Thousand Characters

Chapter 57

[Original text]

The donkey and mule are very special, and they are extremely frightened.Kill thieves, capture traitors.

【Note】

Calf: A newborn calf is called a calf.Special: adult cattle.Startled leap: Refers to an animal jumping when it is frightened.Xiang: A horse running with its head up is called Xiang.Zhu: Originally meant to denounce and condemn, and later extended to eliminate and eradicate.Thief: Generally refers to robbers and thieves.rebel: a rebel.Death: Desperado.

【Interpretation】

If you are not careful in your home life, if a disaster occurs, even donkeys, mules and other large and small animals will be frightened, jump wildly, and run around.For those robbers and thieves who endanger people's life stability, the government must work hard to eradicate them, and those rebels and desperadoes who endanger national security must also be arrested.

【allusion】

During the Warring States period, Lin Xiangru of Zhao State was not afraid of danger in the two major diplomatic struggles between Qin and Zhao "competition for Heshibi" and "Mianchi Meeting". He spared his life to preserve the dignity of Zhao State and made great contributions.Zhao Wang was overjoyed and worshiped Lin Xiangru as Xiangguo, whose status was higher than that of Lian Po, a veteran in the court.Lian Po was very unconvinced, and said to people everywhere: "As a general of Zhao, I have made great achievements in attacking cities and plundering land. Lin Xiangru is superior to me only by the power of my tongue. Besides, he comes from a humble background. How can I bear to be in front of him?" under." Lian Po decided to find an opportunity to humiliate Lin Xiangru.After Lin Xiangru learned about it, he hid Lian Po everywhere, and sometimes even refused to go to court because of his illness, in order to avoid embarrassing situations when the two met.One day, when Lin Xiangru was taking his guests out, it happened that Lian Po's car drove towards him.Lin Xiangru hurriedly ordered his servants to retreat his car into the alley and let Lian Po go first.Lin Xiangru's disciples felt suffocated and couldn't help complaining to him: "We have traveled thousands of miles to join you because we admire your character and talents. Now, you have achieved great success and a higher official position than General Lian, but you are so afraid of him. We are very disappointed that you are so cowardly and cowardly, and we feel that we have cast this place by mistake." After hearing this, Lin Xiangru was not angry, and said with a smile: "Everyone, tell me, which one is more powerful, General Lian or King Qin?" Everyone said strangely: "Of course it is King Qin. King Qin is the lord of a country, and Lian Po is a general of our country." But I dare to blame him face to face, so I am not afraid of General Lian. It is just that I think the reason why the mighty Qin State dare not invade Zhao State is because General Lian and I are with each other. To give Qin the opportunity to take advantage of, personal honor and disgrace are minor, but national security is more important, I am willing to tolerate General Lian." Later, Lin Xiangru's words reached Lian Po's ears, and he was very ashamed.Lian Po is an upright and honest person. Once he repents, he will correct himself immediately.So, the next day, Lian Po set off to Lin Xiangru's house to plead guilty.When Lin Xiangru learned that Lian Po had arrived at the mansion, he hurried out to greet him.Lian Po's back was bare, and a thorn was tied on his back. When he saw Lin Xiangru, he knelt down on his knees and said, "I am a narrow-minded person, but I didn't expect you to forgive me. Please punish me!" Lin Xiangru was very moved when he saw that Lian Po used the most solemn ceremony of the ancients to "plead guilty to the thorn" to himself. He hurriedly supported Lian Po with both hands, and said: "You and I are both ministers of Zhao State. The general can know my heart. I am so grateful, why bother to make such a big gift." From then on, Lian Po and Lin Xiangru became close friends, respected and understood each other, and worked together for Zhao State, so that Qin State did not dare to invade Zhao State for more than ten years.

(End of this chapter)