Zeng Guofan's family environment is ok. However, in the Qing Dynasty, not many people could afford a scholar. Although the great cause of family business cannot bear to be built, Zeng Guofan has been studying hard for more than 20 years. The scholar has not yet become famous, and he cannot be expected to have all kinds of gray income from the imperial court. Every day, people can't do any manual labor to make money to support their families. Zeng Guofan had to rely on relatives to help and borrow money when he went to Beijing twice to take the exam.

In ancient times, it was also risky to lend money to scholars as travel expenses. The poor scholar was useless, but he was admitted to his hometown, worshipped his ancestors and blessed his relatives. The return period of investing in Zeng Guofan's fame and fortune is also a bit long. The third exam, finally became the first, and achieved good results. Zeng Guofan was very excited and returned to his hometown to share his joy with the villagers at home.

Then I'm going to be an official. I find I'm short of money. After all, this official, in addition to travel expenses. There are also daily expenses. It costs money to rent a house, rent a car and go out without walking, eat with servants and treat guests. Zeng Guofan put down his face and spent a long time raising money. Finally, 1520 was raised. Quite a lot of money. According to his position at that time, he had to pay back for decades without eating or drinking.

Zeng Guofan is also bursting with personality. The good luck accumulated for many years finally broke out. When I arrived in Beijing, I met a noble person and rose several levels in a few years. I wanted to go back to China in my clothes and show my fellow villagers that I am promising now. I'm going back to burn incense for my ancestors and tell them. But look at your wallet, there is not enough money. When I went back, I was embarrassed to see my fellow villagers who had helped me. Later, Zeng Guofan became the governor of Liangjiang, and his pockets gradually bulged.