Loose branches and sword

Loose branches and sword

Songzhiguajian, a Chinese idiom, Pinyin is s à ngzhi à Gu à Ji à n, which means to emphasize faithfulness. It comes from Wu Taibo family in historical records.

The origin of Idioms

Wu Taibo family in historical records: "at the beginning of Ji Zha's mission, he passed Xu Jun in the north. Xu Jun is good at Jizha sword, but he is brave in speaking. Ji Zha knew that he didn't offer it for the sake of the kingdom. When it comes to Xu, Xu Jun is dead. So he untied his sword and tied it to Xu Jun's grave tree. The follower said, "Mr. Xu is dead. Who can give him?" Ji Zi said, "No. At the beginning, my heart has already promised it. How can I double my heart with death? ".

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Yanling Jizha, the fourth son of King mengshou of Wu, visited the king of Xu when he was on an envoy to the state of Jin. Xu Jun fell in love with Ji Zha's sword at first sight. He caressed the sword with his eyes from time to time. His face was full of love, but he was embarrassed to say so. Ji Zha saw through Xu Jun's mind and wanted to give him the sword. However, because he wanted to go to the state of Jin, the sword was a symbol of the messenger's identity, so he pretended not to know and didn't give it to Xu Jun. After the Jin Dynasty, Jizha envoy went back to the state of Xu. By this time, Xu Jun was dead. When Ji Zha heard about it, he went to Xu Jun's cemetery to mourn for his friend. He untied his sword and hung it on the tree beside the grave. Ji Zha's entourage said, "Xu Jun is dead. Who can I return this sword to?" Jizha said: "you are not right. I promised to give him the sword in my heart. How can I disobey my wish because he died?"

Idiom usage

Used as an object or attribute; used in dealing with affairs.

Examples

Zhang Jiuling, Tang Dynasty, wrote "the tablet of xuwengong, the great doctor of Guanglu in the Tang Dynasty:" a pine branch hangs a sword, and the characters on the tablet are gold. "

Idiom story

In ancient times, Jizha was sent to the north for the first time and saw Xu Jun as a good friend. Xu Jun likes Jizha's sword, although it is not stated in words. Ji Zha knew this in his heart. In order to perform his official duties, he didn't give it to Xu Jun. When Ji Zha finished his official business and passed by Xu Di, he saw that Xu Jun had passed away, so he went to his grave, hung his sword on a tree and left.