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Many years ago, there were many states in China. The State of Qi used to be very strong, but it became less powerful. Yan Zi was a adviser, so the king of Qi sent him to ask Chu to support each other.
The king of Chu knew Yan Zi was very short. He tried to make Yan Zi feel shy about his . When Yan Zi arrived, the guard told him to enter through the small gate. Yan Zi didn't get angry. "Only a state of dogs will greet with a gate for dogs. I'm visiting the State of Chu. This gate isn't for me." Yan Zi said. So the guard had to take him through the main gate.
The king of Chu was unhappy at Yan Zi did. "Why did Qi send you? Don't they have anyone better?" the king tried way.
"If Qi meets a great king, it'll send the best ambassador(使臣). I'm the worst. That's why I'm here." Yan Zi replied calmly(镇定地). At this time, the guards brought a thief(小偷) to the king. The thief was from Qi. "Ha! Yan Zi, is Qi a state of thieves?" asked the king .
Yan Zi replied, "The orange trees south of Huai River produce big and delicious fruit, the orange trees north of Huai River produce small and sour fruit. The makes the fruit grow differently. In Qi, people are good and honest, but here, they . What made that person a thief here?" Finally, the king looked at Yan Zi and , "I was wrong about you and your state!"
