When we are inspired and have a new understanding of life, the experience is a good way to record our thoughts and activities. So how to write the experience appropriately? Below are my personal thoughts on reading "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan" that I collected and compiled. You are welcome to read it. I hope you will like it. Personal reflections on reading "Letters from Zeng Guofan" 1
Zeng Guofan was studying at home one night, and a thief happened to squat outside the window, preparing to wait for him to sleep and break into the house. Unexpectedly, Zeng Guofan still read an article many times and still couldn't read it. Unable to memorize it, the thief couldn't wait any longer and said loudly outside: Why are you still studying if you are so stupid? I have memorized it all! Then he recited the article and walked away. I read Tang Haoming's "Zeng Guofan" last year. I got to know Zeng Guofan from a third-person perspective and admired him endlessly. No wonder Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek regarded him as one of the people they admired most. Now I am reading "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan" and I understand Zeng Guofan from the first-person perspective. His attitude towards reading, his method of reading and his extremely high cultivation in dealing with others are even more admirable.
Zeng Guofan believed that there are two purposes of reading: one is to improve morality, and the other is to cultivate one's career. The purpose of reading is, firstly, to improve moral cultivation, and secondly, to have a foothold. Modern people seem to pay more attention to the latter when reading, which makes the trend of utilitarian reading more and more intense. The two complement each other and are indispensable without the other. If you don't have a foundation, you will have no intention to devote yourself to reading. If you don't pay attention to moral cultivation during the reading process, you will become a barbarian with high IQ. The two are also processes of advancement and retreat. If there is any bias, it should be corrected in time. Instead of thinking about the use of reading, it is better to spend time reading and seek answers in books, instead of relying on an empty brain to meditate without getting an answer. “Thinking without learning leads to peril.” Wise men in the past have given us wonderful answers to many questions. "There is no other way to seek the essence of one's work than to be dedicated." Every effort is rewarded, which is consistent with Zhu Zi's "The essence of work is due to diligence and waste from play". It is his dedicated reading habit and perseverance that enable Zeng Guofan to always be at the forefront of the times. Reading, diary, calligraphy. It is a compulsory lesson for him every day, and he still persists in it even though he is in a high position. This is the mentality that people who are better than you work harder than you. Flowers never last forever, and people never last forever. Only by continuous learning can you keep pace with the times and stay young forever. Zeng Guofan's daily diary can be described as the ultimate expression of "I examine myself three times a day". What's terrible is that sometimes we don't dare to reflect on ourselves. We know that we have many shortcomings but dare not face them. We avoid and avoid again and again. This should be the root of our degeneration. I really admire the perseverance of the ancients. I always feel that the impetuousness in me is too heavy and cannot be completely attributed to the general environment, or that I cannot achieve inner tranquility and tranquility. The final analysis is that the ancients focused on moral cultivation, while modern people prefer superficial things and ignore the rebirth of weeds in their hearts. "The spirit of poetry and literature comes from China". Reading more and reading good books is the right way. (Wuhen) Teacher Zeng commented that Wuhen Book Friends is my colleague and also a teacher. I would guess that he should also be a Chinese teacher. Her topic is "Studying is valuable and perseverance is important." Since we are all teachers, I would like to talk about "Reading is valuable and perseverance is important" in terms of students' learning.
It seems that the conditions for our current students to study are much better, but if we look closely, it is not the case. On the one hand, it is difficult for them to make long-term aspirations, because families are now too wealthy. If family education is lacking in aspirations since childhood, many students will not know what studying is for. We were born in poverty, so we have been studying for it since we were young. He works hard to change himself and even the fate of his entire family, so he never slacks off. Today's students can get enough food and clothing without working hard, so why go to college? On the other hand, compared with students of our era, today's students have too many temptations to resist. Some people say, If you want to destroy a student, just give him a mobile phone. For adults, the temptation of mobile phones is irresistible, not to mention children whose minds are not yet complete. Reading is indeed interesting, but for students who have not yet developed their interest, games are definitely much more interesting than reading. It is even more difficult for them to study and study consistently.
