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=Introduction= MAO SUI(285 BC - 228 BC), Born in the Zhao state (current Hebei province)Warring states period, used to be a guest of the Prince Ping Yuan, Zhao sheng. Mao sui lived in the Zhao for three years but couldn't show up his ability. In 257 BC, After the Battle of Changping, Zhao refused to cede territory to the Qin, therefore, Qin attacked Handan, (Handan was the capital of Zhao), under this background, Zhao wanted to get assistance from Chu state, Mao Sui recommended himself to the Chu State and successfully persuaded Chu and Zhao to cooperate. Therefore, it made Mao sui famous in that time, and won the reputation of " A good tongue of Mao sui is even stronger than the million soldiers." (That means the eloquence of Mao sui is outstanding, his eloquence could replace millions of soldiers.) In 2008, the China Mao's surname Research Association issued a certificate to the Jize County government (the hometown of Mao Sui) and recognized that Mao Sui is the ancestor of Mao's surname; Mao Sui is also the ancestor of the famous leader Mao Zedong.

=Life Experience=

Back ground of MAO SUI
Mao Sui was born in the Jize in 286BC, he was clever and talented when he was young, he was good at both civil and military. About 260BC, Mao Sui was 26 years old and he came to the Handan; the capital of Zhao. He was introduced by Yu Qing (a famous civil officer in that time) to Prince Ping Yuan. There were more than 3000 subordinates under Prince Ping Yuan, they had different jobs, such as civil and military strategists, guardian, butchers, liquor sellers, etc. In 257BC, Qin army besieged Handan, Handan was endangered, Mao Sui recommended himself with his guts and determination, his eloquence helped the Chu and Zhao became the alliance. Then, he was awarded the position of imperial advisor by the king of Zhao.

MAO SUI ZI JIAN
In the Warrior states period, after the Battle of Changping, Qin defeated Zhao completely. The army general of Qin, Bai Qi wanted to push their advantage and lead soldiers besiege the capital of Zhao, Handan. Qin's army already besieged Handan, the situation was extremely dangerous. The king of Zhao ordered the prince Ping Yuan to ask for help from Chu. The prince Ping Yuan summoned all his attendants and selected 20 civil and military officers from them to go together. When he already picked up 19 attendants, there were still one missing. At this time, Mao Sui came forward and recommended himself to the prince Ping Yuan, he said: "My lord, I heard that you will go to the Chu state to sign covenant with them, you also want to find 20 attendants with you, but now there still one person missing, so I want to follow you to Chu state." The prince of Ping Yuan asked him: "How long have you been with me?" "3 years."He answered. The prince of Ping Yuan said: "A talented people is like an awl in the bag, the awl will poke the bag and show its ability immediately, you have been with me for 3 years but did not show up your ability, I have never heard of you, this is because you do not have any talents. Therefore, you could not follow with us, just stay behind!" Mao Sui answered: "My lord, today is the date I asked you to put me in your bag, I will show up my ability, if you put me in the bag earlier, I may already pierce the whole bag!" Finally, the prince of Ping Yuan agreed with Mao Sui and took him together. When prince Ping Yuan and his attendants arrived at Chu, the king of Chu only met the prince Ping Yuan. They negotiated from morning to afternoon in the palace, but no result yet. Mao Sui strode up the steps and shouted far away: "The matter of sending troops is either harmless or profitable, it is very simple and clear, why you still hesitate?" Mao Sui interrupted their conversation made the king very angry, he asked the prince of Ping Yuan: "who is he?" Prince of Ping Yuan answered: "He is Mao Sui, he is my attendant." King shouted to the Mao Sui: "Get out! I am talking to your master, how dare you! Why you interrupt us? Mao Sui saw the king was angry, he was not afraid, but came even closer to the king. He held his sword to the king and said: "Your Majesty, the reason you have the courage to yell at me is simply that you are the king with many bodyguards. But now no one can protect you, I can just cut your head off immediately. Your Majesty, your life is in my hands!" The king was scared and then listened to him. Mao Sui did not ask for help from Chu directly, he persuaded the king from another aspect. He said: “Qin defeated you in the battle of Yanying (the army general Bai Qi lead soldiers defeated Chu in this battle, the capital of Chu, Yan was lost, soldiers from Qin also burned king tomb of Chu and killed thousands of people) you lots your capital and run away to Chen (current Henan province), your people were killed, your ancestor's tomb and civilization were destroyed, don’t you feel ashamed? Even I feel ashamed about you! If you assist Zhao, it benefits for both of us, this is a good opportunity for you to revenge, don’t you want to redeem your reputation and dignity?" Then, he continued: "Now we are here unit together to against Qin. It is for Chu rather than for Zhao, but you are so tardy in stating your position. What right do you have to yell at me in front of my master?" Mao Sui's words made the king very embarrassed but at the same time aroused the fight within him. Thus, he, Prince Ping Yuan and Mao Sui licked the blood of animal, (usually chicken) and swear (This is one tradition of oath in ancient China, the idea was that putting blood on the mouth solemnified the words of the treaty of alliance, and signified the punishment that would come on whoever broke the agreement.) This is a tradition of to fight together against Qin. Three months later, the allied forces of Zhao and Chu defeated Qin's army and saved Han Dan. After the Prince Ping Yuan returned to Zhao, He treated Mao Sui as the honorable guest. He said with a deep sigh: "This time King of the Chu will never look down to Zhao just because Mao Sui.”

Later in life
There are very few records about Mao Sui except 'Mao Sui Zi Jian', but this story is very famous in China. There are only some records about him after 'Mao Sui Zi Jian' in the provincial historical book, ' Jize Xian Zhi'. After "Mao Sui Zi Jian", although he was awarded as imperial adviser, but because of being jealous by other officers, king of the Zhao also did not adopt Mao Sui admonishments anymore. Mao Sui felt he was underrated by the king, then he resigned and returned to his hometown. After he back to his hometown, he stayed in his hometown for 20 years and lived together with folks. In the 230 BC, there was drought in Jize, all the crops were withered. People from other villagers had to leave their hometown and beg for living. At this time, Mao Sui spent all his savings to relieve his folks, so the folks could get over this famine, they were all appreciated Mao Sui's generosity.

= idiom = This historical story then become one famous idiom in the China, called 'MAO SUI ZI JIAN' which means to volunteer for a task or to recommend oneself. This word usually used as compliment.Therefore,Mao Sui is a brave person. Mao Sui's self-recommendation represents his brave character. It is the metaphor of someone must be brave enough and be responsible to deal with things. =Grave= There are two records about Mao Sui's grave. one record in the 《Yong nian xian zhi》 shows the grave is in the Hebei province，Yong nian county. Another one shows his grave is in current Shandong provincein the provincial history book 《Teng Xian Zhi》. The grave in Shan dong used to be destroyed by the Culture revolution. In the spring of 1991, the Guanqiao Town People and its Government rebuilt the tomb, which was completed in the autumn of the same year. The tomb was a dome-shaped. famous calligrapher Wang Xuezhong's titled "Tomb of Mao Sui"at the front of tomb. In 1992, the wall and gate construction was completed with the small bricks and small tiles. In the summer of 1998, a monument was built in front of the tomb, which was 5 meters high.

=Historical record= Records of the Grand Historian (also called shiji), sector 76. ‘PING YUAN JUN YU QING LIE ZHUAN’, sector 16. =Other references=