A word or two (一言半辭)
(Wei Wuji) was a famous nobleman of the Wei
Kingdom during the Warring States Period in China.
In order to strengthen their influence and
political power, the nobles at that time would hold dinner parties in their
homes every day, and they would entertain many guests every day.
These noble guests were friends with the
nobles rather than servants, and they were free to leave at will.
According to historical records, more than
3,000 guests of this type eat at his home every day.
His sister is married to the Prime Minister
of Zhao Kingdom, and his brother-in-law's name is (Zhao Sheng).
His story is recorded in the history books.
In 257 BC, the army of the Qin Kingdom
surrounded the capital of the Zhao Kingdom.
His sister wrote to him for help.
He called his 3,000 guests, and he
collected 100 carriages.
He was determined to sacrifice his own
life.
He was going to take these 3,000 guests and
100 carriages to the capital of the Kingdom of Zhao to support the Kingdom of
Zhao,
When he left the capital of the Wei
Kingdom, he walked through the gate to the east of the capital.
The name of the administrator of the east
gate of the capital is (Hou Ying).
(Hou Ying) is a good friend of his. (Hou
Ying) often comes to his house for dinner, and he also regards (Hou Ying) as
the most important guest hospitality.
(Hou Ying) Seeing that he was leading so
many people out of the city, he asked him.
Where are you going?
He answered.
We are going to rescue the Kingdom of Zhao,
and we are going to assist the Kingdom of Zhao to resist the attack of the
Kingdom of Qin.
(Hou Ying) said.
I got it. I'm not participating in this
operation, I wish you all success.
After he left the capital, he felt very
unhappy.
he thought to himself.
I respect him so much, I treat him so well,
this is a fact that everyone sees.
The Qin Kingdom's army is so strong, I
might die in battle if I go out this time.
But he only said these few words to me.
He really went too far, I didn't disrespect
him, why did he treat me like this.
The more he thought about it, the more
angry he became.
He turned back to the capital, he wanted to
understand why (Hou Ying) was so indifferent to him.
(Hou Ying) Not surprised at all to see him
come back.
(Hou Ying) said to him.
I guessed you'd be back.
He didn't speak.
Hou Ying told him.
You are a very enthusiastic person and you
solve problems for many people. This is something everyone knows. But you took
these 3,000 people against the Qin Kingdom's army. In my opinion, this act is
like throwing a piece of meat to a hungry tiger. You are sacrificing your life
in vain.
Does everyone feel right about your
decision?
Didn't anyone tell you not to do this?
A few hours ago, if I gave you advice, I
thought you would not listen to it at that time, so I treated you with
indifference on purpose.
I anticipated that you would come back, and
you are now full of confusion, and this is a good time for me to offer your
advice.
Only then did he understand (Hou Ying)'s
intentions, and he respectfully asked (Hou Ying) for his opinion.
This idiom means to describe a person who
has only said one or two sentences.
Dear friends, what inspiration or thoughts
do you have after listening to this story?
Have you ever made an irrational decision
on impulse? What factors do you take into account when giving advice to others?
I hope this story will give you something
new to gain.
一言半辭(A word or two)
(魏無忌)是中國戰國時代魏王國一個著名的貴族。
當時的貴族為強化自已的影響力與強化自已的政治力量，他們每天都會在自己家中舉辦餐會，他們每天會招待許多客人。
這些貴族的客人與貴族的關係像是朋友而不像是僕人，他們可以隨意地離開。
根據歷史書記載，每天在他家中吃飯的這類型的客人就超過3000人。
他的姐姐嫁給趙王國的首相，他的姊夫的名字是(趙勝)。
歷史書上記載了一個他的故事。
西元前257年，秦王國的軍隊包圍趙王國的首都。
他的姐姐寫信向他求救。
他號召了他那3000個客人，他徵集了100輛馬車。
他抱著犧牲自已的生命的決心。
他要帶著這3000個客人與100輛馬車前往趙王國的首都去支援趙王國，
他離開魏王國的首都的時候，他走了首都東邊的那一個城門。
首都的東城門的管理員的名字叫做(侯嬴)。
(侯嬴)是他一位很好的朋友，(侯嬴)常常到他家吃飯，他也將(侯嬴)視為最重要的賓客款待。
(侯嬴)看見他率領著那麼多人要出城，就問他。
你們要去哪裡呢?
他回答。
我們要去救援趙王國，我們要協助趙王國抵抗秦王國的攻擊。
(侯嬴)說。
我了解了。我不參加這個行動，祝你們成功。
他離開首都後，他覺得很不開心。
他心裡想。
我對他那麼尊重，我對他那麼好，這是所有人都看在眼裡的事實。
秦王國的軍隊如此強大，我這一趟出去，很有可能會戰死。
但是他竟然只跟我說這幾句話。
他真的太過分了，我並沒有對他失禮，他為何會這樣對我。
他愈想愈生氣。
他就轉向回到首都，他要了解為何(侯嬴)對他如此冷漠。
(侯嬴)看到他回來一點也不驚訝。
(侯嬴)對他說。
我就猜到你會回來。
他沒有說話。
侯嬴對他說。
你是一個非常熱心的人，你替很多人解決困難。這是所有人都知道的事情。但是你帶著這3000人去對抗秦王國的軍隊，這件舉動在我看來就好像是把一塊肉扔給飢餓的老虎，你是白白犧牲生命罷了。
你這個決策每個人都覺得正確嗎?
難道都沒有人勸你不要這樣做嗎?
幾個小時前，如果我給你建議，我想那個時候你一定聽不進去，所以我故意很冷漠的對待你。
我預到你會折返回來，你現在的內心充滿困惑，這才是我提供你建議的好的時機。
他這才明白(侯嬴)的用心，他很恭敬的請教(侯嬴)的意見。
這句成語的意思是形容一個人只說了一兩句話。
親愛的朋友，你聽完這個故事有怎樣的啟發或有怎樣的想法呢。
你是否曾經因為衝動做出不理智的決定呢?你在提供別人意見的時候會考慮那些因素呢?
我期待這故事能讓你產生一些新的收穫。
出處為史記-魏公子列傳