"A good woman holds the whole family" is a rare blessed person in the world: Zeng Guofan's daughter, known as the old man who respects Germany.

Highlights of this article: from the daughter of Houmen, the wife of the governor to the mother of a giant businessman, living in eight houses, children and grandchildren are both expensive and rich, and can live a long life. Zeng (1852- 1942) was the daughter of Zeng Guofan, a famous minister in the late Qing Dynasty, and his original wife Ouyang. Her ancestral home is Hengyang, Hunan Province, and she was born in Tanghe, Xiangxiang County (now Ye He Town, Shuangfeng County). Like most families, among the seven brothers and sisters of Zengmen (the eldest son and five girls died young), Zeng was the youngest daughter and always loved and cared for by her parents. Because the above four sisters are unhappy in their marriages, their parents spent a lot of time on her lifelong events. Zeng Guofan, who was 4 1 year-old, had been an assistant minister in does. She is one of the children of provincial and ministerial cadres, but she is not spoiled at all. She still wears the clothes retired by her older sisters and does the housework as much as she can. She has established a good concept of hard work and simplicity since she was a child. Although Zeng Guofan loves this precious daughter very much, the rules are still very strict. When Zeng 17 years old, Jiangnan had already settled down. When Zeng Guofan was the governor of the two rivers, he personally made a daily homework list for Manchu: after breakfast, make side dishes, snacks, wine sauce and the like, and have dinner; Enjoy flowers or perform linen at noon; Do needlework and embroidery after lunch, and work hard; Unitary carving, making men's shoes, women's shoes or sewing clothes, rough workmanship. And personally "supervise the work": once a day, once every three days, once every five days, once a month, and a pair of men's shoes must be made every month. He also said, "Men in my family are indispensable for reading and writing, and women are indispensable for food and clothing." "Perhaps in view of the unfortunate marriage of the first four daughters, Zeng Guofan was particularly cautious about the marriage of all women. I didn't "get married" until Zeng 18 years old. This marriage was arranged by Zeng. Determined to choose a "five good sons-in-law with good personality, good knowledge, good family background, good in-laws and good physique", the handsome duke chose Nie Jijun, a native of Hengyang. Who is Nie? Nie, male, 1855, from Dongxiang, Hengshan County, Hunan Province. Zhong Fang and Zhong Fang were named Xinzhai, and their families were once called "three generations of Jinshi and two generations of Hanlin". Zeng's marriage, due to Zeng Guofan's death, lasted until September of the first year of Guangxu, when he was 24 years old. On family background, Nie's family is naturally different from Zeng Guofan's first-class marquis, governor and protege. Nie's family is naturally careful to wait on this prominent daughter-in-law, and dare not neglect. Zeng Jifen inherits the virtue of his father's diligence and housekeeping, and never dares to show the pampering habits of a good girl, caring for her husband, educating her children, serving her aunt and getting along well with her neighbors. Zeng and Nie are both very talented people. Coupled with the influence of Zeng Guofan, they followed, left and Li (Li Hongzhang's younger brother) successively. They have been working hard and bravely. After many sponsors, he started from a small official in Jiangsu, Jiangsu, and Songtaidao, step by step, and later was promoted to Zhejiang provincial judge, and then moved to Jiangsu to deploy and nurse the governor of Jiangsu. Because Jiangsu and Zhejiang are relatively rich, some people played in the court and said that Nie was corrupt and took bribes. He immediately persuaded her husband to resign and return to China, which was taught by his usual father to be cautious as an official. During my 36 years with Nie, I gave birth to 12 children. I have always remembered what my father Zeng Guofan said to her: "Since the age of 30, it is shameful to be an official to make a fortune and to leave money for children. "Sun Ruoxian, a cover figure, can find food and clothing by himself without his parents; Children and grandchildren who are not virtuous will accumulate more money and commit more crimes. Later, they would commit adultery and make a scene at home. Therefore, I will never make a fortune by being an official, nor will I distribute the money to future generations. " ""We