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标题: 4月6日故事:What is Said Carries Weight一言为重 [打印本页]

作者: yy2235    时间: 2011-4-6 18:27     标题: 4月6日故事:What is Said Carries Weight一言为重

please read the story carefully,and tell me what are you thinking about when you read the whole story~Don't be shy,just make your imagination fly in your sky!

          In ancient times, there was a prime minister named Shang Yang in the State of Qin. He was held in high regard by the King. In the year 359 BC, he prepared for a political reform to promote the economic development. But he was afraid that the people would not believe local authorities. He thought an idea.
  One day, he had a 10-meter long pole erected at the south gate outside the capital. Then he told the crowd whoever took the pole to the north gate would be awarded 10 ounces of silver. Everyone was astonished, but nobody dared to have a try. After seeing that, Shang Yang raised his voice and said:" Anyone who carries the pole to the north gate will get 50 ounces of silver." A brave man did it and was be given 50 ounces of silver. Others felt very reGREtful.
  In this way, Shang Yang achieved his aim successfully. Soon the state of Qin became the strongest country.
  Later, people use it to praise the man who keeps his promise.
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作者: fangnan    时间: 2011-4-7 17:22

Keeping our promise is a great virtue not only in ancient times, but also in morden times. It is the first step to build one's honor,prestige and success. Actually, it happens in our daily life. when you have a appointment, come minute's earlier rather than late. If you make your partener wait, you will lost his belief at a certain extent
作者: comi    时间: 2011-4-13 15:11

I have think carefully who is Shang yang.
原来他是商鞅!!!




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