Global History
The history of the world written by Americans is very shocking, and it completely subverts people's philosophy and thinking - because of what is said in it , is completely different from what is written in the "History" textbooks learned in domestic schools. It is no longer the one that discusses history with our "China" as the core, but with a relatively fair world. It is wonderful to discuss history from the perspective of socialism - however, I personally feel that this history is completely different from the so-called "historical events" in China, so the storytelling is much worse, and naturally the readability is also much worse; after reading this Books, I once thought that "Historical Records", which I admired very much, no longer had such a sacred status. Although I still love my motherland, my blindness has naturally decreased a lot, and I have learned to be more objective. Look at the world from a more fair perspective - well, "China in the Eyes of Foreigners" taught me to look at the world more fairly.
Of course, there is another thought. After reading this book, I am even more convinced that China is the most unique country in the world. In this world, China’s status and significance in history and culture are even more important. It can be compared with all other countries, because there is a very unique, elegant and unique view of humanism that I personally don’t understand. This is unique to ancient China and is the world’s current ( Including our modern China), there is no charm at all. Just like Tagore loves his mysterious India, I also love my China - the only pity is that I failed to write for my country. A copy of Gitanjali.
Similarly, perhaps the original work is more readable.
Recommended age: after 18 years old
"Historical Records" is the most influential historical work in China.
I don’t want to comment on whether the method of writing history in "Historical Records" is good. Some people may say that this book is not like a history, nor is it a history, but perhaps more like a biography - - Abroad, this is a way of writing novels; yes, "Historical Records" has too much emotion, and from this perspective, it is not objective enough. However, with the author's love and hate, it is not a good work. , because we readers can see it dialectically.
Those world-famous foreign historical masterpieces are written objectively, but who can tell clearly that those are not "hearsay" things, and those are not added with too much historical information like the romantic "Historical Records". The so-called "objective" things that are full of mythology also contain too many things that everyone is "blinded" by. How to view history may only be judged by future generations. This is the charm of history; and it is exactly the same. , we can learn from history, and the significance of history can be seen from this.
So I say, maybe many things in "Historical Records" may not be objective and scientific enough, but it is precisely in this way that we can uncover the true veil of history, under the canopy of the great Chinese civilization. , what kind of humanity and spirit does it have? This is a national thing, something unique to the entire world of nations, and it is perhaps even more of a historical thing...
Reading History To gain true knowledge, we must educate people through history: There are many wonderful passages in "Historical Records"
"Historical Records - Zhou Benji" - "Calling the Duke to Admonish King Li to Stop Slander"
Wang Xing was tyrannical Extravagant and proud, the people of the country slandered the king. Duke Zhao admonished ③: "The people are in dire straits." The king was angry and ordered the witches to guard the slanderers, so that they could accuse and kill them. He slandered Xian ④, and the princes did not go to court ⑤. In the thirty-fourth year, Wang Yiyan, no one in the country dared to speak ⑥, the road is based on eyes ⑦. King Li was overjoyed and told Duke Zhao: "I can suppress the slander, but I dare not speak out." Duke Zhao said: "This is a barrier. Guarding people's mouths is better than waterproofing. If the water chokes and collapses, people will be hurt. There are many, and the same is true for the people. Therefore, those who serve the water will guide them (11), and those who serve the people will preach their words (12). Therefore, the emperor listens to the government and sends his ministers to offer poems to the distinguished officials (13), and to offer music (14). ), historical documents (15), teacher's admonitions (16), poems (17), recitations (18), admonitions for hundreds of workers (19), common people's messages (20), close ministers' compliance with regulations (21), relatives' supplementary inspection ( 22), Gu Shi taught, Qi Ai revised it (23), and then the king considered it, and acted accordingly (24). The people have their mouths, just like the land has mountains and rivers, and the wealth is spent on it. It has the origin of Xi Yanwo (25), food and clothing are born, and good deeds are born (26). Proclaim it with your mouth, and then do it (27). How can it be done if you speak it (28)? "The king will not listen.
So no one in the country dared to speak out, and in three years, the prime minister and the bank (29) attacked King Li. King Li fled to Pig.
——What a wonderful discussion!
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"Historical Records - Lord Mengchang" It doesn't matter whether you betrayed or not
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Since the King of Qi destroyed Lord Mengchang, All the guests are gone. Later he was called back and Feng welcomed him. Before he arrived, Mengchang Jun sighed and said: "Wen is always hospitable to guests, and he dares not miss any guests. There are more than 3,000 diners, as the master knows. When the guests see Wen (21), they all go away without paying attention. Wen Zhi (22). Now that Mr. Lai has regained his position, what will happen to the guest if he sees Wen again? He will be spit on and humiliated (23). Mr. Mengchang got out of the car to pick him up and said, "Sir, do you want to thank me for the guest?" Feng Huan said, "I am not thanking you for the guest, but I am sorry for you. My husband, things must come (24), things must happen (25), you know it "Huh?" Mengchang Jun said: "I don't know what to say." He said: "Things that are alive must die, and things must come to an end. It is natural for the rich and the noble to have many friends, but for the poor and the poor to have few friends." Those who are interested in going to the market (27)? On Ming Dynasty (28), they rush in through the door (29); after sunset, those who pass by the market ignore it (30). ), everything you expected was forgotten (32). Now that you have lost your position, all the guests have left. I hope you will be able to meet the guests as before. "I respectfully obey my orders, Mr. Wen." I dare not accept my advice."
Young Master Zhu Hai visited you many times and did not thank you in return; just because you are a great favor and do not repay it in small ways, you will have your own destiny;
If I learn this, I will destroy myself as a villain; if I become a buffoon, I will be named after my brother.
If others are kind to you, you should not forget it; if you are kind to others, please forget it.
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How much he knows~!
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Not to mention Qu Ping's literary talents:
As for Qu Yuan's riverside, he was published by Yinze Bank①. The color is haggard and the description is haggard. When the fisherman saw it, he asked: "Isn't your son a Sanlu official? Why are you here?" Qu Yuan said: "The whole world is turbid but I am alone in the clear. Everyone is drunk but I am alone in the clear. This is why I am released." The father said: "A saint is not stagnant in things but can move with the world. 5. The world is turbid, why not follow its flow and make waves? Everyone is drunk, why not? Sip the dregs of the bad 6? Why hold on to the jade? "I heard that those who are newly bathed must flick their crowns, and those who are newly bathed must shake their clothes. Who can observe the body and receive the warmth of things?" ! I would rather go to the river and be buried in the belly of a river fish, and how can I be protected by the warmth of the world with the whiteness of the sun? "
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Shang Jun! Biographies - If you persist in your stubbornness, let’s see what happens!
Biography Three, Part One of Han Fei - How to wonderfully explain that under the feudal dynasty, the sorrow of being a subject is the feeling of a slave~!
Just a few famous quotes:
Confucianism uses literature to mess up the law, and chivalrous people use force to break the law.
Those who are brave enough to shock the master are in danger, but those who have made great achievements in the world will not be rewarded.
How much wisdom there is!
——A series of desk books that I recommend.
Recommended age: after 15 years old