"Although there are many books, the number of books can add up to the merits of daily accumulation, so why not worry about it" means: Although there are many books, if you count the words quantitatively every day, the water will flow long, and the armpits will become fur, so that they will accumulate over time. Why worry about not finishing it?

"Although there are many volumes, the first chapter can add the merit of daily accumulation, so there is no need to worry about it" is a famous saying from Ouyang Xiu. This sentence explains Ouyang Xiu's reading method of daily reciting the word Ji, which was practiced by Ouyang Xiu personally. It is proven to be an effective method of reading.

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Ouyang Xiu's prose is rich in content and diverse in form. Whether it is discussion or narration, it is all done with intention and emotion. Some of his argumentative essays were directly related to the political struggles at that time, such as the "Remonstrance with Gao Si" written in his early years, which exposed and criticized Gao Ruone's despicable behavior in politics. With political passion.

Another example is the "On Clique" written during the Qingli period. In response to the conservative forces' remarks that slandered Fan Zhongyan and others as cronies, he clearly put forward the argument that "no villains have no friends, but gentlemen have them", which is a powerful argument. It effectively refuted the fallacies of political opponents and showed the innovator's awe-inspiring righteousness and extraordinary courage.