Therefore, "Reading requires perseverance" is easy to say but difficult to practice. On the one hand, we must set high aspirations. Cultivate one's moral character, manage one's family, govern the country and bring peace to the world, establish a destiny for the livelihood of the people, establish a heart for the heaven and earth, carry forward the unique knowledge for the saints of the past, and create peace for all generations.
If parents or teachers only give their children material ideals such as food and clothing or a well-off society, and the children can achieve it without working hard, then how can they be blamed for not working hard? The second reason is that they are not distracted. Only by studying persistently on the basis of lofty ambitions can we achieve something. At this time, it is extremely important to eliminate distractions and focus on nothing. As Wuhen Book Friend said: "I always feel that my impetuousness is too heavy and cannot be completely attributed to the general environment, or I cannot achieve inner tranquility and tranquility." Inner tranquility and tranquility are the beginning and refuge of perseverance in reading. . Personal reflections on reading "Letters from Zeng Guofan" 2
"Letters from Zeng Guofan" is a collection of Zeng Guofan's letters, written in the mid-19th century during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty). "Zeng Guofan's Family Letters" records Zeng Guofan's Hanyuan and military career for 30 years from the 30th year of Daoguang to the 10th year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty. There are nearly 1,500 letters. The content involved is extremely extensive and is a vivid reflection of Zeng Guofan's main activities in his life and his political, family and academic methods. Zeng's family letters are written calmly and calmly, with free form, random thoughts, and free strokes of the pen. They contain true wisdom and good words in ordinary household affairs, and are extremely persuasive and inspiring. Although Zeng's writings are too few, only one family letter can reflect his academic attainments and moral cultivation, thus winning the reputation of "the crowning generation of moral articles" and becoming the last spiritual idol in Chinese feudal society.
Zeng Guofan was a very controversial figure in the late Qing Dynasty. He was known as "the first famous official in the ZTE" and also had the reputation of a "traitor". In the past hundred years, his evaluation has been mixed, both praise and blame. However, both those who admire him and those who despise him highly praise his "Zeng Guofan Family Letter". To this day, there is still a popular saying among the people that "to be an official, one should learn from Zeng Guofan, and to do business, one should learn from Hu Xueyan." "Zeng Guofan's Family Letters" is not only a collection of letters recording family life, but also a book containing life wisdom on how to behave in the world, manage a family and educate children. A family letter, with good intentions for self-cultivation, family management, and country governance! Thirty years of military service, meritorious service, morality, and reputation, which will shine for future generations! In today's society, educating children to become successful has always been the biggest problem that troubles parents all over the world. Many children have poor grades because of will be labeled as a "dumb kid". More than a hundred years ago, Zeng Guofan was regarded as a "stupid kid" who couldn't read when he was a child.
One night in 1825 AD, a 14-year-old boy was studying hard by lighting a lamp. At this time, there was a thief lying on the beam of this house. He planned to wait for the lights in this house to go out and take advantage of the darkness to come down and steal things. This idea is correct, this idea is also correct, but the problem is that the kid studying there is very stupid. He was reciting "The Story of Yueyang Tower" underneath, but he couldn't recite it. After flipping around a dozen times, the thief will basically be able to memorize it. In the end, the thief couldn't bear it anymore and jumped down from the rafter. He snatched the book from his hand and threw it on the table: "Look at you, you are stupid. You said this article has some meaning?" What's so hard to memorize?" The thief memorized "The Story of Yueyang Tower" as soon as he opened his mouth. After saying that, he shook his sleeves and walked away with an angry expression on his face, and stopped stealing anything. Unfortunately, we don’t know the name of this smart thief, but fortunately, we know the name of this stupid kid. His name at the time was Zeng Zicheng. This name may not be familiar to us, but he later changed it. The name we are all very familiar with is Zeng Guofan. Personal reflections on reading "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan" 3
Zeng Guofan is an important historical figure in modern Chinese history. He is known as the "first famous official" in the late Qing Dynasty, and some even praise him as the "eternal Perfect person". He rectified officialdom and promoted science, which allowed the corrupt Manchu Dynasty to prolong for another 60 years. His writings and ideas were equally influential. As one of the most prominent and controversial figures in modern Chinese history, his "Zeng Guofan Family Letter" is written in a free form, casually written, and written freely. It contains true wisdom and good words in ordinary family affairs. Although few of Zeng Guofan's works have been handed down, only one family letter is enough to reflect his academic attainments and moral cultivation, thus earning him the reputation of "moral articles, crowning the generation".
