1: The story of Yan Zhenqing's diligent study and hard practice of calligraphy.
One year, Yan Zhenqing, who loved practicing calligraphy, abandoned his official position and joined the army to study calligraphy in Zhang Xu. He thought that he would soon become famous by learning from a famous teacher and mastering the tricks of writing. However, after learning from the teacher, Zhang Xu did not tell him the secret of practicing calligraphy. He simply pointed out the characteristics of copybooks to Yan Zhenqing and introduced some famous copybooks for Yan Zhenqing to copy. Sometimes, after drinking a little wine, Zhang Xu took Yan Zhenqing to climb mountains, swim, visit markets and go to the theatre. At home, he asked Yan Zhenqing to practice calligraphy, or Yan Zhenqing watched him write a good book.
In a flash, a few months later. Yan Zhenqing couldn't get the secret of his teacher's calligraphy, and he was very anxious. He decided to ask the teacher for advice himself.
On one occasion, Zhang Xu excitedly picked up the pen again, and Yan Zhenqing took the opportunity to step forward, giving a deep ceremony and respectfully calling out, "Teacher!"
Zhang Xu looked up at Yan Zhenqing and asked with concern, "What can I do for you?"
Yan Zhenqing was brave and blushed and said, "I want my teacher to teach me the secret of calligraphy."
Zhang Xu was angry and funny at his words, but thinking that Yan Zhenqing was a honest and frank person, he said to him earnestly: "To learn calligraphy, you should study hard and practice hard, and at the same time be inspired by nature. Didn't these teachers tell you many times? "
Hearing this, Yan Zhenqing thought that the teacher still had some reservations. He stepped forward and pleaded, "I already know all these things the teacher said. What I need most now is a secret recipe that can write well. It is for this reason that students abandon their posts and follow their teachers. I hope the teacher will give me more advice. "
Zhang Xu frowned, but patiently enlightened Yan Zhenqing: "Only through hard practice can you write a good hand, and there is no other way."
For the teacher's enlightenment, Yan Zhenqing still thought it was easy to avoid the important, so he knelt down and continued to beg.
Zhang Xu was very unhappy when he saw that the student didn't listen to himself at all and only wanted the secret. In order to wake him up, he finally lowered his face and said sharply, "you want this secret, don't you?" Well, I'll tell you now: those who are bent on finding some tricks and refuse to work hard will not achieve anything. "
Zhang Xu say that finish, then write down your own words, no longer ignore him.
Yan Zhenqing finally came to his senses, and he understood the way of learning. After that, he studied hard, tried to figure out the brushwork of his predecessors, and realized the charm of calligraphy from social life and natural scenery, making rapid progress. Later, his handwriting was dignified and dignified.
After continuous efforts, he finally became a famous calligrapher.
2. The story of Zhu Gan's son
Zhu Zaixiang, a famous scholar in the Southern Song Dynasty, called his son to him one day and said, "You have grown up now, so you can't stay at home all the time. You should leave me and visit famous teachers in other places, so that your knowledge will be better. "
Zhu was puzzled and said, "I often see many people coming from thousands of miles to ask you for advice." I have also heard many times that you are the most knowledgeable person today. Why do I need to leave home and find another teacher? "
Zhu said, "You are still young and don't understand. Let me start with my own experience ... "
It turned out that Zhu Song, Zhu's father, attached great importance to the education of his children. When Zhu Gang could speak, he taught his son to know the natural scenery and learn Confucian classics. Later, Zhu Song was expelled from the imperial court for opposing Qin Gui's surrender policy and traitorous behavior, and he soon died with a grudge. Before he died, Zhu Song called his son to his side and said, "You must work hard to make progress. Hu, Liu Yanchong, with profound knowledge and deep roots, is far ahead of his parents. After I die, you must worship them as teachers. " Zhu followed his father's instructions and later walked hundreds of miles to visit famous teachers, thus making great progress in knowledge and finally becoming a learned man.
