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Gan Luo (date of birth and death unknown) was born in the Warring States Period (now Yingshang, Anhui Province) and was the grandson of Gan Mao, a famous minister in the Warring States Period. He was brilliant since he was a child and was a famous young politician. In his early years, he joined the ranks of Lv Buwei, the prime minister of Qin State, as a talented guest. Later, he made meritorious service for Qin and was worshipped by the king of Qin as Shangqing.

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Gan Luo (date of birth and death unknown) was born in Cai Xia (now Yingshang, Anhui Province) of Chu State during the Warring States Period. He was brilliant since he was a child and was a famous young politician. Gan Luo was elected as the youngest politician in the history of China, world record association and China. His grandfather, Gan Mao, was a famous figure in Qin State, and once served as the left prime minister of Qin State. Under the guidance of grandpa, Ganluo was smart and eloquent from an early age and was deeply loved by his family. Later, Gan Mao was rejected by others, forced to flee from the State of Qin, and soon died in the State of Wei. In his early years, Gan Luo defected to the door of Lv Buwei, the prime minister of Qin State, and became his gifted scholar and distinguished guest.

At that time, the State of Qin tried to attack Zhao with the State of Yan, and planned to send Minister Zhang Tang to the State of Yan, but Zhang Tang refused. Lv Buwei was at his wit's end, and Ganluo volunteered to persuade Zhang Tang to take his place. Lv Buwei didn't believe him at first. Gan Luo said confidently, "Xiang Tuo became Confucius' teacher when he was seven years old. Now I 12 years old. Can't you let me have a try? " Lv Buwei had to agree to his request.

Gan Luo drove to Zhang Tang and said, "In those days, Wu disobeyed Hou's orders to attack Zhao, was driven out of Xianyang and died. Now Wen Xinhou's power is much greater than that of Ying Hou. If you disobey his orders, it seems that your death is not far away! " Hearing this, Zhang Tang was so scared that he promised to go to see Yan.

With the consent of the government, Gan Luo went to Zhao to lobby according to the intention of Qin State to expand Hejian County. In view of Zhao Wang's psychological state that Qin Yan's alliance is unfavorable to Zhao, he went to great lengths to say: "Qin Yan's alliance is nothing more than trying to occupy the land between Zhao and the river." If you cede the five cities of Hejian to the State of Qin, I can go back and persuade the King of Qin to cancel the mission of Zhang Tang and sever the alliance with the State of Yan. When the time comes, when you attack Yan, Qin will never interfere, and Zhao will have as many as five cities! " Zhao Wang was overjoyed and gave Ganluo the map and household registration of Hejian 5 cities. Ganluo returned with a full load, and Qin won the land of Hejian without a single soldier. The King of Qin named Ganluo, who was 0/2 years old, as Shangqing, and gave him the land that was named Gan Mao in that year. Because the rank of prime minister was similar to that of Shangqing at that time, people inferred that Ganluo was the prime minister of 12 years old.

In the Ming Dynasty, Yingshang County built the "Erxian Temple" to commemorate the grandparents of Gan Mao and Ganluo. Erxian Temple was expanded into Sixian Temple, dedicated to Guan Zhong and Bao.

Historical Records Volume 7 1 contains Biography of Ganluo.

Ganluo Biography:

Gan Luo, Sun Ye. After Mau's death, Gan Luo was twelve years old. He was an official of the Qin Dynasty, and Wen Xin Lv Hou was not Wei.

Qin Shihuang established Cai Ze, who had just become a monarch, in the State of Yan. For three years, the prince of Yan liked to make Taizi Dan hostage in Qin. Qin ordered Zhang Tang to go to Xiang Yan, hoping to cut the land between Zhao Yiguang and Yan. Zhang Tang said, Wen Xin Hou said, "I want to defeat Zhao as king, and Zhao resents me, saying,' If you win the Tang Dynasty, you will get a hundred miles of land. "Today's Yan must pass Zhao, but I can't. "Wen Xinhou unhappy, not with strong also.

