Stories of celebrities who dared to take responsibility

There was Sima Qian who endured the humiliation and wrote the "Historical Records"; Cao Gui, who had the courage to directly remonstrate, defeated the Qi State for the Lu State; Mao Sui recommended himself and asked for help from the Zhao State with his unshakable tongue. Success; Lin Xiangru returned to Zhao with the jade intact, and did not fall behind in the face of Qin, thus preserving the security and dignity of the country; Jing Ke, despite being alone and alone, bravely assassinated Qin Shihuang.

1. Sima Qian endured the humiliation and wrote "Historical Records"

Sima Qian studied under Kong Anguo and Dong Zhongshu in his early years, roamed around, learned about customs, and collected rumors. When he was first appointed as a doctor, he was envoy to the southwest. In the third year of Yuanfeng (108 BC), he was appointed Taishi Ling, inherited his father's business, and wrote history.

With his historical knowledge of "studying the relationship between heaven and man, understanding the changes of ancient and modern times, and forming a family's opinion", he created China's first biographical general history "Shi Ji" (originally known as "Tai Shi Gong Shu").

Recognized as a model of Chinese history books, this book records a history of more than 3,000 years from the Huangdi period in ancient legends to the first year of Yuanshou, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and is one of the "Twenty-Five Histories" The first one was praised by Lu Xun as "the swan song of historians, the most rhymeless Li Sao".

2. Cao GUI had the courage to remonstrate directly and defeated Qi for Lu

In the summer of the 23rd year of Duke Zhuang of Lu (671 BC), Duke Zhuang went to Qi It is not in line with etiquette to watch sacrifices to the gods of society. Cao GUI advised: "No. Rituals are used to order the people.

So meetings are used to teach the rules between superiors and subordinates and set standards for the economical use of wealth; pilgrimages are used to arrange titles. The ceremony follows the order of old and young; the expedition is used to attack the disrespect of the opponent.

The princes invite the emperor, and the emperor inspects the four directions to familiarize himself with the system of meeting and pilgrimage. If this is not the case, the king will not. There will be actions. The historian must record the king's actions. If the records are not in accordance with the law, what will future generations see?" But Zhuang Gong did not obey.

3. Mao Sui, self-recommendation, and successfully solicited help for Zhao with his sharp tongue

Mao Sui (285 BC - 228 BC), Warring States Period ( There is controversy, one says that he was from Tengzhou, Shandong, and the other said that he was from Jize, Hebei. As a retainer of Zhao Gongzi Pingyuanjun Zhao Sheng, he lived in Pingyuanjun's house for three years and did not show his talents.

In 257 BC, he recommended himself as an envoy to the Chu State, which promoted the unification of Chu and Zhao. He gained great prestige and gained the reputation of "a three-inch tongue is stronger than a million soldiers." Mao Sui was buried in Yongnian District, 15 kilometers northwest of Jize County. The tomb of Mao Sui was so tall that it was listed as one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Pinggan" in Yongnian and was called "Mao Sui Peak". ?

With government funding, the tomb was rebuilt and a new tombstone for "Mao Sui's Tomb" was erected.

4. Lin Xiangru returned to Zhao intact, and did not fall behind in the face of Qin, thus preserving the security and dignity of the country

Lin Xiangru was originally an eunuch who made sacrifices for others. During the reign of King Zhao Huiwen, King Qin Zhao wrote to King Zhao, willing to exchange fifteen cities for "He's Bi". Lin Xiangru was ordered to bring "He's Bi" to the State of Qin. He argued with reason and resourcefulness, and finally returned the jade to Zhao intact.

In 279 BC, King Qin and King Zhao met in Mianchi (now west of Mianchi, Henan). He accompanied King Zhao Huiwen and rebuked the powerful Qin in person, not humiliating the country and preventing King Zhao from being humiliated. Because of his meritorious service, he was appointed as a high minister, and he was placed above the honest officials. Lian Po takes credit for himself, refuses to obey Xiangru, feels ashamed to be beneath him, and threatens to humiliate Xiangru.

In order to maintain harmony between the generals and the prime minister and prevent foreign enemies from taking advantage of them, Lin Xiangru always avoided making concessions. Lin Xiangru's spirit of putting national interests first and being kind and humble moved Lian Po, so he personally went to Lin Xiangru's house to plead guilty, and the two became close friends.

5. Jing Ke, the wind was rustling and the water was cold. Although he was alone and alone, he bravely went to assassinate Qin Shihuang.

After Qin destroyed Zhao, its troops pointed directly at the southern border of Yan. Prince Dan was frightened and decided to send Jing Ke into Qin to assassinate the king of Qin. Jing Ke proposed a scheme to Prince Dan, planning to offer the Qin king's traitorous general Fan Yuqi's head and the map of Yandukang to the King of Qin, in order to assassinate him. Prince Dan couldn't bear to kill Fan Yuqi, so Jing Ke had to meet Fan Yuqi privately and tell the truth. Fan Yuqi committed suicide in order to satisfy Jing Ke.

In 227 BC, Jing Ke took Yandukang Tu and Fan Yuqi's head to the State of Qin to assassinate the King of Qin. Before leaving, Prince Dan of Yan, Gao Jianli and many other people saw Jing Ke off at the edge of Yishui River. The scene was very solemn and solemn. "The wind is rustling and the water is cold, and a strong man will never return once he is gone." This is a poem sung by Jing Ke when he said goodbye.

After Jing Ke and Qin Wuyang entered the Qin Dynasty, the King of Qin solemnly summoned him in Xianyang Palace. After handing over Fan Yuqi’s head, he presented the map of Dukang (today’s Zhuoxian, Yixian, and Gu’an areas in Hebei Province). , Tuqiong saw the dagger, but Jing Ke failed to stab the King of Qin. He was seriously injured by the King of Qin's sword and was killed by the guards of Qin.

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