古时候，楚国有个卖矛和盾的人，他头脑灵活，很会做生意。但有时候聪明反被聪明误。
In ancient times, there was a man in the state of Chu who sold spears and shields. He had a quick mind and was very good at doing business. But sometimes intelligence is mistaken for intelligence.
阳春三月，桃红柳绿，莺歌燕舞，阳光明媚，真是一个赶集的好日子。这个人挑着扁担，装上兵器匆匆来到市场。只见市场上人来人往，车水马龙，有卖吃的，有卖小玩意儿的。还有杂耍的，真是热闹非凡。
In the spring of March, with peach blossoms and willows green, birds singing and swallows dancing, the sunshine is bright, it's really a good day to go to the market. This person hurriedly arrived at the market carrying a pole and weapons. I saw people coming and going in the market, bustling with traffic, selling food and small trinkets. There are also acrobatics, it's really lively.
这个人看了，心里甭提有多高兴了，心想，今天可要好好赚一笔！
This person looked at it and couldn't help but feel very happy in their heart. They thought to themselves, 'Today, we must make a good profit!'!( 作文吧 WwW.zuoWenbA.net )
于是，他选择了一块好地方，十字路口的大树下，这里人流量大，场地开阔，树荫下，真是风景这边独好。
So he chose a good place, under a big tree at the intersection, where there was a large flow of people, the field was open, and under the shade of trees, the scenery was really unique here.
地方找好了，他拿出兵器开始招揽生意了。他心里思忖着：如何能将东西卖个好价钱呢？最好是让大家知道我的矛和盾是世界上最厉害的兵器，对，好东西不怕卖不出去。
After finding the place, he took out his weapon and began to solicit business. He pondered in his heart: How can we sell things at a good price? It's best to let everyone know that my spear and shield are the most powerful weapons in the world. Yes, good things are not afraid of not being sold.
想到这里，他忙满心期待地拿起了矛“呼呼“地抡起来，嘴里吆喝着：“我的矛锋利极了，枪头是上好的铁炼成的，无论是钢炼的。，铁做的东西都可以穿透，可谓是无坚不催啊。”说着，还举起矛，使劲向墙上刺去，立刻墙上出现了一个大窟窿。纷纷前来围观的人看了一阵拍手叫好。
At this point, he eagerly picked up his spear and swung it "whoosh", shouting, "My spear is extremely sharp. The tip of the spear is made of high-quality iron, whether it is steel. Anything made of iron can penetrate, it can be said that there is no hardness without pressure." Then he lifted the spear and thrust hard towards the wall, and immediately a large hole appeared on the wall. The people who came to watch applauded and cheered for a while.
接着，他得意的放下矛，又拿起了盾，使劲地拍了拍，发出了清脆的声响。夸耀道：“我的盾是精钢历练九九八十天而炼成的，无论是多么锋利的刀、剑都不可摧毁，可谓是坚不可摧啊！”就这样，顾客越来越多，围了个水泄不通，他这时更高兴了，对围观的人说：“各位大哥大嫂，父老乡亲们，看好了，我这可是世界上最坚固，最结实的盾，什么东西都刺不破。”
Then, he proudly put down his spear, picked up his shield, and slapped it hard, making a crisp sound. Boasting, "My shield is made of refined steel and has been refined for 980 days. No matter how sharp the knife or sword is, it cannot be destroyed. It can be said to be indestructible!" As more and more customers gathered around, he became even happier and said to the onlookers, "Big brothers, sisters in law, parents, fellow villagers, take good care of me. This is the strongest and strongest shield in the world, which cannot be pierced by anything
这时围观的人们开始议论纷纷，有的人露出了怀疑的神情，有的人皱着眉头表示不解。看到人们的神情，他搔了搔后脑勺，隐隐感觉有些不对。一位慈祥而睿智的老者从人群中走出，看了看他的矛，又看了看他的盾，沉思片刻，轻声说道：“如果用您锋利的矛去刺您坚固的盾，是您的矛锋利，还是盾坚固呢？”那个楚国人一听，顿时张口结舌，皱着眉头，脸“刷”地一下红到脖子根，哑口无言了。周围的人先是一愣，继而都哈哈大笑，笑的捂着肚子，眯着眼睛，前仰后合，有人说道：你这是自相矛盾，现在不能自圆其说了吧！说话要实事求是，不能夸夸其谈，结果只能弄巧成拙！
At this moment, the onlookers began to discuss one after another. Some showed a skeptical expression, while others frowned in confusion. Seeing people's expressions, he scratched the back of his head and felt something was amiss. A kind and wise old man walked out of the crowd, looked at his spear and then at his shield, pondered for a moment, and whispered, "If you use your sharp spear to pierce your sturdy shield, is it your spear sharp or the shield sturdy. The people around were first stunned, then burst into laughter, covering their stomachs with smiles, squinting their eyes, and looking back and forth. Some people said, 'You're contradicting yourself, can't you justify yourself now?'! Speak truthfully and not boastfully, as the result will only backfire!
世界什么都能刺破的矛和什么都能刺不破的盾，不可能同时而立，这个人从此以后，也实事求是，不在夸大其词的推销，很快他的矛和盾大卖。
The spear that can pierce anything in the world and the shield that cannot pierce anything cannot stand at the same time. From then on, this person will be pragmatic and no longer exaggerate their sales. Soon, his spear and shield will sell well.