94 Wang Chong, an orphan, loved reading since childhood and never forgets anything. Wang Chong is a native of Shangyu in Huiji, and his ancestors migrated from Yuancheng County of Wei State. Wang Chong was an orphan when he was a child and was praised for his filial piety in the village. Later, I came to the capital, studied in Imperial College, and studied with a Fufeng teacher named Biao. Wang Chong likes reading, and he doesn't read without books. There are no special restrictions. Because his family is poor and there are no books to read, he often walks around the market in Luoyang, reading books sold by others, and can recite them after reading them once. Therefore, he is familiar with the theories of various factions.
95 Deng You, a native of Jin. A younger brother died early, but only one son, saying "adherents". During the turmoil, the Hu people invaded the capital and plundered cattle and horses. Deng You killed his wife. When the food was exhausted, the thief forced him, saying to his wife, "My brother died long ago, but there are survivors, and now he has to bear two children and die. If you abandon your own children, you will leave with your adherents. " The wife cried like rain. You said, "Don't cry, we are still strong, and we should have children in the future." The wife follows it.
Deng You was from the Jin Dynasty. Deng You's younger brother passed away very early, leaving a child named adherents. At the time of social unrest, the Hu people in the north invaded the capital and robbed animals. Deng You fled with his wife and children. The food is gone, and the conference semifinals are after it. Deng You said to his wife, "My younger brother died young, leaving only one child. If we run for our lives with two children, we will all die. Why don't we leave our children and run away with the adherents? " The wife burst into tears after listening. Deng You comforted her and said, "Don't cry, we are still young, and we will have children in the future." The wife finally agreed.
96 It's easy to draw ghosts
There are people who paint for the King of Qi, and the King of Qi said, "Which is the most difficult?" Guest said, "Dogs and horses are the hardest." Say, "Which is the easiest?" Guest said, "Ghosts are the easiest." Say, "What is it?" The saying goes: "Husband (who makes words without meaning) is a dog and a horse, and people know it, but it is not easy to be similar (painted like it), so it is difficult; Ghosts are invisible, and no one has seen them, so it is easy. " (adapted from Han Feizi)
Translation:
Someone painted for the King of Qi, and the King of Qi asked him, "What is the most difficult thing to draw?" He said, "Dogs and horses are the hardest to draw." (King Qi) said, "What is the easiest to draw?" He said, "It is easiest to draw ghosts." King Qi said, "Why do you say that?" (The man) said: "Dogs and horses are familiar to people, and they can be seen in the morning and evening, so it is difficult to draw them. Ghosts are shapeless and people have never seen them, so they are easy to draw. "
97. Meng women don't bully their children
When Mencius was very young, one day a family in the east killed pigs. Mencius didn't know why that family wanted to kill pigs, so he asked his mother. Without much thought, Meng Mu said, "Kill the pig and give you meat." Just finished, Meng Mu regretted it. She counted herself in her mind: "Since I was pregnant with Mencius, I didn't sit down because of improper seating, and I didn't eat because of improper cutting of meat. I let Mencius receive a good education when he was a fetus. Now that Mencius first met people, how could I cheat him? This is to teach him to speak without keeping his word. " So, although the family was poor at that time, Meng Mu went to the family that killed pigs in the east and bought some meat for Mencius to eat, and fulfilled his promise to Mencius with his own practical actions. Later, Mencius became another master of Confucianism after Confucius.
