It happened in the warring States Period. At a banquet of Qin, Lin Xiangru, a senior offical of Zhao, with his wit and bravery, earned much reputation for Zhao .
In gratitude the king promoted Lin Xiangru to Shangdafu (senior offical in feudal China) and soon to Shangqing, which ranked even higher and equal to Prime Minister.
In gratitude the king promoted Lin Xiangru to Shangdafu (senior offical in feudal China) and soon to Shangqing, which ranked even higher and equal to Prime Minister.