When I was young, I didn’t understand Zeng Guofan, so I burst into tears after reading it. Anyone who has read Zeng Guofan's related works knows that he did not have much talent or a strong background. It can be said that he suffered all the hardships in his life before embarking on the road of counterattack. He has become a role model for generations, and the golden sayings that have been handed down to this day have become the mottos of countless people, such as "Don't ask about harvest, but ask about hard work." Such as: "Don't abandon people for small evils and great beauty, don't forget people for small grudges and great kindness." His success mainly comes from the following aspects---

1. Diligence and studiousness. According to legend, a thief wanted to steal from Zeng Guofan's house in the middle of the night, but Zeng Guofan was still endorsing it at that time. The thief thought that it was already so late and he should go to bed soon. However, Zeng Guofan didn't know how to carry it until almost dawn. The thief was cold and hungry on the hanging beam. He got angry and scolded Zeng Guofan, "You are so stupid. I know it but you haven't learned it yet." From now on, Zeng Guofan was not depressed by his words.

2. Perseverance, perseverance and perseverance. In "Letter to the Family of Zeng Guofan", his persistence can be seen in almost every section, educating his children and brothers to read more, learn more and have long aspirations.

3. Self-discipline. It is said that self-disciplined people are the scariest people. The more self-disciplined a person is, the more freedom they have. Zeng Guofan did it. He insisted on writing a diary every day, examining himself three times every day, and being strict with himself. Ask yourself to get up early and sit quietly, and constantly hone your mind.

4. Saving. Zeng Guofan was honest and self-reliant throughout his life, opposed to extravagance and waste, and was so rigorous that he only cooked one dish for each meal. The clothes are all made for the lady and often have patches. In his eyes, only advocating frugality can last a long time at home, and abstaining from extravagance is especially important in troubled times. It is not advisable to wear too many clothes, and it is especially not advisable to wear them with large borders or too gorgeous. ? Even after he became an official, his family still lived in extreme poverty.