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Chapter 149 To the Ninth Brother · Self-cultivation in dealing with affairs should be strong

Zeng Guofan's family letter 曾国藩 526Words 2018-03-18
【original】 About Yuandi: It is quite difficult to write a letter when you are famous in troubled times. It is really my heart. I have a piece of Honda.My brother always maintains a conscientious heart, and when the opportunity arises in the future, even if he withdraws, he will retire.How many good people are good at the beginning, and what is good at the beginning, so as not to be too violent? As for the big things, it all lies in the word "bright and strong". "The Doctrine of the Mean" refers to the five aspects of intellectual speculation and practice, which should be attributed to thinking must be clear, and softness must be strong.My younger brother has always been stubborn, but he can't change it just because of his high position.Everything must be done without anger, and without strength, that is, self-cultivation and family harmony must also be based on Mingqiang. Chaoxian County has overcome, and Hehan will surely succeed. Afterwards, Erpu will be attacked, and the Japanese brother will preside over it. The distance is too far, not far away. System also. "Tongzhi Second Year April 27th"

【Note】 ① Jane: selection, selection. 【Translation】 About Yuandi: What you said in your letter: In times of troubled times, fame and fame are quite difficult. The ten words really said what I wanted to say. Today I have a film, which is also a seat for the two of Qinzhuan and Dufan. In addition, in the selection of high-ranking officials, our brothers always have a conscientious attitude. When we get an opportunity in the future, we will withdraw and retire immediately. Maybe we can start well and end well, and avoid disasters! As for taking on major tasks, the whole trick lies in the word "Ming Qiang". "The Doctrine of the Mean" talks about the five aspects of learning, questioning, thinking, differentiation, and action. Its key points come down to: thinking must be clear, and softness must be strong.The younger brother has always been stubborn, so he should not change immediately just because he has a high status. If he is not angry, he will not be able to do anything; if he is not strong, it will be useless.Even in self-cultivation and family harmony, Mingqiang should be the foundation.Now that Chao County has conquered Xia, He Han will definitely be able to get it, and attack Erpu with his hands. I hope my younger brother will preside over it. I am too far away to remotely control it. (April 27, the second year of Tongzhi)

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