His wife is going to the market. Because the child was crying, Ceng Zi's wife promised that when the child came back.
Give it to him. After Ceng Zi's wife came back from the market, Ceng Zi caught pigs and killed them. His wife stopped him and said, "I'm just joking with the children." Ceng Zi said, "Take the children.
Just kidding. If children are not sensible, they should learn from their parents and listen to their instructions. Now you are coaxing him, that is, teaching children to lie. "So Ceng Zi killed the pig. Ceng Zi deeply understands that,
Keeping your word is the basic principle of being a man. If you spill the beans, don't.
Then the pig at home was saved, but it left an indelible shadow on the mind of an innocent child.
repay a debt of gratitude
Han Dynasty
When he was a child, his family was very poor, and he often had no food and clothes to wear. He lives with his brother and sister-in-law and lives on leftovers. small
Working for my brother during the day and studying hard at night, my mean sister-in-law still hates his reading and thinks it's a waste of time.
And it's useless. So Han Xin had to sleep on the street, naked,
Life. There is a servant who works for others.
I sympathize with him, support him in his studies and give him food every day. face
Han Xin is very grateful for his sincerity. He said to the old man, "I must repay you when I grow up."
Smiled and said, "I'll bury it when you grow up." Later, Han Xin became a famous soldier and was made a general by Liu Bang.
He still thinks about the old man who helped him. So he found the old man, took him to his palace and treated her like his mother.
China Ancient Honesty Story
Keep one's promise and seek responsibility
Ji was a famous minister in Sui Dynasty. His father died when he was three years old, and his mother was unable to support her family, so she took him back to her family. Grandfather understood.
He is very smart, and he lost his father, so he loves him even more.
Grandpa called.
The Wei family is a well-known local rich boy. Because there are many children going to school at home, my grandfather invited a teacher and set up his own school, which is called
. Huang Fuji; My cousin and I go to my own school.
Grandpa is a very strict old man, especially for his grandchildren.
At the beginning of school, it was stipulated that anyone who didn't finish his homework for no reason would retype the twenty boards according to the family law.
One day, after class in the morning, Huang Fuji and his cousins hid in an abandoned small room to play chess. As soon as I played, it was time for class in the afternoon before I knew it. Everyone forgot to do the homework left by the teacher in the morning.
The next day, grandpa knew about it. He called his grandchildren to his study and gave them a good scolding. Then, according to the rules, everyone retyped twenty boards.
Grandpa is the youngest to see Huangfuji, and he is also very clever at ordinary times. Plus he doesn't have a father, so he can't bear to hit him. So I took him aside and said kindly, "You are still young, so I won't punish you this time. However, we can't make such mistakes again in the future. If you don't do your homework and learn your skills well, how can you achieve great things in the future? "
Huang fuji gets along well with his cousins.
My brothers love him very much. I am very happy to see that Xiao Huangfu has not been punished. However, Xiao Huangfu is very sad. My brothers and I made the same mistake and delayed our homework, he thought. It's a pity that grandpa didn't punish me. But I can't indulge myself. According to the rules of private cushion, I will be beaten again.
So, Huang Fuji found his cousins and asked them to beat him on behalf of his grandfather. Hearing this, the cousins all snorted and laughed. Huangfuji
Quietly said: "This is
We all promised grandpa that if we broke the rules, we would be punished, otherwise we would not keep our promise. You have all been punished according to the regulations, and I am no exception. "
Cousins were moved by Huang fuji's spirit of abiding by school rules and sincerely reforming. So, I took it out.
Hit the first 20 boards of Huangfu.
Later, Huangfuji became a big official in the imperial court, but this moral character of keeping his promise and being brave in admitting his mistakes made him enjoy a high reputation among civil and military officials.
Take honesty as the bone
In fact, making a fuss is the same as being a man, so be honest with each other. An old writer wrote: "Writing articles takes heaven and earth as the heart and honesty as the bone." He regards the principles of sincerity and writing as his own, and presents his true feelings to readers, but he wants to be worthy of readers and his own conscience.
Now, in order to earn money, improve their popularity and expand their influence in society, some people just
Write something casually. This is actually deceiving readers and deceiving yourself.
Establish credibility
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mankind
, is famous for its honesty. At the age of fourteen, he was recommended to the emperor and became a child prodigy. The emperor summoned him and asked him to take the exam at the same time with more than 1000 Jinshi. result
I told the truth when I found that I had just practiced the exam ten days ago.
Report, and ask to change other topics. Song Zhenzong appreciated Yan Shu's honesty and gave it to him.
"。 When Yan Shu took office, she was positive
. Therefore, officials of all sizes in Beijing often go to restaurants in the suburbs or in the city.