Ganluo said, "Why are you so unhappy?" Wen Xinhou said, "I ordered Cai Ze, who just became king, to be a swallow for three years. Yan Taizi Dan has taken an oath. I asked to be a swallow, but I refused to do it. " Ganluo said, "Please do it." Wen Xin Hou scolded 1, "go! I came uninvited and refused. How can a woman do it? " Gan Luo said, "Xiang Tuo Sr became a teacher of Confucius at the age of seven. I was born here at the age of twelve today, so why bother to try? "

When Ganluo saw Zhang Qing, he said, "What did Wu Anjun do?" Qing said, "When we attacked Chu in the south and Yan and Zhao in the north, we were defeated and took it. I don't know the number of people, but my grades are not as good as mine. " Gan Luo said, "Which one should be used by Qin and which one should be used by Wen Xinhou?" Zhang Qing said: "I am not as expert as Wen Xin Hou." Gan Luo said, "Do you know that it is not as good as Wen Xin?" Say, "I know." Gan said, "If you want to attack Zhao later, you can't. He went to Xianyang Qili and died in Duyou. Today, Wen Xinhou invited Qing and refused to do so. I don't know where Qing died. " Zhang Tang said, "Please do it for the boy." Make it look good. One day after the trip, Ganluo called Wen Xinhou and said, "Please report to Zhao for Zhang Tang."

Wen Xinhou said to the late emperor, "Although Mao's grandson Gan Luo was young, he was the son of a noble family, and all the ministers heard about him. Today, Zhang Tangyu refused to do as he said, but Gan Luo did as he said. I am willing to report to Zhao first, please allow me to send it. "

Qin Shihuang called Ganluo to Zhao.

Jiao welcomes Ganluo. Ganluo said to the king of Zhao, "Did the king hear that yan dan, the prince of Yan, was taken hostage in Qin?" Say, "Smell it." He said, "Have you ever heard of Zhang Tang's love for Yan?" Say, "Smell it." "Yan Taizi Dan entered Qin, and Yan did not deceive Qin. Zhang Yan, Qin does not bully Yan. If Yan and Qin don't bully each other, it will be dangerous to attack Zhao. Yan and Qin did not bully each other and wanted to attack Zhao and Guanghe. The king is not as good as the five cities. Please return to the prince of Yan, so that the strong Zhao can attack the weak Yan. "

Wang Li of Zhao cut five cities to widen the river. Prince Qin Guiyan. Zhao attacked Yan, gained thirty cities in the valley, and eleven cities in the Qin Dynasty.

Ganluo returned this favor to Qin, but Ganluo thought it was supernatant, so he gave it to Tian Zhai.

Taishi Gong said: Gan Luo is young, but he wants to make a surprise plan and call himself a descendant. Although he was not a filial gentleman, he was also a counselor in the Warring States period. When Qin Fang is powerful, the world is especially eager to cheat.

(Note: Excerpted from Records of the Historian, Volume 71, Biography of Gan Mao, Son of Zilizi)

Translation:

Ganluo is Gan Mao's grandson. When Gan Mao died, Gan Luo was only twelve years old and served Wen Xin Lv Hou, the prime minister of Qin.

Qin Shihuang sent Cai Ze, who had just become a monarch, to the State of Yan. Three years later, the monarch of the State of Yan gladly sent Taizi Dan to the State of Qin as a hostage. The State of Qin is going to send Zhang Tang to the State of Yan as the prime minister, and plans to attack Zhao Guolai with the State of Yan to expand the territory around Hejian. Zhang Tang said to Wen Xinhou, "I once attacked Zhao, and Zhao held a grudge against me. He once said,' Whoever can catch Zhang Tang will be given a hundred miles of land.' Now I have to go through Zhao to get to Yan, so I can't go. "Wen Xinhou listened to dissatisfaction, but there was no way to force him to go.

Ganluo said, "Hou Jun, why are you so glum?" Wen Xinhou said, "I asked Cai Ze, who just became a monarch, to serve in Yan for three years. Yan Taizi Dan came to Qin as a hostage. I personally invited Zhang Qing to be the minister of Yan, but he didn't want to go. " Ganluo said, "Please allow me to persuade him to go to Yan State." Wen Xin Hou said angrily, "Go away! I personally invited him to go, but he wouldn't. How can you let him go? " Gan Luo said, "Xiang Tuo became Confucius' teacher at the age of seven. Now, I am twelve years old. You'd better let me try. Why are you in such a hurry to scold me? " So Wen Xinhou agreed.

