In A Dream of Red Mansions, Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu are equally talented. Baochai is a standard talented woman. She is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but she doesn't like to show it in front of people because of her personality.
She not only read a lot of poetry books, but also learned idioms well. In the end, the marriage of gold and jade and the alliance of wood and stone have a lot to do with her integration of theory with practice and flexible use of idioms.
Let's see which idioms are related to Baochai's words and deeds.
(a) because he likes:
[Source] "Zhuangzi? Geng Sangchu: "If that's the case, it's not what you can get in a cage. There's nothing. "Interpretation: Therefore, without winning the hearts of the people, there will be no success.
Baochai is a person who knows the world well and is good at reading minds. In the 22nd episode of A Dream of Red Mansions, Jia Mu asked Wang Xifeng to celebrate her15th birthday. At the birthday party, Baochai ordered the dishes that Grandmother Jia likes to eat and the plays that Grandmother Jia likes to listen to.
Baochai knew that Grandmother Jia didn't like the marriage of gold and jade, but she chose what she liked, which was her cleverness. As an elder, Jia Mu asked Wang Xifeng to celebrate her birthday, which was a compliment to her. However, no one could tell her why, only that she was sensible.
In the 40th episode of A Dream of Red Mansions, Grandmother Jia looked at the furnishings in Baochai's room and sighed, "This child is too honest. Since you have no furniture, you might as well ask your aunt for some. I have no theory, and I didn't expect your things to come home naturally. "
At first glance, I think Baochai is indifferent by nature, and I like this decorative style. Actually, is that right?
This way of decorating the room is just in line with the aesthetics of an important person, that is, Mrs. Wang. Anyone who has seen A Dream of Red Mansions knows that Mrs. Wang likes dignified people best and hates Daiyu, the girl who loves painting, Qingwen and so on.
Mrs. Wang married the Jia family and was Baochai's biggest backer. All her actions must meet Mrs. Wang's requirements, otherwise it will also affect her chances of winning. Don't believe it, Wang Xifeng is also very close to Mrs. Wang in theory. Why didn't Mrs. Wang lend a helping hand when she finally met with difficulties? In the final analysis, it is because it infringes on Mrs. Wang's interests and hinders her vision.
Smart as Baochai, she will always follow Mrs. Wang everywhere and do whatever she likes. This is her brilliance.
(2) complaining about others: [source] historical records? Zhao Shijia: "The Han family is not in Qin, so they want to marry."
This idiom comes from the famous battle of Changping in Historical Records. At that time, Qin was the boss of all countries, and only Zhao had the strength to compete with Qin. Shangdang satrap wants to give the land around Shangdang to Zhao for protection. Zhao Haoqi couldn't make up his mind, but Zhao Bao, Pingyang Jun and Zhao Sheng all had their own opinions. Zhao Bao thinks that this site can't be taken over, which will bring disaster to Zhao. It is a plan of South Korea to frame others. Zhao Shengze thinks that we should take the opportunity to eat this site. In the end, Zhao Sheng's opinion gained the upper hand, but the result was that Zhao Kuo, an armchair strategist, was sent as commander in chief, and the good hand was smashed to pieces.
Let's get down to business. In A Dream of Red Mansions, Xue Baochai tactfully used this allusion in the 27th episode: "In the butterfly play in Yuting, a butterfly was buried in a fragrant burial, and the swallow cried, leaving a red patch". In this chapter, Baochai overheard Xiaohong and Zhui Er talking while catching butterflies. She didn't want Xiaohong and Zhui Er to think that they heard their conversation, so she used her quick wits to find Daiyu's name to avoid embarrassment.
But this practice is really debatable. Listening to the corner is absolutely against your daughter's words and deeds. But why did Baochai think of using Daiyu's name to avoid disaster? There is a simple reason. Baochai tried her best to marry the Jia family. With her thoughtfulness, she won't pretend to be anyone in Jia's house, so if something happens, she is a bad person.
Daiyu has always had a bad reputation and is considered a villain. Even Xiaohong, the client, said, "Miss Bao will be fine if she hears this. Teacher Lin loves villains in his mouth, but he is careful in his heart. What if she hears the wind? "
No matter how enlightened Baochai is, in fact, she regards Daiyu as her rival in love, and her casual actions often reflect a person's true thoughts. In Baochai's mind, it is inevitable to be jealous of Daiyu, and blaming her own indiscretions on Daiyu can not only lead an honest and clean life, but also make others jealous of Daiyu. This choice is perfect.
(3) Equal treatment:
[Source] Tang? Han Yu, a primitive man: "So saints treat each other as equals and are close and distant." Interpretation: The original intention is that saints treat the people equally and show kindness. The latter means that people treat each other equally, regardless of rank.
