The wise man called three disciples who were chopping firewood and said, Take this benefactor to Wuli Mountain and make a load of firewood that you think is most satisfactory. ?
The young man and three disciples went straight to Wuli Mountain along the swift river in front of the door.
When they came back, the wise man greeted them in the same place? Sweating and panting, the young man staggered in with two bundles of firewood. Two disciples are in tandem. The former disciple carried four bundles of firewood around with a pole, and the latter disciple followed easily.
Just then, a raft flew from the river, carrying a little apprentice and eight bundles of firewood, and stopped in front of the wise man.
Young people and two disciples who arrived first, you look at me, I look at you, silent; Only the little apprentice who paddled the raft was calm with the wise man.
Seeing this, the wise man asked: What's the matter? Are you dissatisfied with your performance?
Master, let's cut it again. ? The young man pleaded. At first, he cut six bundles. In the middle, I couldn't carry it anymore and threw two bundles. After walking for a while, I was out of breath and threw away two bundles. Finally, I carried them back. But, master, I have tried very hard. ?
I am the exact opposite of him. ? The big disciple said,? At first, we each cut two bundles, hung four bundles of firewood on the pole one by one, and followed the donor. My brother and I took turns carrying firewood. Not only did we not feel tired, but we felt much more relaxed. Finally, the firewood discarded by the donor was picked up. ?
The little disciple of the raft took the message: I am short and weak, not to mention two bundles or even one bundle, so I can't pick it back from such a long distance, so I choose to carry water.
The wise man looked at his disciple with admiring eyes, nodded slightly, then walked up to the young man, patted him on the shoulder, and said earnestly: There is nothing wrong with a person going his own way. The key is how to go. There is nothing wrong with going your own way and letting others say it. The key is whether you are on the right path. Young man, you should always remember that choice is more important than hard work. ?