The eight allusions to the friendship between eight worshippers are: the friendship between bosom friends - Boya Ziqi; the friendship between cutting one's neck off - Lian Po Xiangru; the friendship between rubber knees - Chen Chonglei Yi; the friendship between chickens and millet - - Ju Qing of Yuan Bo; the friend who sacrificed his life - Jiao Ai Bo Tao; the friend who lived and died - Liu Guanzhang; the friend of Guan Bao - Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya; the friend who lost his life - Kong Rong and Ni Heng.

1. A close friend - Boya Ziqi

The profound friendship between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi is worthy of being praised throughout the ages. In this allusion, Yu Boya is a famous luther player with superb skills, while Zhong Ziqi is an ordinary woodcutter, but the two became connected because of music.

Of these two, Yu Boya is good at playing and Zhong Ziqi is good at appreciating. When Yu Boya played the piano, Zhong Ziqi could always accurately grasp his emotions and skills, and give him appropriate praise. From this, the tacit understanding and mutual appreciation between the two gradually developed into a deep friendship.

2. The acquaintance who cut his throat to death - Lian Po Xiangru

This allusion occurred during the Warring States Period. At that time, Lian Po and Lin Xiangru were important politicians and military officers of the Zhao State. general. Among them, Lian Po was a famous general of Zhao State at the end of the Warring States Period. He was famous among the princes for his bravery and courage, and his repeated military exploits. In the meeting of Mianchi, he fought fiercely with Qin in order to safeguard the interests of Zhao.

Lin Xiangru was an outstanding politician and diplomat. He was witty and brave, put national interests first, was good at rhetoric, and was appreciated by King Zhao. In returning the intact jade to Zhao, he successfully protected Zhao's national treasure and the country's dignity.

3. A close acquaintance - Chen Chong and Lei Yi

This allusion happened in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, Chen Chong and Lei Yi were officials in the late Han Dynasty. They were fellow townsmen and they were young. Then they became close friends. On the recommendation of the prefect Zhang Yun, Chen Chong was selected as Xiaolian, but he gave up this opportunity to Lei Yi. Although Lei Yi also got the position of Xiaolian, Chen Chong was always unwilling to accept this honor.

During their tenure in the government, both Chen Chong and Lei Yi showed noble moral character. Chen Chong once helped a lower-level official repay his debt privately, while Lei Yi once rescued a death row prisoner and commuted his sentence to support his family.

4. The acquaintance of chickens and millets - Yuan Bo Juqing

The allusion happened in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The protagonists - Zhang Yuanbo and Fan Juqing, both from Jinxiang, Shanyang, studied in Taixue. Became good friends while studying. Fan Juqing and Zhang Yuanbo have very different personalities, but their common hobby - cooking, has become a bridge for them to enhance their friendship. They often cook together, study various cuisines and try different cooking methods.

Once, Yuan Bo and Ju Qing went hunting together, but they were trapped by a heavy rain. They found a farmer's house to take shelter from the rain. The farmer entertained them warmly and cooked a pot of chicken and millet for them. Although chicken millet is simple, it warms their bodies and minds and makes them feel the warmth of home. From then on, they regarded chicken millet as a symbol of friendship between each other and would taste this delicacy together every time they got together.

5. Life-saving friend - Jiao Ai Bo Tao

This allusion happened at the end of the Warring States Period. At that time, Yang Jiao Ai and Zuo Bo Tao were good friends and they left together. hometown, and went to Chu State to seek development. However, they encountered heavy snow on the way and were very short of clothes and food.

In this case, Zuo Botao decided to sacrifice himself in order to allow Yang Jiao'ai to continue to live. In the end, Zuo Botao left all his clothes and food to Yang Jiaiaoai and committed suicide in a hollow tree.

6. Friends of life and death - Liu Guanzhang

This allusion happened from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms period. At that time, Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu had similar interests, and the Taoyuan Three became sworn brothers. , vowing to die together with the Communist Party of China, to serve the country and benefit the people.

Although Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have different personalities, they all share a passion for benefiting the country and the common people. This common ideal and belief made them become inseparable brothers after they became sworn brothers, and in the days that followed, they shared joys and sorrows, and depended on each other for life and death.

7. The friendship between Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya - Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya

This allusion happened in the Spring and Autumn Period. At that time, Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya were friends. They shared the same goals and supported each other. Guan Zhong's life was not rich, but Bao Shuya did not look down on him because of it. When the two were doing business together, Bao Shuya was willing to contribute more money and take less profit so that Guan Zhong could have more income to support his mother.

On the battlefield, Guan Zhong's combat effectiveness was not strong, but Bao Shuya still tried his best to protect him. When Guan Zhong was ridiculed as a man who was greedy for life and afraid of death, Bao Shuya defended him, believing that Guan Zhong's behavior was because he needed to support his elderly mother.

After Duke Huan of Qi succeeded to the throne, Bao Shuya recommended Guan Zhong as prime minister and worked under him willingly. Obviously, this allusion shows Bao Shuya's sincere friendship and full support for Guan Zhong.

8. The acquaintance who forgets the years - Kong Rong and Mi Heng

This allusion happened at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, Kong Rong and Mi Heng were the friends who forget the years. The friendship between them can be traced back. When Mi Heng and Kong Rong became good friends, Mi Heng was under twenty years old and Kong Rong was already fifty. However, because Kong Rong valued Ni Heng's talent, he ignored the age difference and was willing to become a close friend with Ni Heng.

Obviously, this proves that the age gap has not hindered their friendship. The friendship between Kong Rong and Mi Heng not only existed when they were young, but also continued when they were old.