98. The lame tiger
When Zhou Chu was young, he was fierce and overbearing and became a scourge in his hometown. In addition, there is a dragon in Yixing River and a lame tiger on the mountain. Together, they infringe on people's lives, which Yixing people call "Three Horizons", especially in Zhouchu. Some people persuaded Zhou Chu to kill the tiger and the dragon, in the hope that only one of the "three horizontal" would be left. Zhou Chu killed the tiger, then jumped into the water to kill the dragon. Zhou Chu followed the dragon, sometimes surfaced, sometimes dived into the water, and drifted for dozens of miles together. After three days and three nights, the villagers said that Zhou Chu was dead, and everyone celebrated each other. As a result, Zhou Chu actually killed Xiaolong and came out of the water. Only after he heard the news of the celebration did he know that he had become a scourge in the village. Determined to turn over a new leaf, Zhou Chu went to Wu Jun to look for the Lu brothers. Lu Ji was not here, but he went to Lu Yun. He told Lu Yun in detail about his situation and said, "I want to turn over a new leaf, but unfortunately I have wasted my good time and achieved nothing so far." Lu Yun said to him, "What the ancients valued was that if they heard the Tao, they would die in the evening. Besides, your future is still promising. Besides, the most terrible thing about people is that they can't make up their minds. If they are ambitious, why worry about not being famous? " So Zhou Chu turned over a new leaf and eventually became a loyal minister and dutiful son.
99. Fan Zhong planted trees
Fan Zhong wanted to make utensils. He planted catalpa lacquer first, but people scoffed at it. However, if you accumulate years, you can use them. He who laughs at it is salty and asks for falsehood. This kind of planting is indispensable. As the saying goes, "A year's plan is nothing like a tree valley, and a decade's plan is nothing like a tree." This is also called.
Fan Zhong once wanted to make utensils, so he planted catalpa and sumac first. People at that time sneered at his actions. But after a few years, both catalpa and sumac came in handy. Those who used to laugh at him now come back to borrow these things from him. This shows that planting trees cannot be stopped! As the saying goes, "A year's plan is better than planting millet;" Ten years' plan is better than planting trees. "That's what I said! (Things should be considered from a long-term perspective)
Fan Zhong, the word Jun Yun. The world is good for farming, and Huo Zhi is good. Heavy and gentle, with statutes, three generations of * * * wealth, and children and grandchildren are respectful every morning and evening, often if they are public. Its business and industry have nothing to give up; The class service is transferred to the children, and each has its own place. Therefore, we can work hard up and down, make money and benefit years old, and even open up more than 3 hectares of land. It plays a role in Lushe, all of which are high-profile and filled with vicious canals. And fish and livestock, if you ask, you will give. If you want to make utensils, you should plant catalpa paint first, but people will sneer at it. However, if you accumulate years, you can use them. He who laughs at it asks for falsehood. To the great number, and the relief of the clan, Enjia township. Grandson Ho, brothers fight for money, heavy shame, with Tian Erqing to solve their anger lawsuit. In the county, it is called beauty, and it is promoted to be three old people. At the end of his eighties, he lent millions of dollars to the world, leaving a legacy of burning and cutting the deed. Debtors are ashamed when they hear about it, and they fight for it. The philosophers obeyed, but refused to accept it.
Fan Zhong is translated as Jun Yun. His family has been good at farming crops for generations and likes to do business.
fan zhong is gentle and kind-hearted, and he is very particular about statutes. There is no separation in their family for three generations, and their property is * * *, but their children and grandchildren are respectful to each other, and their families often pay attention to etiquette like the government. Fan zhong manages his family's industry very well, without any loss or waste; He uses servants and helpers to make the best use of people. Therefore, the family can work together, and the property and profits increase exponentially every year. So that he later owned more than 3 hectares of land. The houses built by Fan Chongjia are all high-rise buildings, surrounded by vicious canals. Fan Zhong's family also raises fish and livestock. There are poor and urgent people in the village who ask for help from his family, and Fan Zhong generally satisfies them. Fan Zhong once wanted to make utensils, so he planted catalpa and sumac first.
At that time, people scoffed at his actions. But after a few years, both catalpa and sumac came in handy. Those who used to laugh at him now come back to borrow these things from him. Fan Zhong's money has accumulated to thousands, and he often helps his own family and benefits the village. Fan Zhong's grandson, Ho, and his brothers fought over some property. Fan Zhong was ashamed of their behavior and simply gave them two hectares of land to solve their mutual resentment and litigation. People in this county praised Fan Zhong's behavior and moral character, and pushed him to be a "three seniors".
Fan Zhong died in his eighties. He always lent millions of money to others. In his will, he arranged for his children to burn all the documents and contracts related to the loan. Those who borrowed money from him felt ashamed when they heard about it and rushed to repay it. Fan zhong's children all abide by their father's will and will not accept anything.
