1. Translation of Zizhi Tongjian passages

I will simply translate it, focusing on understanding the spirit. (Virtue refers to moral character, talent refers to talent)

Those who have both moral character and talent are called saints, those who have neither moral character nor talent are called fools, those whose virtues are higher than their talents are called gentlemen, and those whose talents are higher than their virtues are called villains. Therefore, when it comes to selecting talents, if you cannot get a saint or a gentleman, you should choose a fool between a villain and a fool. Why? A gentleman will do good things if he is talented, and a villain will do bad things if he is talented. If he is talented, he will do good things in a big way. If he is talented in doing bad things, he will do bad things in a big way. . Although stupid people want to do bad things, but I'm sorry for their intelligence, but without the skills, it's like letting a puppy bite someone, but no one can bite them. The villain becomes more cunning when his IQ is high, and the villain becomes more violent when he is brave. These are like giving the tiger wings to the villain, making him do more and more bad things. Therefore, although people with moral character are respected and respected by everyone, people with talent are easy to get close to and get along with everyone, but people with moral character are alienated, so selectors often ignore the importance of character because of their talent. . 2. Zizhi Tongjian's good words and sentences

1. Listening to both will lead to enlightenment, while partial belief will lead to darkness.

2. A promise made by a husband is not easy to make. 3. If you don’t love someone in the right way, you will harm them if you love them.

4. A person with all talents and virtues is called a "sage", a person with both talents and virtues is called a "fool", a person with perfect virtues is called a "gentleman", and a person with talents and virtues is called a "villain". Whenever you take the skills from others, you will not be able to make a saint, but a gentleman will use it instead of getting a villain. Don't mess with fools. 5. The way to govern one's nature is to review what one has and what is lacking. Those who are smart and dredged should be warned. Observe, those who are ignorant and rare should beware of being blocked, those who are brave and strong should beware of being too violent, those who are kind, loving and gentle should beware of being unbreakable, those who are quiet and comfortable should beware of being late, and those who have a broad mind should beware of forgetfulness.

We must judge what we have done, correct it with righteousness, and then neutralize it, and those who are clever and hypocritical dare not look ahead. 6. Even though the weight is small and weighs a thousand pounds, its virtue is enough to educate the righteous customs, its talent is enough to establish the principles and disciplines, its clarity is enough to control the subtle and far-sighted, and its strength is enough to forge benevolence and solidify righteousness. If it is big, it will benefit the world, and if it is small, it will benefit a country. 7. Fighting against the world in twenty-eight, riding a horse for a lifetime, galloping thousands of miles, only to be haunted by dreams. 8. If you blame others for their difficulties, then those who are easy will do right without working; if they make up for their shortcomings, then those who are strong will succeed without success. 9. Those who are smart and clear should be careful not to break, those who are calm and comfortable should be careful not to forget, those who are broad-minded should be careful not to forget. 10. Officials of saints are like craftsmen using materials. Take advantage of their strengths and use their weaknesses. 11. People The Lord must believe, believe and believe again, who wouldn’t be close to you? 12. Huge buildings are always built up of one tree and one stone. 13. Doing an injustice and killing an innocent person can gain the world. A benevolent person will not do this.

14. Duke Mu of Qin lost his horse. Duke Mu of Qin lost his horse, and the barbarians got it and ate three hundred of them. The officials chased them away and wanted to punish them.

The Duke said: "A gentleman does not use animals to harm others. I heard that those who eat horse meat and do not drink alcohol will hurt others."

It is the wine that is drunk. Later, Duke Mu attacked Jin. When three hundred men heard that Duke Mu was trapped by Jin, they fought to death in order to repay the virtue of eating horses.

So Duke Mu returned home with the title of Marquis of Jin. 15. Wei Wenhou hunted during the period. Wei Wenhou and Yu Ren hunted during the period.

It’s a day for drinking and having fun, and it’s raining. Marquis Wen was about to go out, and he said to his left and right: "Today we are drinking and having fun, but it is raining again. What will the general do?" Marquis Wen said, "I and the Yu people are hunting together. Although we enjoy it, why don't we wait for a while?" Let it go.

