I like this sentence of Song Shi very much? This is the title of a sentence in Le Zhi, but the allusion behind this sentence, in my understanding, doomed Zeng Guofan's tragic fate at the last and most critical moment.
Qixiang was the title of Aisingiorro, the Mu emperor of Qing Dynasty, but it was cancelled before the change of Yuan Dynasty.
186 1 On August 22nd, 2008, Emperor Xianfeng (Emperor Wenzong of Qing Dynasty) fell dead in the smoke waves from Jehol Palace (now Hebei Summer Resort) to Shuangdian. Zai Chun, the only prince in the last testamentary edict, ascended the throne with the assistance of eight life ministers headed by Su Shun. On July 26th of the 11th year of Xianfeng, the title of "Qixiang Township" was determined. On September 30th of that year, a coup took place in Xinyou, and eight ministers were seized by the faction headed by Empress Dowager Cixi. On the fifth day of October, the title of "Qi Xiang" was abolished and changed to "Tongzhi", which only existed for 69 days. ?
Before reading Zeng Guofan's biography, I only knew that Zeng Guofan's letters were very powerful and many people believed them. My daughter-in-law says Zeng Guofan is a very powerful person. In my opinion, a powerful person may not be very successful. For such a historical figure, even though he succeeded in the turbulent historical background of the late Qing Dynasty, his favorite pupil, Li Hongzhang, was still absent from the history textbooks of middle schools. Being remembered by middle school students, it seems that our middle school history, except for the bright future of the * * * production party, has been forgotten by suffering and humiliation.
I don't do a brief introduction to Zeng Guofan's life here, just extract some good articles from the book and record my own ideas.
A, zeng guofan's letter from zeng guofan's biography.
Zeng Guofan asked Tang Jian: "Excuse me, the importance of physical examination, where is the method of reading?"
"Take Zhuzi's complete book as the case", I will give you eight words for physical examination: check it, be neat and serious; Holding on to it is not suitable for the Lord. As for the method of reading, once the fruit can pass, the classics can be touched, and if you are committed to perfection, you will never pass. ?
? Ask again, "What is the method of learning?"
"There are only three ways to learn, synonymous with reason, the same evaluation, the same article, the study of evaluation, seeking more rough and refined, and getting a glimpse of it; The study of articles can not be accomplished by people who are proficient in righteousness and reason.
"What about economics?"
"The economy is also in righteousness, and the economy is nothing more than looking at history. The traces of the ancients are already very clear, and the laws and regulations of the past dynasties are nothing more than that. "
Zeng Guofan began to strictly correct his words and deeds and set up daily classes, which were divided into worship, meditation, reading, reading history, keeping a diary, taking notes on tea, writing a few poems every day, getting up early carefully, copying copybooks and staying overnight.
Zeng Guofan's twelve daily classes, as long as he makes some small sacrifices, will get a very different feeling. From the 100 day action, people who like to shake their legs think that this will give people a frivolous and impatient image when you want to shake your legs. As men, in a social environment that needs careful attention everywhere and pays attention to the so-called external image, we need to pretend to be masters of pretending to force, so as to give others (mainly leaders and other people who pretend to force together) a stable atmosphere of imagination. Colleagues are a group of people who look down on each other and work together, and it is leaders who can cause this imbalance.
On weekdays, I am arrogant, but when the time comes, I am afraid to move forward.
Although wise, it is better to follow the trend; Although there is a base, it is better to wait; Rare and easy to lose; At that time, people who don't turn around will also have a chance; Therefore, saints often move with the times, and wise men are born with opportunities.
Reading is based on exegesis, writing poetry is based on tone, caring for relatives is based on winning goodwill, keeping in good health is based on avoiding anger, based on not talking nonsense, based on staying at home without arrogance, based on being an official without money, and based on not disturbing the people.
The most important decision is often not your own determination. We need the help of external forces, or the intervention of external forces, to ensure that what we are about to decide will not be too bad, or that our decision requires others to share some responsibilities. In this way, maybe our hearts will be relaxed. Even if we fail, we will still comfort ourselves: you see, I didn't make the decision alone, but they are also responsible. And those who ultimately influence the decision-making, their responsibility is only to give them and us a praise before and after the decision-making, and after the failure, they are the positive catalysts in the placebo.
There is a fact that we don't want to admit: in fact, people's hearts have been rejecting their own progress, because their progress is very difficult and needs efforts. But it is relatively simple to stand still, it is easier to take a step back, and we will comfort ourselves: this is good, even better than me.