1. Sima Guang is diligent in learning
When Sima Wen was a child, he was asked if he was not a person, and he lived in groups to give lectures. All the brothers became chanting and took a rest; If you are alone, you will be able to recite it twice. Those who exert more effort will get far, and what they recite will never be forgotten for life. Wen Gong once said, "A book can't be recited, or you can get more by reciting its text and thinking about its meaning at once, or when you don't sleep at midnight."
When Sima Guang was a child, he was worried that his ability to recite poetry books for response was not as good as others. Everyone studied and discussed together, and the other brothers had already recited it and went to play and have a rest; (Sima Guang) studied hard alone, concentrating and assiduously as Dong Zhongshu and Confucius did when they were studying, until they were able to recite skillfully. (Because) there is more energy in reading now, the harvest will be long-term, and the books he has read and recited intensively will be unforgettable for life. Sima Guang once said: "You can't read without reciting. When you are riding and walking, when you can't sleep in the middle of the night, you will gain more by chanting the articles you have read and thinking about its meaning!"
11. Ride the wind and waves
The word Zongxi is Yuangan, a native of Nieyang, Nanyang. His uncle, Zong Bing, is very knowledgeable, but he refuses to be an official. When Zong Xi was a child, Zong Bing asked him what his ambition was. He replied: "I hope to break the huge waves of Wan Li with strong winds." Zong Bi married his wife, who had just passed the door and was robbed at night. Zong Yi was only 14 years old, but he stood up and fought with the robbers, scaring a dozen robbers away and unable to enter the room.
12. Perfect
Guo Han looked up at the sky one summer night, and a fairy came down slowly. The fairy said, "I am a weaver girl in the sky." Guo Han slowly looked at Weaver Girl's clothes, but there were no seams on them. Guo Han asked her and replied, "None of the clothes in the sky are made of needle and thread."
13 translation of Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Huang Sheng was a friend of Lee's when he was a child. Ten years later, the two met on the road. Lee invited him home to kill the chicken and cook. But soon after eating, Huang Sheng's stomach was very painful, and he shed sweat drops the size of beans. Mr. and Mrs. Lee are very frightened and are going to call a doctor (quickly) to have a look. Huang Sheng insisted on not letting them go (to see a doctor), saying that it was an old habit and it didn't matter. Lee refused to listen and insisted on calling a doctor. At that time, it was raining heavily, the sky was dark, the mountain road was rugged and the road was slippery. After midnight, I came back with the doctor. The doctor gave (Huang Sheng) acupuncture, and it will be all right after a while. Huang Sheng (to Lee) said, "You have suffered for me! What can I repay you? " Mr. and Mrs. Lee said, You are my friend and should be treated with care and patience. Why did you say these words? "It cleared up the next day, and Huang Sheng left.
14. Ma nie steals bun (ji)
Dong Xi was invited by a friend to his house to have a good wine. Since noon and dusk, I have been drunk. A friend stayed for the night, and Xi Zai said, "Needless to say, I can still ride home by horse." When it was dark and windy, a few days later, he got drunk and fell off his horse, and his servant stood by the road, holding the reins in his hand. Suddenly there was a theft, and he said smugly, "God praises me!" " So he stripped off his clothes and tried to steal his horse. Fang leaned over to hold the reins, and the horse teetered on its bun, struggling hard and not going. When hee-jae wakes up drunk, he will recover what he lost, and the horse will steal it.
At the invitation of a friend, Dong Xi went to a friend's house for a banquet and a big drink. He was drunk from noon to evening. When his friend saw this, he wanted to stay with him. Dong Xi said, "Don't worry, I can still ride home." At that time, it was dark and windy, and soon I fell off my horse because of drunkenness, lying upright on the side of the road, still holding the reins in my hand. After a while, a robber passed by and said to himself, "God help me!" Then he took off his clothes and tried to steal his horse. Bend down to get the reins, and the horse will bite the robber's bun tightly with his teeth. Although he struggled hard, he can't escape. When Dong Xi woke up with a drink, he dressed all the lost things, and the horse let the robber go.
