Day113|Week17-1
Xianfeng wrote to Yuan Di on August 17, 28
Comment:
Fighting is the comprehensive support ability of logistics. Zeng Guofan was heartbroken about the reimbursement of troops, and spent most of his time and energy on it.
but even so, there are still times when we are short of money. So what can we do? We still have to fight. Pay can be raised slowly, but the progress of the war must be pushed forward, and we must not be trapped by temporary difficulties.
Be determined, do it boldly and let go. Consider this concern and that, hesitate to wait until you are ready, and the day lily will get cold.
what should I do if the opportunity comes but I'm not ready? Just do it. There's nothing wrong with it. Seize the opportunity to maximize the results.
Day114|Week17-2
On August 2th, 28, Xianfeng wrote to Jize
Comment:
We say that books are read a hundred times, and we can see their meanings. That's what it means.
The ancients wrote poems in pursuit of metrical tones. You can sing it directly after writing it. Therefore, the best way to learn poetry is to sing in a low voice rather than recite it mindlessly.
The more you sing, the more you chant, the more rhythm you get, and the easier it is to write.
This passage is also about the way we learn ancient poetry, that is, read more, feel the charm and tone, and enter the author's artistic conception.
Day115|Week17-3
On August 2th, 28, Xianfeng wrote to Ji Ze
Comments:
This is Zeng Guofan's profound reflection on himself in his letter to his son, in terms of learning, character and writing.
In the era when Zeng Guofan lived, the imperial examination was still the only way for scholars, especially those in the countryside, to make progress. Zeng Guofan came out of this road. Astronomical arithmetic is obviously different in front of the Four Books and Five Classics. However, it is obvious from his reflection that he has a critical attitude towards the imperial examinations. I began to pay attention to science and other knowledge of saving the country. This is one of the few great men who looked up at the world and looked at science at that time.
in the environment at that time, Zeng Guofan's thoughts were ahead of the times. He knew that his son must have lived in a different era from himself, so he hoped that his son would pay attention to the study of scientific knowledge. In addition, he also hired a foreign language teacher to teach him English.
Zeng Guofan's educational concept for children is actually worth our reference.
the second shame is that I hope my son will finish what he started, which is the key to doing things. It is more difficult to finish one thing than to start one.
the third shame is to reflect on yourself for writing too slowly. Encourage your son to write more and practice more.
as for how to teach our son to get rid of these three shames, let's talk about it next.
Day116|Week17-4
On August 2th, 28, Xianfeng wrote to Jize
Comment:
This was the first shame for Zeng Guofan to teach his son Xue, and he did not understand the shame of astronomy and mathematics.
Zeng Guofan first solved two problems for his son: 1. The source of learning materials; 2. How to practice this knowledge.
this is also the idea when we give advice to others, giving what and how.
How given by Zeng Guofan here is to learn and practice over time, and you can't expect to win it at once. Learn something every day, and you'll finish learning this knowledge in a few months.
is it the same as doing things? Do something every day, and after a while, very difficult things will be solved.
Day117|Week17-5
On August 2th, 28, Xianfeng wrote to Ji Ze
Comment:
This is the second shame for Zeng Guofan to teach his son Xue, and there is no shame in doing things from beginning to end.
Zeng Guofan's plan here is simple and serious. Is to treat everything, regardless of size, regardless of difficulty, all seriously, all to finish.
this is an attitude of doing things. Don't fool people just because things are small or easy.
If you do things in a down-to-earth manner, your mind will be calm. Although the burning of passion can boost your confidence for a while, doing things for a long time requires lasting patience and a serious attitude. Finish what you started and finish it.
Day118|Week17-6
Comments from Jize on August 2, 28 in Xianfeng:
From this, we can see the strong fighting power of ancient people. Only when the amount of writing with Chinese brush can reach 7, or even 1,, can it be considered qualified.
In fact, what is emphasized here is the muscle memory of the wrist and the brain. In ancient times, the speed of writing determined the efficiency of handling official documents. Zeng Guofan's criterion for judging efficiency is that there is no case left.
Writing is a professional skill as a scholar, which needs constant improvement. As modern people, we also need to improve our skills in our own careers, so as to improve our efficiency.
Day119|Week17-7
Xianfeng wrote to Cheng Di Ji Di on August 22nd, 28
Judging from the historical evaluation, Zeng Guofan's Cheng Di's qualification is very mediocre, but he especially likes to preside over big things. In addition to presiding over the affairs of the Zeng family at home, I also like to join in the fun of some major government affairs. This also caused Zeng Guofan's dissatisfaction.
Zeng Guofan thinks that he is already a high-ranking official, so the Zeng family should be more humble and low-key, so as not to be hated. But obviously, Cheng Di's practice violated Zeng Guofan's original intention. However, Zeng Guofan can't say it directly because of his affection, but he can only express it euphemistically.
I hope that Cheng Di can temper himself at home, restrain his impetuous breath, and not join in the fun outside and interfere in local affairs.
Only by converging your mind can you have enough energy to carefully observe the surrounding affairs; Only by converging your habits can you make yourself stable and reliable. This is good for yourself and your family.
convergence is to put away your sharp edge, your wandering heart, and focus on yourself rather than other things.