Lin Xiangru left me with the impression that he was brave, witty, tolerant and generous, deeply aware of the righteousness, and put national interests first.
Lin Xiangru (329 BC-259 BC) was a famous politician and diplomat in the Warring States Period. When Zhao Huiwen was king, he got the rare treasure jade in the world, and Qin Guoqiang exchanged 15 cities for it. Lin Xiangru was ordered to take the jade to the State of Qin to fight with the king of Qin in court and return it to Zhao intact. Afterwards, the Prince of Zhao named Lin Xiangru as a doctor.
In 279 BC, he followed King Zhao Huiwen to Mianchi (now Mianchi West, Henan Province) to meet the king of Qin, so that the king of Zhao was not humiliated by Qin. After returning to China, he was made an official, ranking above Lian Po. Lian Po was indignant. Lin Xiangru put national security first and tolerated Lian Po. Lian Po was shamed into enlightenment, offered a humble apology, and they became close friends. Turn Xiang He's story into a beautiful talk.
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Make peace with each other-
Lin Xiangru of Handan in the Warring States Period was made the Prime Minister of Zhao because he returned to Zhao in perfect condition. Lian Po, the last general, prided himself on his merits and repeatedly picked fights with Lin Xiangru. Lin Xiangru put state affairs first, and was always patient. After being persuaded by the doctor Yu Qing, Lian Po regretted it and went to Lin Xiangru House to offer a humble apology, making peace and helping the country with one heart.
Lian Po was a famous soldier and an outstanding strategist of Zhao in the late Warring States period. He was named Shangqing by King Zhao Huiwen, who repeatedly defeated Qi, Wei and other countries and made great contributions to Zhao Guo. During the battle of Changping, the solid wall was stuck for three years; Later, King Zhao Xiaocheng fell into the trap of the Qin State, replacing Lian Po with Zhao Kuo, and suffered a fiasco. The Yan State took the opportunity to attack Zhao, and King Zhao Xiaocheng re-used Lian Po to defeat the Yan Army; Prince Zhao named Lian Po Xin Pingjun and Ren Xiangguo.