Studying, taking care of relatives, staying at home and starting a career are the foundation of life. When we are alive, we will have our own foundation, our foundation will be realized, our foundation will be destroyed, and our foundation will be optimistic. Don't impose your book on others' books, or you won't be able to draw a colorful world.
"The softest thing in the world is the strongest thing in the world"-the softest thing in the world can run freely among the hardest things in the world.
Rivers and oceans can be kings of valleys because they are good at occupying lower positions. -Since direct and strong-to-strong tactics sometimes don't work, indirect, indirect and weak methods can also achieve the goal, and not only leave hidden dangers.
My understanding of the above sentence is also quite strange: rivers, lakes and seas represent the water and nutrients needed for the growth of all things, and rivers, lakes and seas can make 100 grains (wheat, rice, corn, fruit trees and other crops) grow vigorously because they all directly act on the roots of crops, so that key parts are well supported and nourished. From this perspective, how terrible and crucial it is to take drastic measures. Think about the truth of doing things and being a man, that is, being boring and old-fashioned, keeping a low profile, trying to do harmful things and being good at grasping the key points. These truths are really boring. We need to change our way of thinking. As for what kind of way of thinking, I hope you can use your brains and tell me after reading this sentence.
? Jianghai can become the king of all the valleys because of his kindness. It is a saint who wants to go to the people and must say it; If you want your ancestors, you must rely on what is behind you. It is based on saints and the people are not heavy, and the people are not harmful to the former. It is based on the joy of the world and enjoys it. There is no dispute, so the world cannot compete with it.
After investigation, the most understandable meaning of this sentence is that Jianghai can become the turning point of thousands of river valleys because it is in the lower reaches of the river, so it can become the commander-in-chief of thousands of river valleys. Therefore, if you want to be the king of all peoples, you must show humility in words. If you want to stand in front of the people, you must first put yourself behind them. Therefore, the sage is above the people, but the people don't think he is a burden. Although he is in front of the people, the people don't think he can cause harm, so the people are happy to support him without hating him. Why? Because he can show humility, be willing to lag behind and never compete with others. Therefore, no one in the world can compete with him.
Do you see it? It is so boring. It is so boring. ?
Second, Zeng Guofan looks familiar with people.
Li Hongzhang went to Shanghai to set up the Huai army, and Zeng Guofan sent a message to everyone: evil depends on the eyes and nose, truth and falsehood depend on the lips, fame depends on the spirit, wealth depends on the spirit, intention depends on the claws, violence depends on the tendons, and it is all in the language.
How to identify a soldier's bravery: at first glance, it is best to keep your eyes still, your nose straight and your lips thick. Second, look at the skin, it is best to have a dark complexion and more cocoons on your hands. Third, Muna's reticence is the best way to speak.
Everything in the world, as long as it is polished twice, can change its essence, not seeking Excellence, not to mention human learning! But if you can be original, you can be a hundred times more successful. Why are you worried that you can't change your temperament and become different?
The last paragraph is not only a supplement to the skill of seeing people face to face, but also a rebuttal to people who only see people face to face. Everything in the world can change its essence and become wonderful.
The facial features can be changed, the face can be cut and the needle can be filled with glue. Facts have proved that plastic surgery is more in line with the public aesthetic. Compared with ordinary facial features and facial features, it does have advantages, and the chances of being seen by smart people will increase. In this way, it is not far from the expected success.
Hands covered with cocoons can be sharpened, but slender hands can't do heavy and dirty work. I don't know whether people like to hold rough and shriveled big hands or soft and smooth small hands, and I don't know whether shaking hands etiquette can solve a thorny matter or negotiate a big deal.
? After entering the job, the recruitment interview is indeed a very important procedure, but what can you see through more than ten minutes? The five senses are natural and intuitive, and the rules of speaking seem to be mastered without much practice. After all, with so much interview time, my preparation time and energy will naturally match my comfort. Otherwise, there is no need to worry about the sunk cost that has not yet occurred. !
Third, Zeng Guofan's mind
What impressed me the most was that when Xiang defeated the Taiping Army outside Jiangning City and was about to win the final victory, Xiang generals including Xiang urged Zeng Guofan to support the uprising and enter Beijing to rebuild the Han Dynasty. However, Zeng Guofan thought it over, tossing and turning all night, and came to the conclusion that once he successfully recovered Beijing and became emperor, he would eventually end up with the reputation of regicide, traitor and loyal beast, and be remembered for thousands of years. I don't know if I really have this idea, and since Zeng Guofan can think of this layer, I think even if I give him 200 thousand soldiers and resurrect the generals who sacrificed before, Zeng Guofan will still be loyal to the court and abolish the item.
