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Chapter 33 To the Ninth Brother: It is advisable to focus on self-support and self-medication

Zeng Guofan's family letter 曾国藩 512Words 2018-03-18
【original】 About Yuandi: When Hou'an arrived in Anhui, he resigned as a supervisor. Whether he went to Jiangxi or not, Yu could not preside over it.As for the memorial, he must present it in person, and Yu Duan cannot speak on his behalf.Houshuai is planning to do the business here, and he will return to Jinling Shuicing after paying homage to Shuai; Chun Ting Changqi heard that he will be there in a few days, and Chun Ting's return to his hometown, but he has to make a petition on his behalf; is my brother's illness less and less healed today?Liver disease is well known, but abdominal pain is unknown?After watching "Lang Shanshan Case" repeatedly, it mainly focuses on strengthening the spleen, not seeking quick results, and I think so.However, the diseases of the heart and liver are mainly self-support and self-healing, which is beyond the power of medicine.I happened to go to the painting shop today, and saw the couplet written by my younger brother, radiant and full of energy; if I can take care of it seriously, but the anxiety will gradually disappear. (On the tenth day of May in the third year of Tongzhi)

【Note】 ① Resignation: resign. 【Translation】 About Yuandi: When Hou'an arrived in Anhui, he resolutely resigned from the position of supervisor. Whether he will go to Jiangxi or not, I cannot preside over it for him.As for Ju Zhe, he has to present Zou in person, and I will definitely not resign on his behalf. Hou Shuai is going to do Zou here now, and return to Jinling Shuiying after paying homage to Shuzhi.Chun Ting and Chang Qi heard that they could arrive within a few days.Regarding Chun Ting's return home, he had to plead on his behalf. Is my brother's illness better now?I know liver disease very well, but I don’t know what it is because of abdominal pain?I have read "Langshan Mountain Case" many times, and it is said that strengthening the spleen should be the main thing, and quick results are not required. I agree with this statement very much.However, heart and liver diseases are mainly self-support and self-healing, and it is not the power of medicine that can relieve one's mouth.Today, I passed by the Lingfu shop occasionally, and saw the couplets written by my younger brother, radiant and full of energy.If you can take good care of yourself and don't worry too much, you will be able to recover slowly. (Tongzhi three years, May 10th)

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