虞公
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晋国的大臣荀息向国王献计，说：“如果您把那块璧玉和那匹良马送给虞公，向他借路，那么他一定会答应的。”
Xun Xi , a high official of the State of Jin , offered his scheme to the King . He said : " If you offer that piece of round jade and that fine steed as gifts to the King of Yu to ask his permission , he is sure to give his consent . "
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宫之奇通过分析虞、虢、晋之间的关系，反驳了虞公的这种错误观点。
Though analyzing the relation of Yu , Guo and Jin , Gong Zhi-qi refuted the mistake standpoint of Duke Yu .