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Chapter 81 To the fourth younger brother, to get the second younger brother as a helper

Zeng Guofan's family letter 曾国藩 953Words 2018-03-18
【original】 Around Chenghou's fourth younger brother: On the 28th, it was delivered from the Ruizhou camp to the hand letter from the father, and the letter from the younger brother and Ze'er, which contained everything.The sixth younger brother lost a deal in Ruizhou, which is still appropriate, he is good at knowledge, and his temperament is close and peaceful.The ninth younger brother runs the army strictly and has a great reputation.With my two younger brothers as helpers, the overall situation may turn around. Ciqing is still safe in Guixi, but after a long period of food rations and setbacks, it has not yet been rectified.Xueqin has a good reputation in Wucheng, but the shallow water is not suitable for boat battles, so she is always worried.

I am in good health, although ringworm is present, it has been greatly reduced compared to living in the capital. The shogunate lacks good helpers, and all memorials and letters must be submitted by hand, so it is inevitable that there will be court ears.Yu Xing likes to read, and he still reads dozens of pages every day, and he can't help neglecting military affairs, but otherwise, he would be even less happy. When Ji Ze reads Hanshu, he must do it diligently and read at least 20 pages a day*.Don't be confused by the saying that there is more in essence than in abundance.Today half a page, tomorrow a few pages, and tomorrow there will be a delay, or several years without being able to finish a book.Just like cooking, if you turn off the fire, it will be cold, and if the fire is low, it will not be hot. You need to use a large firewood to make a big fire, which is easy to make.Have you finished reading the Five Classics?It is necessary to read quickly, and there is no need to seek familiarity one by one. I am afraid that because of seeking familiarity, I may not finish reading the scriptures in my life.There are many children in my hometown who haven't finished reading the scriptures, so we should try our best to refrain from them in the future.If Xi Yin has not finished reading the scriptures, he should make up for them quickly, to the end! (November 29th, the sixth year of Xianfeng)

【Note】 ① Gong: Tong "gong". 【Translation】 Around Chenghou's fourth younger brother: On the 28th, the letter delivered by Ruizhou Camp to my father, my brother, Ze'er, etc., I know everything.All the matters that the sixth brother handled in Ruizhou were considered proper, and his knowledge could have been good, and his temperament has become a little more peaceful recently.The ninth younger brother manages the army strictly and clearly, and has a very good reputation.I have two younger brothers as helpers, and the overall situation may turn around. Ciqing is relatively safe in Guixi, but there has been a shortage of food for a long time, and after the defeat, the army has not yet been reorganized. Xueqin has a good reputation in Wucheng, but the water there is shallow and not suitable for water warfare. All worth worrying about.

I am in good health. Although ringworm has developed, it has been greatly relieved compared to when I was in Beijing.The staff department lacked good helpers, and all memorials, letters, and approvals had to be drafted by hand, so there was inevitably a delay.My personality likes to read, and I still read dozens of pages every day, and I can't help but feel unfamiliar with military affairs, but if I don't, I won't have anything to make me feel comfortable. When Ji Ze reads Han Shu, he must abide by the words Qin and Min. He must read at least 20 pages a day, and he does not need to be confused by the so-called "fineness is not too much". , or can't finish reading a book in a few years.Just like cooking rice, it will be cold when the fire is off, and it will not be cooked if the fire is low. It is easy to succeed if you use large firewood and high fire.Have you finished reading the Five Classics?You must read quickly, and you don’t need to familiarize yourself with them one by one. I am afraid that you will not be able to finish reading the scriptures in your life because you want to familiarize yourself with a single word.Many of our rural children have not finished reading the scriptures, and we must work hard to quit in the future.If you nephews have not finished reading the scriptures, you should make up for them immediately.To tell to tell! (November 29th, the sixth year of Xianfeng)

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