In A Dream of Red Mansions, Xue Baochai used this method most skillfully and won her a good reputation.
Even Aunt Zhao, who hated it, was very happy after receiving Baochai's gift: "I can't blame others for saying that Baochai is good, easy to be a person and generous. It looks so good now." As many things as his brother can carry, he delivers them door to door, without missing a place or revealing who is thin or thick. Even us unlucky people, he thought of it. "
This is Baochai's consistent style. With her back to the Xue family with deep pockets, she is willing to give small favors to everyone and buy people's hearts. Aunt Zhao belongs to the kind of person with low status but strong destructive power. Baochai knows that it is better to offend a gentleman than a villain. The effect of this gift is excellent. Aunt Zhao is talkative. Not only will Mrs. Wang know, but she will probably tell Jia Xiao privately. This is exactly what Baochai meant. And even Mrs. Wang, who hates Aunt Zhao, will not be disgusted with Baochai's behavior, but will only think that she is thorough.
(4) temporarily hide your talents and strategies to avoid exposure.
[Source] "Sui Shu? Biography of Xue Daoheng: "If Guangdong is the emperor of Gao, when the birthday comes, it must be a red light room, and the trace is purple. "
This is the praise of Xue Daoheng, a great writer in Sui Dynasty, to Emperor Wendi of Sui Dynasty.
The reason why Xue Baochai keeps a low profile is her way of survival. When Baochai was born, the Xue family was already going downhill, and it was for marriage.
The Jia family has a big career and many people talk a lot. Baochai knew the truth that the rafters that get up early rot first, so she made up her mind: "It's none of her business. Don't talk, shake your head and know nothing."
She never insists, but tries to give others the opportunity to show her talents. No matter when Yuan Fei visited her mother, wrote poems, helped Xichun draw pictures, or even talked with Baoyu about the beauty of Kunqu opera, we can see that she is a well-read person. But he never steals the limelight, is not sharp-edged, is modest, and naturally it is easy to win the favor of others.
Be angry with embarrassment
Said by: Qing Li Garbo, Chapter 31 of Officialdom: "Wu Elab became angry when he saw Tian Xiaozi say such a thing."
Baochai is precocious, sensible and modest, but after all, she is just a girl with just the right youth, and it is inevitable that she will be unable to hold her temper.
Back to the thirtieth time in the book, "Baochai borrowed a fan machine to double-tap a young official to draw a strong idiot and an outsider" once described it like this:
Baoyu was bored when he heard this, so he had to strike up a conversation and say with a smile, "No wonder they compared his sister to Yang Fei. Originally, she was strong and afraid of the heat." . "
Baochai was furious when she heard this. At first, she sneered and retorted, "I look like Princess Yang, but no good brother can be Yang!" " Then Baochai lost her temper with India, a little girl who came to see Fan.
It is extremely rare to treat Baochai as a human being. Why is this happening? Because Baoyu's words obviously violated Baochai's three bottom lines:
First, through Baoyu's words, we can see that Baoyu discussed Baochai's appearance with others. The person who can talk to Baoyu about this matter will naturally not be a servant girl. Theoretically, it is either Daiyu or the second ancestor who hangs out with Baoyu. Making fun of Baochai's shortcomings is obviously not a compliment, and it will definitely anger Baochai.
Secondly, Baochai has always been a dignified and steady image in front of people, and she is very concerned about her reputation. It is inappropriate to compare Baochai to Yang Guifei, who has lost her personal virtue. And in front of her rival Daiyu, Baochai's indignation is even worse.
Third, young girls don't care about their appearance. On the whole, Baochai is confident in her appearance. She never overdresses, which is also a sign of confidence in her appearance.
If there is anything she is not confident about, it may be her figure. She is plump. In history, only the Tang Dynasty took fullness as beauty. Baoyu hit the nail on the head.
As a result, Baochai, who was originally calm, couldn't help but get angry and became angry from embarrassment.
(5) Urgent users: refers to people who are anxious about others' urgent needs and are enthusiastic about helping others solve their difficulties. [Source] "Historical Records? "Biography of Wei Gongzi": "If you win (Zhao Sheng), you are married, and your son's lofty righteousness can help people. "
The plight of anxious people tells us that during the Warring States period, Qin was powerful. Zhao Haoqi of Qin sent troops to besiege Handan, the capital of Zhao, while other vassal states stood by. Wang Wei was afraid of being affected and sent 65,438+10,000 troops to the border. Zhao Ping Yuanjun Zhao Sheng turned to Mowgli, the son of his brother-in-law Xinlingjun, for help. Xin Lingjun was in a hurry, stole the bugle from Wang Wei, seized the military power under the guise of Wang Wei's order, and sent troops to relieve Zhao's siege.
