ye Hou: square is like righteousness, round is like wisdom, dynamic is like bravado, and quiet is like liking.
This chess game is connected with the world and humanity. Shen Yue, a famous minister in Liang Dynasty, said well, "Yi Yi is great when you implement it! The interest of the body is slightly interesting, including the feeling of singularity and righteousness. If you are quiet, you will be in harmony, and you will change. " I hope "xianggong" will gradually appreciate the subtleties of these games in the future and be a virtuous and talented gentleman.
2. Zuo Zongtang is really a dragon among people. Although his fame is only successful, he is full of knowledge and talents, which is rare in the world. You Keqi, this person has been concentrating on the land for a long time, burying his head in the art of war, knowing the mountains and rivers all over the world like the palm of his hand, and fighting wars in ancient and modern times, like a few treasures. Geng Jie, a charming man, is heroic? In today's world, it is the time for this person to make contributions. (Jiang Zhongyuan recommended Zuo Zongtang)
4. As the saying goes, people pass on words, and words pass on people. In fact, it's just words pass on people. (Zuo Zongtang on poetry and prose)
5. Articles Two horses in the Western Han Dynasty, one in Nanyang and one in Wolong. (Zuo Zongtang's couplets on the door)
6. Zuo Zongtang is in his forties, short stature, thick back, slightly fat face, round eyes and straight nose, and full chin.
7. I'll give you eight words for a physical examination. That is, the inspection is taken outside, in the word' neat and serious'; Hold on to the inside, in the word' the Lord is at a loss'. As for the method of reading, it is single-minded; Once the fruit can pass, the classics can be reached; If you seek specialization, you will never pass. (Tang Jian and Zeng Guofan talk about the way of learning)
8. Zeng Guofan continued to ask: "Sir, is this the way of learning?"
"There are only three ways to learn, namely, reasoning, assessment and writing. The study of assessment, more rough and nocturnal emission, but unpredictable; The study of the article cannot be reached by those who are not proficient in righteousness. "
9. Since studying the theory of righteousness and reason with Tang Jian, Zeng Guofan has started to strictly revise his words and deeds, and set up a daily class, which is divided into twelve parts: respecting the Lord, sitting quietly, getting up early, reading books, reading history, keeping a diary, taking notes after tea, writing several poems every day, being careful, keeping fit, getting up early and copying copybooks, and staying at home at night. He also wrote one poem "Determined to Be True", one poem "Living in Respect", one poem "Being True" and one poem "Being Constant", which hung high in the study.
1. It's better to be strict than lenient.
11. Throughout the ages, which hero who has done great things and achieved great success has never experienced some hardships? He gently read Tai Shigong's famous sentence: "The ancient people, rich and famous, are indelible, but the charming and extraordinary people are indifferent." King Gavin was arrested and acted in Zhouyi; Zhong Nieu wrote Spring and Autumn Annals; Qu Yuan's exile was a tribute to Li Sao; Zuo Qiu is blind and has "Mandarin"; Sun Tzu's feet, the art of war is revised; Not Wei Qian Shu, the world biography "Lu Lan"; Han Fei imprisoned Qin, Said Difficult, Lonely and Angry; "Poetry" 3, generally the sage's angry actions are also "read aloud, and his heart slowly feels much better.
12, the method of leading troops, with kindness, with Wei Mo Ruli.
13. Gu Jian's inscription: If you use its awn lightly, you will get hurt when you move it. It is a weapon; If you hide it deeply, it depends on the occasion. It is a sharp weapon. (Ning Zhi gave it to Zeng Guofan)
14. The secret of the world is attributed to eight books: reading is based on exegesis, writing poetry is based on tone, caring for relatives is based on pleasing people, keeping in good health is based on avoiding anger, standing on the ground is based on not lying, staying at home is based on not being arrogant, being an official is based on not asking for money, and marching is based on not disturbing people.
15. Sun Ziyun said, "Good wins and unbeaten, good defeats and never dies."
16. Tai Shigong: Those who are rich and famous will never be forgotten, but those who are very charming will not be able to say anything.
17. But this Shi Xiangzhen is different. He is handsome, powerful and handsome, and has a strong virility in his body. He is bold and open-minded, with great boldness of vision, surrounded by tens of thousands of troops outside the city, and he regards it as nothing. He takes good care of himself and regards himself as a sweetheart, not a plaything. "This is a real man between heaven and earth," Silkworm often said to himself.
18. Every masterpiece must have a look and a look, which is completely different from others. For example, the paintings of Xi, Xian, Ou, Yu, Yan and Liu, bit by bit, are completely different in appearance and have nothing in common.
19. This is the living room of the former assistant minister of rites and now the commander-in-chief of 2, Xiang Yong (Zeng Guofan)! I saw nothing in the room except a bed, a desk, two wooden stools and three big bamboo boxes. The mosquito net on the bed is old, black and yellow, low and narrow, and can only be accommodated. There is only a semi-old straw mat on the bed, a printed quilt with a blue background is stacked on the straw mat, and there is an azure hala vest with three or four patches on the bed. The only ornament in the room is the banner "If you don't be a sage, you will be an animal" given by Tang Jian on the wall.
2. He teaches his son to read: reading, writing and writing are indispensable every day. Besides reading the Four Books and the Five Classics, he also needs to read History, Han, Zhuang, Han, Selected Works, Shuowen, Sun Wuzi and the Compilation of Ancient Literary Ci. He encouraged his son, reading memory almost doesn't matter, mainly in perseverance.
21. Men should be ashamed of cowardice.
22. Zeng Guofan educates his younger brother: he chooses the chief of the sentry, who is loyal and bloody; Secondly, I can bear hardships, be strict in command and have wisdom. Among them, solid work is the most important. Solid, that is, sincere and long, simple and steady, this is the first meaning. As for calculating the distance, the surplus and shortage of food and grass, and the strength of others, it is the second meaning. This is the relationship between virtue and talent. It is best to have both ability and political integrity, but you can't have both. You would rather use people with low talents and good morality, and never use people with high talents.
23. Zeng Guofan educated his younger brother: You should not set your sights too high. Talents come out by rewards. Generally, if the talents are of medium level and the award rate is encouraged, they will be expected to achieve great things; If you don't use it blindly, it will slowly fall into decay.
24. Zeng Guofan said, "The Story of Xiangyang says well,' Use the way of fighting, attack the heart first, attack the city next, fight the mind first, and fight the soldiers next'."
25. Zeng Guofan educated his younger brother: Yang was good at court, and the rules were too private.
26. The quatrains in Wang Mian's "Meme Map": The first tree in Xiyan Lake, my home, all flowers are pale with ink marks. Don't be boasted of good colors, just leave the air full of dry Kun.
27. Lin Bu's "Xiaomei in the Mountain Garden" Yongmei's famous sentence: The shadows are horizontal and the water is shallow, and the faint fragrance floats at dusk.
28. Zeng Guofan said to his younger brothers: The prosperity and failure of the family business all depend on the words diligence and respect. Being diligent and respectful, although there is prosperity in troubled times, a person can be diligent and respectful, although fools also have the flavor of wisdom.
29. Mu Zhang 'a, Minister of Bole Military Aircraft of Zeng Guofan, commented on Zeng Guofan's exam composition: Since ancient times, sages have moved with the times, not being unconventional, not seeking their own fame, but seeking peace of mind for the king and peace of mind for the people.
3. Wang Yangming talks about knowing and doing. "Knowing is the idea of doing, doing is the kung fu of knowing, knowing is the beginning of doing, and doing is the achievement of knowing."