Lin Xiangru was a minister of Zhao during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. He is knowledgeable and talented. In the two diplomatic struggles of "returning to Zhao in one piece" and "joining forces with Mianchi", he defended Zhao's dignity, ranking above the famous Lian Po. This makes Lian Po unconvinced. He said to others, "I was invincible in Lian Po and made great contributions to Zhao Li. Lin Xiangru is just talking with his mouth. What's the big deal? Instead, he climbed on top of me. Be sure to insult him. " Hearing this, Lin Xiangru tried not to meet Lian Po. Every time I go out, I avoid Lian Po, and sometimes I even pretend to be ill. Once when Lin Xiangru went out, he saw Lian Po's chariots and horses coming from a distance, and hurriedly asked the driver to take a detour.

People in Lin Xiangru felt wronged by his kowtowing concession and asked to leave for home. Lin Xiangru insisted on staying and patiently explained to them, "Which do you think is better, General Lian or King Qin?" Everyone said, "Even the generals are certainly not as good as the king of Qin." Lin Xiangru said, "Yes, everyone is afraid of the King of Qin, but for Zhao's sake, I dare to reprimand him at the Qin court. How can I be afraid when I see General Lian? " I understand your feelings, but have you ever thought that the powerful State of Qin, because of General Lian and I, dare not attack Zhao? If two tigers contend, they will both lose. I don't care about personal grievances, and I let General Lian everywhere, for the benefit of the country. "Hearing these words, everyone cooled down, dismissed the idea of leaving home, but more respect for Lin Xiangru.

Later, someone told Lian Po what Lin Xiangru said. Lian Po was deeply moved and ashamed. He thinks he is so narrow-minded. He was so sorry for Lin Xiangru that he decided to plead guilty to his face. One day, he took off his shirt and went to Lin Xiangru's mansion with Vitex negundo naked on his back. He knelt on the ground with tears in his eyes and said to Lin Xiangru with tears in his eyes, "I am a humble clown with shallow knowledge and a bad temper. I didn't expect you to be so tolerant of me. I really have no face to see you. Please punish me severely! " I am willing to kill me. "Lin Xiangru saw this scene, quickly help Lian Po, two people embrace together. From then on, the two men eliminated barriers and strengthened unity. Qi Xin joined forces to defend Zhao, and the powerful Qin State dared not invade Zhao easily.