When Sima Guang was young, he used to play with his friends in the garden. One child accidentally fell into the water tank while playing, and all the other children ran away in fear, leaving Sima Guang alone. Sima Guang smashed the water tank with a big stone, and the water tank was smashed, and the water inside flowed out, and the little friend was finally saved.
Story background
Sima Guang, a native of Xia County, Shaanxi Province. His father, Sima Chi, was appointed as the official name of the Song Dynasty. Influenced by his father, Sima Guang was smart and eager to learn since childhood.
According to historical records, Sima Guang likes reading Zuo Zhuan very much, and often "never stops reading books, never knowing hunger and thirst." At the age of seven, he was able to recite Zuo Zhuan skillfully, and he could clearly tell the historical outline of more than 200 years, indicating that he had a very strong interest in history since he was a child. In addition, there is another thing that made Xiao Sima Guang famous in Kyushu. This is the story of "Sima Guang smashing a jar" that has been passed down to this day.
People in Bianjing and Luoyang recorded it with pictures and spread it widely. The word "Sima Guang" is true, and so are people in Xiaxian County, Shaanxi Province. Seven-year-old Guangsheng is as imposing as an adult. As soon as he heard about Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals, he couldn't put it down. He retired for his family and lost his big finger. Naturally, I can't put down my books. I don't know if I'm hungry or thirsty. A group of children were playing in court. One climbed into the urn and fell into the water. Everyone abandoned it. Just take the stone and hit the urn, the water will burst and the child will live. "