Examples of celebrities who work hard
1. Zuo Si is a famous writer in the Western Jin Dynasty in my country. He is the author of "Ode to the Three Capitals" and "Ode to History". The copying reading method is to use copying method to enlighten thinking and improve reading and writing skills when reading. The steps of Zuo Si's copying method are reading, copying and memorizing. Throughout the whole process is "thinking", thinking while reading, thinking while writing, and thinking while remembering.
Zuo Si came from a humble background. When he was a child, he learned calligraphy, playing the piano, and reading from others, but his academic performance was not good. His father was discouraged and thought the boy had no future. Once his father said to a friend: "This child's intellectual ability is too poor. He can't catch up with me!" Zuo Si was very unconvinced when he heard this. From then on, he studied hard and was determined to make up for the lost time. After a few years, he began to write "Sandu Fu". He combined reading, copying, and writing, studied hard, and wrote diligently, copying countless epigrams. He hung papers and writing brushes on indoor doors, walls, and toilets to read and write down. He also wrote down the thoughts and sentences he saw or thought of at any time. After 10 years of conceiving, pondering and repeated revisions, Zuo Si finally completed "Sandu Fu".
The news spread quickly and caused a sensation in Luoyang. Everyone rushed to copy it. Because too much paper was used, the price of paper in Luoyang increased, and the legend of "Luoyang paper is expensive" spread.
2. Su Qin was born in Chengxuanli, Luoyang (now Luoyang City, Henan Province) in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, and was born in an ordinary peasant family. Su Qin was the youngest of the five brothers, so he was named Ji Zi. His brothers Su Dai, Su Li, Su Pi and Su He were all famous political figures of the time. Su Qin's exact year of birth cannot be determined today. "Historical Records of the Yan Family" records: "In the twenty-eighth year of Duke Wen (334 BC), Su Qin came to see him." According to the Silk Book, this account is wrong. "Silk Book 22" says: Qi and Song attacked Wei, Chu besieged Weng (Yong) Shi (family), and Qin was defeated by Qu Bei. "It is also said that "Qin is now standing in the door", which is obviously Su Qin's talk when he was just starting out, lobbying Chen Zhen. According to "Qin defeated Qu Beggar" in 312 BC, assuming that young Su Qin first appeared on the political stage when he was about 20 years old, then It is estimated that he was born around 332 BC.
At that time, it was the middle period of the Warring States Period, when various countries were competing for power. Su Qin was very envious of this, and because of his brother's influence, he went to Qi alone to learn the art of vertical and horizontal under Mr. Gui Gu. /p>
After completing his studies, Su Qin tried to persuade Zhou, Qin, Zhao and other countries, but he was ignored and returned home feeling very ashamed. After Su Qin returned home, his wife and sister-in-law looked down on him and ridiculed him. He was not engaged in farming and business, and thought it was a fool's dream to gain fame based on his talent. After hearing this, Su Qin not only did not feel discouraged, but stayed behind closed doors and studied "Yin Fu" and "Huai Qing" day and night. , "Mo Yi" and other chapters, trying to figure out how to impress the master. When he fell asleep while studying in the middle of the night, he "pierced his butt with a bow and awl, and the blood flowed to his feet" ("Qin Ceyi"). It has been passed down by people throughout the ages that Su Qin, who had a conical buttocks, and Sun Jing, who had his head hanging from a beam, were both included in the "Three Houses Sutra" and became models of diligent study. Of course, Su Qin's purpose of studying for a long time was to gain fame and wealth, but he did not. This enterprising and enterprising spirit of learning is still worth advocating.
His hard work pays off. Over the years, his knowledge has greatly improved, and his ability to empathize with others has also improved a lot. , Su Qin once again embarked on a journey to persuade the world.
3. Cao Xueqin: The author is full of absurd words and bitter tears. Who can understand the meaning? In Nanjing, when I was a boy, I lived a wealthy life of "soft clothes and hakama" and "good food and fat". When he was thirteen years old, the year after the Cao family was confiscated, the family moved back to Beijing, and the family declined rapidly. From then on, Cao Xueqin lived a difficult life of "thatched rafters, canopied roofs, tile stoves and rope beds", and "the whole family often had porridge and wine on credit". As for the creation process of "Dream of Red Mansions" and Cao Xueqin's life in his middle and later years, due to the very limited documentation, many issues cannot be determined and can only be doubted.
From the sporadic records of Cao Xueqin's friends Zhang Yiquan, Dun Min, Dun Cheng and others, we only know that Cao Xueqin was versatile, good at poetry and painting, addicted to alcohol and mad, and had a arrogant attitude towards the dark society. Cao Xueqin created "A Dream of Red Mansions" under extremely difficult conditions. "Every word looks like blood. Ten years of hard work is unusual." This masterpiece took him a lifetime of hard work, but before it was completed, he fell ill because of the grief over the death of his beloved son, and "died after all his tears", before he was even fifty years old.
