Chapter 2 A chapter on self-cultivation to parents · abide by the rules of father's self-protection

Reporting to Parents·Abiding by the Father's Rules 【original】 Nan Guofan kneels to report My father, my lord, is blessed and golden. Since March 14th, I have paid my respects to my father in the capital, and received five letters from home afterwards.On May 15th, my father went to Changsha to write a letter. There were letters from the fourth brother and five articles by the sixth brother.I would like to know that the grandparents, Kang Qiang, are safe at home, young and old, and my younger brothers are studying hard. I am also happy that my father left Beijing. The journey went smoothly. From Beijing to the province, it only took more than 30 days, which is really fast.

①The male body is as usual, he goes to bed early every night, and wakes up earlier.But if you can't think for a long time, if you think too much, you will get dizzy. Therefore, you often meditate on the uselessness, and focus on self-cultivation, so as to abide by your father's precept of protecting yourself.The nine younger brothers have a lot of homework. The nine volumes of "Book of Rites" have been finished, "Jian" has read "Three Kingdoms", and "Essence of Elegant Culture" has read half a volume of poetry and prose.Men don't seek quick results either. Watching their comprehension, they already have experience, and they probably don't follow their hearts and ears.

Jiasan was able to walk in late April without support, could not speak yet, had no milk to eat, and had one porridge and two meals a day.The housewife is also in good health, and has the joy of Meng Xiong, and the servants and servants are all the same. This year's new Jinshi Long Hanchen won the first prize. He is the elder brother of Jiantian Nianbo, the former county magistrate of Xiangxiang.Hereby submit the complete list of the imperial examination. The officials from the same village in Beijing remained the same, Zheng Xintian was persuaded to come to Beijing, and Mei Lin was seriously ill, which was deeply worrying.At the senior Li Yueqiao's place, the father has not said goodbye, but the man has already expressed his intention.Regarding the matter of Guangdong, I got a good news on April 18th, and I will return the copy.

The men are in Beijing, they know they are cautious, and the old people in the hall don't have to worry about it.Family matters, Sister Lan gave birth last year, is it a boy or a girl?How did Chu's good deeds come true?Fu Wang informs.The male would like to report, that is, please ask the mother to be blessed and safe. (May 18th, Daoguang 21st year) 【Note】 ① Youji: Now, at present. 【Translation】 His son Guofan knelt down and sued My father, my lord, Wanfu Jinan.Since the fourteenth day of the third lunar month, I saw my father home at the gate of the capital, and received five letters from home.On May 15th, my father went to Changsha to write letters. There were letters from the fourth brother and five articles from the sixth brother.I respectfully learned that the grandparents are healthy and strong, the family is safe and sound, and the younger brothers are studying hard, and I am happy to know that my father's journey after leaving Beijing went smoothly. It only took more than 30 days from the capital to the provincial capital, which is really fast.

Right now, my son is in good health, going to bed early and waking up early every night.Just don't use your brain too much, otherwise you will get dizzy.Therefore, I often calm down to let my mind think of nothing, relax my body and mind to strengthen my self-cultivation, so that I can respectfully abide by my father's instructions on protecting myself.Ninth brother's homework is normal. The nine volumes of "Book of Rites" have been finished, "Three Kingdoms" has been read in "Jian", and half of the poems and essays of "Elegant Essence" have been read. The poems have improved slightly, but the articles have not improved.But don't expect immediate results.Judging by his comprehension of the book, he already has some experience, but it is probably just that he can't follow his heart, and he can't express it.

A third is able to walk in late March, without the support of others, still unable to speak, no milk to eat, one meal of porridge and two meals a day, the housewife is in good health, and there is a good sign of a boy, and the servants and servants are the same as before. This year, the new Jinshi Long Hanchen won the first prize. He is the elder brother of the former county magistrate of Xiangxiang Jian Tian Nian. He has six fellow villagers, and won four generals and two county magistrates.The re-examination form had been mailed back on March 16th, and now the full form of the imperial examination is being sent.

The Beijing officials from the same hometown are still those.Zheng Xintian came to the capital to persuade Que.Mei Lin's illness was serious, and it was very worrying.At the senior Li Yueqiao's place, the father did not go to say goodbye, but the son paid his respects on his behalf.Regarding the matter in Guangdong, a successful report was received on April 18, and I am sending a copy of the report back. His son was waiting in the capital, and he knew how to proceed cautiously.Elderly people in the hall, don't worry about it.As for family matters, Sister Lan gave birth last year, was it a boy or a girl?How did Chu Shan's affairs come to pass?The son hopes that the adults will tell.The son would like to report, that is, to ask the mother to be blessed and safe. (May 18th, Daoguang 21st year)