Gan Luo went to see Zhang Qing and said, "Who made a great contribution to Wu' an Jun Bai Qi?" He said, "He defeated the powerful Chu State in the south and frightened Yan and Zhao in the north. He can win wars, seize cities, seize cities, and countless other things. My contribution is not comparable to his. " Gan Luo also said: "When Fan Sui was the prime minister of Qin, who had more power than Wen Xinhou now?" Zhang Qing said, "Won Hou is not as good as Wen Xinhou. "Gan Luo went on to say," Do you really understand that Won Hou is not as bad as Wen Xinhou? Zhang Qing said: "I really understand this." Gan Luo went on to say, "Hou Ying wanted to attack Zhao, but he deliberately embarrassed him. As a result, Wu Anjun died in Du You as soon as he left the Qilidi in Xianyang. Now Wen Xinhou personally invited you to be the prime minister of Yan State, but you refused. I don't know where you will die. " Zhang Tang said, "then go to Yan according to your boy's opinion. "Then let people pack up and get ready to go. Ganluo said to Wen Xinhou, "Lend me five carriages, please allow me to go to Yan first for Zhang Tang and say hello to Zhao. "

When Wen Xinhou entered the palace, he reported Ganluo's request to Qin Shihuang, saying, "Once upon a time, there was a grandson named Ganluo in Gan Mao. He was very young, but he was a descendant of a famous family, so you all heard about him. Recently, Zhang Tang wanted to find an excuse to say that he was ill and didn't want to go to Yan. Ganluo advised him to go resolutely. Now Ganluo is willing to report Zhang Tang to Zhao. Please allow him to send it. "

Qin Shihuang summoned Ganluo and sent him to see Zhao.

King Xiang of Zhao went to the suburbs to meet Ganluo. Gan Luo persuaded Wang Zhao and asked, "Did your majesty hear that Yan Taizi Dan was taken hostage in Qin?" Wang Zhao replied, "I heard." Gan Luo asked again, "I heard that Zhang Tang is going to be the prime minister of Yan State?" Wang Zhao replied, "I heard." Gan Luo went on to say: "Yan Taizi Dan came to Qin, which shows that Yan did not deceive Qin." Zhang Tang's appointment to Yan State shows that Qin State does not cheat Yan State. Yan and Qin do not bully each other. Obviously, they want to jointly attack Zhao, and Zhao will be in danger. Yan and Qin bullied each other only to attack Zhao and expand their territory in Hejian. Your Majesty might as well give me five cities to expand the territory of Qin in Hejian. I asked the king of Qin to send the prince back and then help the powerful Zhao attack the weak Yan. "

The prince of Zhao immediately drew five cities in Hejian to expand the territory of Qin. When Qin sent the Prince of Yan back, Zhao attacked Yan without fear. As a result, there were thirty cities in Shanggu, of which the State of Qin occupied eleven.

When Ganluo came back, he reported the situation to the king of Qin, who named Ganluo Shangqing and gave Ganluo the original farmland house in Gan Mao.

Tai Shigong said: Gan Luo was very young, but he gave a wonderful plan, which will be remembered by future generations. Although he was not an upright gentleman, he was also a veritable counselor in the Warring States period. You know, when the state of Qin was strong, the art of contingency was practiced in a special period in the world!

It shows that during the Warring States Period, during the reign of King Wu of Qin State, Gui Lizi and he made great achievements in the struggle with Korea, Zhao, Wei, Chu and other eastern countries, so the Taishi wrote the eleventh volume of the Biography of Gui Li Gan Mao. "But this biography is enduring, mainly because it vividly records the deeds of a young politician, Gan Luo.

