Handan, the capital of Zhao, was in danger. Prince Pingyuan of Zhao decided to seek help from the state of Chu. He wanted to pick 20 talented persons to go with him. However, among his followers, he could only find 19 1 were good enough. Then, a 2 man named Mao Sui recommended himself.
Prince Pingyuan looked at him 3 doubt, "How long have you been here?" Mao Sui answered, "Three years."
Prince Pingyuan said, "I hear that 4 person with talent is like an awl(锥子) in a cloth bag. 5 sharp point will soon pierce through the bag. You've been here for a long time, but I haven't see any of your achievements. Maybe you are not as 6 as others?
Mao Sui answered slowly 7 confidently, "What I'm asking you now is to put me into that bag. If you do that, I would piece through it. But not only the point-the whole awl."
After 8 Mao Sui's words, Prince Pingyuan was impressed. He allowed Mao Sui 9 his team. As they arrived in Chu, Prince Pingyuan talked with the king of Chu. However, the king didn't want to offer help. 10 of the 19 men could find a way to solve the problem. At this point, Mao Sui walked to the king of Chu with a sword in hand. The king was shocked. Very 11 , Mao Sui explained the importance of the alliance (联盟) between Chu and Zhao. Finally, the king agreed to help Zhao 12 against Qin. Then, troops 13 to Zhao.
With Chu's help, Zhao survived and Mao Sui became a hero of Zhao.
Actually, in our daily life, we 14 catch the chances and realize our value, like Mao Sui 15 .
