Han Xin, an orphan in Huaiyin, lives by fishing along the Huaihe River. He often goes hungry because he can't catch any fish. An old woman who washed silk floss often gave him half of her rice because she felt sorry for him. Han Xin said she would thank her in the future, but she said angrily, "A gentleman can't support himself. I only give you food because I pity you. How can I expect anything in return? "

Han Xin later became the king of Chu, specially found the old lady Park Xu and gave her 1000 yuan as a reward.

The selfless love of the floating mother not only influenced Han Xin, but also deeply influenced people from generation to generation. Scholars of all ages praised her in poems and songs, and officials of all ages also built shrines and monuments to show their praise. Up to now, the floating mother's tomb and ancestral temple still stand in Huai 'an, becoming a famous cultural and educational base of maternal love in China.

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The allusion of "drifting mother" comes from Historical Records. Biography of Huaiyin Hou. Although Han Xin was brilliant as a teenager, he was not appreciated by others and was not good at planning in business, so he had to rely on others and was abused and despised. Once, when he was hungry, he went fishing by the river. A woman who washed clothes felt sorry for him and gave her food to Han Xin for nothing.

Floating mother's words are actually very inspirational. She hopes that Han Xin can cheer up and make a difference! Some scholars have verified that rinsing silk floss was a business at that time. It's very hard and tired. I often crack my hand and I don't make much money. It's really commendable that floating mothers can help Han Xin with extremely low income!

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