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Chapter 87 To all my brothers: build a ancestral hall from a house

Zeng Guofan's family letter 曾国藩 1965Words 2018-03-18
【original】 About the third younger brother of Chenghou Yuanfu and Jihong: When Wang Si and others came, they learned that his uncle's illness was a little worse, and he was given a thirteen-day gift, what should he do?Xiang received another letter on the 19th, saying that his uncle had recovered slightly from his illness, so he was very relieved!However, when Brother Wen's coffin arrived home, my ancestors had spirits, and they were able to keep my uncle from getting sick, and my sixth sister-in-law from joint fractures. In the military affairs here, Kaizhang held a stalemate in Jingdezhen as before. The three battalions of Pingjiang and the first battalion of Baoyong, which were added, have all arrived for defense. Maybe they can hide in Junchuan and fight a victory in many city ruins in Nankang, and seize forty fake seals. Three, more than 500 false flags, all of which went to Jianchang, I am very happy!But Shi Dakai is still in the area of ​​Nan'an; there are also many thieves, I don't know if they have been swept away?From now on, Ji Zhongying will always stay with Yu, so Yuandi can rest assured.

When building a house and building an ancestral hall, Di Yuan asked Zi Yi about it, and Di Yuan did it himself.Yu said that there is nothing to fear from outside discussions, but mutinies in troubled times must be taken into account. For example, Jiangxi is approaching the age, and all rich and noble houses are burned, which can be used as a lesson.My hometown is remote and poor, and my vision is very shallow. A little repair is already shocking. If you are too beautiful, you will spread it and recruit you. If you are second to none, you may not be spared in troubled times.Brother Wang thinks about being rich and thrifty again, and do it properly.

The matter of re-burying the ancestors will eliminate the thoughts of seeking wealth and honor, but only to avoid water ants, so as to protect the spirit of the ancestors, and to protect the descendants.If there is any thought of seeking wealth and honor, it will be tabooed by the creators, ghosts and gods. From what I have seen and heard, there are no ones who have inherited the land without successors.Brother Yuan is presiding over this matter, hoping to make sure of this, to be sure, the most important thing! Regarding Ji Ze's marriage, according to the ancient etiquette, after Daxiang, you can get married, and according to the old saying in my hometown, you can get married after you get rid of Ling Daochang.I'm trapped. The thieves are still flourishing recently, and current events are unpredictable, so I have the intention of doing it early.Ji Ze's first two submissions, please copy the memorial in the heart pot, as far as possible.I send two taels of repair money every month. I don't know if there is a draft at home?Copy an article, you can send the catalog to check, and indicate the month and day.

Compared with the period of February and March of the seventh year, Ji Ze's words are far from being caught.About the height of the brush should be held, the one that can be held to the top of the tube is the best, the one that can be held to an inch below the top of the tube is next, and the one that can be held to an inch or more is still good for learning.If you hold it close to the root.It is difficult to write well, and you will have to retreat soon, and you will definitely not be able to write well.I have experienced it in myself, and I have experienced it in my friends, all of which can be experienced.In the future, Ji Ze should hold the tube a little higher, and it must be separated by a centimeter from the lower, and it must be copied on oiled paper, which is ten times better than the traditional one.

The words of Yuan Di cannot be thrown away.Die Wen's mourning epitaph, and Wang Kao's concubine's stele of divinity, etc., after the rest of the works are completed, Di Yuan must write carefully.The first paragraph of Binxingtang Ji is not comfortable ④, and it will be revised in a few days, and it must be written by Yuandi.Although Brother Yuan is in a hurry, he must not waste his calligraphy practice.Although there are Shuliuyunxian good books among relatives, Yu Yin has a tablet in his house, so he doesn't plan to invite outsiders to write. (11th day of the first lunar month in the ninth year of Xianfeng)

