Is “Lü Buwei compiled the 'Annals of Lü Buwei', hung it at the Xianyang city gate, and said that if anyone could add or delete one character, they would be rewarded with a thousand gold pieces.” true?

attested in history

According to the 'Records of the Grand Historian: Biography of Lü Buwei': 'He hung it at the Xianyang city gate with a thousand gold pieces on top, and invited feudal lords, wandering scholars, and guests; if anyone could add or delete one character, they would be given a thousand gold pieces.' The allusion of 'one character worth a thousand gold' is indeed a historical fact, demonstrating his immense power and influence.

Lü Buwei

Lü Buwei's rare goods to hoard and one character worth a thousand gold

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