When there is nothing at home, get up early every day, and don't stay up late.

From The Complete Works of Zeng Guofan in Qing Dynasty and Letters to Yunze on March 13th, 11th year of Xianfeng, eight people said: "Reading ancient books is based on exegetics, writing poems is based on tone, caring for relatives is based on pleasing people, keeping in good health is based on less anger, based on not lying, keeping a house is based on not taking advantage of others, and marching is based on not disturbing people."

Translation: The eight books are: "When reading and studying, you should understand the meaning word by word; When writing poetry, we must learn the tone and rhythm well; Filial piety should be real care and make parents happy physically and mentally; If people want to live a long and healthy life, they should worry less and be less angry. A person should be cautious in everything he says and does in the world, not talking nonsense or telling lies; When there is nothing at home, get up early every day; Being an official is based on not accepting bribes; Marching cannot disturb the people. "

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Throughout ancient and modern times, most of the families of dignitaries did not last long, because their children gradually became arrogant and extravagant. After two or three generations, the family status declined and the sun went down. Zeng Guofan's family of five only lasted for more than 190 years to the eighth generation of grandchildren, and produced more than 240 famous talents. Such a prosperous family is rare at all times and in all countries.

Zeng's family is full of talents, which is inseparable from Zeng Guofan's good family style, rigorous family education and rich family letters.

1, Zeng Guofan's rigorous family style was admired not only by then and later generations, but also by villagers and the world.

Zeng Guofan was influenced by his family since childhood and tried to be a useful person. Later, due to his outstanding military achievements, he made Hou the best official, and his four younger brothers Zeng, Zeng, Zeng Qizhen were all made senior officials by the emperor and won the glory of Manchu. However, he has always been modest and cautious, and repeatedly warned future generations that only by "work-study program, work-study program and diligent housekeeping can we inherit the fine traditions of our ancestors." They are required to personally take part in farm work such as mowing grass, collecting firewood, collecting dung, inserting grain, hoeing and harvesting. Don't bully others or be a servant.

Zeng Guofan praised the "eight-character strategy of managing the family" left by his grandfather, Mr. Xing Gang, and named his residence "Babantang". These eight books are the essence of Zeng's scholarly family precepts, and the Zeng Guofan brothers and their descendants have been unremitting for life.

In addition, there are still three unbeliefs in the ancestral family rules of the Zeng family: they don't believe in monks and witches (monk teachers), they don't believe in immortals (Mr. Feng Shui), and they don't believe in medicines (all medicines are poisonous); Sanji: filial piety, harmony and forgiveness; And the key words of "diligence and filial piety": diligence and family management, respect for parents and elders, friendship with brothers and sisters, and unity with neighbors.

Zeng's family education takes eight books as classics, eight treasures as latitudes, four key words, three unbeliefs and three auspicious words. The latitude and longitude are coherent, and the context is consistent, forming a complete theoretical system of family management, which is really a precious family textbook.

2. Insist on diligent tutoring and educate humble offspring. The Zeng family's books have been passed down through the ages.

Zeng Guofan wrote a lot in his life, but "A Letter from Zeng Guofan" is the most famous one, which is spread at home and abroad. In both urban and rural areas, there are a lot of family letters and family instructions from the Zeng family to educate future generations to make progress and make a difference.

Zeng Guofan always kept a clear head about his rich family background. Since ancient times, arrogant and overbearing people never last long, which often leads to betrayal and ruin. Laziness is a sign of decline, and we must be highly vigilant. Zeng Guofan earnestly warned his sons Ji Ze and Ji Hongdao: It is a good omen for a family to honor their parents and love their brothers. This karma is very effective.

Zeng Guofan repeatedly told his children: I don't want my children and grandchildren to be generals, and I don't want my children and grandchildren to be big officials. I just want to be a gentleman who has read a lot and understands reason. Those who are industrious, thrifty, self-disciplined, industrious and flexible are all virtuous people.

Zeng Guofan's family letters and instructions were not only carefully studied by later generations, but also put into practice one by one. The Zeng family's diligence and humility, filial piety to parents and love for brothers are the best examples. According to the memories of the old people in their hometown, Zeng lived in Qixin, respected the old and loved the young, lived in harmony, and never had disunity.

Since the Zeng Guofan brothers, there have been no generals who lead troops to fight. Most of them have studied in famous universities in Britain, the United States and other countries, and achieved remarkable results. They became famous masters in the fields of education, science and technology and art, and made indelible contributions to the cause of human civilization and progress.

3. Poems and books are handed down from generation to generation, combined with reading, and applied what they have learned. The Zengfu Library of Fuhoutang has trained many descendants to become the pillars of the country. Fuhoutang, located in Lotus Leaf Township, Shuangfeng County, Hunan Province, Zeng Guofan's hometown, is the place where he retired after his success. It covers an area of 40,000 square meters and has a building area of more than 28,000 square meters. The three-story building stands tall among the trees, surrounded by mountains and waters, and the scenery is very beautiful.

The back hall of the mansion is not only the residence of the prime minister and the Zeng family, but also a large-scale library, and it is also the home for Zeng's children and their close relatives to study. This school is rigorous in scholarship, pure in style of study, combining hiding with reading, applying what they have learned, and cultivating a group of descendants and relatives of the Zeng family to become the pillars of the country.

Zeng Guofan had an indissoluble bond with books all his life. Besides being in politics and running the army, reading, buying books, looking for books, publishing books, writing books and collecting books are his only hobbies. Zeng Guofan wrote many books in his life, including letters, poems, couplets and plays, with a total volume of 128. Influenced by Zeng Guofan, his descendants also love reading, collecting books, buying books and writing books.

Many descendants of Zeng Guofan's family abide by their ancestral teachings. Everyone works hard, is self-motivated and constantly strives for self-improvement. Like poor children, they are diligent in keeping a house, insisting on manual labor and working hard. Therefore, they can bear hardships and stand hard work, and they have honed a pair of steel bars and iron bones from an early age. They have both ability and political integrity and can cope with all kinds of harsh environments at any time.

Therefore, after a hundred years of regime change and civil war, Zeng Shuxiang's family flourished and talented people came forth in large numbers. Zeng Guofan's family has continued to the eighth generation. Most of the more than 240 people have become famous teachers in education and science and technology, and there are no dude.

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