Gan Luo is only twelve years old, but he has insight into the current situation. He used the contradictions between countries to solve the problems that the Prime Minister could not solve, so that the State of Qin won the five cities of Zhao without a single soldier. Ganluo is a promising young man. At the age of twelve, he became an official of the State of Qin, not because of his genius, but also because of the objective environment at that time. As the theory of praise says: "When Qin Fang is strong, the world is particularly prone to fraud." Sima Qian noticed this problem at that time, which was commendable.

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Said Zhang Tang went to Yan.

One day, when Lv Buwei came home, he looked very ugly and looked very angry. When Ganluo saw this, he stepped forward and asked, "What's on the Prime Minister's mind? Can you tell me? " Lv Buwei was very depressed. Seeing it was Ganluo, he waved. "Go away, go away, what do children know?" Gan Luo said loudly, "Didn't the Prime Minister adopt Gong to help you solve your problem? Now that you have something on your mind but don't tell me, even if I want to help, there is no chance! " Lv Buwei saw that he was confident, so he changed his attitude and said, "Three years ago, the emperor sent the newly established king Cai Ze to Yan, and the prince was very satisfied with him. It is a friendly gesture to send Taizi Dan to the state of Qin as a hostage. I sent Zhang Tang to the state of Yan as a photo, and the result of divination was also very auspicious, but he made an excuse not to go. "

That's what happened. Zhang Tang is a minister of the State of Qin. He led an army to attack Zhao and occupied a large area of land. The prince of Zhao hated him, claiming that if someone killed Zhang Tang, he would be rewarded with a hundred miles. The mission to Yan had to go through Zhao, so Zhang Tang refused to go. Gan Luo smiled: "It turned out to be such a trivial matter. Why didn't the Prime Minister let me persuade him? " Lv Buwei scolded him: "Children, don't talk nonsense. He won't even go if I invite him myself, not to mention that you are young. " Ganluo said unconvinced, "I heard that Xiang Tuo was respected as a teacher by Confucius at the age of seven. I am five years older than him now. Why not let me try? If not, it's not too late for you to blame me again! " Lv Buwei couldn't help admiring his firm tone, so he changed his attitude and slowed down and said, "OK, then you try!" ! After the job is done, there will be great returns. "GanLuo saw that he agreed, not much said, and left happily.

When he arrived at Zhang Tang's home, Zhang Tang heard that he was a tourist from Lv Buwei. He hurried out to meet each other and found that Ganluo was just a teenager. He couldn't help but feel disdain and asked, "What are you doing here?" Ganluo saw his arrogance and said; "I've come to mourn you." Zhang Tang was furious: "How can a child talk like this? There are no dead people in my house. Why do you want to mourn? " Ganluo smiled and said, "I dare not talk nonsense. Please let me explain why. Compared with Wu, Bai Qi, who deserves more credit! " Zhang Tang quickly replied, "Wu Anjun is brave and good at fighting. He attacked the powerful state of Chu in the south and gained great popularity in Zhao Yan in the north. He occupied countless places and made outstanding achievements. How dare I compare with him? " "Who is more authoritarian than Fan Ju and Wen Xinhou? "Won hou cheng phase before the qin dynasty, Wen Xin hou. Zhang Tang replied: "Ying Hou is certainly not as arbitrary as Wen Xin Hou!" "Do you really know that waiting is not as exclusive as Wen Xinhou?" Zhang Tang said, "Of course. "Ganluo smiled;" In that case, why don't you refuse to go? I heard that Hou won was going to attack Zhao, and he opposed it. After leaving Xianyang Qili, he was executed by Hou won. People like Wu Anjun can't be tolerated after winning. Do you think Wen Xinhou will tolerate you? "Zhang Tang listened to can't help sweating like a pig. Gan Luo saw it and said, "If you are willing to go to Yan State, I will go to Zhao State first for you." Zhang Tang quickly thanked and agreed, and asked him to go back and report to the Prime Minister.

