Lin Xiangru, the guest of Zhao eunuch Miao Xian, has been unknown. He was chosen to display his talents, which is closely related to a Baoyu in A Chinese Odyssey. Miaoxian once spent 520 gold to buy a smooth and flawless Baoyu. He hired a jade worker to carve it. The jade worker was surprised to see this treasure jade and told him that it was a piece of jade.

When the State of Chu lost Zhao Yang, it was this treasure jade that Zhang Yi was suspected of stealing. This piece of Baoyu glows naturally in the dark, warm in winter and cool in summer. It can avoid mosquitoes and flies and is of great value. Miaoxian had told Zhao Haoqi Huiwen the news of Baoyu. The prince of Zhao asked Miaoxian for this treasure jade, but Miaoxian didn't want to give up what she wanted.

Zhao Wang was very angry. Once Miaoxian was not at home, he personally took someone to his house to find this treasure jade and brought it back to the palace. When Miaoxian came home, she was frightened and ran away. Lin Xiangru grabbed his clothes and asked, "Where are you going?" Miao Xian said, "I want to escape to Yan. I once met a prince on the border with the king, and the prince has married me privately! "

Xiang Ru said, "You are wrong. At that time, you were favored by the king and Yan was weak, so the prince wanted to marry you. Now that you have fled to Yan, Yan is afraid of Zhao, and will definitely tie you up and give it to the prince of Zhao! You don't have any big sin. You might as well kowtow to the king and confess your sins, and you will be forgiven! "

Miaoxian did as Xiangru said, and it was safe as expected. Since then, Xiang Ru has been valued by Miao Xian and promoted to the top grade. Qin heard that Zhao had a treasure jade and wanted it very much, so he sent an envoy to the king of Zhao and said, "I am willing to exchange fifteen cities for this jade!" " "Zhao Wang called his ministers to discuss, fearing that Baoyu would give it to Qin, but not to Qin Cheng; If you don't give jade, you are afraid to offend Qin.

They discussed it for a long time and thought that the best policy was to send a man with both wisdom and courage to go with Bi, get the city and give Bi to Qin, but don't return from the city. Who will be sent? The prince of Zhao's eyes rested on Lian Po, and Lian Po hurriedly bowed their heads and said nothing. Miao Xian stood up and recommended: "My guest Lin Xiangru has both wisdom and courage. He can do it."

Wang Zhao immediately called Xiang Ru and asked, "The king of Qin wants to exchange fifteen cities for He Shibi. Do you think he should agree? " Xiang Ru said: "The price offered by the king of Qin is very high, and Zhao refused to bargain; The king of Qi sent Baoyu, and the king of Qin refused to hand over the city, so the State of Qin reneged. "

Wang Zhao said: "I want to ask Mr. Wang to go to Qin to complete this mission!" "xiangru said," if your majesty can't send someone, I am willing to go. If Qin has handed over the city and Baoyu stays, otherwise, I will definitely return it to Zhao intact! " The prince of Zhao immediately worshipped Xiangru as a doctor and ordered him to take Cui to the State of Qin. When the king of Qin heard that Zhao sent an envoy to see him off, he called courtiers to meet him.

I respectfully presented Cai Xi to him, and the king of Qin looked at it carefully. This is indeed a dazzling, pure white world treasure. After watching it for a long time, he was full of praise. Pass it on to ministers, read it and pass it on to harem beauties for appreciation. Qin Gong was buzzing inside and outside, and everyone cheered loudly "Long live" to congratulate the King of Qin on getting Baoyu.

Xiangru stood by coldly, waiting for a long time and no one asked, and the king of Qin seemed to forget about the exchange city. Xiangru stepped forward and took no time to salute the king of Qin, saying, "There is something wrong with this treasure. Let me show it to the king. " The king of Qin asked his men to give him this jade.

Xiangru took Baoyu back a few steps and arrived near the big pillars of the palace. He was angry and said, "the jade of harmony" is the most precious thing in the world, and the king is willing to exchange it with fifteen cities. Zhao's ministers said that it was not credible for Qin to bully the weak. I don't think ordinary people cheat each other, let alone the monarch.

So the prince of Zhao solemnly fasted for five days and sent me to give this treasure. But the king took Baoyu as a joke and told him to pass it around casually and give it back to the harem women for appreciation. I didn't mean to change the city, so I took back the jade. If the king forces me, my head and jade will be smashed on this pillar! "He said, lifting the wall and throwing it at the post.

