History is quietly buried by time like sand, and when we look back, there is no trace. However, when we really look back, listen and touch this dusty memory, there are always a series of names that suddenly echo in the desert.
The past is like smoke, but I can't take away such a familiar name, a name that people rely on, spit on, admire and despise-Zeng Guofan.
Several mountain peaks stand silently in the sunset, which may have been left to future generations by Zeng Guofan himself, and it is also a silent monument. A genius who was outstanding in learning when he was young, a young Confucian scholar who was admitted to a scholar in his twenties, and a brave man who stepped forward to save the Qing government when the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom struck. He used to be proud of the spring breeze in officialdom, and he was the best official. He also suffered from war and lived in the village. Once reprimanded Fang Qiu with a million dollars on the battlefield; I was defeated and almost drowned myself. This completely different mysterious life experience may also be a reflection of his life's integration of two completely different personalities.
The sage inside and the king outside, yes, this is the realm of life that Frant Gwo has worked hard all his life. Zeng Guofan's letter was opened, the ice guide was opened, and the page belonging to Frant Gwo's heart was opened, and I was shocked. Is this the politically famous and decisive pillar of the Qing court? Don't! It doesn't look like it! Moistening words, earnest warnings, sincere apologies; One school is kind and tolerant, and there is also a copy of Cao Zhi's How Sad the Martyrs are. I can't help but marvel, admire and reflect. Throughout the sages, there are coquettish figures of Qin Huang and Wu Han, literary talents of Tang Zong and Song Zu, and bow carvings of Genghis Khan, a generation of Tianjiao. But who can, like Ceng Wenzheng, be a saint inside and a king outside, be honest and selfless for the official, be tactful and calm, do things step by step, be humble and restrained for Confucianism, and have no arrogance of literati. Being a father, being a brother, being strict with yourself, make one person get the word, and chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Zeng Guofan is a man who can never be understood, a scholar, a Confucian general and a good official. Perhaps only President Mao Zedong's evaluation is the most pertinent: "Zeng Guofan is the most powerful figure in the local class."
There is no choice but flowers. After all, no one is perfect. Anqing City was broken and built in three days. Tianjing fell and was established for ten days; Taking refuge in a foreign country ... these are all facts, and I don't know whether it is intentional or necessary.
"You can't see how the water of the Yellow River flows from heaven to the ocean, which is gone forever. You can't see how lovely it is locked in a bright mirror in a high room, although the silky black turns into snow in the morning and at night." Time flies like water, time flies like electricity. Perhaps, only history can make the "monument without words full". Perhaps, only history can best interpret Zeng Guofan's life words when he broke in Tianjing City and his yellow robe was about to be added: relying on heaven to shine on countless flowers in the sea, flowing water knows himself.
The following is the manuscript (we only love Zhou Yu in history)
We will all become history in the end, but not necessarily historical figures. First of all, a historical figure should be a "character", which may be passed down through the ages, and the person whose name and deeds are remembered by later generations will be passed down from generation to generation in the writings of literati and rural gossip, even if he is not in the formal historical classics. Few historical figures seek a false name behind their backs, and even turn black and white for this, but how to evaluate them by future generations can never be mastered. I don't like many historical figures, but I really like only two. Because my standard is not only strict and meticulous, but at least it will be discounted. All those who meet it can be called perfect, but this perfect person is far from perfect or even a great man in the eyes of the world. Therefore, my standards are somewhat unreasonable. It is fun to write about yourself and the people you really love. Imagine what they have done in the distant years and be grateful to such people in the world. This is a kind of strangeness. People who like history have three advantages. First, this is a foregone conclusion. There is no suspense, no change, and it is impossible to disappoint you. It is inevitable that people in reality will be very tired if they want to observe his life with your life; Secondly, it's easy. The saddest thing