should leave a legacy to our ancestors and cherish our blessings for future generations. There is no alternative but diligence. She always remembers her father's inculcation that "frugality is wealth, thrift is health, thrift is thrift, and she will never be poor", and abides by the three-word housekeeping law of "forbearance, diligence and frugality". She always kept the "homework list" handed down to them by her father in mind and posted it in the inner hall, warning her family to strictly observe introspection as soon as possible. Her housekeeping skills are quite effective, and Nie's successors have made great achievements, which are inseparable from her painstaking management. In particular, his son Nie Yuntai started a bank, operated shipping, developed minerals and engaged in textiles. With his extraordinary talent and diligence, he gradually became an outstanding business tycoon in Shanghai. Nie died in three years (19 1 1) and became the actual head of Nie's family and the spiritual leader of future generations. She also upgraded from the daughter of Houmen and the wife of the Governor to the mother of a giant businessman. She has lived in eight houses, and her children and grandchildren are rich and live longer than Nanshan. Chongde old man 1934 or so goes north. Above: The old man Chongde 1934 went north and took photos with Nie Qichun and Nie Qipu in Beijing. From the left in the front row: Zhuo Youlai, Qu, Qu, Nie Qipu, (the fifth left is to be determined), Nie Qichun, Zhuo Xuanmou, Zhuo Moulai and Qu. From the left in the back row: Qu Enbao, Zhang Xinyi, Zhang Xinlian, Zhuo Lai Xiang and Qu Chao. After entering the Republic of China, Nie moved to Shanghai and built a garden on Weisai Road. She gave full play to Zeng Guofan's self-cultivation kung fu, lived a regular life, and gave priority to vegetarian meals, so she was not full or hungry. Take a thousand steps after meals and wash your feet with warm water before going to bed every day. Even in the cold winter, your feet are exposed, whether you like it or not. Until you died at 9 1, you were still alert and sober. 1938 Chongde's birthday was taken at Nie Guanchen's house at Huaihai Middle Road 1 Lane 2001. Above: 1938 Chongde's birthday was taken at Nie Guanchen's home at Huaihai Middle Road 1200. From left: Nie Guangqiong, Nie Guangkun and Qu Chaonan. The girl in front of Zhang Xinlian, (left) Nie Guangxuan, (right) Nie Qichun * * *, nicknamed Yuanbao Zeng, wrote Zeng Guofan's "Ci" several times every year until her death, which reflected her father's virtue and kindness in detail from each painting, which also reflected why she was called "Chongde Old Man". Zeng's calligraphy is based on his father's biography and is quite learned. Her meticulous calligraphy, even flesh and blood, reflects her kindness and is one of the few blessed people in the world. ? In his later years, the banner of regular script "The Heart of Stone is a Garden, Benevolence is a Friend and Morality is a Teacher" (above) is one of the most representative works. As can be seen from the inscription of Mr. Shu Xiang Family, this vigorous and angular handwriting was given by Zeng's book to a man named. Judging from the signature of "Chongde is 90 years old", the writing time should be around 30 years of the Republic of China (194 1) one year before her death. Judging from the style of the book, you can't see the color and obscurity of Twilight at all. "Stone with heart, garden with room" comes from the eighth part of Eight Poems of Huangfu Palace by Yuan Xisheng, a poet in Tang Dynasty: stone with heart, garden with room. Between the lines, the sound emblem overflows. Perilla is a wind guard, and Yanzi is dual. Give a message at the end of the year to protect chastity. "Benevolence is your friend, and virtue is your teacher" originated from the Heirloom written by Sima Guang in the Northern Song Dynasty: From now on, scholars should take virtue as their teacher, take benevolence as their friend, treat others from the inside out, and treat others with kindness. ? Until his death, Zeng still insisted on writing freely and calmly, just as he was a man all his life and relaxed with his nature. Vicissitudes have endowed him with sincere character, and his family style has created his solemn style of writing. No wonder many prominent families in Beijing and Shanghai were lucky enough to get the word "respect for the elderly" in Mo Bao. In their view, it is a great honor to hang a painting of Zeng's calligraphy on the wall at home, which not only won a decent job, but also added a blessing. Family photo of Chongde's 80th birthday.