Hold all kinds of banquets. Yan Shu was poor and had no money to go out to eat, drink and have fun, so she had to read and write articles with her brothers at home. One day, Zhenzong promoted Yan Shu to help the prince study.
Officer. Ministers are surprised, unknown so.
Why did Zong make such a decision? Zhenzong said: "Recently, ministers often play and often hold banquets. Only Yan Shu studies behind closed doors, so she is so self-respecting and cautious.
The right person for this position. "Yan Shu thanked her and said," I am actually a person who likes to play and drink, but my family is poor. If I had money, I would take part in a banquet tour. These two things made Yan Shu establish prestige in front of the minister, and Song Zhenzong trusted him more.
A Comparison of Different Stages between Taking Trees as the Letter and Bonfire Party
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Qin's
exist
Presided over political reform with the support of. At that time, at a time of frequent wars and panic, in order to establish prestige and promote reform,
He ordered a three-foot log to be erected outside the south gate of the capital, and made a promise in public: whoever can move this log to the north gate will be rewarded with 12 silver. None of the onlookers believe that such an easy thing can get such a high reward, so no one is willing to try. So,
Raise the reward to 50 gold coins. Under the four rewards, there must be brave people. Finally someone stepped forward and carried the wood to the north gate. Shang Yang immediately rewarded him with fifty gold. Shang Yang's move established prestige in the hearts of the people, and Shang Yang's next reform was quickly popularized in Qin State. The new law made the State of Qin stronger and eventually unified China.
And it was also in the place where Shang Yang "established a tree as a letter", 400 years before it, an amazing event happened.
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"This farce.
Zhou Youwang has a pet princess named.
In order to win her smile, Zhou Youwang ordered more than 20 buildings near the capital.
Light a bonfire-a bonfire is a warning signal at the border. It can only be lit when foreign enemies invade and need to call the princes for help. As a result, when the princes saw the bonfire, they led the troops to arrive in a hurry and figured out that this was Cao Jun.
Bo's wife smiled and left angrily.
I finally smiled happily when I saw the dignified princes who were at a loss on weekdays. Five years later, another large-scale attack on Zhou, the bonfire of Youwang was rekindled, but the ministers were late-no one wanted to be fooled again. As a result, your king was forced.
but
Also captured.
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; An emperor has no faith and plays. "
"the game. As a result, the former succeeded in political reform and the country was strong; the latter
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Death. It can be seen that "belief" plays a very important role in the rise and fall of a country.
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"Recorded a story of losing his life because of bad faith.
A businessman in Jiyang sank while crossing the river. He caught one.
Rod shouted for help. there is a
Hear voices. The businessman quickly shouted, "I am the richest man in Jiyang, if I can."
, give you 100 two gold ". After being rescued ashore, the businessman turned his face and refused to admit it. He only gave
10 two gold.
Blame him for not keeping his word,
. The rich man said, "You are a fisherman. I can't make much money in my life. Is it not enough to suddenly get twelve taels of gold? " My husband must be very unhappy. Unexpectedly, the rich man capsized in the same place again. have
Save, the person who was cheated by him said, "He is the one who broke his word!" " "So the merchant drowned. It is accidental that the businessman capsized twice and met the same husband, but it is expected that the businessman will not be rewarded. Because if a person does not keep his word, he will lose the trust of others. So, once he is in trouble, no one wants to rescue him. Those who break their promises to others, once in trouble, have to sit still.
Ji Bu "
"Save him from the disaster.
At the end of the Qin Dynasty, there was a man named Ji Bu. He kept his word and had a very high reputation. Many people have established a strong friendship with him. At that time, there was even a proverb: "One hundred Jin of gold is not as good as one Jin of gold."
. "(This is the origin of the idiom" a promise is as good as a promise ") Later, he offended.
Liu bang was offered a reward for his capture. As a result, his old friends were not confused by the heavy money, but took risks.
Danger protects him from disaster. A person is honest
, naturally
In order to gain everyone's respect and friendship. On the other hand, if you covet temporary comfort or petty advantages and lose trust in your friends, you will get "benefits" on the surface. But for this benefit, he ruined his reputation, which is much more important than material things. Therefore, breaking a promise to a friend is tantamount to losing a watermelon and picking up sesame seeds, which is not worth the loss.
Li Mian buried silver.
Li Mian, a native of the Tang Dynasty, liked reading books since he was a child. Pay attention to the requirements in the books. After a long time, it becomes a habit and cultivates an honest and elegant gentleman's demeanor.
Although he was born in poverty, he was never greedy.
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On one occasion, he went out to study and stayed in a hotel. I happened to meet a scholar who was going to Beijing to take an exam and lived there. two people
So we often talk about the past and the present together, discuss knowledge and become good friends.