In life, due to the early death of his father Zhu Song, his mother worked alone to make a living, living in poverty and often without food. Later, Zhu became an official and became a famous scholar. He still maintained a frugal style. He is honest and honest, and sometimes he has to borrow money from others to make ends meet. Many young people come from far away for advice, and Zhu can only entertain them with bean and wheat dry rice and vegetable soup ... Zhu's memories have greatly inspired Zhu Zai, and Zhu added: "If a person stays at home all the time, it is easy to be entangled in trivial matters of life and bound by the warmth of his loved ones, and it is difficult to make great progress in his studies. Since ancient times, it is not enough to rely solely on parents' teaching. No matter how learned a father is, it is difficult to cultivate talents just by teaching his children.
Because it is difficult for parents to be strict with their children. So, you still have to leave my knee and go thousands of miles away for advice! It is not easy for a young man to grow up unless he goes out to suffer. "
After listening to his father's explanation, Zhu gradually understood his father's intention. A few days later, he left his parents and went abroad to study. Before his son left, Zhu believed that children would meet people of different shapes when they were alone, and what kind of friends they made had a great influence on their growth. He wrote a paragraph overnight, specifically warning his son to be cautious in making friends, to the effect that when dealing with people, he should carefully choose friends. Although they are all classmates, they cannot be separated from each other. Whoever is near and far away must consult with his husband first and listen to his guidance. Generally speaking, people who are honest, loyal, trustworthy and brave enough to correct their mistakes are good friends. Those who are flattering, frivolous, dissolute, rude and arrogant and instigate others to do bad things are bad friends who harm others and themselves. You must keep these in mind, and don't let your guard down. As time goes by, you will fall into the ranks of "villains". At that time, even if there was a German teacher, there was no way to save you.
Zhu Zai remembered his father's teaching, went out to study, made rapid progress, and finally learned something. Later, he became an assistant minister of the official department.
3. Lu Ban Kao apprentice
Lu Ban is a famous craftsman with many disciples. One day, he called his disciples and said, "I want to test you." Come to my house early tomorrow morning. "
The next day, the disciples arrived at Luban's home early in the morning, only to find the master's door locked with five words written on it: "I won't see you today." The craftsmen were puzzled and the discussion was ready to break up. One of the youngest disciples suddenly said, "Let's go to the river. The owner may be there. " Everyone asked him suspiciously, "Why do you think the master may be by the river?"
"Look, these five words on the door,' can' is the edge of the word' river'; The word' missing' together can be regarded as the word' looking for'. Didn't you say you were going to the river today? " The little apprentice said. Everyone thought it was reasonable, so they went to the river together, and sure enough, Lu Ban sat there waiting for them.
Lu Ban was very happy when he saw his disciples. Then, he pointed to a pile of logs beside him and said, "I want to test you on a new topic." You should work with this child for three days and do it well. " Say that finish, then left the disciples.
Three days later, the disciples each took their own carefully made catalpa boards and gave them to Master. I see that each work has its own characteristics: vivid birds and animals, graceful flowers and plants, which are very eye-catching. However, Lu Ban thought that none of them satisfied him.
At this moment, his youngest apprentice came in, holding a small bookcase with delicate inlay in his hand. The catalpa wood of the bookshelf just formed a "crystal" shape. When he respectfully sent it to the master, Lu Ban smiled happily, nodded approvingly, pointed to this small bookshelf and said to his disciples, "This is what I asked you to do. A craftsman should not only have exquisite craftsmanship, but also have a wise mind. You all go back and think, why are you all wrong? "
After Lu Ban left, everyone immediately surrounded the little apprentice and asked why. The little apprentice said, "Didn't the master say it would take three days to make Zimu? Did you do it well?" Catalpa' is a homonym of' word'; "Jing" is a homonym of "Jing". Aren't three Japanese characters a' crystal'? "After you listen to an epiphany.
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