Wei then became strong. 16. "The Jia soldiers in the library are far superior to those in the Sui Dynasty."

It said: "The Jia soldiers are well-equipped and sincere. However, the Emperor Yang's Jia soldiers are not enough! They will destroy the world. If you try your best to make the people "Yi'an, this is my best soldier." 3. Translation of Zizhi Tongjian's passage

A person who possesses all talents and virtues is a saint, and a person who has lost all talents and virtues is a fool; moral character wins. A person who is more talented than his character is a gentleman, and a person who is more talented than his character is a villain.

In any method of selecting people (to help you do things), if you cannot find a saint or a gentleman who is qualified for the position, it is better to select a fool than a villain. Why do you say this? A gentleman relies on his talents to do good things, and a villain does bad things based on his talents. A person who relies on his talents to do good things will not be imprudent in his good deeds; a person who relies on his talents to do bad things will not be imprudent in his bad deeds.

Even if a fool wants to do bad things, his stupid talent cannot comprehend his thoughts, and his tiny strength cannot withstand his actions. He is like a puppy that wants to fight with others. Others can completely defeat him. uniform. The villain's intelligence is enough to realize his treacherous plot, and his courage is enough to determine his atrocities. (If he is reused) and makes him even more powerful, wouldn't he do a lot of bad things? Virtue is something that people have very strict requirements for, and talent makes people like it; people tend to be close to the people they like (referring to talented people), and alienate the people they have strict requirements (referring to virtuous people). This is what election means. People are often blinded by people's talents and ignore people's most basic qualities.

By means of: Puppy: Puppy Zhou: Comprehensive. 4. A short paragraph and translation from "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"

Original text: Chu Zhao ridiculed Xie Xie as his prime minister, Jiang Yiyan said to the King of Chu: "There are people who love their dogs. If a dog eats and drowns in a well, its dog will drown in a well." When a neighbor saw it and wanted to say something, the dog stood at the door and bit him. This is also the case with the ministers who are often evil. And there are people who like to promote others' good deeds. The king said: "This gentleman is close to him; he is good at it." The king said: "This villain is far away from those who promote evil in others. However, if there is a son who kills his father, or a minister who kills his master, the king will not know about it. What is it? The king likes to hear people's good deeds, but hates others. It's evil." The king said: "It's good! I'd like to hear about it." Translation: The state of Chu appointed Zhao Xixie as its prime minister.

Jiang Yi said to the King of Chu: "There was a man who doted on his dog. The dog peed into the well. The neighbor saw it and wanted to go to his home to tell him, but the dog blocked the door and bit him. Now Zhao Xi Shit often prevents me from coming to see you, just like a vicious dog blocking the door. Moreover, whenever there is a person who speaks well of others, you say: "This is a gentleman!" If you like to point out the shortcomings of others, you always say: "This is a villain" and alienate him.

However, there are evil people in the world who kill their fathers and their ministers kill their monarchs, but you never know it. Why? The reason is that you only like to hear praises from others and don't like to hear criticisms from others!" After hearing this, King Chu said: "You are right. From now on, I will listen to opinions from both sides. 5. From "Zi". Famous aphorisms from "Zhi Tong Jian"

If you listen to both, you will be enlightened, but if you believe only, you will be dark.

Without faith, you cannot win over the people, and without the people, you cannot protect the country. 1)

Husband, everything is born in the subtle and then in the treatment. The sage is far-sighted, so he can take care of the small and treat it. Everyone has close knowledge, so he must wait for it to happen and then save it; cure it. If it is small, it means that there is little effort but much effort, and if it is done, it will be beyond the reach of its efforts.

(2)

People cannot start with thinking, but can discuss it with success. Those who are most virtuous do not conform to the customs, and those who achieve great achievements do not seek the public. This is why the sage can strengthen the country without following the law.

(This is what Gongsun Yang said when he and Qin Xiaogong were discussing the reform. At that time, he did not. Approved by the nobles of Qin)

(3)

Those who win people will prosper, and those who lose people will fall. Those who rely on virtue will prosper, and those who rely on strength will perish. > (When Shang Yang was the prime minister of Qin, how did he make laws?