5 Famous Stories for Children
1. The Mystery of Birth
I am a person full of myths and legends. Even his father, My mother's name and his name are both confusing and magical.
It is said that my mother, whose surname was Li, was a very dignified and beautiful woman. One day, she went to the river to wash clothes and saw a plum floating in the river, so she picked it up and ate it. She got pregnant soon after returning home. She was pregnant for eighty-one years and gave birth to a boy. This child was born with white hair and beard. The mother looked at it and said, "How come you gave birth to an old man! Let's call him 'Lao Tzu'."
Some people also say that I was pregnant because my mother ate plums, so his father is a plum. , so his surname was Li.
Some people also say that when I got older, I pointed to a plum tree in the yard and said, "My surname is Li, and this tree is my surname."
Others say that the word "老" used to be the same word as the word "李", so Lao Tzu can also be called "Li Zi".
Lao Tzu’s name is “Er”, also called “Dan”. Some people say that this is because when I was born, his ears were too big and hung down to his shoulders, so they were called "ears", also called "Dan". "Dan" means ears that are very long and droopy. .
Generally speaking, my surname is Li, my given name is Zuoer, also known as Dan, and his given name is Boyang. Because his ideas were so great and magical, everyone didn't know how to respect and worship him, so they made up many illusory stories for him, turning him into a legendary person.
2. Born to be a genius
Li Er has been very smart since he was a child, and his wisdom exceeds that of ordinary children. He does not care about small things such as food, clothing and play, but he cares about the sun, moon and stars in the sky, governance I am very interested in matters such as country, victory or defeat of war, sacrifices to heaven and earth, fortune telling and divination. None of the teachers invited by his family to teach him how to read could teach him well, because none of them were as knowledgeable as Li Er.
No one could teach Li Er, which made Li Er's mother very worried. At this time, someone said: "I heard that there is a teacher who is famous all over the world. His name is Shang Rong, and he is proficient in all knowledge in the world. However, he is very strict in selecting students. If the student is not very intelligent or does not like to listen, he will turn around and leave, wondering if he can be invited to teach Li Er. ”
Li Er’s mother listened. After saying this, he decided to take Li Er to invite Shang Rong.
They walked a long way, and finally saw Shang Rong.
Shang Rong was very curious when he looked at this child with white hair, a big head, a round forehead, and big ears and lop shoulders. He took a closer look at Li Er and decided that Li Er was a rare genius in the world, so he decided to make his own All knowledge was taught to Li Er, and he followed Li Er and his mother to Li Er's home.
Shang Rong began to teach Li Er how to read and write, but Li Er knew all the characters he taught, so Shang Rong began to teach Li Er the ways of heaven and earth and how to govern the country.
One day, Shang Rong said to Li Er: "Between heaven and earth, human beings are the most noble."
Li Er immediately asked: "Teacher, what is heaven?"
Shang Rong replied: "The sky is the clear thing above the head."
Li Er asked again: "Then what is the clear thing?"
The teacher said: "The clear thing is the sky."
Li Er asked: "What is above the sky?"
Shang Rong replied : "There is something clearer above the sky."
Li Er still frowned and asked, "What is it further up?"
Shang Rong could not answer. He said: "The teachers in the past didn't teach me, and the books didn't say it, so I don't know."
At night, Li Er asked his mother these questions again, but her mother didn't know either. So, he raised his head and looked at the sky and the stars all night long, staying up all night and thinking about these issues.
A few days later, Teacher Shang Rong gave another lecture and said: "In the universe, there are heaven, earth and human beings. Heaven has its own rules of movement, earth has its rules of movement, and humans have their own rules of life. Heaven has its own rules of movement, earth has its own rules of movement, and humans have their own rules of life. Only with the laws of the sky can the sun, moon and stars exist in the sky; with the laws of the earth can mountains, rivers and seas be distributed on the earth; only with the laws of human life can we distinguish between noble and humble people, old people and Young people. Every substance has its own properties, so each substance has its own difference in length, softness and hardness."
Li Er asked: "Who put the sun, the moon and the stars? In heaven? Who arranged the mountains, rivers and seas on the earth? Who determined the dignity and inferiority of people, their age and youth? Who determined the length, softness and hardness of matter?"