In the book, Kangfu's most regrettable and subtle feeling with Zeng Guofan in his life was that he was knocked down by Li Chendian's jealousy and greed when he broke into the Jinling Hall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, but it was not fatal. Camfrog and Zeng Guofan had a sincere dialogue for the last time in their lives, and rehabilitated Zeng Guofan's complex and multifaceted characters. They began to end up with chess, and the pieces became important props again. It seems that this is also saying that both of them are just pawns in history, just to write that history with more emotion, and feel that history is not a little girl who can dress up. History is written by a truly passionate man, and the woman behind the curtain does not deserve and should not bear this responsibility.
In the process of reading, I always thought that the two brothers Kang Lu were the people the author really wanted to write, and it was only because of them that the flattering and extremely boring Jianghu was even more chivalrous.
Fourth, Zeng Guofan's home cooking.
Zeng Guofan ordered an exercise book for his daughter-in-law and daughter, which is divided into four things:
One thing to eat: make side dishes, snacks, wine sauce and the like after breakfast;
Two clothes: arrive at noon, spin flowers or perform hemp;
Three seiko: after lunch, after needle lunch, do needle embroidery and the like;
Four rough jobs: make shoes or sew clothes after one-time engraving until the end of the second shift.
If you are diligent at home, you will prosper; Diligent and vigorous, you will be diligent, healthy and never poor.
As for Zeng Guofan's last words to future generations, they are generally cautious, read more books, study hard, be modest and respectful. I don't think there was anything worth pondering at that time. Everyone understands these truths, but if you follow them, it will not be an era that one person can explain.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) Zeng Guofan's life
When Zeng Guofan was dying, many people commented on him. What I support most is Chen Guangfu's evaluation of Zeng Guofan's life achievements.
Chen Guangfu said: The Tang-Wu Revolution, which advocated benevolence and heaven, has been praised for 3,000 years in history. Liu Bang's snake-cutting uprising, Tang Gaozu's anti-Sui uprising, the mutiny in Chen Qiao, Zhao Kuangyin, and Zhu Yuanzhang's expulsion of Tartars have always been regarded as just actions, and no one accused them of being traitors. Since the Qing dynasty entered the customs, the resistance of the Han people has never been cut off for 200 years. It is only because Kanggan's so-called prosperous times gave the people a little profit that they have survived to this day. However, since Jiaqing, the corruption of Manchu became more and more obvious, until the Daoguang dynasty collapsed, humiliating four foreign countries and eighteen provinces, and the gods and men were angry, which led to the chaos of Hongyang. Emperor Xianfeng indulged in debauchery and neglected state affairs, and his mistress ended like a day for more than ten years. All over the world, from south to north, from east to west, people are eagerly looking forward to another hero of the Han family, expelling the smell of jealousy and returning to China. Adults more than one hundred thousand soldiers, could have caught all the power of the long hair, rout of Beijing. It's a pity that adults are limited to the details of respecting the loyal monarch, ignoring the great righteousness of saving the country and the people. What's more, they are timid and timid. In the end, they abolished the Xiang army just to protect themselves and the Zeng family, and lost a good opportunity.
Maybe it's really that the author doesn't like Zeng Guofan very much, and then makes a comparison with Zuo. Although the latter does not have much pen and ink (or deliberately), it always gives people a sharp-edged feeling. Every time the Left appears, it will enlighten Zeng Guofan, or give him a loud slap in the face, "hypocritical" Zeng Guofan, "hateful" Left. It's like: mom hit me again, but I remember it hurt last time.
Zeng Guofan had a dream before he died. In that dream, it may reflect the truth behind his timid life and the other side of his ambition as a famous generation. In the dream, every general who died in battle will tell his shortcomings and cowardice. No one said his success and help to himself. Everyone accused him and advised him to rise up and restore the Han Dynasty. However, he remained unmoved.
It took about two months to finish reading this book, and I haven't read such a thick book for a long time. The understanding of Zeng Guofan's letters and the meaning contained in them are roughly the same as those I saw in Benjamin Franklin's autobiography. These don't mean anything, and it's not difficult to meet such requirements. However, it is unusual to do other things well, sum up and record them while doing these hard-working housekeeping.
The Biography of Zeng Guofan is a good novel, a good book and worth reading.