Cold lips and cold teeth mean that without lips, teeth will feel cold, which means that interests are closely related; Generally used as predicate and attribute in sentences.
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The origin of cold lips and teeth
Cold Lips and Cold Teeth is selected from Zuo Zhuan in Spring and Autumn Period, Public remonstrance against false Taoism.
Zuo Zhuan is one of the Confucian classics. It is also called Three Biographies of Spring and Autumn with Biography of Yang Gong and Biography of Gu Liang. Biography of Ram and Biography of Gu Liang explain Spring and Autumn Annals from political and ideological aspects, while Zuozhuan interprets Spring and Autumn Annals from rich historical materials. Liu Tang's confidant Shi Tong commented on Zuo Zhuan: "It is short, but it is detailed and informative." It provides precious historical materials for studying the history of the Spring and Autumn Period and ancient history.
The narration of Zuo Zhuan dares to be straightforward and reveals the true face of the matter. There are many vivid words about wars in the book, such as the battle of Chengpu in Chu Jin, the battle of Xi in Qin Jin, the battle of Hebei and Shanxi, and the battle of Yanling in Chu Jin. Being good at narration, paying attention to the layout of articles and being rigorous in composition are all unique features of Zuo Zhuan. Because of this, it also occupies an important position in the history of China literature.
The story of death of lips and cold teeth
During the Spring and Autumn Period, there were two small countries near the State of Jin, China and China. Jin will send troops to attack Guo, but in order to attack Guo, Jin's army must pass through Guo. Therefore, Jin Xiangong gave these exquisite jade articles and famous horses as gifts to Yugong, and asked the Jin army to attack the State of Guo. Doctor Yu advised not to agree, but coveted beautiful jade and famous horses and agreed to lend a way.
The public remonstrated and said, "Guo Nai entrusted it! Guo Heyu is like lips and teeth. How can teeth protect themselves without lips? Once the state of Jin destroyed Guo, the state of Yu was destroyed. Why don't you understand this truth? Please don't let the Jin army conquer Guo by road. "
But the foolish old man didn't listen to advice. Seeing that he could not be persuaded, Gong had to flee with his family. In this way, with your help, Guo was easily destroyed. 8 jin j returned home in triumph, under the pretext of reorganizing military forces, stationed in the country of Yu, and then launched a surprise attack, which destroyed the country of Yu in one fell swoop.
Short-sighted people only see the immediate interests, but fail to see that Guo Si's survival is closely related to the State of Jin, and he has become a prisoner of the State of Jin.