Shang Rong said: "These are all decided by God."
Li Er asked: "How can God decide these things?"
Shang Rong replied: “God can change, and he has the ability to create all things, so he can do it.
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Li Er asked: "Who taught God his skills? When did you learn the power of God? "
Shang Rong couldn't answer, so he had to shake his head. So, Li Er stared at the sky in a daze, thinking about these questions.
A few days later, Teacher Shang Rong gave another lecture Said: “The king represents heaven to rule the people, and the people must obey the king’s rule. If the king does not act according to the will of heaven, the country will be in chaos; if the people do not obey the king's management, it is a crime.
Li Er immediately asked: "Since the king manages the people on behalf of Heaven, how could he not act in accordance with Heaven's will?" Since God can create everything in the world, why doesn't he create an obedient king? "
Shang Rong could not answer. At night, Li Er told his mother what he thought, but her mother could not answer. Li Er felt very puzzled, so he went around asking famous local people for advice. However, after traveling all over the country, Still no one could answer his question.
Another day, Teacher Shang Rong gave a lecture and said: "The most important thing in the world is to be friendly and harmonious between people. If people are not friendly and harmonious, there will be wars. If you fight, you will kill each other, and both parties who kill each other will be hurt. No one will benefit, but only harm. If you are good to others, others will be good to you. If you harm others, others will harm you. "
Li Er asked: "People in the world fight and hurt each other, why does the king not care? If the king can’t control it, why shouldn’t God? Wasn't this world created by God? Why can't he take care of it? "
Shang Rong could not answer. Li Er was very interested in these things. He kept asking for advice, but there was no answer.
Shang Rong taught Li Er for three years. One day he He said to Li Er's mother: "I have taught Li Er for three years. I have finished teaching him all the knowledge I have learned. There is really nothing left to teach him. I am here to say goodbye." This child Li Er is a beautiful piece of jade that needs to be carved. He has great ambitions. However, the place where your home is is too isolated and backward. I suggest that you send Li Er to Luoyang, the capital of Zhou State. There are many people there. There are many things that learned people can read.
My mother said: "Luoyang is far away from here. I am my only son. How can I let him go out alone? He is only thirteen years old!"
Shang Rong said: "My senior brother is in Luoyang. He is a doctor of Taixue in the Zhou Dynasty. He is very knowledgeable and has been educating talents all his life. I can take Li Er to see him." "
After hearing this, Li Er's mother was reluctant to leave her child, but for the sake of Li Er's future, she still agreed. So Li Er followed Shang Rong to Luoyang.
3. Confucius asked for advice
Li Er came to Luoyang to learn from his teacher. Unknowingly, after decades, his knowledge continued to increase, and his knowledge became more and more extensive and profound. Later, the teacher He was recommended to work in the library. The books in the library were piled as high as a mountain. Li Er read every day and thought about the problems of the universe and mankind. In the end, he became the most knowledgeable person in the world.
Li Er. Er's fame grew. At that time, people respectfully called learned people "Zi", which means sir. Because Li Er was the most learned person in the world, everyone called him "Laozi".
At this time, there was a learned man in the world. His name was Kong Qiu, and he was called "Confucius". Confucius was more than twenty years younger than me. He lived in the state of Lu, far away from Luoyang, but he also heard about it. Lao Tzu was very knowledgeable, so he decided to go to Luoyang to ask Lao Tzu for advice.
So Confucius took his student Nangong Jingshu, a book boy and a coachman, and drove a carriage all the way there. Luoyang came, and so we, two of the greatest and most knowledgeable people in ancient China, met.
Laozi liked Confucius very much because Confucius was humble, studious, and understood etiquette. On the one hand, Laozi answered Confucius's questions. , and took Confucius to visit the learned people who were in Luoyang at that time, and took Confucius to visit various famous places. Confucius lived in Luoyang for a while, and finally, he was going back to the state of Lu.
Confucius. When they were leaving, I came to see them off in person, and the two of them said goodbye.
