Sun Quan’s advice to encourage learning is an ancient poem.
Sun Quan encourages learning
Author: Sima Guang
Original text
At the beginning, Quan said to Lu Meng: "You are now in charge of Tu. , we must learn from it!" Mencius said that there are many things in the Israeli army. Quan said: "Why do you want me to study the classics and become a doctor?" You should dabble in it and see the past. You have many things to do, so who is alone? Reading alone, I think it will be of great benefit. ." Meng Nai began to study. When Lu (lù) passed by Xunyang, he discussed with Meng. He was shocked and said: "The talent you have now is not the same as returning to Wu Xia Amen!" Meng said: "I have been separated for three days, and I treat each other with admiration. What's wrong with me, eldest brother?" It’s too late to see what happened!” Su Sui paid homage to Mother Meng and left as friends.
Translation
At first, Sun Quan said to Lu Meng: "Now that you are in charge of political affairs, you must learn!" Lu Meng used the excuse that there were many affairs in the army. Sun Quan said: "Do I want you to study Confucian classics and become an academic official? But you should read roughly and understand the history. You said there are many things in the army, who can compare with me? I often read books. (I) thought (reading would be of great benefit to me)." Lu Meng then began to study. When Lu Su arrived in Xunyang and discussed state affairs with Lu Meng, (Lu Su) was surprised and said: "Your current talents and strategies are no longer the same as the Amen of Wu County before!" Lu Meng said: "He has After being separated for a period of time, ambitious people should look at it with new eyes. Why does the elder brother realize things so late?" So Lu Su paid a visit to Lu Meng's mother and became friends with Lu Meng before they parted ways.