1. Cao Xueqin, the author of "The Story of the Stone", one of my country's four great classics, had a poor family and was plagued by illness in his later years, which made him look older. In addition, with no one to take care of him, he became even more unfortunate. .
He is like a candle burning in the wind and rain that may be extinguished at any time, but he still wrote this book in this difficult situation. Before he died, he still thought about his works. "The Story of the Stone" was completed by later generations based on his work. It is precisely because of his strong and persistent spirit that he left an unprecedented artistic soul treasure for our country.
2. Cao Cao was defeated in Chibi. His 800,000-strong army was wiped out, leaving only a few cavalry around him. On the way to escape, the soldiers were depressed and listless. But Cao Cao was chatting and laughing, and seemed to be making a triumphant return. His optimism infected the people around him, and his marching speed accelerated significantly. Soon he was out of danger and returned to Wei. Later, he regrouped and made a comeback, which didn't take long.
3. Su Dongpo was demoted because of the Wutai Poetry Case. This fall left him with a bruised nose and a swollen face. He was demoted first to Huangzhou, then to Yingzhou, Huiyang, and as far as Danzhou in Hainan. It is a punishment only slightly lighter than the crime of beheading the whole family.
Facing the trough of life, his strong optimism saved him. Dongpo said: "It takes thirty-six thousand smiles in a hundred years. If you smile every day, this life will be happy!" So, outside Huangzhou City, in front of Chibi Mountain With a hearty smile, timeless masterpieces such as "Chibi Ode", "Later Chibi Ode" and "Niannujiao. Chibi Nostalgia" came out, establishing his historical status as a cultural great.
4. Jin Shengtan was sentenced to death by the court for being implicated in the "Anti-Food Crying Temple" case. On execution day, it was desolate and solemn, filled with murderous intent. After finishing the "farewell meal", Jin Shengtan called the jailer and said, "I have something important to tell you." The jailer ran over in a hurry. Unexpectedly, he got close to the jailer's ear and pretended to be mysterious and said: "Chew peanuts and dried beans together, they are very meaty." The secret of this is not to be spread outside." After saying this, he laughed loudly and shook the room. He could still laugh and talk freely in the face of death. He must have walked peacefully after realizing this.
5. Beethoven, the famous German musician, lost his hearing in both ears in his early years. This is probably the biggest blow to any musician. How does a musician compose and appreciate music if he cannot even hear the sound? As for the music, it is as difficult as a person finding his way in the dark. A weak person would definitely shrink back, but instead it stimulated his yearning and pursuit of the music world. With amazing perseverance, he worked hard and eventually became a world-famous musician.