written in history books is only two pages, but it is earth-shattering in reality and may not be bearable. The third is not to have extravagant hopes and pains, but to appreciate it wholeheartedly, just like appreciating any flawless treasure handed down from ancient times to appreciate the wonderful life that the world once had. Therefore, this standard is only suitable for the ancients and cannot be used to measure people around them. People around you are not perfect, even if they are, they should be judged by future generations, because you are an ancient, and you can try your best to criticize. For people in reality, such standards are undoubtedly too harsh and almost crazy. The Three Kingdoms and the Jin Dynasty were the most romantic and magnificent times in China, and maverick people were everywhere. Why does Zhou Yu, who has a bad reputation, enjoy it alone? (In fact, all these bad word-of-mouth are the result of Luo Guanzhong's preference for Kongming, which distorts all the advantages and wisdom of Zhou Lang. ) just to be clear, I have to list my standards one by one. In fact, I don't know whether I like Zhou Yu because I like these standards or because he meets my standards meticulously. Some of these standards are vulgar and vulgar, and some are irregular. It's not easy to list them clearly, so give them to someone. Zhou Yu's life can be known from Zhuge Liang's hypocritical eulogy in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Although the eulogy is false, the content is true: "Diaojun studied from childhood to make friends; Dedicate yourself to wealth and keep the house alive. Hanging the laurel of the weak, Li-Peng Wan didn't get it; Set up a bully and cut the drama in Jiangnan. Lizhuang, Diao Jun, far away from Baqiu Town; Jingsheng is worried and anxious. Diao Jun is rich and good with Xiao Qiao; Chen Han's son-in-law should be in power. Hanging gentleman's spirit, remonstrating and resisting quality; You don't hang your wings at first, but you can raise your wings at last. Diaojun Poyang, Jiang Gan; Relaxed, generous and intelligent. Diao Jun Cai Hong, civil and military sketch; Fire attacks the strong enemy, and the strong is weak. When I miss you, I am a hero; Cry jun died young, easy to bleed. The sky is dark and the three armies are sorrowful; The Lord is crying and the friend is crying. " Such a person would rather not let me cry for it. First of all, nature is "hanging the wealth of the monarch." I don't like an ugly person, such as Pang Tong. Zhou Yu's appearance in the Three Kingdoms is still young, and he is already "beautiful and charming". People often call Zhou Lang, Xiao Qiao is a contemporary beauty, but she is a good match with Zhou Lang, which shows her good looks. However, there are many handsome men in the Jin Dynasty, from Xia Houxuan to Ji Kang, and a long list can be made. It can be seen that only good looks can't make people fall in love, like Toy Boy, Zhang Zongchang and Zhang Yizhi of Wu Zetian, even if "willow waves look like peach blossoms", they are just disgusting; Generous elegy came from the ancients before. After his death, Li Guang mourned the three armies, Huo Qubing mourned the Lord, and countless friends shed tears. Three * * * Some are few, but they are by no means the only ones. I admire others, but I don't like them, so personality is not the main factor. Zhou Yu was really loved by all ministries and relied on by Sun Quan, who died decades ago. The great achievements of burning Chibi are necessary, but not all. Who is famous in history? Afraid of great achievements such as king and overlord. People like that are just for you to admire and comment on, not to be liked. Being a late bloomer is one of the things that makes me sigh. I'm not interested in old people like Li Shiqi, Fan Ceng and Shangshan IV. Fortunately, more ancient people succeeded when they were young. I'm just weak in study. Even Li Bai, who is brave and brave, is just a scholar. My love for poets is limited to poetry itself, and it has nothing to do with me. I love a dream of red mansions very much, but I don't like Cao Xueqin. The tragic and shabby role makes it difficult for me to have enthusiasm. I don't know how to hate a group of counselors, just like insects and ants under a huge river bank, but they are not active except conspiracy; On the contrary, I prefer military commanders on the battlefield. I was fascinated by Han Xin's invincible spirit. I admire Li Guang's appearance as a "flying general". A man's true nature can only be truly released in the ancient battlefield. I am superstitious about this masculinity, but rudeness is not enough. So there is no one who makes me comfortable in Water Margin. Lin chong is better, but he can't say the above. What I like is a character who is "literate and martial". Without literary accomplishment, he can wield