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The prime minister can hold a boat in his stomach

After Zhuge Liang's death, Shu appointed Jiang Wan to preside over the state affairs. One of his subordinates was Yang Xi, who was withdrawn and inarticulate. When Jiang Wan spoke to him, he only replied. Some people didn't like it, and muttered in front of Jiang Wan, "It's shameful that Yang Xi was so rude to you!" Jiang Wan smiled calmly and said, "Everyone has his own temperament. It's not his nature to let Yang Xi praise me to his face.": Let him criticize me in front of everyone, and he will think that I am humiliating. Therefore, he has to keep silent. In fact, this is what makes him a valuable person. "Later, someone praised Jiang Wan for" the prime minister can punt in his stomach ".

Offer a humble apology

Lin Xiangru was named Shangqing because of his meritorious service in" returning to Zhao in perfect condition ",ranking above Lian Po. Lian Po was unconvinced. No conflict with Lian Po. Lin Xiangru's public thought he was afraid of Lian Po. However, Lin Xiangru said, "The Qin State did not dare to invade our Zhao State because of me and General Lian. I tolerated and gave in to General Lian, putting the national crisis ahead and personal vendetta behind!" When Lian Po heard this, there was the story of Lian Po's "offering a humble apology"