The source comes from the complete works of Lin Zexu in Qing Dynasty.
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Qingshan does not paint for thousands of years; Green water without strings.
Green hills and colorful flowers laugh; Green water and silent birds sing.
Hard work is not necessarily the end of the day; Tough hands must be annoying.
If a glass of water is as light as its name suggests; Tea in Xinying Village is more fragrant than wine.
The country will live and die; Will you avoid it because of misfortune?
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Traveling far from home, you will open your heart wherever you go. We should be optimistic and open-minded, not sad. It's hard to be without faults in world affairs and state affairs, and even high officials and dignitaries are not born with them.
Looking back on Guangdong's vigorous anti-British anti-smoking campaign, I despise the British invaders. From now on, I will travel all over the motherland, watch its trend and count the mountains and rivers.
Ignore the schadenfreude and cynicism of such people, and despise such nonsense as "Zhao Lao sends a lampstand"
I feel exhausted because of my low ability and heavy responsibility. Taking on heavy responsibilities again and again, with my aging body and mediocre talent, is definitely untenable.
If it is good for my country, I will risk my life. If you are lucky, can you avoid troubles and face difficulties?
I was exiled to Yili because of your kindness and generosity. I'd better leave the army and become a mature soldier.
I joked with my wife in Zhi Lin, Dongpo that Song Zhenzong called Yang Pu and Su Dongpo to prison, saying that you might as well recite the poem "This time ruined the old scalp" to see me off.
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This poem was written in August 1842. Lin was demoted to Yili and passed through An. The poem shows that Lin ignored personal safety on the issue of banning smoking and resisting Britain. Even if he was dismissed, he went to the demoted place without any regrets.
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Lin Zexu (1785 August 30-1850165438+1October 22), an official in Fujian Province (now Fuzhou, Fujian Province), with the word "Mu" and "Shilin", and there were "the elderly in the village" at night. He was a politician, thinker and poet in the late Qing Dynasty, and a great national hero of the Chinese nation in the process of resisting foreign aggression. His main achievement was to destroy opium in Humen.
He served as governor of Jiangsu, governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, governor of Huguang, governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, and governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, and served as an imperial minister twice. Historians call him the first minister of modern China. Posthumous title Wen.
Lin Zexu's complete works include memorials, official letters, paper money, poems, letters, diaries, and his translation of the annals of the four continents. These translations are scattered all over the country and have not been systematically sorted out for a long time.
comprehensive assessment
Lin Zexu, a famous feudal politician and a representative of the landlord class reformists, has been in politics for 40 years and served in 13 province. Although as a feudal official, he had the idea of "loyalty to the monarch" and suppressed the uprising of ethnic minorities, at the critical moment when the Chinese nation was facing semi-colonialism, he stepped forward, "put aside misfortune and honor", resolutely banned smoking, resisted foreign armed aggression and defended national sovereignty and territory.
It also advocates learning advanced western technology and developing national industry and commerce. This is the mainstream of his life activities and thoughts. Lin Zexu was the first national hero in modern China.
Lin Zexu was born in Qianlong for fifty years. After two generations of Jiaqing and Daoguang, Xianfeng died soon after he ascended the throne. He has been in politics for 40 years and has held many positions successively, but his integrity and honesty are admired by Chinese people and won the reputation of "Lin Qingtian". Lin Zexu held various official positions in 14 province all his life. What makes him outstanding is that he always shows a meticulous sense of responsibility everywhere.
With the duty-bound dedication, there are always more ways than difficulties. At that time, some people commented that Lin Zexu "is not serious about everything and has no evil laws". Although Lin Zexu's hard work spirit can't save the fate of the Qing Dynasty, it is undeniable that every practical thing that Lin Zexu tried to do, both locally and on specific issues, brought benefits to the country and the people.
Lin Zexu is never perfunctory in doing everything in every post. Doing things with wisdom runs through the whole process of Lin Zexu's official politics, or Lin Zexu's life is a life of doing things with wisdom. ?
Like many great historical figures, Lin Zexu is a man, not a god, so he inevitably has class nature and historical limitations. Lin Zexu lived in an era when China feudal society was about to disintegrate, foreign capitalists invaded and national independence was seriously threatened.
Together with Wei Yuan, Gong Zizhen and other patriotic and enlightened feudal literati, he was determined to explore ways to save the decadent Qing Dynasty, make the country rich and strong, and defend national independence and survival.
He regarded opposing foreign invasion and maintaining the rule of the Qing Dynasty as two major tasks to relieve "internal troubles and foreign invasion". Old and sick, he resolutely went to Guilin to suppress the uprising of the Heaven and Earth Society, which shows that his feudal orthodoxy is deeply rooted. I'm afraid Lin Zexu's limitations are mainly here. ?
Famous comments
American scholar Mars, History of Foreign Relations of the Chinese Empire: "An administrator with extraordinary ability is the embodiment of Daoguang." . Lin Qin's whole experience is very clear. His motive is to ban the import and consumption of opium. In order to achieve this goal, he is prepared to use all means, but his task is hopeless. "
Andrew Ge, a famous British expert on Hong Kong history, The History of Hong Kong: "(Lin Zexu's smoking ban plan) made a decisive attack with lightning speed, which surprised the British. (They) didn't expect Lin Zexu to devote himself decisively and energetically to the interests of China. "
Zhang Xinbao, a China scholar in the United States, Lin Qincha and the Opium War (published in 1964) "is famous all over the world for his diligence, strong desire to improve government work and belief in doing his best to benefit the people. Among all China politicians in the19th century, Lin Zexu's image and influence surpassed others. "
Ling Bao, former British Governor-General in Hong Kong and Minister to China, The Life and Works of Imperial Envoy Lin Zexu: (Lin Zexu) is the most outstanding politician in China. In China, it can be said that Lin Zexu is the epitome of the people of that country-the public opinion of that huge empire is focused on this person. He is China's ideal patriot. He is a saint, he is the saint of all saints.
He combined his wisdom with traditional wisdom, which is the pride of China patriots. (He) is too great to be forgotten, and (Lin Zexu) has served his country faithfully and almost continuously for 36 years. "
Baidu Encyclopedia-Complete Works of Lin Zexu