This story is about eunuch Wang Zhen's abuse of power for personal gain during the orthodox period of the Ming Dynasty. Every time he goes to court, bureaucrats all over the country offer more jewels and silver to please him. Governor Yu Qian never brings a gift when he goes to Beijing to play.

His colleagues advised him: "Although you don't want to offer treasures or seek dignitaries, you should also bring some famous local products such as thread incense, mushrooms and handkerchiefs to show some kindness!" Yu Qian smiled and raised his sleeves and said humorously, "There is a breeze!" To mock those flattering corrupt officials.

Ding: An ancient cooker, usually with three feet and two ears. Jiuding: the treasure of an ancient country, symbolizing Kyushu. What you say carries weight and is decisive.

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From Sima Qian's Biographies of Historical Records and Ping Yuanjun: "Mr. Mao's arrival in Chu made Zhao more important than Jiuding Road. Teacher Mao's golden tongue is better than a million teachers. I won't dare to go back to my face. " Feng Qing Guifen's To Zeng Hou Xiang Shu: "The deacon keeps his word or speaks very well."

Mao Sui, a native of Zhao during the Warring States Period, now lives in Maoguanying Village, Jize County, Handan City, Hebei Province. As a guest of Zhao Gongzi and Zhao Sheng, he lived in Ping Yuanjun for three years without showing his edge. In 257 BC, he recommended himself as the ambassador of Chu, which promoted the unification of Chu and Zhao, gained great prestige and won the reputation of "a glib tongue is better than a million teachers".