moral standards; for those who are stupid and incompetent, send them as envoys to countries that are ineffective.

I am the stupidest and most incompetent among the envoys, so I was sent as an envoy to the State of Chu. "

Yanzi's words made the kings and ministers of Chu who had planned to tease him look at each other in shock and were speechless for a long time.

Southern Orange and Northern Orange
Yanzi is about to go on a mission to Chu. When the King of Chu heard the news, he said to the ministers around him: "Yan Ying is the most eloquent person in Qi State. I want to humiliate him. What method can I use?"

The courtier replied: "Your Majesty, please allow us to tie a man and pass in front of your Majesty when he comes.

The king asked: 'What does he do? '

I replied: 'He is from Qi. '

The king then asked: "What crime has he committed?" '

I replied: 'He committed the crime of stealing. '"

The King of Chu thought it was a clever plan.

Yanzi came to the state of Chu. The king of Chu invited Yanzi to drink. When he was drinking happily, two officials tied up a man and came to the king of Chu.

The King of Chu asked: "What does the tied man do?"

The official replied: "He is from Qi State and has committed the crime of theft."

The King of Chu looked at Yan Zi and asked, "Are the people of Qi good at stealing to begin with?"

Yanzi left his seat and replied: "I heard that the tangerines in Huainan are big and sweet; when they are planted in Huaibei, they can only produce small and bitter oranges. The leaves are similar, but the fruit tastes completely different. Isn't it because of the different soil and water?"

In the same way, the people of Qi State live and work in peace and contentment in Qi State and work hard. As soon as they arrive in Chu State, they start to become thieves. Could it be that the soil and water of Chu State make the people good at stealing? "

The King of Chu smiled and said: "A saint cannot joke with him, but I am asking for trouble."

Two peaches kill three men
Tian opened the territory, Gongsun succeeded him, and Guyezi served the king of Qi. They were all brave and brave, but they were proud of their merits and showed no etiquette.

Yanzi regarded it as a disaster and suggested that Jinggong kill him.

Jinggong was worried that they could not be subdued by force, so Yanzi asked Qi Jinggong to reward them with two peaches and let them eat them according to their merits.

Gongsun Jieyi once fought wild boars and tiger cubs and got a peach. Tian Kaijiang led his troops to retreat and got a peach. Guyezi accompanied Jinggong across the river. He once beheaded turtles and eliminated monsters. Relying on his great achievements, he drew his sword and rose up.

Tian Kaijiang and Gongsun Jie said: "In terms of bravery and merit, I can't compare with you. If you don't give up the peach, you are greedy. If you don't dare to commit suicide, you don't have the courage. So they both returned the peach and committed suicide."

Guyezi thought that he was unkind, shameful to others, and praised his words, which was unjust; he was not brave enough to die, so he committed suicide.

When the three men died, Duke Jinggong buried them with honors.

Yanzi killed three people with two peaches and eliminated political dangers. His wisdom was extraordinary.

There are three graves.

My charming and short-lived ancestor: Niubi! (Breaking sound)

I send my thoughts to the bright moon: It means that this killing of three people with two peaches is really very clever, absolutely amazing!
Pay attention, this woman's name is Xiaomei: Yes, Niubi is still the ancient Niubi, this brain can really play me to death!

Jiangnan has been in mist: Agreed! Their brains really work well
Wudubuyi: So the wisdom of ancient people is unimaginable to us! Su Yue looked at their words and said, "Okay, we know how powerful Yan Zi is. Now let's take a look at another big boss, he is Lin Xiangru!"

Lin Xiangru (date of birth and death unknown), was a high minister of the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period and a famous statesman and diplomat of the State of Zhao.

There are three most important events for him: the return of the intact jade to Zhao, the meeting in Mianchi, and the apology for the crime.

Lin Xiangru was originally the deceased of the eunuch Ling Miao Xian.

During the reign of King Zhao Huiwen, King Qin Zhaoxiang wrote to King Zhao, willing to exchange fifteen cities for He's Bi.

Lin Xiangru was ordered to bring He's Bi to the State of Qin. He argued with reason and resourcefulness, and finally returned the jade to Zhao intact.

In 279 BC, the King of Qin and the King of Zhao met in Mianchi. He accompanied King Zhao Huiwen and reprimanded the powerful Qin in person. He did not insult the state and prevented King Zhao from being humiliated. Because of his merits, he was appointed as a minister and served as an official. Quite above. Lian Po takes credit for himself, refuses to obey Xiangru, feels ashamed to be beneath him, and threatens to humiliate Xiangru.

