One meal a thousand gold [yī fàn qiān jīn]
Basic meaning
It is a metaphor for repaying generously those who are kind to you.
Day. Also: "If you believe in the country, you will be given a thousand pieces of gold by your mother. ”
Allusions
Han Xin, the general who helped Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty to conquer the world, was in a very difficult situation when he failed. At that time, he often went fishing under the city, hoping to have good luck. , can solve the problem of life. However, this is not a reliable method after all, so he often goes hungry. Fortunately, there are many drifters (old ladies who clean silk cotton wool or old clothes) working by the river where he often fishes. Among the workers, there was a floating mother who sympathized with Han Xin's plight, so she kept helping him and giving him food. In the hardships, Han Xin received the kindness of the floating mother who could only make ends meet with her hands through hard work. He was very grateful to her and told her that he would repay her heavily in the future. After hearing what Han Xin said, Piao's mother was very unhappy and expressed that she did not want Han Xin to repay her in the future. Later, Han Xin made many achievements for the King of Han. Due to his meritorious service, he was named the King of Qi. He remembered that he had been favored by Piao's mother in the past, so he ordered his servants to send her wine and food, and even gave her a thousand taels of gold to thank her.