In the Warring States Period, the State of Qin besieged the capital of the State of Zhao.
战国时代,秦国军队攻打赵国的都城。
Duke Pingyuan of Zhao planned to ask the ruler of the State of Chu personally for assistance.He wanted to select a capable man to go with him.
赵国的平原君打算亲自到楚国去请救兵,想挑选一个精明能干的人一同前去。
A man called Mao Sui volunteered.
有一个名叫毛遂的人,自告奋勇愿意同去。
When the negotiactions between the two states were stalled because the ruler of Chu hesitated to send troops, Mao Sui approached him, brandishing a sword. At that, the ruler of Chu agreed to help Zhao, against Qin.