Zuo Zeng, an official in the late Qing Dynasty, built a large building in Changsha, preparing to leave a luxurious mansion for future generations. He was always afraid that craftsmen would cut corners, so he went to the construction site to supervise the work on crutches, touching here and knocking there. An old craftsman saw him so upset and said to him, "My Lord, please rest assured. I have lived for so long and built countless palaces in Changsha. "
Lin Zexu, who was also a famous minister in Qing Dynasty, was much better than Zuo in treating children and grandchildren. He once said, "What does my child need money for?" ? If you are virtuous and have more money, you will lose your ambition; Children and grandchildren don't like me. Why do you want money? Stupid people earn more money, which will benefit them. "The dawn of the wise man in Lanling, East China Sea, was once the teacher of the Crown Prince. After he retired in his later years, he entertained his neighbors with all the money given by the emperor. The descendants of Shuguang asked the old man in the clan to persuade him to use the money to buy some industries for his descendants. Shuguang said: Now there are some industries that were bought before. As long as children are hardworking, they can completely maintain the living standards of ordinary people. There is no need to acquire other industries. Too much property.
According to historical records, in ancient Fujian, there was a Shao Shi named Yang Rong. His ancestors made a living by ferry. Whenever houses are destroyed by heavy rain, there are always goods from people and animals flowing down the river, and other ships are always scrambling to grab the goods. Only Yang Rong's ancestors put saving lives first, and everyone in the village laughed at his stupidity. With the birth of his father, the Yang family gradually became rich. One day, a fairy was born. When I arrived at the Yang family, my right father said, "Your ancestors have accumulated a lot of virtues, and your descendants should enjoy prosperity and have a place to build their graves." So Shao Shi's father buried his grandfather and father there according to his last words. Later, he gave birth to Yang Rong, who was only 20 years old and graduated from university. Later, he was appointed by the emperor to three public offices. His great-grandfather, grandfather and father were as old as Shao Shi. Later, his descendants also flourished.
China's ancient book "Book of Changes" said: "Those who accumulate goodness must have Qing Yu; If a family does not accumulate well, there will be more disasters. " It means that a good family can protect children, and a bad family will inevitably delay children. The spiritual wealth created by ancestors will always have a strong incentive for future generations. Leaving a good spirit will leave a pillar, confidence and hope for children, and leaving virtue will leave a foundation for children to be human. Therefore, virtue is left.