S4E02 | They Smilin' in Your Face

<p>Remember that O&#39;Jay&#39;s tune from 1972, &#34;Backstabbers&#34;? They must have had Tang Dynasty chancellor Li Linfu in mind. The story behind our Chinese Saying for this time 口蜜腹剑 tells the story of this 8th-century politician/official who served the great Emperor Xuanxong (玄宗). All the time, they want to take your place, the backstabbers (backstabbers). Beware of those with a honey mouth and a dagger in their belly. Kǒu Mì Fù Jiàn.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-chinese-sayings-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-chinese-sayings-podcast/donations</a><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>