1, reservation
Reading. Reading can change temperament. "Scholars should be ambitious first, knowledgeable second and persistent third". "I don't want a generation to be rich, I want a generation to have scholars." You must study, but this is the only thing.
"Faithful and honest, the poems and books will last forever." The ancients emphasized reading sage books and regarded reading as an opportunity to succeed. Zeng Guofan believes that the more important significance of reading lies in wisdom and cultivation, so that the family business can be consolidated.
2. Vegetables, fish and pigs
Farmers should grow vegetables, fish and pigs at home, just like farmers. This is a common family style of thrift and housekeeping. From the outside, there is anger and arrogance. There are vegetables in the garden, fish in the pond and pigs in the pen, and life is basically guaranteed. Zeng Guofan is diligent and self-sufficient. If you work hard and keep a good house, you will have plenty of food and clothing.
Step 3 in the morning
Getting up early is very important for farmers. They work at sunrise and rest at sunset. Getting up early can buy more time. A year's plan lies in spring, and a day's plan lies in morning. Zeng Guofan paid great attention to getting up early, and one of the "twelve lessons" listed for himself was getting up early. He believes that "staying at home is based on not getting up" and never allows children to sleep late.
4. Complete victory
Zeng Guofan has two definitions of "mopping up". The first is to sweep the yard, clean and tidy. Another meaning is to sweep away inner greed, that is, to purify the mind.
Step 5 test
Sacrifice. Pay homage to ancestors, be cautious and pursue the future, and the people's morality will return to thick. Filial piety is highly respected by the Chinese nation. Filial piety comes first, and ancestor worship is also a manifestation of filial piety. Therefore, Zeng Guofan believes that although ancestors are far away, sacrifices must be sincere.
6. Bachelor of Obstetrics
People treat others with priceless treasures. Emphasize being kind to relatives and neighbors. The Chinese nation pays attention to harmony. Having no friends in China is really the first hate. "In ancient times, there were no saints who were enemies of clans and township parties." It rained in the spring breeze. Be kind to your relatives and neighbors. "Money and wine are distant relatives, and fire, robbery and robbing call out your neighbors" is Zeng Guofan's understanding of "treasure".
Brief introduction of Zeng Guofan
1 Life
Zeng Guofan (18 1 1 year165438+1October 26th ~1March 872 12), formerly known as Zicheng, was named Bohan. China, a politician, strategist, philosopher and writer in the late Qing Dynasty, was the leader of the armed Xiang army of Han landlords in the late Qing Dynasty.
Zeng Guofan entered imperial academy in the 18th year of Daoguang (1838). Later, he was promoted to Bachelor of Cabinet, Assistant Minister of Ministry of War and Assistant Minister of Ritual. In the second year of Xianfeng (1852), he was ordered to go south to preside over the provincial examination. On the way, his mother died and was allowed to go back to her hometown. Zeng Guofan was good at talking about "morality" and "benevolence and righteousness" and praised Zhu Cheng's Neo-Confucianism.
In the third year of Xianfeng (1853), he was ordered to form Xiang Yong, Hunan Province, namely "Xiang Army". The following year, Tianjia Town defeated the Taiping Army in the Northern Expedition. Three years of Tongzhi (1864) captured Tianjing. The following year, he was ordered to go north to suppress the Nianjun uprising. Tongzhi five years (1866) was awarded the title of "Volunteer Army" by the Qing court.
In the same year, Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau was established. During this period, Zeng Guofan also set up an official school-running bureau in Anqing Daying to reprint the classics. Tongzhi for six years, Zeng Guofan worshipped the university students. The following year, he became the governor of Zhili. Tongzhi nine years (1870), was ordered to investigate and deal with "Tianjin religious plan". In the eleventh year of Tongzhi (1872), Zeng Guofan died of illness.
Step 2 contribute
The rise of Zeng Guofan had a far-reaching impact on the politics, military affairs, culture and economy of the Qing Dynasty. At Zeng Guofan's initiative, he built the first ship in China, established the first ordnance school, and arranged the first batch of students studying in the United States.
The rise of Han landlords headed by Zeng Guofan promoted the change of the proportion of Manchu and Han among local officials in Qing Dynasty. The situation of "light outside and heavy inside" began to appear. Zeng Guofan also founded the ancient prose "Xiangxiang School" in the late Qing Dynasty. He and Hu Linyi were called "Zeng Hu", and Li Hongzhang, Zuo and Zhang Zhidong were called "four famous ministers of ZTE in the late Qing Dynasty".