Moreover, in A Dream of Red Mansions, Xue Baochai often does some good deeds that make people feel anxious.
For example, on the thirty-seventh anniversary of the poetry club, Shi Xiangyun wanted to be the host, but Xiangyun was thoughtless and wanted to treat people, but she couldn't afford it. At this moment, Baochai stepped forward and made a face at Xiangyun, making the treat both decent and beautiful. No wonder Xiangyun's predecessors praised Baochai and made her famous. Baochai did this without showing mountains and rivers and brushed her good reputation again.
Baochai did the same to Daiyu.
Daiyu needs to eat bird's nest to nourish her body, but she feels that it is not appropriate to rely on others for shelter. Baochai offered to send bird's nest to Daiyu after learning about it, but Baochai was very skillful in giving gifts. She didn't give the bird's nest to Daiyu at one time, but took the form of running water.
From this we can see the purpose of Baochai's work. First, sending too many bird's nests at a time will increase Daiyu's psychological burden; Secondly, giving bird's nest every day is bound to be seen by others. Baochai is not the kind of "Lei Feng" who does good deeds without leaving a name.
Sure enough, Baoyu, who has always been concerned about Daiyu, saw this scene and told Grandmother Jia. In doing so, Baochai not only thanked Daiyu for her friendship, but also Baoyu for Baochai's behavior.
Do you feel deja vu? In the Water Margin, timely rain Song Jiang also became famous with this move, but no one who mixed with Song Jiang had a good result.
Baochai made some powder while winding it. What are the specific things?
(7) Echoing each other: Metaphorically, the two sides echo each other and cooperate with each other.
[Source] The Book of Songs? Zheng Feng? Tu (tuò): "Uncle, give it to your daughter (you)."
The original intention of echoing from afar is to describe the scene of young men and women singing folk songs and endless friendship.
Who echoes Baochai here? That's her confidant, the beautiful maid Huang. If Zijuan is loyal to Daiyu, Yinger is not very generous to Baochai. She and Baochai echoed each other and successfully led to the marriage.
In the eighth episode of A Dream of Red Mansions, Baochai was ill and Baoyu went to visit. Baochai was curious about the psychic Baoyu and asked Baoyu to take it down and show it to her.
After reading it, Baochai looked at it from the front and said, "Don't forget, don't forget, the fairy Heng Chang." After reading it twice, he turned to Yinger and said with a smile, "Why are you still standing here staring blankly?" Yingying giggled and said, "I think these two sentences are a pair with those on the girl's collar."
Actually, it's meaningful to think about this. Ying Er wanted to be promoted first, which aroused Baoyu's curiosity and made Baochai take out the gold collar, suggesting that she was a perfect match for Baoyu.
If you want to know your heart, just listen to the voice behind you. What is a heart? Nature is the one who knows what the master really thinks.
Imagine, if Baochai really doesn't intend to get married, how dare Yingying, the servant girl, say so unexpectedly that "Never forget, be immortal, Heng Chang" on the psychic jade and "Never leave, stay young forever" on Baochai's collar are a pair?
With Yinger's help, Baochai achieved her goal. Echoing her husband from a distance, I naturally put forward the idea of a good marriage. Baochai's ingenuity is evident.
(8) duplicity: it means that the surface is different from the heart.
[Source]: "Yi Zhou Shu's Interpretation of the Law": "See Chinese and Foreign Japanese (Qu). Yizhoushu is an ancient book in the pre-Qin period, similar to Shangshu, and it is a narrative history book with weekly oaths. Mourning method is a different evaluation of the deceased. Seeing things at home and abroad means that behavior can show people's heart and appearance.
Baochai has always been a perfect person in everyone's eyes. But in fact, it is very tiring to carry it all the time, even Baochai can't do it, and occasionally she will show her true nature.
Baochai jumped on a butterfly and wrote a poem like "Good Wind Send me to Qingyun" to express her ambition. Jinchuan jumped into a well and died. She comforted Mrs. Wang lightly, saying that Jinchuan slipped and fell into the well. These behaviors can reflect her true temperament.
Baochai has been suppressing herself, but after all, she is a girl and has a charming and lovely girlish feeling.
Being precocious, sensible and considerate does not represent her true character. Her thoughtfulness is only aimed at people of the same class. For the slaves at the bottom of society, she is still a noble lady in her heart. Only Wang Xifeng can see her indifference and reality best, so she stays away from her.
There is an old saying: "When you get to the army, you will attack the heart." During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Baochai was definitely a commander-in-chief who was good at strategizing. In Gong Dou's plays, she was definitely a big boss.
She understands people's hearts, applies these idioms to her life, and finally achieves a beautiful marriage. If Baoyu doesn't become a monk in the end, she will be the winner in life.