First, the story background of Jing Ke stabbing the king of Qin.
Jing Ke Stabbed the King of Qin, an ancient literary work of China, describes the story of Qi's assassination of Qin Shihuang during the Warring States Period. At that time, the state of Qin rose strongly, constantly annexing other countries, and finally formed the first unified centralized state in the history of China.
However, this unification process has also brought many social problems. For some people who are loyal to their country, Qin Shihuang's rule is regarded as tyranny and oppression. In this context, there is a story of Jing Ke stabbing the king of Qin.
Second, the outline of the story of Jing Ke stabbing the king of Qin.
The main plot of Jing Ke stabbing the king of Qin occurred in the State of Qin during the Warring States Period. The hero of the story is Jing Ke, a scholar of Qi State. He is loyal to his country and hopes to make contributions to it. He heard that Qin Shihuang, the ruler of Qin State, was overbearing, so he decided to assassinate him in order to kill himself.
Jing Ke managed to enter the State of Qin, and humbly asked Qin Shihuang for political advice, which won Qin Shihuang's appreciation and trust. Finally, with the help of a wedding opportunity of a princess of Qi, he successfully approached Qin Shihuang and assassinated him. However, the assassination of Qin Shihuang did not go smoothly, and Jing Ke finally died.
Third, the source and significance of idioms
"People don't live up to Qingshan, Qingshan doesn't live up to people" is a line in Jing Ke's "Stabbing the King of Qin". In the play, when Jing Ke successfully assassinated Qin Shihuang, he said such a famous saying before he died: "The castle peak behind him is his own back." This sentence implies his ambition and determination. He lived up to his ideal and mission, and expressed his nostalgia for the beautiful environment.
The literal meaning of this idiom is that people should be loyal to their ideals and missions, and a beautiful environment will also repay people's loyalty and dedication. By extension, it can also be understood that people can only find their true belonging and value if they sincerely adhere to their goals and beliefs.
Fourth, the application of idioms and its enlightenment
This idiom is often used to describe those who are loyal to their duties. No matter in career or personal life, only by being honest with yourself can we get the rewards and achievements we deserve.
At the same time, this idiom also warns people to keep awe and cherish the natural environment, because only by protecting the environment can we get the protection and favor of nature.