yě野rén人zòu奏pù曝
A humble or meager contribution, often presented by someone with good intentions but limited knowledge, who mistakenly believes it to be highly valuable or unique.
Era:
Ancient
Frequency:
Story:
During the Warring States period, there was a farmer in the State of Song who had never seen much of the world. Because of his poverty, he wore a coarse hemp garment all winter, barely making it through.
The following spring, on a clear day, he stripped off his clothes and basked in the sun, finding it incredibly comfortable.
Having never seen beautiful fur coats or grand houses, he told his wife that he would present this method of keeping warm to the king.