The idiom "Guan Bao Zhi Jia" originated from the story of the deep friendship between Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya. It was first seen in "Lie Zi Li Ming", "My parents are the ones who gave birth to me, and Bao Zi is the one who knows me. In this world "Guan Bao is also known as a good friend." The deep friendship between Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya has become a favorite story in China from generation to generation. In China, people often use the term "Guan Bao Zhijia" to describe the close and trusting relationship between themselves and their good friends.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, there were two sages in the State of Qi, one named Guan Zhong and the other Bao Shuya. One of them was talented and the other was sincere and kind. The two had similar spirits and had a very close relationship.

Later they became the teachers of the prince of Qi together. Guan Zhong assisted the prince Jiu, and Bao Shuya assisted the prince Xiaobai. After the death of Duke Xi of Qi, Duke Xiang succeeded to the throne. He was afraid that the princes would try to seize his throne, so he wanted to harm the princes Jiu and Xiaobai.

So Prince Jiu fled to the State of Lu, and Prince Xiaobai fled to the State of Ju. Later, Duke Xiang died, and both Jiu and Xiaobai hurried back to fight for the throne. Later, as described above, Guan Zhong became a prisoner.

Qi Huangong wanted to worship Bao Shuya as prime minister and wanted to execute Guan Zhong. Bao Shuya strongly recommended Guan Zhong as prime minister, and Duke Huan finally accepted Bao Shuya's opinion.

When Guan Zhong found out, he sighed: "Bao Shuya and I once did business together. When we made money, I always took more. Some people said I took advantage, but Bao Shuya said: 'Guan Zhong's family is poor, so he should take more.' . 'When Bao Shuya's family fell into decline, I made plans for him, which made him even poorer.

Some people said that I was stupid, but Bao Shuya said: 'It's because I don't have good opportunities! "I served as an official in the court many times, but was expelled by the king. Some people said that I was unworthy, but Bao Shuya said: "He has never met the Ming Dynasty!" I once joined the army to participate in the war, but when the enemy counterattacked, I am always the first one to go back.

But Bao Shuya understands, saying, "It is because of his filial piety that he has an old mother in his family." It’s Bao Shuya!”

“Guan Bao’s acquaintance” has always been hailed as the highest level of friendship and has become a favorite story passed down through the ages. It can be seen that true friends should endure hardships and endure hardships, and work together for the benefit of the country regardless of personal gains and losses.