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Extract Code: bi23 ?During the Warring States period, King Xiang of the State of Chu, after his accession to the throne, emphasized the use of treacherous ministers and political corruption, and the country declined day by day. There was a minister in Chu named Zhuang Xin, who was very anxious to see such a situation and always wanted to persuade him, but King Xiang of Chu only cared about enjoyment and could not listen to what others said. One day, Zhuang Xin couldn't stand it any longer. One day, Zhuang Xin couldn't help himself and told King Xiang of Chu, "If you are having a luxurious time with some people in the palace and don't care about the state affairs, the state will be destroyed sooner or later!" Hearing this, King Xiang of Chu was furious and scolded, "You are old and confused, aren't you? How dare you curse the state of Chu in this way and say these sinister words to confuse the people?" Zhuang Xin replied unhurriedly, "I really feel that things must come to this point, and I dare not say anything unfortunate about Chu on purpose. If you keep on favoring this man, Chu will surely perish. Since you don't believe me, please allow me to go to Zhao to hide for a while and see how things will really turn out." In this way, Zhuang Xin saw that King Xiang of Chu did not accept his loyal advice, so he had to hide in the state of Zhao. After Zhuang Xin had lived in Zhao for only five months, Qin really sent troops to attack Chu, and Chu barely resisted, allowing Qin to capture Ying, the capital city of Chu. King Xiang of Chu fled to Chengyang City (present-day Xinyang City, Henan Province) in fear. At this time, he thought of Zhuang Xin's advice, and realized that Zhuang Xin's words were good, so, repentant and hateful, he sent people to welcome Zhuang Xin back, saying: "In the past, because I did not listen to your words, so it will get to this point, now, do you see there is a way to save?" Zhuang Xin said, "Does the Lord really have the intention of repentance?"