4. Jia Dao: Two sentences are obtained in three years, and one chant brings tears.
Su Qin, courtesy name Jizi, was a native of Xuanli, Luoyang, in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (before 317 BC). He was born as a farmer and had few ambitions. He had studied lobbying skills with Gui Guzi for many years. Then he said goodbye to his teacher and went down the mountain to seek fame.
Su Qinxian returned to his home in Luoyang, sold his property, and then traveled around the world, expounding his political opinions to the kings of various countries, hoping to display his political ambitions. But no king appreciated him, so Su Qin had no choice but to be dejected and return to Luoyang wearing old clothes and worn shoes.
When Luoyang's family saw that he was in such a state of desolation, they didn't give him a good look. Even Su Qin begged his sister-in-law to cook a meal, but the sister-in-law refused to do so and even scolded him severely. Su Qin cheered up and studied hard. They tied their hair and hung it on the beam, and used an awl to prick their legs. This is where the saying "hanging your head from the beam, pricking your bones with awl" comes from.
Work hard
1. Foolish Old Man Moves Mountains: Do it knowing you can’t do it. Shang Dayan said: "There are endless descendants." Difficult guy.
2. Kua Fu Chai Ri: Another crazy lunatic. In the end he died because of his own stupidity. It is said that he drank up the Yellow River and eventually died of thirst while searching for water.
3. Jingwei reclaimed the sea: he drowned while swimming, and from then on he vented his anger on the sea. Transform your soul into a bird and complete an impossible task.
4. Hai Rui: He can’t get along with all the hidden rules, the corrupt environment, and even the emperor. The tough attitude raised eyebrows among all officials.
5. Wei Zheng: Another minister who gave direct advice. Li Shimin had the idea of ??killing him several times.
6. Zhuge Liang: He left Qishan six times and led his exhausted army to conquer the powerful Wei State. Waging an unreasonable war just for the illusory ideal of restoring the Han Dynasty. Not only did it cost people and money, but they also lost their lives.
7. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty: Digging canals, attacking Korea, resorting to militarism, rejoicing in great achievements, relying on the strength of the country, regardless of the suffering of the people. Good talent, too much courage, bad luck. After all, the country is not a plaything that ordinary people cannot afford to play with.
8. Wang Anshi: There is nothing wrong with reform, but the employment of people is too short. Problems arise, but they are stubborn but do not face them, and they believe that it is the old party members who are causing trouble. In the end, his reputation was ruined, leaving him with eternal infamy.
An example of naming a person for the people
Ximen Bao was a native of Wei during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. At that time, Ye was an important gateway to the capital of Wei and a strategic location. However, natural and man-made disasters continued, and the people were in dire straits. The King of Wei specially appointed Ximen Bao as the magistrate of Ye County to govern the Ye region. After Ximen Bao arrived in Ye, he paid a private visit incognito and inquired about the sufferings of the people. He used the incident of "He Bo to take a wife" to punish the three elders, court rafters and witches wisely, educate the people with facts and get rid of superstition. At the same time, the twelve canals of the Zhanghe River were built, the floods in the Zhanghe River were controlled, and agricultural production was developed, so that the people of Yedi gradually became rich. Ximen Bao served as an official all his life, he was honest and upright, and benefited the people. After his death, the people of Ye built an ancestral hall for him by the Zhang River to worship him all year round.
Zhao Guanghan, courtesy name Zidu, was a native of Liwu County, Zhuojun County during the Western Han Dynasty. He once served as the governor of Jing Zhaoyin, the prefect of Yingchuan County, and the governor of Jing Zhaoyin. When Zhao Guanghan served as the prefect of Yingchuan County, it was the best stage of Zhao Guanghan's early governance. He was not afraid of power and was shrewd and capable. In the first few months after taking office, he did two major things: First, he attacked the power of wealthy families and eased the social conflicts; the second is to strengthen local management and change local bad habits. His reputation spread from this, and in the biography of "Hanshu", it is said that he is good at handling government affairs as his nature. When Zhao Guanghan served as Jing Zhaoyin, he showed a high sense of responsibility and often stayed up all night to handle various official duties. And he is good at thinking and pays attention to efficiency. During his governance, the politics of the Jingzhao area was clear and clear, and officials and people alike praised him.
However, Jing Zhaoyin's duty is to manage the capital. Because he is under the emperor's feet, daily handling of government affairs can easily offend the emperor's relatives and the dignitaries of the dynasty. Therefore, although Zhao Guanghan can be regarded as one of the best administrators in the capital, he still ends up being The fate of being cut in half. During Zhao Guanghan's tenure as Jing Zhaoyin, he was an upright, honest, and powerful official, and was highly praised by the people.
