Source: Song Zhou Dunyi's Zhou Zitong Book
Original text: "Today's people have passed and are not satisfied with the rules. If you are afraid of illness and avoid medical treatment, you would rather be ruined. "
Nowadays, people are at fault, just as they are afraid of going to see a doctor to protect themselves from illness, and would rather die of illness or lose their reputation than wake up.
Allusion: Bian Que, a famous doctor, once went to see Cai Huangong and told Huan Gong that he was ill and the disease was still in his skin. If he is not treated in time, his condition will get worse. "Huan gong.
Ten days later, the disease had developed to muscle, and Huan Gong ignored it. Ten days later, the disease had spread to the stomach. Huan Gong still ignored him. Ten days later, when Bian Que went to see Huan Gong, he was ill.
After five days, Huan Gong was in pain all over, so he sent someone to invite him, but he had already fled to the State of Qin. Huan Gong died soon.
If a good doctor treats a disease, it will be cured in time when it is on the epidermis. This is to deal with it in time at the first sign. Things have a beginning, so saints always deal with them as soon as possible.
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The final outcome of the story is that Huan Hou died and Bian Que fled the State of Qin. The plot came to an abrupt end here, but it left readers with a broad space for thinking. The article reveals the truth of preventing micro-duration, and criticizes the ugly behavior of rulers to vent their anger and complain about the people.
Bian Que's repeated persuasion is in sharp contrast with Huan Gong's indifferent attitude. He described the different characteristics of the characters unabashedly: Bian Que was earnest and skillful, while Huan Gong was arrogant and rigid. The author aims to remind people to be good at listening to others' opinions.
Know how to nip in the bud, don't be afraid of illness and doctors. This profound truth, conveyed in simple language, is really a masterpiece without complicated words.