【Note】 ① Ziyi: slander and criticism. ② Hong Li: Hong, grand, generous.Hong Li: Magnificent and gorgeous. ③ catch: and. ④: Satisfied: Satisfied, satisfied. 【Translation】 The three younger brothers Chenghou, Yuanfu, and Jihong: When Wang Si and others came, they heard that Uncle's condition had worsened. I don't know what happened after receiving the emperor's sympathetic decree on the thirteenth day?Now I have received another letter on the 19th, and I know that my uncle's illness has improved slightly, so I am very happy!However, when Wendi's coffin arrived home, my family's ancestors had ecstasies, which protected my uncle from aggravating his illness. The sixth brother and daughter-in-law were not too sad, which was a great blessing among misfortunes.

Regarding the war here, Kaizhang had a stalemate with the enemy in Jingdezhen, and there was no change.The Pingjiang 3rd Battalion and Baoyong 1st Battalion, which were added, have all moved to the defense line, and may be stationed in Junchuan in concealment. More than 500 flags were sent to Jianchang, and they were very happy.It's just that Shi Dakai is still in the Nan'an area, and there are many powerful enemy troops. I don't know if they have been swept away. Ji'an camp will not leave my side in the future, so you can rest assured. Building a house and building an ancestral hall, Brother Yuan said the gossip outside, he took care of it himself.But I think the rumors outside are not terrible, but the mutiny in the turbulent years must be taken into account.For example, in Jiangxi in recent years, all the big houses belonging to precious and wealthy families have not been burned.My family lives in a remote and simple mountain village, where the people's vision is very small, and it would be appalling to build something a little bit.If it is too grand and gorgeous, and it is said that it is a leading building in one side, then in the turbulent era, disasters are inevitable.I hope that my brother will think it over again, and it is better to consider between abundance and frugality.

The re-burial of the ancestors is to get rid of the idea of ​​seeking wealth and honor, and only ask the rabbits to be flooded with ants to reassure the spirits of the ancestors so as to avoid evil spirits and to reassure future generations.If there is even the slightest thought of seeking wealth and honor, it must be tabooed by the ghosts and gods of creation.From what I have seen and heard, among the families that have prospered, none of them have found a good land.Brother Yuan is in charge of this matter, it is very important to hold this idea firmly and unwaveringly! Regarding Ji Ze's marriage, according to ancient rituals, Daxiang can get married in the future.According to the old customs in our village, after the sacrifice to the spirit and the dojo, you can get married.Since the enemy is still very strong in recent days and the situation is unpredictable, I always have the idea of ​​​​doing it early.Jize's recent two letters, please copy the memorial in the heart pot, yes, I will give him two taels a month for his hard work.

How many memorials should be copied? I wonder if the family has any records?After copying it once, you can send the catalog to check, and you must indicate the year and month. Ji Ze's handwriting is far inferior to those written in February and March of the seventh year. It is about the height of the pen, and the one that can reach the top of the pipe is the best, and the one that can be held below the top of the pipe is the next best. The ones are also ok.If you hold it close to the root, it will be difficult to write well, and it will regress soon, and you will definitely not be able to write well.I've tried it myself, and I've also tried it with friends, and it's all the same.In the future, Ji Ze will hold the tube slightly higher, even if it is lower, it will be more than a centimeter, and he will use oiled paper to imitate the post, which is ten times stronger than the original post.

Brother Yuan's words should not be neglected.After I finished the epitaph of Die Wen's mourning, and Wang Kao's concubine's approval of the Shinto, I asked Di Yuan to write it carefully. I am not satisfied with the first paragraph of "Bin Xing Tang Ji", and when it is improved in the near future, I will have to write it by Brother Yuan.Although Brother Yuan is in a hurry, he must not give up his calligraphy practice.Although Shuliu and Yunxian are among my relatives who can write, I don't plan to ask outsiders to write because I am the inscription tablet of my family. (May 11th, the ninth year of Xianfeng)

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