covering the dagger with a smile(xiào lǐ cáng dāo)

covering the dagger with a smile

A knife hidden in a smile is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is Xi à ol à C á NGD à o, which means to be kind to people's appearance, but insidious. It comes from the biography of Li Yifu in the old book of Tang Dynasty.

The origin of Idioms

Liu Xu's biography of Li Yifu in the old book of the Tang Dynasty: "the appearance of Yifu is warm and respectful. When talking with people, they will smile happily, but they are not afraid of thieves. Those who want power, those who want others to attach themselves, and those who are slightly disobedient, are prone to collapse. So it was said that there was a knife in the smile of Yifu. "

Idiom usage

Kang Xiaoyin's Fengyun vacuum: Li Tianhao's way of laughing: my loyalty, to heaven, to earth, heaven and earth, how ever I was as mean as you, hiding a knife in a smile. The second part of Meng Hanqing's "moheluo" in Yuan Dynasty: he poured out the medicine that I pi had given me. He smoked seven orifices and soaked them in ice for four times. Who can bear to see the desolate suburb with a hidden sword in his smile. Xu Huizhu is very enthusiastic on the surface, but actually she has a hidden motive. No one can guess what medicine she sells in her gourd. Wu Hongdao's "plum blossom lead" divertimento in Yuan Dynasty: "don't know each other by beauty, use tricks every morning, block obstacles from left and right, hide a knife in a smile, make things worse." Chapter five of a dream of Red Mansions: "they have hidden swords in their smiles. We have only four eyes and two hearts. If we don't guard against it, it's broken." Zhou Libo's "storm" part 9: "he can't smile without his face, but he really has a knife in his smile." Also known as "hidden knife in smile" and "hidden knife in smile". Yuan Yue Bochuan's tie Guai Li first fold: "I see first, he sees later. When he leaves, I'll let him go. There's a knife hidden in my smile. I'll let him go if I don't want to Li Yu of Qing Dynasty wrote in the mirage of the tower: the power shakes the master, the momentum smokes the people, the laughter hides the knife, and the toxicity is like a bee fly

Idioms and allusions

Allusion 1

Ji Guang, the prince of Wu, was very dissatisfied with the crown of Wu. Although he was respectful and obedient to the crown of Wu on the surface, he usurped the throne all the time in his heart. When Wu Zixu fled from Chu to Wu, Ji Guang saw that he was brave, chivalrous and resourceful, so he accepted him as a confidant. Wu Zixu also recommended his friend, the warrior of Wu state, to Ji Guang, who was very important. Three people conspire: when the time is ripe, they will assassinate Liao Wang. Ji Guang found out that Wu Wang Liao liked to eat grilled fish best, so he asked Zhuanzhu to concentrate on learning the cooking method of grilled fish. In the 12th year of the reign of King Liao of Wu, King Ping of Chu died. The king of Wu sent his princes Gai Yu and Zhu Yong to attack the state of Chu, but they were besieged by the army of Chu. At this time, Prince Wu Qingji was going out to send envoys to Wei and Zheng. Ji Guang saw that all the generals around him were not in China. He thought that the time was right, so he quickly discussed with Wu Zixu and Zhuanzhu about the strategy of assassinating him. Ji Guang invites Wang Liao to eat grilled fish with a smile. Wang Liao, just in case, wears three layers of armor and guards all the way. He takes 100 personal guards to Ji Guang's house. Ji Guang sat down with Wang Liao with a smile on his face. During the dinner, Ji Guang pretended to have a sore foot and left. Zhuanzhu came to Wang Liao with a plate of fragrant fried fish in his hand under the heavy pressure of Wang Liao's guards. Suddenly, Zhuanzhu quickly pulled out the "fish intestine" short sword from the fish belly and thrust it into Wang Liao's arms. The short sword went through the third armour and stabbed it out of Wang Liao's back. Zhuanzhu died on the spot. Zhuanzhu was also killed by Wang Liao's guards. Ji Guang and Wu Zixu led hundreds of ambush soldiers to kill from both sides and quickly solved Wang Liao's guard. Ji Guang succeeded to the throne of Wu and was named Helu (Lu).

Allusion 2

When song general Cao Wei heard that someone had defected, he was not frightened. Instead, he acted according to circumstances, talked and laughed freely, and refused to pursue them. The enemy mistook the defectors for Cao Wei and killed them all. Cao Wei's strategy of hiding a knife in a smile and using a knife to kill people is so easy! The ancient art of war has long reminded the fighters that they should not trust each other's sweet words and empty promises, and be careful of their hidden murders. In a word, this plan is mostly used in the disguise of military politics and diplomacy.

