Source: The history of Emperor Guangwu at the end of Han Dynasty.

Interpretation: Time flies and will not stagnate. The will of the people cannot be violated.

After Liu Xiu was full-fledged, his deputies suggested that he seize the opportunity to become emperor, but he refused.

Geng Chun, a subordinate, thinks that if Liu Xiu doesn't listen to people's exhortations to claim the title of emperor, it will make everyone lose confidence and disperse in a hubbub, so it won't be so easy to get these people together again.

Liu Xiu listened and had to obey. Later, this sentence was often used to persuade people to conform to the trend of the times, to conform to the people's hearts, to seize the opportunity and make a decisive decision.

(2) It is advisable to walk on thin ice every day, be cautious and cautious.

Source: The history of Emperor Guangwu at the end of Han Dynasty.

Interpretation: Always be vigilant, tread on thin ice, be conscientious and nervous.

This is what Liu said to his deputies after the training. He advised his deputies not to take credit for themselves and indulge themselves.

As the Book of Changes says, "A gentleman works all day, and if he works late, there is no blame." With such a life principle and attitude, career can flourish and life can shine.

(3) If you don't accept water, you will regret it.

Source: The history of Emperor Guangwu at the end of Han Dynasty.

Interpretation: water under the bridge, it's no use regretting the past.

Liu Xiu pacified Hebei, causing great losses to the two armies of Tongma and Zailai. His power is increasing day by day, and people want him to ascend to the throne and become emperor.

Ma Wu, a general, thinks that there is no monarch in the world. Even if Confucius is made prime minister and grandson is made general, nothing can be achieved.

Ma Wu persuaded Liu Xiu not to miss the opportunity to proclaim himself emperor, even if it was useless to regret it later. Later, this sentence was often used to persuade people to seize the opportunity and not to miss it, resulting in an irreparable situation.

(4) An official should be Wu, and a wife should be Yin Lihua. (The important thing is at the end)

Source: History of Empress in the Later Han Dynasty

Interpretation: To be an official, you have to be an official, and to marry a wife, you have to marry Yin Lihua.

When Liu Xiu was young, he was just a declining royal family and a humble cloth. Once Liu Xiu went to Chang 'an to study and saw Jin Wu passing by in the street. The scene was spectacular and extravagant, and he greatly lamented. He sent out the feeling and yearning that "an official should be Wu and his wife should be Yin Lihua".

This sentence is widely circulated, and it will become an eternal famous saying in the future, which has triggered many * * * voices of "going in troubled times". The love story between Liu Xiu and Yin Lihua is also celebrated through the ages.