Zeng Guofan’s family education thoughts are mainly reflected in the letters he wrote home to his children, relatives and friends. Zeng Guofan has more than 330 family letters, which is the largest number of family letters preserved in history. The whole book is divided into 10 categories, including family management, self-cultivation, education, and making friends. Zeng Guofan's family has always been very strict and organized. Zeng Guofan was influenced by his family tradition, and he was very strict with his children and taught them earnestly.
There are many merits in his guiding ideology of family education. For example, in teaching children to read, learn, be diligent, frugal, self-reliant, perseverant, and cultivate themselves, they all inherit and carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation.
Zeng Guofan is the best son, who can make his parents feel at ease; he is the best brother, who teaches and takes care of his younger brothers and sisters, and is considerate; Zeng Guofan is a kind father and a good example for his children. His letters home describe life ideals and moral cultivation. He kept a diary every day, recording every thought and mistake in that day's diary. He was merciless about his mistakes and shared them with his friends to serve as a supervisor. In a modern society where family ties between flesh and blood are becoming increasingly indifferent, and neighbors and relatives are strangers to each other, it does serve as a warning to the world and is worth reading by everyone. As the old saying goes: prosperity lasts only three generations. However, the Zeng Guofan family has talents from generation to generation, including a number of famous diplomats, poets, educators and scientists such as Zeng Jize, Zeng Guangjun, Zeng Yoonong, Zeng Baosun, Zeng Xianzhi and so on.
Zeng Guofan is the most outstanding achiever cultivated by traditional Chinese Confucian culture. Confucian culture requires people to deal with life attentively, invest in society, and maximize their life value and social value in their limited life span. As the global economy becomes more and more integrated, the establishment of national cultural identity and national self-esteem becomes particularly urgent and important. Only by strictly training yourself can you develop higher potential and qualities to cope with the world.
1. Zeng Guofan’s Way to Success
In life, almost everyone desires success, and no one wants to be a loser. There may still be differences in the historical evaluation of Zeng Guofan, but it should be an indisputable fact that he was a successful person. He cultivated his moral character, cultivated his talents and cultivated his ambitions, laying the foundation for a successful career.
Zeng Guofan’s self-cultivation is reflected in: he is consistent on the outside and inside, and everything in his heart can be made public. Have perseverance, live a regular life, eat regularly, and live regularly. While practicing strict self-cultivation, set a lofty ambition for yourself. Zeng Guofan made full use of his time, studied hard, and read a lot of books, such as books on practical studies such as Zhuzi, military books, water conservancy, etc., so as to improve and enrich his knowledge structure and reserve real talents and practical knowledge for doing things.
2. Zeng Guofan’s Enlightenment to Today’s People
Chinese people like history. This kind of love not only brings a kind of appreciation pleasure to historical figures and events, but also because history can provide enlightenment and lessons to people. Zeng Guofan believed that to study, one must have ambition, two must have courage, and three must have perseverance. "Persistence" is the most important. There is no end to learning. If you don't persevere, you will definitely give up halfway. This is how you study, and this is how you should behave and do things.
