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Chapter 135 To the Ninth Brother: Share Wealth and Wealth, Don't Have Regrets

Zeng Guofan's family letter 曾国藩 944Words 2018-03-18
【original】 Around Yuanfu's ninth younger brother: On the 14th, I received a letter from my younger brother on the seventh night of the seventh day, and learned everything. Is it true that Guixi is urgent?What's the news recently?Ciqing is very talented, although courage ① is not his strong point, he also has the spirit of perseverance. He is especially daring in his brother's place, and he is always touching!My brother has been away for a few years, but I have nothing to do with him alone. I went to La to send Han Sheng to Li's province to visit his family, and gave him some gifts, and then made a marriage contract with Shen Yonghao. In the future, he or Sansuo will get a man, the younger brother's second daughter and three daughters, who can be engaged to him. The brother letter has promised him, and he will often correspond with him in Ji'anwang. If you survive and meet your brother, you will not be able to leave a big apology among those who share weal and woe.

In the past, Mr. Geng Gongjian said that the most important thing for officials is to be patient, and they can also be brave. This is the shortcoming of the elder brother, and it is also the same for the younger brother who has repeatedly taught him. There is a letter written on the 27th: "Looking up at the puppet generation, but also Is it what my heart likes?" This has already revealed the clues of impatience, and I may not be able to avoid quarrels in the future. When we said goodbye last year, I used to punish Yu's short-term admonishment, and I begged that I will never forget it!

Li Yucang set off for Hubei on the 17th. His strengths are that he is strong and smart, but his weakness is that he behaves frivolously and speaks easily. I am afraid that Mr. Run will not be very fond of him. Brother Wen Fu will set off on the 11th, about three You can reach Ji'an in half a month. (February 17th, eighth year of Xianfeng) 【Note】 ① brave: soldiers. ②Remove wax: go to winter. ③Sorry: That is regret. 【Translation】 About the ninth younger brother of Yuanpu: On the 14th, I received your letter on the evening of the seventh day of the lunar new year. I learned everything. Is it true that Guixi is urgent?How's the news recently?Ciqing is a very talented person. Although leading soldiers is not his strong point, he also has the spirit of perseverance. He is always admirable when he is with his elder brother, especially his daring. Feeling guilty, he sent Han Sheng to visit Li's house last winter, gave him a little gift, and made an appointment with Ciqing to show his eternal friendship. At present, there is no one who is equivalent to his children. In the future, he will have a son, a younger brother. My second and third daughters can be engaged to his family, and my elder brother has already agreed in the letter. In Ji’an, I want to communicate with him frequently, so that people can go back and forth. I think I can come back in more than ten days. As long as Ciqing can come back alive, I will meet my elder brother. So among the few people who have shared weal and woe, it is not possible to leave a huge ruined city.

In the past, Mr. Geng Gong and Jian said that patience is the most important thing in being an official, and the same is true for leading soldiers. The elder brother's shortcoming is impatience. This is also what he has repeatedly taught his younger brothers. On the 27th, he wrote: "If you want me to be in those The puppet’s subordinates do things, how can I be happy in my heart?” There are signs of impatience here, and I am afraid that friction will inevitably occur in the future. When we shook hands last year and said goodbye, we used to punish my shortcomings as a motto for mutual protection. , hope not to forget.

Li Yucang set off for Hubei on the 17th. His strengths are his strength and intelligence, but his weakness is his frivolous behavior and hurtful words. I'm afraid Mr. Run may not be able to see him. Wen Fu set off on the 11th, about three and a half months Can go to Ji'an. (February 17th, eighth year of Xianfeng)
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