荀息

不久，荀息带领兵马，灭了掳国。

Soon , Xun Xi led his forces and conquered the State of Guo .

荀息捧着璧玉，牵着骏马，凯旋而归，把这两件国宝奉还给了晋王。

Carrying the round jade and leading the fme horse , Xun Xi returned in triumph and gave them back to the King of Jin .

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 . "

荀息回答说：“不会。

Xun Xi replied : " That is not likely .

晋献公采纳了荀息的计策。

So Duke Xian of the State of Jin accepted Xun Xi 's plan .

旁边观看的人都很紧张，为荀息迭累鸡蛋捏一把汗。

All those watching were nervous and held all held their breath in great anticipation .

晋国的大臣荀息向国王献计。

Xun Xi , a high official of the State of Jin , offered his scheme to the King .

虞国国君见到这两们珍贵的礼物，顿时心花怒放，听到荀息说要借道虞国之事时，当时就满口答应下来。

When the monarch of Yu saw the precious gifts , he was elated , and readily promised to let the Jin army pass through his state .