(1) Ordinary people can still achieve their careers, and the key to changing their destiny lies in self-struggle. This is the fundamental reason why Zeng Guofan became a role model for future generations. His success inspired the ambition of thousands of children from ordinary families who had no support and no wealth. Mao Zedong can be used as a typical example in this regard. When Mao Zedong was studying in the First Normal University, when he talked about his farming family with his teacher Yang Changji, Yang Changji "cited the examples of Zeng Guofan and Liang Rengong as examples of farmers producing many extraordinary talents." This remark greatly encouraged Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong's "Early Manuscripts" published by Hunan Publishing House and preserved today mentions Zeng Guofan and expresses great respect for Zeng Guofan. The most famous sentence is "Foolish others, only obey Zeng Wenzheng." Youth is the period when people's ideals and ambitions are formed. Zeng Guofan's words and deeds did have a great motivating effect on Mao Zedong in his youth.
(2) The foundation of education is to improve people's comprehensive quality. China's education has been exam-oriented education since ancient times. In the past, the purpose of people's study was to seek fame. After gaining fame, they could become officials. Now, the purpose of people's study is to get into college or Ph.D., and it will be good after they have a degree. When looking for a job, the negative side of exam-oriented education is that the people it cultivates lack the ability to cope with a complex and ever-changing society, and lack other relevant knowledge necessary to achieve a successful career. In many of his letters to his family after entering Beijing, Zeng Guofan asked his younger brothers who were obsessed with the imperial examinations to get out of the imperial examinations and read some books that were beneficial to the body and mind. But he practiced it more personally, visited teachers and friends, and studied. Because of this process, Zeng Guofan achieved a sublimation of knowledge and personality, laying a solid foundation for his future career.
A person's comprehensive quality is the foundation of being a human being. If a person's life in society is compared to a piece of knowledge, skills are like professional knowledge, and comprehensive quality is like basic theory, which is solid and solid. , related majors are easier to master. Today's society is changing rapidly, and there are more and more professional categories. It is impossible for people to learn all the majors in school. After entering the society, they have to adapt to the changes in society. The foundation of their foundation is the comprehensive quality of people. This This is one, and more importantly, human undertakings can only be undertaken by people with perfect personalities. The overall quality of a person plays a more important role in the size of career achievements.
Zeng Guofan had profound intellectual accomplishments. Chairman Mao once commented on him: He was a "person who did things (did things) and preached (left ideas and doctrines)." He studied diligently throughout his life and respected Confucianism. He is considered to be the last typical figure in modern China who embodies traditional culture. His success has inspired me that the impetuous Chinese people who are in a period of change still need nourishment from their own national culture. This kind of revelation is more intimate, practical and effective because it comes from the same origin, species and blood. As Mr. Lu Xun said: Only the soul of the people is valuable, and only when it is carried forward can China truly progress. Personal reflections on reading "Letters from Zeng Guofan" 4
Look up to your character. Two diametrically opposed figures in the contemporary political arena, Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek once admired one person at the same time. Mao Zedong wrote: "If you are fooled by your neighbors, you will be alone." "I obeyed Zeng Wenzheng." Chiang Kai-shek said: "If you can read his family mottos and family letters in detail, you will not only have insights into Chinese studies." His students commented on him: "Three virtues and meritorious deeds will be immortal, and he will be a teacher and a general." "Yiwanren"
He is the famous official of Zhongxing in the late Qing Dynasty: Zeng Guofan. There is a story about Zeng Guofan when he was a boy: One night, in the dead of night, the young Zeng Guofan was studying at home. He memorized an article repeatedly for a long time and still couldn't memorize it, so he kept reciting this article. Unexpectedly, there was a thief lying on the beam. He waited patiently for his master to go to sleep and strike. He listened to Zeng Guofan reciting it over and over again. The thief had already known it by heart, and he was still reciting the article over and over again. The thief finally couldn't help but jump down. He reprimanded: "What kind of book are you reading at this level?" Then he recited the article fluently and walked away. Not to mention the authenticity of this joke, the perseverance mentioned in the article is a true portrayal of his life, and he achieved greatness with moderate qualifications.
