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Chapter 84 To all my brothers, Yi brothers are harmonious and practice the words of diligence and thrift

Zeng Guofan's family letter 曾国藩 1583Words 2018-03-18
【original】 The younger brothers of Chenghou Ji Hongyuanfu: On the 16th, I received a letter from Brother Cheng on the second day of junior high school, and on the 18th, I received a letter from Brother Cheng on the fifth day of junior high school.The belief of Sanhe's defeat is that there is no real consumption in Gu's house on the fifth day of the first day, and there is nothing heard of in the county, which is also very strange.The ninth brother sent a letter in Hukou on the 2nd day of reading, but he has not received any more letters so far. He is really in deep ties. Fortunately, he received a letter from Xi'an, saying that the ninth brother will have books and canals after he arrives in Hankou, and a special person will go to Sanhe, Tongcheng to find his whereabouts.Yu Shi knew that Yuan Fu's younger brother had arrived in Hankou safely, but there was no letter for a long time, so he didn't understand why?Could it be that Yu Ri did something wrong, and Brother Yuan didn't think so?When I first heard the bad news about Sanhe, when my brothers and sisters were in dire straits, even if I made a small mistake, I should show me all the things in central Anhui in detail.

In April of this year, Liu Changchu invited a ji at my house.When the ji arrived at the first time, he was judged and said: "If you get the Fu, you can only learn Wuxiuwen, and you can get free characters."The Judgment said: "It's not happy to say it for Jiujiang. I was surprised that Jiujiang had just overcome it, and the energy was in full swing. I don't know what to do and why?" . "From today's point of view, the setback of Sanhe and the change of the sixth younger brother, the four characters of positive and unhappy, aren't the numbers all predetermined?

However, misfortune and good fortune are determined by God, good and evil are determined by people, and those who are determined by God have nothing to do but listen to it.For those who are in charge, every point counts for one point, and every day for Shade counts for one day.My brother must wash his mind and worry, in order to save the family's luck. The first noble brother is in harmony.Brothers didn't know last year, but with the changes in Sanhe in Dongdong, subsequent brothers should take last year as a warning. If I made mistakes, Cheng Yuanhong's three brothers each followed the precepts, and Yu Bili will punish and correct them.The third brother has made mistakes, and he should punish each other and correct them.

The second noble body is filial piety.Promote the love of grandparents, love uncles, and promote the love of parents.Yiai Wendi's wife, concubine and children, and Lanhui's two families.Also, the grave area of ​​the parents must be reburied, and please ask Yuandi to be the master, and Chengdi does not need to be overly obsessed. The third is to implement the words of diligence and thrift.Inner sisters-in-law, don't talk extravagantly.The children of the younger generations must walk, not sit in sedan chairs and ride horses.Ladies, don't be too lazy, you should learn how to cook tea and rice; books, vegetables, fish and pigs, the family is angry, sleep less and do more, one person is angry.Diligent, lively spirit, frugal, restrained spirit, with these two words, there is no reason why family fortune will be broken.Yu was at home last year, and he didn't put this word into practice. He still regrets it, so he said it earnestly. (November 23rd, eighth year of Xianfeng)

【Note】 ①乩: Divination, a superstitious activity. ② support: support. 【Translation】 Brothers Chenghou, Ji Hong, and Yuan Fu left and right: On the 16th, I received a letter from Brother Cheng on the second day of junior high school, and on the 18th, I received a letter from Brother Cheng on the fifth day of junior high school, knowing everything.The letter of Sanhe's defeat, because the family has not confirmed the news on the fifth day of the lunar new year, and the county does not know at all, it is too strange.Ninth Brother sent a letter in Hukou on the 22nd, but has not received another letter so far, which is really suspenseful.Fortunately, I received Xi'an's letter, saying that Brother Jiu would send him a letter when he arrived in Hankou, and sent someone to Tongcheng and Sanhe to search for his whereabouts. Only then did I know that Brother Jipu had arrived in Hankou safely, but I haven't heard from him for a long time. I don't know why. reason?Could it be that I have made some mistakes recently, and Brother Yuan doesn't think so?When I first heard the bad news about Sanke, when brothers and sisters were in dire straits, even if they had minor shortcomings, they should have told me the situation in Anhui in detail.

In April of this year, Liu Changchu was helping the ji at my home. At the very beginning, the ji gave the verdict: "The fu gets Yanwu Xiuwen, and the free character." What, the shaman again judged: "It's not happy to say it for Jiujiang." I was surprised again that Jiujiang was just recovered, and its energy was in full swing. I really don't know where to start?The shaman again made a judgment: "For the sake of the world, it is what Zeng Zhai said." Looking at it today, the defeat of Sanhe and the misfortune of the sixth younger brother correspond to the four characters "unhappy". Got it?However, misfortune and good fortune are determined by the Lord of Heaven, but good and evil are determined by people themselves.Those who are in charge of the sky have no choice but to listen to him.For those who are in charge, one point is counted as one point, and one day is counted as one day.We brothers must not be careless in order to try our best to restore the family luck.

The first is the harmony between brothers.Brothers didn't know last year, so there was a change in Sanhe this year. Brothers should take last year as a warning in the future.Whenever I have made a mistake, the three younger brothers Cheng, Yuan, and Hong each gave me advice and advice, and I will try my best to correct it.The three younger brothers have made mistakes, and they will persuade each other to correct them. The second most important thing is filial piety.Promote the love of grandparents, use it to love uncles, promote the love of parents, and use it to love Brother Wen's wives, concubines and children, as well as Lan and Hui.Also, the parents' cemetery must be reburied, brother Yuan please decide, brother Cheng should not be too stubborn.

The third is to implement the three words of diligence and thrift.Sister-in-law at home, don't talk about extravagance.Children of the younger generation are not allowed to sit in sedan chairs.horse riding.Daughters, don't be too lazy, learn how to cook tea and rice.Reading, growing vegetables, feeding pigs, and raising fish are manifestations of the vitality of a family. Sleep less, do more, and be angry alone.The word "diligence" means lively spirit.The word frugal is the spirit of restraint.With these two words, there is no reason why family luck should not be prosperous.When I was at home last year, I didn't put any real effort into these two words. I still feel ashamed, so I repeatedly emphasized it. (Xianfeng Rennian November 23rd)

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