Chapter 162 Reporting to Parents Attached Poetry and Essays

【original】 Nan Guofan kneels to report Parents and adults, Wanfu Jinan.On the second day of May, I went to the Old Summer Palace. On the sixth day, I took the exam at Zhengda Guangming. A total of 270 people entered the venue, twelve of whom were from Hunan.The first topic is inaction as a villain and Confucianism, and the second topic is the section on being an official only for virtuous talents.The male and female essays are 600 characters each, and there is not a word missing in the whole volume.However, after a long illness, his eyes were hazy, and he was not very satisfied with the first two openings in the field, but the last five openings were slightly better.This year's test is poor, there are many good players, and it is difficult to excel in the male test.I hereby order my fourth younger brother Yutou and the poem to be sent back to you, and I beg you to read them. If the man does not dare to scribble in the field, he will know that the spirit of the man will not be damaged after illness, so you can rest assured.If the man is not satisfied with the paper, he begs the adults not to have too much suspense.The adults in the hall don't regard men's illnesses as superior, and don't expect them to be poor, so men's hearts are at ease.

The ringworm disease on the man's body has been healed seventy-eight out of ten after treatment by Dr. Zhang.If it gets better gradually from now on, it will take full effect if it is not a leap month.From the middle to the middle and the small are safe, men and women have the joy of dreaming bears, and they will be born in about eight or nine months.The fourth brother's calligraphy is improving day by day. Feng Shutang arrived in Beijing on May 17th. From now on, Jize will still ask Shutang to teach, so that the fourth brother can concentrate on studying.The sixth younger brother donates to the prison, which is planned to be exchanged within this month. Fill in the resumes of the three generations, the head of the household in the village, and all men will make their own decisions. Adults can rest assured.

Ji Ze's books have been read to Haohao Wu Tian, ​​and half of his ancient poems have been read. He is familiar with all the books, his three granddaughters are all safe, and all the families in the same village are doing as usual.The capital has been in a drought for a long time this year, and has repeatedly asked for rain, but it is not yet rich. The emperor is anxious, wondering how old the southern province is? Men would like to report. (May 17, Daoguang 26th year) 【Note】 ①Preferential: preferential treatment, generous.Here it means that heaven has not yet given generous returns.

【Translation】 His son Guofan knelt down to report Parents and adults, Wanfu Jinan.On the second day of May, I went to Yuanmingyuan.On the sixth day of the lunar new year, a total of 270 people entered the exam at Zhengda Guangming Hall, twelve of whom were from Hunan.The first question is "Do nothing but a cowardly man", followed by the question "Appoint officials only for talents". One word is missing, but after a long illness, my eyes are hazy, and the first two openings in the field are not very satisfactory, and the next five openings are slightly better.This year's exam is poor, there are many good players, and it is difficult for my son to do well in the paper.I hereby order my fourth brother Yu to send back the first article and poem, and Mr. Youqi will review it. Knowing that his son did not dare to scribble in the examination room, he knows that his spirit has not been damaged after his illness, so he can rest assured.Knowing that your son's exam papers are not very satisfactory, then please don't worry about getting a job.The adults in the hall don't worry about their son's illness, and don't hope to get a job, so they can feel at ease.

Seven tenths of the son's ringworm has been healed after being treated by Dr. Zhang. If it gradually improves from now on, it will be completely healed within a leap month.Everyone in the apartment is safe, and the daughter-in-law has a good omen of a boy, who will be born in August or September.The fourth brother's calligraphy is improving day by day.Feng Shutang arrived in the capital on May 17th. From now on, Jize will still ask Shutang to teach, so that the fourth brother can concentrate on studying.The sixth younger brother is going to donate to the prison students, and is going to exchange it this month, fill in the resumes of the three generations, the head of the household in the village, and the son will handle these matters at his own discretion, so adults can rest assured.

Ji Ze has read "Hao Hao Xingzhi", half a book of ancient poems, and is familiar with the books.All three granddaughters are safe.Every family in the same village is as usual.The capital city has suffered a long drought this year, and has prayed for rain many times, but it has not been fulfilled. The emperor is anxious.I don't know how old Hunan is?My son would like to report. (May 17, Daoguang 26th year)