Lin Xiangru's information

Lin Xiangru was born in an unknown year. He was a courtier of Miao Xian, the eunuch leader of Zhao State, and a famous politician, diplomat and strategist during the Warring States Period. According to legend, he is from Quyang, Hebei. Lin Xiangru was a senior official of the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period. When he tried to annex the six countries and the struggle became increasingly fierce, he not only defeated the plan of the State of Qin with his own wisdom and courage, but what was even more rare was that he was tolerant of others, focused on the overall situation, and "put the country first, and cared for his own interests". He was a broad-minded politician.

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King Qin Zhao received Lin Xiangru at Zhangtai (Qin Gongming, the former site of Xi Xishui, Shaanxi Province), and Lin Xiangru respectfully presented the jade to the king of Qin, who took it. Look at the brocade symbol again. It turns out to be pure white and flawless, with jewels and flawless carving. This is really a rare treasure, and I am very happy. I handed it to the concubines, civil and military ministers and attendants in turn, and everyone cooed "Long live" and congratulated the king of Qin.

After that, for a long time, the king of Qin never mentioned the exchange of the city for jade. Lin Xiangru knew that the king of Qin had absolutely no sincerity and would not trade the city for jade. He had a plan and said to the king of Qin, "This treasure jade is very good, but it has some flaws. Let me show it to the king. " Hearing this, the king of Qin gave it to him. Lin Xiangru took it, quickly stepped back and leaned against the post, furious and justified. No one agreed to finish the work. But I think: even if people make friends, they will not cheat each other, not to mention Qin is a big country. In addition, we can't hurt the harmony between the two countries because of a piece of jade. So I listened to my words, fasted for five days, wrote my credentials and sent me to see Qin. Attitude is so respectful. But the king met me when the general left the palace, and his attitude was so arrogant. The king casually handed over such precious Baoyu to the maid-in-waiting attendants to watch, which was obviously teasing me and disrespecting Zhao. I don't think the king is sincere in exchanging this city for this jade, so I want to come back. If the king must force me, I would rather smash my head and this treasure jade on the post. "Say, raise choi, and eye Chou pillars, threatening to hit the pillars.

The king of Qin was afraid that Lin Xiangru would hit the wall, so he apologized and told him not to do that. One side asked the official in charge of the map to send the map. The king of Qin spread out a map and said to Lin Xiangru, fifteen cities from here to there are ready to be distributed to Zhao. Lin Xiangru thought that the king of Qin was just putting on airs now and would never give the city to Zhao, so he said to the king of Qin; "This piece of choi, and is recognized as a baby in the world. Zhao Wang likes it very much, but he is afraid of the powerful state of Qin. Dare not give it to the king of Qin. When I sent this piece away, the prince of Zhao fasted for five days and held a grand ceremony in the court. Now if the king wants to take this jade, he should fast for five days and then hold a ceremony of nine guests in the court before I can give it to the king. " The king of Qin thought that Bi was in Lin Xiangru's hands and promised to fast for five days. Then, he sent someone to send Lin Xiangru to Guangcheng Hotel to rest.

When he arrived at the hotel, Lin Xiangru thought that although the king of Qin promised to fast for five days, he would not really give the city to Zhao, so he chose an effective attendant, dressed him in coarse clothes, dressed as an ordinary person, and quietly rushed back to Zhao from the path overnight. In addition, the king of Qin pretended to fast for five days and held a grand ceremony of nine guests in the court. The ministers of civil and military affairs were on both sides, ordering Lin Xiangru to offer jade.

Return the jade to Zhao intact-return it to its original owner.

Lin Xiangru came to the imperial court, saluted the king of Qin, and said, "Since Qin Mugong, there have been twenty-one kings in Qin, and none of them kept his promise. I was afraid that I would be cheated by the King, and I felt sorry for Zhao, so I sent someone to take Bi away from Qin, and I am afraid I have already arrived in Zhao. " The king of Qin was very angry. Lin Xiangru still said calmly: "Today's trend; Qin Guoqiang and Zhao Weak, the king sent messengers to Zhao for treasure, but Zhao did not dare to disobey. Send me to send jade at once. If Qin really ceded fifteen cities to Zhao Guolai in exchange for Choi, how could Zhao dare to ask the cities of Qin to offend the king? The crime of deceiving the monarch is so heinous that I have no hope of survival. Now, please put me in a frying pan and boil me to death, so that the ministers can know that Qin killed Zhao's envoy for a piece of jade, and the reputation of the king can spread all over the world. "

The plot of the king of Qin was thoroughly exposed, and he could not refute it, so he had to smile bitterly. The minister bodyguard around the king of Qin suggested killing Lin Xiangru, but was stopped by the king of Qin. The King of Qin said, "Even if Lin Xiangru is killed now, there will be no reward. On the contrary, it will damage the friendship between Qin and Zhao and the reputation of Qin. It is better to take the opportunity to treat him well and let him go back to Zhao. "

So the king of Qin still received Lin Xiangru in court according to the ceremony of nine guests; Then politely send him back to China. After that, Qin refused to give the fifteen cities to Zhao, and Zhao naturally would not give the imperial seal to Qin.