Zeng Guofan determined to keep a diary on October 1, 1842, and vowed to "continuously keep it throughout his life." From then on, no matter it was the leisurely Hanlin Academy, the frontline camp with gunfire and gunfire, or the Governor's Mansion full of official duties, Until the last few days of his life when he could no longer hold a pen, Zeng Guofan never stopped diarying for a day. His diary did not keep a running account, but wrote about his "bad deeds during the day: physical, mental and verbal", every day. Reflect on your own mistakes. His will is as hard as steel; his self-cultivation is as strong as ice.
The most widely circulated book in China today is "Zeng Guofan's Family Letter". "Zeng Guofan's Family Letter" can be found in bookstores, supermarkets, stations, airports and even street stalls wherever there are books. Edition, printed repeatedly, no advertising or book signing required. "Letters from Zeng Guofan" collects more than 780 letters written by Zeng Guofan to his family. If reading Tang Haoming's "Letters from Zeng Guofan" makes people excited, then reading "Letters from Zeng Guofan" makes people awe-inspiring. The article has no beautiful words and There are no majestic chapters and sentences, but every word is precious, shining with the brilliance of personality, about self-cultivation, about family management, about scholarship, about being a person... In his family letters, Zeng Guofan repeatedly emphasized to his brothers, nephews, to guard against arrogance, laziness, diligence and frugality, "know it." It’s not hard, it’s just difficult.” The most important thing is that he practices it and sets an example.
Under the inheritance of his family tradition, his descendants have passed through eight generations and more than 160 years. Talents in the family have emerged in large numbers and they have become industry leaders in the fields of education, medicine, science, art and other fields. Low-key and unassuming. Mencius said: "Morality is passed down to the family for more than ten generations... Wealth and honor are passed down to the family for no more than three generations." In "Zeng Guofan's Family Letter", Zeng Guofan was a filial son, a painstaking brother, and a strict and kind father. Facing his relatives, Zeng Guofan turned into a river of spring water flowing around his fingers. Books are really a good thing, allowing you to travel through time and space and stand respectfully next to the sages, listen to their earnest teachings, and be enlightened.
Reading a good book is like choosing a good teacher or making a good friend.
Zeng Guofan wrote in a letter to his younger brother Zeng Guoquan: "Wealth, fame and fame are all glories in this world, but a big heart is the real benefit." Zeng Guofan knew how to make good use of people, and he did not seek perfection in employing people. He tolerated people's shortcomings and employed their strengths. He promoted and reused a large number of outstanding talents. Peng Yulin, Yang Yuebin, Guo Songtao, Shen Baozhen, Li Hongzhang, Rong Hong... were all the backbones in politics, military, and science and technology at that time. The talent pool in his shogunate even surpassed that of the Hanlin Academy. In his There is no "jealousy of the wise" in the dictionary, only "envy of the wise".
Zuo Zongtang, who was said to be a genius at that time, had repeatedly accomplished extraordinary feats and was quite conceited. One day, Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang’s best friend Ouyang Zhaoxiong visited the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. Zuo Zongtang threatened that Zeng Guofan was inferior to him. Ouyang Zhaoxiong said: "Zeng Guofan may not be as good as you in leading troops in war, but he is several times better than you in knowing and employing people. Zeng's disciples are full of talents. In addition to your Chu army, There is no one other than you, the commander-in-chief. Whoever is inferior will be judged by future generations." Zuo Zongtang was speechless.
Zuo Zongtang's constant attacks on Zeng Guofan caused widespread dissatisfaction among the political circles at that time. Privately, Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guofan did not have contact with each other for eight years. Liu Songshan's troops from the strongest brigade sent reinforcements, and food and wages were guaranteed in time. When Zuo Zongtang put down the rebellion and regained Xinjiang, the minister of the DPRK and China commented: "Zuo Zongtang can be said to be the first person in the northwest for this great achievement." Zeng Guofan added: " Not only the first person in the northwest, but also the first person in the country." When the words reached Zuo Zongtang, Zuo Zongtang was moved and ashamed. He finally lowered his proud head and took the initiative to write to Zeng Guofan to clear up his past suspicions: "...Thirty. Years of friendship are all here: knowing people wisely and being loyal to the country, I am ashamed to be inferior to Yuan Fu; working together is like gold, attacking mistakes like stones, and the relationship is worth a lifetime."
