Basic Information Chinese Idiom: 价值连城Pinyin: jià zhí lián chéngLiteral Meaning: Worth a cluster of connected cities, worth several cities.Figurative Meaning: Extremely precious and invaluable Cultural Background Derived from the tale of the He Shi Bi jade, a legendary ancient treasure. The idiom is used to praise rare treasures, precious artworks or invaluable talents. In…
This article recounts the rivalry and rewards after Jin conquered Wu. Emperor Wu honored late strategist Yang Hu, while Du Yu remained humble. A bitter dispute erupted between Wang Jun, who captured Jianye, and Wang Hun, a powerful court favorite. The emperor’s partial settlement sparked resentment, yet Wang Jun later found peace through humility.
This article recounts the legendary reconciliation of General Lian Po and Chancellor Lin Xiangru during the Warring States period. It details how Lin Xiangru, despite being ranked above the veteran general, chose to yield the road rather than provoke conflict. When Lian Po learned that this “cowardice” was actually a strategy to preserve Zhao’s…
This article chronicles the heroic diplomacy of Lin Xiangru during the Warring States period. It details two pivotal events: the “Returning the Jade Intact to Zhao”, where Lin retrieved the legendary He Shi Bi from the treacherous Qin court, and the Meeting at Mianchi, where he used a clay pot to force the King…