In order to maintain harmony between the generals and the prime minister and prevent foreign enemies from taking advantage of them, Lin Xiangru always avoided making concessions.

Lin Xiangru's spirit of putting national interests first and being kind and humble moved Lian Po, so he personally went to Lin Xiangru's house to plead guilty, and the two became close friends.

I send my thoughts to the bright moon: I discovered that most of the villains in our idiom stories are from the Qin State!
My charming and short-lived ancestor: Agreed! And in fact, most of them are alone!

Jiangnan has been in mist and rain: Hahahaha! Qin Guo said, are you polite?
My charming but short-lived ancestor: There was no way, Qin was too powerful at that time!
Wuduyi: That’s right! Qin State is really awesome!
Su Yue saw what they said and said, "Okay, let's take a look at the first story first - the return of the perfect jade to Zhao!"

King Qin Zhao sat on the stage to receive Lin Xiangru, and Lin Xiangru presented the jade to King Qin Zhao.

King Zhao of Qin was overjoyed and passed the treasure to his wives, concubines and attendants, who all shouted long live.

Lin Xiangru saw that King Qin Zhao had no intention of using the city to compensate Zhao, so he stepped forward and said, "There is a small red spot on the bi, let me point it out to the king."

King Zhao of Qin handed the jade to him, and Lin Xiangru stood back a few steps with the jade in his hand, and said to King Zhao of Qin: "Your Majesty wants to get the jade, so he sent someone to send a letter to King Zhao Huiwen. King Zhao Huiwen summoned all the ministers to discuss.

Everyone said: "Qin is greedy and relies on its strength to get the treasure with empty words. I'm afraid we can't get the city it gave us." '

As a result of the discussion, they did not want to give the treasure to Qin.

I don’t think ordinary people should deceive each other in their interactions, let alone a big country!

Besides, it is not right to make the powerful Qin unhappy because of a piece of jade.

So King Zhao fasted for five days and sent me to hold the jade and respectfully present the credentials in the palace.

Why has to be this way? It is to show respect by respecting the prestige of a big country.

Now that I have come to your country, your Majesty received me in a public hall with very arrogant etiquette. After getting the jade, he passed it to his concubines to watch, in order to tease me.

I observed that the king was not sincere in giving King Zhao fifteen cities, so I took back the jade.

If the king must force me, my head will be smashed on the pillar together with Baobi today! "

Lin Xiangru was about to hit the court pillar.

King Zhao of Qin was afraid that he would really break the jade, so he asked him not to do so, and specified fifteen cities from a certain place to a certain place to be delivered to Zhao.

Lin Xiangru estimated that King Qin Zhao was just pretending to give the city to Zhao through deception. In fact, it was impossible for Zhao to get it, so he said to King Qin Zhao: "He's Bi is a treasure recognized by the world. King Zhao is afraid of your country and dare not not donate it." come out.

King Zhao fasted for five days before presenting the jade. Now the king should also fast for five days and arrange a nine-guest ceremony in the palace before I dare to present the jade. "

King Qin Zhao estimated that this matter could not be taken by force after all, so he agreed to fast for five days and invited Lin Xiangru to stay at Guangcheng Hotel.

Lin Xiangru estimated that although King Qin Zhao agreed to fast, he would definitely break the promise and not give the city, so he sent his entourage to put on burlap clothes, hide the jade in their arms, escape from the alley, and send the jade back to Zhao.

After King Zhao of Qin fasted for five days, he invited Lin Xiangru, the envoy of the State of Zhao.

After Lin Xiangru arrived, he said to King Zhao of Qin: "None of the more than twenty monarchs of the Qin State since Duke Mu has ever adhered to the covenant.

I was really afraid that I would be deceived by the king and I would be sorry for King Zhao Huiwen, so I sent someone to take Bao Bi back. By the small road, I had reached Zhao State.

I know that the crime of deceiving the king should be punished by death. I am willing to be cooked in the frying pan. I only hope that the king and all ministers will consider this matter carefully. "

King Zhao of Qin and his ministers looked at each other with surprise.

King Zhao of Qin said: "If you kill Lin Xiangru now, you still won't get the bi, but it will destroy the friendship between Qin and Zhao. Why don't you take this opportunity to treat him well and let him return to Zhao? Will King Zhao Huiwen pay for a piece of bi?" Are you deceiving Qin for the sake of jade?"

Finally, he met Lin Xiangru in the palace, completed the ceremony and allowed him to return home.

(End of this chapter)