King Zhao acquired the He Shi Bi jade from the State of Chu. Upon hearing this news, King Zhaoxiang of Qin sent a letter to King Zhao, offering fifteen cities in exchange for the jade. King Zhao consulted with his ministers, including General Lian Po, but could not reach a conclusion. Giving the jade to Qin risked not receiving the cities, while refusing risked being attacked. At this juncture, the chief eunuch Miao Xian approached King Zhao and offered a plan, suggesting that his retainer, Lin Xiangru, could be sent as an envoy to Qin. King Zhao asked, "How do you know?" Miao Xian explained that he had previously committed a crime and attempted to flee to the State of Yan, but Lin Xiangru stopped him, explaining the consequences. Because he did not flee to Yan, he was pardoned by King Zhao. Therefore, he believed Lin Xiangru was intelligent and resourceful, worthy of important responsibilities. King Zhao then summoned Lin Xiangru and asked him whether he should exchange the He Shi Bi for the fifteen cities. Lin Xiangru analyzed the situation for King Zhao, arguing that Qin was strong and Zhao was weak, making an exchange inevitable. However, King Zhao asked what would happen if he gave the He Shi Bi to the King of Qin but Qin refused to give him any cities. Lin Xiangru replied that regardless, Zhao would have to take a risk; it was better for Qin to be in the wrong than for Zhao to be in the wrong. He also stated that he was willing to take the jade to Qin, and if the King Mehr sehen