Allusion 3

During the Warring States period, in order to expand to the outside world, the state of Qin had to seize the dangerous area of the Yellow River and Xiaoshan, and sent Gongsun Yang as the general to attack the state of Wei. Gongsun Yang's army arrived at Wucheng of Wei state. Wucheng was originally the place where Wu Qi, a famous general of the state of Wei, worked hard. The terrain is dangerous and the fortifications are strong. It is difficult for a frontal attack to work. Gongsun Yang thought hard about his plan to attack the city. He was very happy to find out that Wei's general was ang, who had been in contact with him. He immediately wrote a letter, took the initiative to make friends with the young master, and said that although we are in charge of our own affairs, considering our previous friendship, it is better for the two countries to strike a peace treaty. Nostalgia is beyond expression. He also suggested setting a time for talks and major issues. After the letter was sent out, Gongsun Yang also took the initiative to withdraw and ordered the forward of Qin army to withdraw immediately. After reading the letter, young master ang was very happy to see that the Qin army had retreated. He immediately wrote back to set a date for the talks. Gongsun Yang saw that young master ang had got into the trap and set an ambush in the place of the talks. On the day of the meeting, young master ang arrived at the appointed place with 300 attendants. Seeing that Gongsun Yang had fewer attendants and none of them had weapons, he believed in the sincerity of the other party. The atmosphere of the talks was very harmonious, and the two resumed their former friendship to express their sincerity for friendship. Gongsun an also hosted a banquet for his son ang. Young master ang rushed to the table. Before he could sit down, he suddenly heard a command. The ambush surrounded him from all sides. Young master ang and his three hundred followers failed to respond and were all arrested. Gongsun Yang took advantage of the captured entourage to open the gate of Wucheng and occupy Wucheng. The state of Wei had to cede the Xihe area and ask Qin for peace. The state of Qin used Gongsun yang to plan to take Xiaoshan area lightly.

Allusion 4

During the Three Kingdoms period, because of its important geographical location, Jingzhou became a place for military strategists. In 217 ad, Lu Su died. Sun and Liu's honeymoon against Cao is over. At that time, Guan Yu guarded Jingzhou, and Sun Quan kept his heart to capture Jingzhou for a long time, but the time was not ripe. Soon after, Guan Yu sent troops to attack Fancheng, which was controlled by Cao Cao. For fear of future trouble, he left heavy troops to guard Gongan and Nanjun to defend Jingzhou. Sun Quan's general LV Meng thought that the time had come to seize Jingzhou, but because he was ill, he suggested that Sun Quan's then unknown young general Lu Xun take his place and garrison at Lukou. When Lu Xun took office, he didn't show up. He decided to make peace with Guan Yu and prepare for the war. He wrote a letter to Guan Yu, in which he tried to boast about Guan Yu, saying that Guan Yu was as famous as Jin Wengong and Han Xin. He called himself Jie Shusheng. He was too young to take on a big responsibility. He wanted Guan Yu to give more advice. Guan Yu is proud, conceited and arrogant. After reading Lu Xun's letter, he looks up at the sky and laughs and says, "don't worry about Jiangdong." Immediately, he transferred a large number of men from the defenders defending Jingzhou and attacked Fancheng with undivided attention. Lu Xun secretly sent someone to inform Cao Cao that they would act together to attack Guan Yu. Sun Quan decided that the time was ripe for seizing Jingzhou, and sent LV Meng as a pioneer to Jingzhou. Lu Meng ambushed his elite troops in a warship refitted into a merchant ship and attacked the south day and night. Guan Yu got the news and hurried back to the army, but it was too late. Sun Quan's army had occupied Jingzhou. Guan Yu had to lose Mai Cheng.

Allusion 5

During the Warring States period, the state of Qin sent Wei Yang to attack the state of Wei. The two sides are evenly matched. It was impossible for Wei Yang to win soon, so he planned a deception of false peace. On that day, Wei Yang sent a letter to young master ang. "We used to be friends and served as generals of the two countries. To tell you the truth, I can't bear to fight. I'd like to make peace with you and become an ally," the letter said. Let's make an appointment to drink, have a feast, and retreat from each other, so that the people of Qin and Wei will always have peace and tranquility. " After seeing the letter, young master ang was very happy. Thinking that Wei Yang was sincere, he came to the banquet at the place designated by him to negotiate an alliance. Who knows, before he reached the negotiation site, he was attacked by Wei Yang's ambush army, and then attacked the army of Gongzi ang, and captured Gongzi ang and his whole army to the state of Qin. Hearing the news, King Hui of Wei was flustered and worried. He quickly agreed to cede a large area of Hexi land to the state of Qin.

Allusion 6

Among all the promotion techniques, informers are regarded as the quickest and most labor-saving way to get promoted. They don't need to spend money or say good things. With a simple tip off, they can prosper. Yuan Shikai is a scum of the Chinese nation. He is a man of two sides. He is loyal to both sides and disobeys both sides. Yuan Shikai was once Minister of Commerce in North Korea. He began to train the "new army" in Tianjin station in 1895. In 1896, he joined the "strong society" organized by Kang Youwei and other organizations. It seems that he made progress and confused a group of literate reformers. Emperor Guangxu also placed great hope on him. In 1897, Yuan Shikai served as an inspector in Zhili. In order to seek military power to support the reform, Emperor Guangxu met him in yulantang on September 16. Emperor Guangzhu first asked him whether the new deal was appropriate, and Yuan was full of praise. Guangxu was happy, and asked him: "if you command the army, are you willing to be loyal to me?" Yuan Ma kowtowed his hair and swore: "I will try my best to repay the emperor's kindness. If I have any breath left, I will think about it." On the next day, Emperor Guangxu ordered Yuan Shikai to be promoted as an alternate servant, so that he could do military training, so as to win Yuan Shikai's support for the reform. On the evening of September 18, 1897, Tan Sitong, the leader of the reformers, risked his life and quietly went to Yuan Shikai's residence in fahua temple to explain the purpose of his visit. He mobilized yuan to kill Rong Lu and surround the summer palace, forcing Cixi and others to submit, protect the new deal and rescue Guangxu. Otherwise, he will be invited to report to the summer palace for glory and wealth. Yuan said on the spot, "both yuan and Tan Jun have been treated very well by Emperor Guangxu. They are not alone in rescuing." Still patting my chest

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