Chapter 36 To the Ninth Brother: It is advisable to seek strength by self-study

【original】 About Yuandi: Receive the younger brother's letter and know everything.My younger brother said that fate is the master, and I firmly believe it, and that the self-improvement will win every time, but I don't really believe it.The strength of every country must have more virtuous ministers; the strength of every family must have more virtuous children. This is also related to the destiny of heaven, not entirely due to human conspiracy.As far as the strength of the whole body is concerned, there are no more than three kinds of Bei Gongzhe, Meng Shishe, and Zeng Zi. Mencius's gathering and discussing is the same as Zeng Zi's self-reflection.

But Zeng Zi and Confucius told Zhongtian that the strength can last for a long time or be permanent. In addition, the strength of the battle of wits and fighting power, some people thrive because of their strength, and some lose because of their strength.In ancient times, like Li Si, Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo, and Yang Su, their intelligence was unparalleled throughout their lives, and their disasters and failures were also extraordinary. In modern times, like Lu He, Xiao Chen, they all know that they are heroes, but they can't guarantee their end; However, it is impossible to seek strength in the place of victory.If one seeks to be strong only in the place of winning others, it is not yet known whether he can be strong to the end. Even if he is strong and stable for a lifetime, a gentleman would disdain to talk about it.

This time the thieves and bandits fled to the east, the Eastern Army won two small victories, one big victory, Liu Pan once big victory, and several small victories.But if you don't flee to Shaanxi and Luo, that is, to flee to Hubei, it may be possible to achieve the effect of pincer attack. Yu is scheduled to ask for an extension of leave tomorrow for one month, and open various vacancies in October. I will still keep the stamps in the barracks, and I will deal with the bandit suppression on the middle road. (September 12, Tongzhi five years) 【Note】 ①慊: Not satisfied. 【Translation】

About Yuandi: Received a letter from my brother and knew everything.My brother said that fate is the master, and I believe it.People who talk about self-improvement are always better than others, I don't really believe it.A strong country must have many virtuous ministers; a strong family must have many virtuous children.This is also related to the destiny, not just human plans.As for the strength of a person, there are three kinds: the bravery of Bei Gongzhe, the benevolence of Yu Shishi, and the righteousness of Zeng Zi. It's just that Zengzi, Yuzi, and Confucius told Zhongyou that being strong can last a long time and often.In addition, due to the strong fighting power, some will prosper because of it, and some will lose because of it.From ancient times, such as Li Si, Cao Cao, Dong Zhuo, and Yang Su, their intellects are all outstanding in the world, and their misfortunes and failures are also very different from ordinary people.In modern times, people like Lu, He, Xiao, and Chen are all self-aware and self-aware, but they can't end well.Therefore, it is okay for us to strive for strength in self-study, but it is not okay for us to strive for strength in competing with others.If you are specifically competing for the male!It is still unknown whether people can be strong in the place of seeking strength, and even if they are strong and stable for a lifetime, it is something that gentlemen despise.

This time the enemy's army moved eastward, the Eastern Army won two small victories, and Liu and Fan made a big victory once and several small victories.But please don't flee to Shaanxi and Luo, even if you flee to Hubei, you may receive the effect of pincer attack. I am scheduled to continue my vacation for one month tomorrow. Please open all vacancies in October. I still leave one of the engraved wooden stamps for the military camp. I will handle the bandit suppression in the middle road. (September 12, Tongzhi five years)