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Ganluo went back and told Lv Buwei this situation. Lv Buwei was very happy to hear this. Gan Luo said, "Although Zhang Tang has to go, he may be in trouble after passing through Zhao. I'm going to find Zhao first for him. " Lv Buwei believed in his talent, thought about it, and agreed, and reported to the king of Qin: "Your Majesty, there is a grandson named Ganluo. At the age of twelve, he defected to the minister's door. He comes from a noble family, is good at calculation and can speak eloquently. This time, Zhang Tang Tuo was ill and didn't go to Yan, so he agreed. Moreover, he wants to go to Zhao to beg Zhang Tang Tuo first. Please promise him! " Hearing this, the king of Qin told Ganluo to come in and see him. After a while, he found his royal highness walking into a young man with fine features. I couldn't help liking it and asked with a smile, "Do you want to find Zhao?" Gan Luo replied: "Yes." "Then what will you say when you see Queen Zhao?" "I see his appearance, the camera. I don't know Wang Zhao's reaction and I'm not sure what to say. " Seeing that he had a glib tongue and answered quickly, the king of Qin promised to give him ten cars and more than one hundred servants. Tell him to find Zhao.

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The prince of Zhao had long heard that the State of Qin was going to send someone to the State of Yan to take photos, and he was always anxious, fearing that Qin Yan would unite to attack him. At this time, I heard that the envoy of Qin asked for an audience, and quickly said, "Call him in." After a while, I saw a young man coming slowly. Qingyin said, "My little minister Gan Luo has been ordered by the king of Qin to meet the king of Zhao." The prince of Zhao quickly asked him to sit down beside him. He secretly wondered how Qin could send such a child. Looking at it carefully, I can't help liking it. Seeing Ganluo's extraordinary appearance, clear eyes and a dignified air in his brow, he asked, "Who was the last prime minister of Qin?" Ganluo replied. "It's my grandfather." "How old are you this year?" "I am 12 years old this year." The prince of Zhao couldn't help laughing. "Isn't anyone in the qin dynasty to send? Let your child come out! " Gan Luo unhurriedly replied: We, the king of Qin, are meritocratic in employing people and let them bear different responsibilities. They can only take on heavy responsibilities when they are high, and they can only take on small responsibilities when they are low. The king of Qin thinks this is a trivial matter. So he sent me. "The prince of Zhao listened to Ganluo's words and respected him for a few minutes." What's the matter with you going to Zhao Guolai this time? Gan Luo asked, "Did your majesty ever hear that Yan Taizi Dan entered the Qin and Wei Dynasties as a hostage?" ? The prince of Zhao nodded, and Gan Luo asked, "Did your majesty ever hear that Zhang Tang was going to Yan?" The prince of Zhao nodded again. In that case, why don't you work hard? Yan sent a prince to enter, indicating that Yan did not deceive Qin; Qin sent Zhang Tang to Yan as a photo, which showed that Qin did not cheat Yan. If Yan and Qin don't bully each other, Zhao will be in danger. Wang Zhao listened and asked, "What did Qin and Yan make peace for?" ? Gan Luo replied: "Qin Yan reconciled for no other reason, just to attack Zhao and expand Hejian's territory!" ""Oh, really? What do you think of this visit? " Wang Zhao asked the king to expand the territory of Qin to five cities. The king of Qin was naturally happy. You can ask him to send the prince back and cut off Qin Yan's kindness, so that you can attack Yan with confidence. Attacking Xiao Yan with the powerful Zhao State, are you still worried that you won't get five cities? "The prince of Zhao was very happy to hear this, so he gave him a pair of gold and white jade, and gave him the map of the five cities given to the State of Qin, so that he could bring it back to the king of Qin.

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Gan Luo returned to Qin, and the king of Qin praised him and said, "Your wisdom is really beyond your age!" " So he was named Shang Qing (the highest official position of the vassal state in the Warring States period, equivalent to the prime minister), and gave him the original farmland house in Gan Mao. Knowing that Qin had broken up with Yan, Zhao sent troops to attack Yan and got 30 cities, of which 1 1 was given to Qin.

On the big stage of the Warring States Period, all kinds of talents emerge one after another. 12-year-old Ganluo has already dealt with the vassals with his own wisdom, and let Qin get 16 city, which can be said to be unique in the history of China. He is really a genius child prodigy!

Unfortunately, he is talented and knowledgeable, but his life span is not long. He died shortly after he was sealed.