I said: "We are parting this time, and I don't know if we will see each other again. Rich people can give it to others when they part ways. Money, I have no money, so I can only give you a few words as a parting gift. "
Confucius hurriedly bowed and said: "Sir's words are more precious than gold and jade. "
Lao Tzu said: "In this world, there are many people who are very smart and have profound views on things. However, their fate is very miserable and they are often put to death. You know this? Why? ”
Confucius said: “Sir, please give me some advice.” "
Lao Tzu said: "That's because they think they are smart and like to ridicule others. There are many people who are good at talking and debating, but they often get into trouble. That's because they like to publicize other people's opinions. shortcomings to express your talents. "
Confucius asked: "Excuse me, sir, what should people do? "
Lao Tzu said: "As a learned person, you should never think that you are great and shoulder important responsibilities for the country. You should never think that you should be superior. You should be humble and prudent, and treat others with humility.
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Confucius said: "Disciples must keep this in mind! "
Laozi sent Confucius to the bank of the Yellow River and saw the water of the Yellow River, a vast soup (shāng) flowing eastward.
Confucius sighed: "Time is like a river. Just like the water of the Yellow River, it flows continuously regardless of day or night. Where is the destination of human life? "
Laozi said: "When you live in this world, you are integrated with this world. The world is a product of nature, and humans are also products of nature. Human life has the changes of childhood, youth, adulthood and old age, just like nature has the alternation of four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. We live in nature and die in nature. Everything changes with nature. Don't mess with your original intention and rush around in the pursuit of fame and fortune. If a person takes fame too seriously, he will be full of anxiety; if he takes interests too seriously, he will be troubled. "
Confucius said: "I don't care about fame and wealth. I just see that in today's world, truth can no longer be upheld, benevolence and morality can no longer be implemented, and wars continue in various countries. People's lives are pitiful and pitiful. I can't change the world and save people from disaster, so I feel extremely anxious.
Lao Tzu pointed to the water of the Yellow River and said: "As a human being, you must learn the virtues of water." In this world, the character of water is the most beautiful. "
Confucius looked at the river, and Laozi continued: "Water provides nutrients to all life in the world, but water never competes for profits and glory. Water always stays in places that people don't want to go. This is the character of water being modest and not taking itself too seriously. Big rivers occupy canyons and abyss, because water never wants to be high up, but wants to stay in low places. Therefore, big rivers can be extremely broad and become the king of all canyons. The softest thing in the world is water, but it can destroy The hardest thing is water, because water is soft but powerful; therefore, soft moral character can defeat hard character, and weak character can defeat strong character. Because water has no selfish desires, it can reach anywhere. From here, you can see how you can educate people without using too much words, and how you can manage the country well without using too much effort. ”
Confucius said: “What you mean is that everyone wants to be in a high position, but water is willing to stay in a low place; everyone wants to do things without danger, and only water Rushing towards the abyss; everyone wants to live in a clean and tidy place, only water is not afraid of being dirty. Water always does things that everyone hates, so who else is willing to fight with it? Is this the most beautiful and noble virtue?
I nodded and said, "Yes!" If you don't compete with the world for fame, wealth and interests, then no one in the world will compete with you. This is the virtue of learning from water. The character of water is the truth closest to nature's selfless dedication. Nature's dedication to all things can be seen everywhere, and water brings benefits to other lives anytime and anywhere. Water avoids high places and flows toward low places, so it can move forward unimpeded. This is because water is good at choosing terrain. When water is small, it is clean and bright, but once it merges into a big river, it becomes mighty. Swinging and difficult to see through, this is the quality of water that is good at uniting and gathering, making itself broad; water often dedicates itself to other lives. Although it often suffers losses, it will never dry up. It gives to others without asking for anything in return. , that’s because water has a benevolent heart. When water encounters rotating terrain, it will rotate. When encountering obstacles, it will automatically separate. When blocked by mountain dams, it will stop flowing. Once there is an outlet, it will rush to the sea. These are all because water has the most integrity. Water can clean dirty things and make uneven places flat. This is because it is good at managing things. Water can carry things and make them float on the water. The clear water can reflect the light like a mirror. The appearance of things, water can attack strong things and become powerful and unstoppable. This is the ability and power of water to make good use of itself. The river flows day and night, and the waves behind push the waves in front. This is because water is good at gathering strength over the years. Therefore, wise people should do things according to different situations; moral people should change according to changes in things; wise people should manage the country without any utilitarian purpose; and sensible people should make decisions according to the requirements of the times. advance and retreat. "
After Confucius listened, he thanked him again and again and said: "Sir's teachings represent the highest wisdom of life. I will definitely keep it in mind. "
Lao Tzu said: "When you do things in the future, you must get rid of pride in your language and appearance, and do not express your ambitions and opinions on your face at all times. A person's reputation is spread everywhere before he is born, and news is spread everywhere before he is healthy. If you are too public, you will cause trouble in the city, just like a tiger walking on the street. Who dares to get close to you? Who would still want to have sex with you? Who would still want to use you? ”
Confucius said: “Master’s words will always be engraved in my heart. "
After Confucius finished speaking, he bid farewell to Lao Tzu with tears in his eyes, got into the car with Uncle Nangong Jing, and reluctantly left for the State of Lu.