Huang Ba (? - 51 BC), courtesy name Cigong, was born in Yangxia, Huaiyang (now Taikang, Henan) during the Western Han Dynasty. Historian Ban Gu commented: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, Huang Ba was the first official to govern the people." When Huang Ba was still young, he set his ambition to be a good official. His political achievements as the prefect of Yingchuan County were most outstanding. Previously, Yingchuan County was a place where powerful landlords dominated one area and the people were displaced. After he took office, he took drastic measures, extended kindness, resettled the refugees, paid attention to farming and mulberry trees, and implemented education. After several years of careful management, peace and stability emerged in Yingchuan. In the Qingming Dynasty, officials governed during the Qingming Dynasty, production developed, and there was a peaceful scene of "people in the fields give way to the countryside and roads do not pick up relics." Therefore, the emperor issued an edict praising Huang Ba as the best among good officials.
Xu Yougong (?-702), whose real name is Xu Hongmin, was a native of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. He was the most famous official in the Tang Dynasty who specialized in investigating cases. In ancient times, most official positions were mixed with administrative and judicial positions. Only in the imperial court were there dedicated trial officers, but their status in the bureaucracy was extremely low and it was difficult to achieve anything. Although Xu Yougong has served as a full-time trial officer for a long time, he is well-known in history for his courage to strictly abide by the law, speak out directly when guilty, enforce justice and redress hundreds of unjust cases, and save more than 10,000 lives. Xu Yougong successively served as Puzhou Judicial Joining Army, Si Xingcheng of Si Xing Temple (i.e. Dali Temple), Yuan Wai Lang of Qiuguan (i.e. Ministry of Punishment), and Si Xing Shaoqing, the censor of the doctor. When Xu Yougong became an official, it was during the Wu Zhou period. Empress Wu was causing chaos at the top and ruthless officials were snaring the officials below. It was not easy to enforce the law and maintain justice. Because Xu Yougong has been responsible for 600 to 700 major cases and saved tens of thousands of lives, he inevitably offended cruel and treacherous officials, and was frequently impeached and put on trial. However, in the end, no evidence was found that he was embezzling money or bending the law for personal gain. He was charged with capital crimes three times, pardoned three times, dismissed from office twice and came back twice. Despite this, he remained determined, never flattered, and was committed to enforcing the law and upholding justice. It is precisely because of this that Xu Youfeng became a rare full-time "judge" with a long-lasting name in history, and was praised by people at the time as a good official "unprecedented in ancient times".
Di Renjie (AD 607-700), courtesy name Huaiying, was born in Taiyuan, Bingzhou (now southwest of Taiyuan City, Shanxi) in the Tang Dynasty. He took the Ming Jing Ke examination (one of the subjects in the imperial examination system of the Tang Dynasty) and entered the imperial examination. career. After entering politics, he experienced two eras: Tang Gaozong and Wu Zetian. He was first appointed as the Facao of the Governor's Office of Bingzhou, then as the Dali Cheng, and then as the Shiyushi. He successively served as the governor of Ningzhou and Yuzhou, and the local official and minister. As an official, Di Renjie, as Lao Tzu said, "The saint's heart is impermanent, and he always takes the people's heart as his heart." In order to save the innocent, he dared to go against the will of the monarch, and always maintained his true nature of being considerate of the people and not afraid of power. He always stayed at the top of the court and acted with dignity. The people were worried, and later generations called him "the mainstay of the Tang Dynasty". He was appointed as the person in charge of the criminal law.
Sacrifice oneself to seek the Dharma
Sacrificing one’s life to seek the Dharma revealed the life story of Sakyamuni. According to legend, Sakyamuni practiced asceticism in the snow mountains in his past life and was called the "Snow Mountain Master". Seeing the great master practicing hard, he turned into a Rakshasa, tested his heart, and read half a verse spoken by the past Buddhas: "All actions are impermanent, and this is the law of birth and death." The great master was happy after hearing the half verse, and for the sake of seeking In the second half of the verse ("Birth and destruction have ceased, silence is the joy"), he resolutely sacrifices himself and throws himself over the cliff. For example, the verse of "The Preface to the Heart and Earth Contemplation Sutra" says: "In the past, when the Buddha was an ordinary person, he entered the snow-capped mountains to seek the Buddha's path. He took great courage and diligently worked hard, sacrificing his whole body for the sake of half a verse."
There is another one. The Buddhist allusion is from Volume 1 of "Wu Deng Hui Yuan". In order to seek Dharma from Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, Hui Ke stood in the snow all night and cut off his left arm to show his sincerity. This is also a famous example of sacrificing one's life to seek the Dharma.
Also, Xuanzang traveled westward to India to obtain Buddhist scriptures. After going through hardships without changing his will, he finally arrived in Tianzhu and obtained Buddhist scriptures. This became a major event in the history of human culture.
Later, the term "sacrifice for the law" is used to refer to the pursuit of the truth regardless of one's own safety. For example, Lu Xun's "Qiejieting Essays: Have Chinese People Lost Their Self-confidence": "Since ancient times, we have had people who work hard, people who work hard, people who pray for the people, and people who sacrifice their lives to seek the law. ”