a sword in martial arts. Both can be paid equal attention to and both have certificates, so the scope of this requirement is relatively narrow. Xin Qiji and Yue Fei are both literary and military figures, but obviously they are partial to literature and military. Wang Yangming in the Ming Dynasty was undoubtedly such a person. His knowledge is surprisingly good and he is good at fighting. Zeng Guofan and Zuo in Qing Dynasty are not among them, but I don't like them at all. They are all too orthodox, and they all feel like black and white movies. Because there is no beautiful and warm background about them as a foil, the long credit book is boring to read. Li Jing in the Tang Dynasty had one more advantage over them in all-rounders in civil and military affairs, that is, having a matchmaker with a hero's eyes on her company gave people a beautiful space for daydreaming. However, he has made outstanding contributions all his life, and there is no reason to regret his death. And he was old when he died, far from handsome. Therefore, only Zhou Yu is a rare man in the world and the love of my heart. He "has a handsome voice among young people" and won the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces in a few years, Nanping Yangtze River and Xibu; Only by managing the army can we serve Cheng Pu and advocate that ministers would rather fight than surrender. It is a handsome talent who wins thousands of miles and laughs; Feather fan nylon scarf, light robe and slow belt, Confucian style; Singing and dancing swords, listening to string songs and knowing elegance means elegance of celebrities; People all know that "there is something wrong with the song, but Zhou Lang cares", and a song "Song of the Long River" and "Guangling San" have generally become world famous songs. This kind of life is not wonderful enough. Xiao Qiao and I are a good couple, and the harp is in harmony with the world. How many couples in history have seen it in legends? Love Tang but don't match. Shuzhen Zhu's jade posture is matched with a headstrong man, but Zhou Yu and Xiao Qiao are a perfect match. No matter how great a man is, it is futile to have no tenderness. Everyone will regard the game between Xiao Qiao and Zhou Yu as a much-told story. It is conceivable that they are happy. Zhuge Liang deliberately angered Zhou Yu by "locking Er Qiao in a bronze sparrow terrace". He has a world-famous beautiful wife. He is a pillar of the country and a handsome soldier. Unfortunately, he died at the age of 36. He went to the Three Kingdoms to find out the cause of his death. Sure enough, Zhuge Liang's theory of three qi is false, but Sun Quan's three cries are true: when he heard the death of Zhou Yu, Sun Quan burst into tears; Seeing Zhou Lang's last words, I cried again; After receiving the coffin, they cried and sacrificed to the former, and the three armies mourned all over the country. Such people may really be jealous talents. In his last words, he wrote: "I am willing to die, I will be short-lived;" Before the foolish ambition is exhibited, the micro-body is dead. What's the resentment! "Sigh, why don't I sigh for it? Just as I repelled the strong enemy, I died of illness. The climax suddenly ended and the flowers were suddenly destroyed by frost. How helpless and sad I was before I died. Sun Ce died, Zhou Yu didn't panic, and Zhou Yu died early, which made Sun Quan lose his mind. It is only a little comforting to see the appropriate arrangements in his suicide note. Where's Joe? Who is beautiful, how lonely and empty? But she is still enviable. After all, she has memories, the lyre he touched, the long sword he danced, the turned scroll, and the whole country accompanying her to grieve and think together. This may be a blessing, at least that's why I love him deeply. As a person in my life, without Jing Li, he didn't live a complete life, and he didn't want to leave his reputation and his wife. But as a man handed down from generation to generation, he is more perfect than Li Jing, so he was vilified by Luo Guanzhong, who took his black silk scarf of feather fan as Zhuge Liang's symbol. It doesn't matter whether he died of Zhuge Liang's provocation or not. What is important is that he is such a wonderful person. His love for creation endows him with the best qualities of human beings and leaves his regrets and sadness to the world behind him. In fact, Zhou Yu died of illness, not because of anger. There are three chronicles and various historical materials for reference. My standard is perfection, but my perfection is less than January. Now, there is only Zhou Yu, but unfortunately, the deep affection between him and Xiao Qiao can only be realized by other people's poems, and of course there is no word in the history books of the Three Kingdoms. Although the imagination space is unconstrained, it has no clue.