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Chapter 92 To the fourth brother, teach your nephew to be humble and hardworking

Zeng Guofan's family letter 曾国藩 624Words 2018-03-18
【original】 Around Chenghou's fourth younger brother: Since November, there have been many dangers and turmoil. Those who have no papers and newspapers for five days, and those who have no salary for more than 20 days. On the 16th, Tang Guisheng conquered and restored Jiande, and Yuanji's papers in northern Anhui began to be published.From Baozhen to Jingdezhen on the 28th, the bandits retreated ninety miles, and the payment road in Raozhou, Jiangxi Province began to open.If Zuo and Bao Ergong can drive the thieves in Fuliang, Poyang and other places out of Jiangxi, and still escape from Jiande, the storm will gradually calm down, and Qimen will be able to celebrate stability.

I am in good health. The panic and crisis this month is actually several times more difficult than when Hui'an fell in August.Yu has been away in recent years, with a clear conscience, life and death, misfortunes and blessings, and he doesn't mind much. However, when he received the terms of trade between Britain, France and the United States, the overall situation has deteriorated. I will return the two copies and read them with my brother.The current situation is changing day by day, my family's nephews and nephews always focus on the two characters of humility and diligence, avoiding arrogance and laziness, and the way to protect the family. (The fourth day of December in the tenth year of Xianfeng)

【Note】 ① Salary Road: The road for transporting supplies. 【Translation】 Around Chenghou's fourth younger brother: Since November, the war has been extremely dangerous, with one storm after another.Papers and newspapers were blocked for five days, and food and payment transportation blocked for more than 20 days. Since Tang Guisheng Ke restored Jiande on the 16th, the newspapers of Yuan Ji’s younger brother in northern Anhui began to pass. Since Baozhen arrived in Jingdezhen on the 28th, The enemy retreated ninety miles, and the transportation of food and salaries in Raozhou, Jiangxi Province began to improve.If Zuo and Bao can drive the enemy troops in Fuliang, Poyang, etc. out of Jiangxi, and still flee from Jiande, then the turmoil will gradually subside, and Qimen is happy to be safe.

I am in good health.The panic and crisis during this month was actually several times more dangerous and difficult than when Huining fell in August.I have been outside in recent years, with a clear conscience, and I don't care much about life and death, but I just received the trade agreements of Britain, France, and the United States, and I know that the overall situation is already in serious trouble.I am sending back two copies for you to have a look at.The situation is worsening day by day. My nephews and nephews must always focus on the two words of humility and diligence, and quit pride and laziness. This is the way to keep the family safe and sound! (The fourth day of December in the tenth year of Xianfeng)

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