One day, the scholar suddenly fell ill and was bedridden. Li Mian hurriedly invited for him.
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Help him decoct medicine and take care of him to take medicine on time. For several days in a row, Li Mian took good care of patients' daily life such as daily life and diet. However, the scholar's condition has not improved, but has deteriorated day by day. Looking at his weak friend, Li Mian was very anxious. He often goes to nearby families to find remedies, and often goes to the mountains alone to dig herbs that pharmacies can't buy.
One evening, when Li Mian came back from digging medicine, he went to his friend's room first, and it seemed that the bookish color was better. His heart was full of joy. He approached the bed with concern and asked, "Brother, are you feeling better?"
The scholar said, "I don't think I have much time left." This may be. "
Before he died, my brother asked one more thing. "
Li Mian quickly comforted: "Brother, don't be paranoid. Don't you look much better today? " As long as you rest quietly, you will be all right soon. You're welcome, brother. Please say anything. "
The scholar said, "Take out the small wooden box under my bed and help me open it."
Li Mian did as he said.
The scholar pointed to a bag inside and said, "Thanks to your meticulous care these days. This is one hundred and twenty pieces of silver, which is used for the exam.
I don't need it now. Please use some money to prepare for me after I die.
I will be buried, and the rest will be given to you as my thanks. Please accept it or my brother will come.
There will be no peace. "
In order to reassure the scholar, Li Mian had to promise to accept the money.
The next morning, the scholar really passed away. Li Mian bought it according to his wishes.
, carefully arranged his funeral. There was a lot of money left, and Li Mian was useless at all, but wrapped it carefully and quietly.
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Soon, the scholar's family took Li Mian's letter and rushed to the inn. After they moved out of the coffin, they found the silverware buried with them. Everyone was surprised. After learning the origin of silver, everyone is from Li Mian.
Moved by the noble character of not greedy for money.
Later, Li Mian became a government official, and he also
Clean and self-controlled, deeply loved by the people, as well as among civil and military officials.
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Liang Guozhi Loongson
Liang Guozhi was born in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty. He has been smart and studious since he was a child. But his family is poor, and his father wants him to give up his studies and do some small business to support his family. Liang Guozhi begged his father to study for a few more years. Neighbors saw it and thought it was a pity that Liang Guozhi didn't study, so they interceded, and some were willing to help him pay his tuition. The father is also looking forward to his son's future success and better family life. So he promised to let him continue his studies.
The villagers in the village are honest people with good hearts; Although they are not rich, they often help the poor Liang family. The whole village hopes that Liang Guozhi will succeed in the future and win glory for their village. Little Zhuo Zhi knew that he must not live up to the expectations of the villagers, and he would study harder.
Because Liang Guozhi grew up in such a harmonious and friendly environment, he developed a kind, honest and upright character from an early age.
174 1 year, Liang Guozhi won the lottery at the age of seventeen.
; At the age of 24, he won the highest award again. After Liang Guozhi became an official in the imperial court, he never forgot his hometown elders and often used his own money to do things for the villagers. No matter where he goes to court, he thinks of the people and is very popular with them.
Liang Guozhi is not only knowledgeable and good in character, but also good at painting and calligraphy. Anyone who gets paintings and calligraphy works will collect them as treasures. Influenced by him, his son was interested in painting and calligraphy at an early age, clamoring for Liang Guozhi to teach him to paint.
One day, my son came to his father with a paintbrush and painted his face all over.
. Liang Guozhi wanted to laugh when he saw it, wiped his face for his son, and then
He said quietly to his son, "Before you learn to draw, you must learn to be a man. People who have no personality will never become excellent. "
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The son raised his childish face and asked his father doubtfully, "What is the relationship between painting and being a man?"
Liang Guozhi said, "A real painter paints with his heart, not with a pen. If you are an upright gentleman, your paintings will be full of righteousness, making people feel full of gas at first glance. "
My son blinked, as if he didn't understand very well, so Liang Guozhi talked about the greatness of the Song Dynasty.
Examples of. He said: "
In fact, he is a very talented person. His handwriting is quite good, but he is famous in history.
This behavior is very bad. After his death, people gnashed their teeth at him as soon as they heard his name, and no one wanted to collect what he left behind.
Everyone thinks that keeping his promise will bring disaster, and his works will either be torn up and put into the cesspit or burned. There are few words left by him now, and people hate him because they hate him. "
The son nodded as if he understood. Liang Guozhi added: "Honesty is the first step in life. Only those who don't lie and keep their word will stand up. "
Be aboveboard. "
Hearing this, the son kept in mind his father's teachings and adhered to the character of honesty all his life. Later, he really became a well-respected and famous painter at that time.