The king of Qin loved jade and immediately smiled and said, "How can I break my word?" He ordered his men to take out the map and pointed out that 15 cities were allocated to Zhao, trying to get this jade. Xiang Ru said, "In that case, please fast for five days and hold a grand exchange ceremony." The king of Qin thought that the jade had arrived, and as long as it was intact, he could not escape from his palm, so he readily agreed.

Xiang Ru returned to the hotel, and that night, while people were not paying attention, he sent a confidant, with a human wall, to sneak back to Zhao from the alley.

Five days later, the king of Qin called ministers and envoys from all over the world to hold a ceremony at the court, hoping to take this opportunity to show off the strength of Qin and calmly enter the court. After reading it, the king of Qin saw that his hands were empty and asked sharply, "I fasted for five days and respected jade as jade." Why didn't the messenger bring jade? "

Xiang Ru said, "Since Mu Gong, there have been more than 20 kings in the State of Qin, none of whom are loyal. Meng Ming lied to the State of Jin, Shang Yang lied to the State of Wei, and Zhang Yi lied to the State of Chu. The past is vivid. I'm afraid of being cheated. I'm sorry, Zhao Wang. I have sent someone to send the jade back ... When the king of Qin heard that the jade was returned to Zhao, he flew into a rage and said, "You said that a ceremony will be held today, and I will obey you. How dare you lie to me! "

Tie your right hand and your left hand together. Xiangru laughed and said, "How can I cheat the King? If the king really wants this jade, it's easy. Please give these fifteen cities to Zhao first. Qin Qiang, Zhao Wei. Are you still afraid that Zhao will not return the jade jade? " The king of Qin was poor, so he had to say, "A treasure is a trivial matter. How can it hurt the harmony between the two countries for a small matter? " Treat Xiang Ru politely and let him go back.

In the future, Qin will not give it, nor will Zhao give it to Qin Yu. The king of Qin was always unhappy because he didn't take advantage. In 279 BC, the king of Qin came up with another plan to invite the king of Zhao to meet in Mianchi (now Mianchi County, Henan Province). The king of Zhao was very afraid and said, "Qin used to cheat to see him and detain him." It is still very sad for the Chu people to mention this now. It is a pity that I went! "

Xiangru and all the ministers thought that if the prince of Zhao didn't go, the state of Qin would be more aggressive. The prince of Zhao had to bite the bullet and take risks. The prince of Zhao's fate is like accompanying him, so he sent Lian Po to arrange troops to meet the king of Qin at Mianchi on the date. When the kings of the two countries met, they exchanged false feelings and exchanged pleasantries. Afterwards, they bought a wedding banquet and drank it half-heartedly.

Qin Wang said: "I heard that Zhao Wang likes music and is good at playing the piano. I have a precious piano here. Please play a song to help wine! " The prince of Zhao blushed and didn't dare to refuse, but he managed to play a piece of Xiang Ling Qu. The king of Qin deliberately made a secret signal and cheered again and again.

Historians of the State of Qin came forward to record this incident and read: "On a certain day, the king of Qin and the king of Zhao met in Mianchi, making the king of Zhao play the piano. At this time, it was like suddenly coming to the king of Qin.

He picked up an earthenware jar full of wine and said, "The King of Zhao also heard that the King of Qin was good at playing percussion, the music of the State of Qin. I'll take the pot for the king, please listen. " The king of Qin didn't strike back, but glared at the other side and said, "This king deceives others too much! Although Qin is strong, no one can help him within five steps. I can spill blood on you!

The king of Qin was forced to knock on the earthen basin with chopsticks. Xiang Ru asked the historian of Zhao State to write down on the spot: "On a certain day of a certain month, the king of Zhao and the king of Qin met in Mianchi, and the king of Zhao ordered the king of Qin to knock on clay pots for fun." When the ministers of Qin saw that the king of Qin had lost face, they all stood up and raised their glasses and said, "Please cut the king of Zhao into fifteen cities to celebrate the birthday of the king of Qin."

Xiangru also stood up with a glass in his hand and said, "It's rude to come and go. Please ask the king of Qin to give the capital Xianyang to the king of Zhao for his birthday! " At this time, the king of Qin got a tip-off that Zhao's army had been stationed nearby and it was impossible to take advantage of it by force, so he hypocritically said, "Today is a good day for the monarchs of the two countries to get together. Please don't say anything more! "

And take the initiative to propose a toast to the prince of Zhao, to meet each other as brothers and not to invade each other. Mianchi meeting was successfully concluded. Like twice, he tactfully made the arrogant king of Qin yield. The King of Zhao said, "I have Lin Xiangru and am content with Mount Tai. As the greatest contribution, ministers can't compare. " So, worship him as the prime minister.

2. Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions.

In the first year of Jianyuan (BC 140), Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, ascended the throne, and Zhang Qian was appointed as the palace minister. In the third year of Jianyuan (BC 138), Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty recruited envoys to send envoys to the Yue family, hoping to unite the Yue family to attack the Huns. Zhang Qian recruited them as messengers, set out in Chang 'an, passed the Huns, and escaped after being captured.

I went west to Dawan, passed Kangju, arrived at Dayue's home, and then went to Daxia, and stayed for more than a year before coming back. On his way home, Zhang Qian changed from South Road to Nanshan in an attempt to avoid being discovered by Xiongnu, but he got it from Xiongnu and was detained for more than a year.

In the third year of Yuanshuo (BC 126), the Huns were in civil strife, and Zhang Qian took the opportunity to escape to the Han Dynasty, and reported the situation of the western regions in detail to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who named him a doctor too much. Because of Zhang Qian's prestige in the Western Regions, the envoys of the Han Dynasty later called him Bo Wanghou to win the trust of other countries.

3. Ban Chao went to the Western Regions.

Ban Chao has made outstanding contributions to consolidating the western territory of China and promoting the development of a multi-ethnic country for 30 years. At the same time, the Eastern Han Dynasty resumed its rule over the western regions, defended the "Silk Road" and promoted economic and cultural exchanges between China and countries in Central and Western Asia.

In the early years of Emperor Han Ming, the Northern Xiongnu repeatedly threatened the western countries to send troops and plundered Hexi and other places in the Eastern Han Dynasty. In the 16th year of Yongping (73), Ban Chao was sent to the Western Regions to appease the countries in the Western Regions. After 65 years, the relationship between the Western Regions and Han was restored. It was not until the 14th year of Yongyuan (102) that Ban Chao returned to Luoyang from the Western Regions.

4, Yan Zi makes Chu

Yan Zi went to the State of Chu. Knowing that Yanzi was short, the King of Chu opened a five-foot hole next to the gate and invited Yanzi in. Yan Zi refused to go in, saying, "People who were sent to the dog country went in through the dog hole. Send me to Chu today, and I can't go into this cave. " The person who greeted the guests entered the gate with Yan Zigai. Yan Zi visited the King of Chu.

The king of Chu said, "Is there no one in Qi? I sent you as a special envoy. " Yan Zi replied, "There are more than 7,000 families in Linzi, the capital of Qi State. Spreading sleeves can cover the sun and sweat all over the world. People are close together, shoulder to shoulder, toes touching heels. How can you say that there is no one in Qi? " The king of Chu said, "In that case, why should you be sent as an envoy?"

Yan Zi replied: "Qi sent envoys for different purposes. A wise envoy is given to a wise monarch, and an unscrupulous envoy is given to an unscrupulous monarch. I am the most incompetent person, and I have to go to Chu under grievances. "

Yan Zi will be sent to the State of Chu. Hearing this, the King of Chu said to his men, "Yan Ying is very good at speaking Qi, and now he is here. I want to humiliate him. What can I do? "

The people around him replied, "When he comes, please allow us to tie a man and walk in front of your king." . The king asked, "What country is this man from?" He replied, "He is from Qi." The king said, "What crime did he commit?" We said,' We have committed theft.' "

When Yan Zi arrived, the King of Chu rewarded Yan Zi with wine. When drinking happily, two officials tied a man to the king of Chu. The king of Chu asked, "What country are the people tied to?" The servant replied, "He is a Qi native and has committed the crime of stealing." The king of Chu glanced at Yan Zi and said, "Are people in Qi good at stealing?"

Yan Zi left his seat and replied, "I heard that there are oranges south of Huaihe River, which means oranges. When it grows north of Huaihe River, it becomes an orange, but the leaves are similar in shape and the fruits taste different. "

What is the reason? The water and soil are different. Now ordinary people live in the state of Qi and don't steal, but when they arrive in Chu, they steal. Does the soil and water of Chu make ordinary people good at stealing? King Chu said with a smile, "A saint is not someone who can joke with him, and I am bored myself."

5. Su Wu to Xiongnu.

Zi Qing, a native of Ling Du (now Xi, Shaanxi), was a minister of the Western Han Dynasty. In the first year of Tianhan (BC 100), he was ordered to send an envoy to Xiongnu as a corps commander and was detained. Xiongnu nobles repeatedly threatened to induce them to surrender; Later, he moved to Beihai (now Lake Baikal) to herd sheep, threatening that he would not be released to China until the ram gave birth. Su Wu went through hardships and stayed in Xiongnu for nineteen years.