Chapter 26 gossip people go tea cold

"People take tea to cool down" is a lament for the warmth and coldness of human feelings and the inconsistency of the world. Such a typical case is recorded in "Historical Records, Biography of Ji Zheng": "In the beginning, Duke Zhai was a court official, and guests came to the gate; His gate said: 'One dies for one's life, one is friendship. One is poor and one is rich, one is friendship. One is noble and one is cheap, one is friendship.'" Zhai Gong can be said to be well versed in this. Of course, not everyone feels that way.In fact, with a little attention, it is not difficult to find that most of the people who say this are "characters" with status, style and dignity, especially those who used to be officials but have "resigned". , the hatred is beyond words.But ordinary people, who accounted for the vast majority, seem to be very self-restraining, tepid and contented.The reason is actually very simple, the huge contrast between "on stage and off stage" leads to psychological imbalance.

Back then, when people were in positions of power, when they were in high demand, someone called Luo to open the way when they went out, someone drafted a speech for them, their subordinates did it for them, and they handled their private affairs thoughtfully. It is even more lively during the New Year and festivals, with hands up and down, right and left, what a scenery, how full of ambition!However, once upon a time, he became an official due to old age, or was imprisoned because of the Dongchuang incident, or went to the wild because of mediocrity... The former majesty was like the wind of autumn leaves, and it was scattered in an instant, leaving only the deserted people in front of the door. , Sit and watch Xingyun alone.At this time, you have to cook the food yourself, fetch the water, walk the road, and do things yourself (ask someone to do it).Before and after comparison, the judgment is like clouds and mud.It's just like an "ancient woman's poem" said: "Last night, the golden scorpion sat on the emerald building, and now the solitary boat is on the iron chain", the contrast is so great, how can it not make people feel heartbroken!What's more, what should never happen is that although the glory of the past is gone, the habit of thinking, the "demeanor" and the "spirit" are still there.Seeing that no one is listening to my words, no one is doing my own business, my mount is enjoyed by others, and my "guests" no longer visit the door to "make trouble", how can I not be anxious, get angry and hold my breath, But I had no choice but to sigh: "Oh, the tea will be cold as soon as people leave!"

In all fairness, part of the glory of the past is due to the authority conferred by the official position itself, because assuming a certain leadership position, one naturally enjoys the corresponding decision-making, instruction, and administrative power. And cut down.In this regard, I am afraid that anyone can accept it calmly.If you are not in your position, you will not seek your own government. This is a matter of course.What is not easy to forget is the abnormal atmosphere and psychological enjoyment created by Xiao Xiaoxian's collection due to his own selfish distractions when he was in his position.Therefore, once you lose power or official position, people around you will scatter away like flies, and no one cares about you anymore. This is the real reason why people feel the coldness of the world.

Therefore, when he is in power, he should seek his own government, be close to sages and far away from villains, be open and aboveboard, and not engage in cliques. Only after he abdicates can he be indifferent and peaceful, peaceful and peaceful, happy without complaints.If you are greedy for power, selfish, and have no choice but to abdicate, it is naturally not easy to accept the huge contrast between the on stage and the off stage, and it is only logical to sigh that "people leave tea cold". This is also the real reason why Wu Qianyu, a court official in the Song Dynasty, declared that "I will never learn...to be an official at seventy".Thinking of this level, Zhai Gong probably wouldn't write a special book on the door, right?