15. women soldiers
Tang Gaozu's third daughter married Chai Shao when she was very young. Tang Gaozu led an uprising, and Chai Shao and his wife discussed and said, "Your father wants to pacify the chaotic world. I want to meet the flag of the rebel army in Chai Shao. We can't leave together. If we go alone, we are worried about an accident in the rear. How to plan?" The wife said, "You'd better leave quickly. I am a woman, and I will find another way by then. " Chai Shao immediately took the path to Taiyuan. His wife then returned to Linghsien County, took out her savings at home, and formed an army to echo Tang Gaozu. There were as many as 7, soldiers, and they surrounded the capital together with Emperor Taizong, calling themselves "women soldiers". After the capital was pacified, it was named Princess Pingyang.
16 The more, the better
Liu Bang once discussed with Han Xin the talents of generals in his spare time. Each has its own high and low. Liu Bang asked, "How many soldiers can I command like myself?" Han Xin said, "Your Majesty, you can only command a hundred thousand people." Liu Bang said, "How much can you command for you?" Han Xin replied, "The more soldiers I command, the better." Liu Bang said with a smile, "The more soldiers in command, the better. Then why is it controlled by me?" Han Xin said, "Your Majesty can't command soldiers, but he is good at leading generals. This is why Han Xin is under your control. Moreover, your majesty's ability is innate and cannot be achieved by people's efforts. "
17 A sheep dies in a different way
Original
Yang Zi's neighbor died, so he led his party ① and asked Yang Zi's vertical ② to pursue him. Yang Zi said, "Hey! If a sheep dies, why chase it? " The neighbor said, "There are many different roads." And counter, ask: "Did you get the sheep?" Say, "I am dead." Yue: "Xi Wu?" He said, "There are differences in the road, and I don't know what they are, so I'm against them."
Yang Zi's face suddenly changed, the unchanging person moved, and the person who didn't laugh was surprised. The master was surprised, so he said, "It's not the master's to see the sheep and the livestock, but who laughs at the loss?" Yang Zi didn't answer ... His heart said to him, "The road is dead with many differences, and the learners are killed in many ways."
translation
Yang Zi's neighbor lost his sheep, so he led his friends and invited Yang Zi's boy servant to catch up with him. Yang Zi said, "Alas! If you lose a sheep, why do you want so many people to chase it? " The neighbor said, "Because there are many forks in the road." Yang Zi's neighbor came back soon. Yang Zi asked, "Did you find the sheep?" The neighbor replied, "I lost it! 。” Yang Zi asked, "Why?" The neighbor replied, "Because there was a fork in the road, we didn't know which way to chase it, so we came back."
after listening to this, Yang Zi's face became very sad. After a while, he didn't speak, and he was unhappy all day. His students thought it was very strange, so they asked Yang Zi: The sheep is just a cheap animal, and it's not a teacher's. Why don't you laugh all day for this? Yang Zi didn't answer them ... He said with all his heart: The road lost sheep because of too many forks, but the scholar died because he couldn't concentrate on his life.
18. Song Lian studied hard
I loved learning when I was young. Because my family is poor, I can't buy books to read. I often borrow them from people who collect books, copy them myself, and return them on an agreed date. When the weather is very cold, the water in the inkstone pool is frozen into hard ice, and my fingers can't bend and stretch, so I still don't slack off. After copying, return it to others as soon as possible, and dare not exceed the agreed time limit slightly. Therefore, most people are willing to lend me books, so I can read many books.
19. Jade can't be used as a utensil unless it is polished.
Jade can't be used as a utensil without being polished. People don't understand reason without learning. Therefore, the ancient kings regarded education as the first thing in establishing the country and governing the people. In the Book of History, it is said: "I always want to learn." That's probably what I meant.
11. Dogs also have spirits
Yang Shengyang praised a dog, and he liked it very much. One night, Yang Sheng went out and fell into the first dry well. The dog barked, and the sound resounded through the night. The next day, someone passed by and was surprised to see the dog barking at the well.