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Gao Jianli
Gao Jianli (Chinese: 高漸離) was a musician of the Chinese state of Yan, during the late Warring States period, who played a struck zither called zhu (筑) or ji zhu (击筑). A friend of failed regicide Jing Ke, he later attempted to assassinate Qin Shi Huang as well, resulting in his execution.
Gao Jianli was from state of Yan, and he used to be a good friend with Jing Ke. In the 220s BC, the pressure of Qin military presence was more and more harsh, the Crown Prince Dan hope to recruit a suicidal assassin to assassinate Qin Shi Huang and stop his conquering. Prince Dan sought the most lethal dagger in the realm for Jing Ke. He obtained a dagger from Madam Xu of Zhao, purchasing it for a hundred gold pieces. He then had craftsmen treat it with poison. When tested on a person, even a slight wound would instantly cause death. The dagger was thus prepared, and Jing Ke was appointed for the mission.
In the state of Yan, there was a brave youth named Qin Wuyang (Qin Kai's grandson). At the age of 13, he had already killed a man, and people did not dare meet his gaze. He was chosen to accompany Jing Ke as his aide. Jing Ke was waiting for someone to join him on the mission, but that person lived far away and had not yet arrived, so preparations were made in the meantime.
As time passed and they had not yet departed, the prince grew anxious, fearing Jing Ke might change his mind. He pleaded again, saying, "The day is nearly over. Could it be that Jing Ke has lost his resolve? I beg to send Qin Wuyang ahead." Jing Ke became angry and shouted at the prince: "Why do you urge me so? Those who go and do not return are mere children! I am to carry a dagger into the unpredictable realm of Qin – I stayed only to wait for my companion. But now, you delay me. I take my leave!" Then he departed.
Prince Dan and all those who knew of the plan dressed in white robes and hats to see them off. When they reached the banks of the Yi River, they performed a farewell ritual. As they prepared to set out, Gao Jianli played the zhu (築, a stringed instrument), and Jing Ke sang in harmony with a solemn tone. All the warriors wept. He then stepped forward and sang:
風蕭蕭兮易水寒,
壯士一去兮不復還!
The wind whips cold across the Yi River,
The hero sets out, never to return!
But the assassination was not successful, and Jing Ke was killed. After Jing Ke was killed during his assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang, Gao changed his name and became an assistant in a wine shop, fearing reprisals from Qin Shi Huang.
Gao Jianli's skill as a zhu player eventually came to the attention of the owner of the wine shop. Qin Shi Huang heard about Gao's ability and summoned Gao to play for him. When Gao's identity was eventually revealed, Qin Shi Huang, who loved music, pardoned Gao and kept him as a palace musician, but had him blinded to prevent any potential assassination attempts.
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Gao Jianli
Gao Jianli (Chinese: 高漸離) was a musician of the Chinese state of Yan, during the late Warring States period, who played a struck zither called zhu (筑) or ji zhu (击筑). A friend of failed regicide Jing Ke, he later attempted to assassinate Qin Shi Huang as well, resulting in his execution.
Gao Jianli was from state of Yan, and he used to be a good friend with Jing Ke. In the 220s BC, the pressure of Qin military presence was more and more harsh, the Crown Prince Dan hope to recruit a suicidal assassin to assassinate Qin Shi Huang and stop his conquering. Prince Dan sought the most lethal dagger in the realm for Jing Ke. He obtained a dagger from Madam Xu of Zhao, purchasing it for a hundred gold pieces. He then had craftsmen treat it with poison. When tested on a person, even a slight wound would instantly cause death. The dagger was thus prepared, and Jing Ke was appointed for the mission.
In the state of Yan, there was a brave youth named Qin Wuyang (Qin Kai's grandson). At the age of 13, he had already killed a man, and people did not dare meet his gaze. He was chosen to accompany Jing Ke as his aide. Jing Ke was waiting for someone to join him on the mission, but that person lived far away and had not yet arrived, so preparations were made in the meantime.
As time passed and they had not yet departed, the prince grew anxious, fearing Jing Ke might change his mind. He pleaded again, saying, "The day is nearly over. Could it be that Jing Ke has lost his resolve? I beg to send Qin Wuyang ahead." Jing Ke became angry and shouted at the prince: "Why do you urge me so? Those who go and do not return are mere children! I am to carry a dagger into the unpredictable realm of Qin – I stayed only to wait for my companion. But now, you delay me. I take my leave!" Then he departed.
Prince Dan and all those who knew of the plan dressed in white robes and hats to see them off. When they reached the banks of the Yi River, they performed a farewell ritual. As they prepared to set out, Gao Jianli played the zhu (築, a stringed instrument), and Jing Ke sang in harmony with a solemn tone. All the warriors wept. He then stepped forward and sang:
風蕭蕭兮易水寒,
壯士一去兮不復還!
The wind whips cold across the Yi River,
The hero sets out, never to return!
But the assassination was not successful, and Jing Ke was killed. After Jing Ke was killed during his assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang, Gao changed his name and became an assistant in a wine shop, fearing reprisals from Qin Shi Huang.
Gao Jianli's skill as a zhu player eventually came to the attention of the owner of the wine shop. Qin Shi Huang heard about Gao's ability and summoned Gao to play for him. When Gao's identity was eventually revealed, Qin Shi Huang, who loved music, pardoned Gao and kept him as a palace musician, but had him blinded to prevent any potential assassination attempts.
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