People who are low are kings, and water is low. Like a sea, the sea accommodates all rivers and is vast in its tolerance. Zeng Guofan, with a mind as big as the sea, cultivated talents and met many different people. It can be said that the best is like water, and the good is like a stream. Zeng Guofan said to his nephews and nephews in a letter at home, "A man must not be weak and weak, but must be stubborn. He should seek strength in self-study, not in victory over others." Zeng Guofan, who had striven to improve himself throughout his life, never went to fight with others. Others are fiercely competitive. Zeng Guofan established the Hunan Army with strict military discipline and hard training. As a scholar, he led the Hunan Army to defeat and defeat in repeated battles.
"Those who are determined can achieve great results. A hundred and two Qin Passes will eventually belong to Chu. If you work hard, God will not let you down. If you lie on your salary and taste your courage, three thousand Vietnamese troops can swallow up Wu." It took ten years for the Hunan Army to be established. At the beginning, there were more than 5,000 people who were discriminated against by the regular army. However, with 300,000 soldiers, they were invincible and unbeatable. Zeng Guofan used Xu Tu to conquer the world with his own strength. Its momentum was like a trickle that merged into a torrential river and rolled eastward. The waves crashed on the shore and rolled up thousands of piles of snow. Holding "Zeng Guofan's Letter from the Family" in hand, I feel as if I'm facing the Xiang River or standing on the Yangtze River. I bow my head and pillow on the clear stream, and my life is endless. I look up to your character and strength, and the fire will be passed down from generation to generation. Personal reflections on reading "Letters from the Family of Zeng Guofan" 5
I believe we have all heard of Zeng Guofan, because he was a great figure of his generation in politics, scholarship, and work, so he was respected by people. And he did not leave any works. The only thing that we can learn from is "Zeng Guofan's Family Letters", which contains 435 of his letters. From the letters, we can see his knowledge and moral cultivation, and we can gain a lot of knowledge. Help us grow better.
Zeng Guofan’s family letters roughly describe four aspects:
In terms of life, Zeng Guofan adheres to the two words "sincerity" and "tenacity". Skills are as good as clumsiness. We must be honest and down-to-earth, rather than opportunistic. When we encounter difficulties and setbacks, we must have strong willpower, challenge ourselves, and hone our will.
In terms of running a household and educating his children, Zeng Guofan used the three words "diligence, thrift and humility" to teach his children. These three words may seem simple, but it is very difficult to implement and really do them well. Diligence is an excellent quality. No matter what your talent is, it can help you improve your knowledge and abilities. Simplicity is a virtue. After many people work hard to start a business, their children do not understand the hardship and often become prodigal sons. ; Humility is a moral character that can improve one's self-cultivation. We must maintain a humble style at all times, so that we can gain the true respect of others.
In terms of running the army and employing personnel, Zeng Guofan believed that "people are more important than tools". The foundation of running an army lies in people. Marching and fighting requires strict discipline, and fighting requires a heroic spirit. These are all people-oriented. , allowing soldiers to develop good habits and strong willpower in the military, so that they will not be easily defeated during the battle, thus becoming an iron army.
In terms of strategy and tactics, Zeng Guofan used the eight words "seek stability first, seek change secondly". Soldiers are a major event for the country, the place of life and death, and the way to survive. Therefore, Zeng Guofan believed that war is not a child's play. First of all, Require documentation, be invincible first, and then seek changes to obtain better tactics, so that you can achieve greater victory with smaller casualties.
The above four aspects are Zeng Guofan’s successful thoughts, and we have interpreted a lot of useful knowledge for us from his thoughts. In the future, we must be diligent and assiduous in our studies to make ourselves more successful. Go up one floor. In terms of life and dealing with others, you must treat others with integrity. While protecting yourself, you should also let others see your reliable side. Only in this way can you gain the true respect of others and gain connections.
I have benefited a lot from reading Zeng Guofan’s family letters and will work harder in the future!