Returning to the State of Lu, Confucius's disciples Question: “Sir, have you seen me? "
Confucius replied: "I see it! "
The disciples asked: "How is I like this person?
Confucius said: "Birds can fly, fish can swim, and wild animals can run."
Flying birds can be shot down with arrows, swimming fish can be caught with hooks, and running beasts can be caught in nets. Only the dragon, I don't know what it will do? The dragon can ride on the wind and clouds and fly up to nine heavens! The Lao Tzu I met was like a dragon. His knowledge was inscrutable and his ambitions were lofty and unfathomable. He expanded and contracted with different times like a snake, and changed with current events like a dragon. I am my real teacher! ”
IV. Han Gu’s writing
I later became the director of the library in Luoyang. At this time, the Zhou royal family was in a period of chaos, and the prince Ji Chao rebelled. After leading his troops to attack Luoyang, Zhou Jing Wang Ji Gai (gài) hurriedly asked for help from the Jin State. The Jin State sent troops to attack the rebels of the Ji Dynasty. After the Ji Dynasty was defeated, he fled to Chu State with the books and documents from the Zhou royal library.
As the director of the library, I was robbed of books and documents by the rebels. The royal family wanted to investigate the responsibility of my negligence, and he might be executed. So I rode a green bull and fled Luoyang. He decided to go to Luoyang. Qin State went to seek refuge.
I fled westward. Wherever I went, I saw that people everywhere were killed due to rebellion, the crops in the fields were barren, and there were no people in the villages. I was very sad. He thought to himself: "War is vicious and not something a virtuous person likes. War is a means that can only be used as a last resort and should be used only in moderation. Those who have won the war must not be complacent. Those who are complacent about war will definitely take pleasure in killing people. A virtuous king cannot strive for power in the world through war. When war breaks out, there will inevitably be depression everywhere, it will be a dangerous era, and the country will inevitably perish. "
I rode the green ox and continued to walk west. One day, I came to Hangu Pass. Yin Xi, the guard of Hangu Pass in Qin State, loved reading poetry and books since he was a child. He was very knowledgeable. He had long heard He said that I was the most knowledgeable person in the world, so he sent troops to stop me, took me to the hotel, and asked me to write down all my knowledge in a book. Otherwise, I would not be allowed to continue his journey to the west.
I agreed. Later, he wrote a book of 15,000 words in Hangu Pass, called "The Book of Laozi". This book later became the great book "Tao Te Ching" that was very influential all over the world. /p>
"The Tao Te Ching" is one of the most beautiful works of Chinese writing. It is a philosophical work written in poetry. Its sentences are neat, rhyming, catchy, and easy to recite and remember. A great work that expresses the beautiful rhythm and musicality of our Chinese language.
In the book "Tao Te Ching", Laozi proposed the basic concept of our Chinese philosophy, "Tao", and Laozi wanted us to understand "Tao". "Tao" is the existence of nature, that is, the way things are and the nature of nature. To grow according to the way things are, you will reach the best state of life.
"The Tao Te Ching" is our lifelong guide It is a great work that should be studied and understood. It has influenced China for thousands of years.
Later, Laozi and Yin Xi left Hangu Pass and came to Zhongnan Mountain, located south of what is now Xi'an City, to learn Taoism and preach. Where did he go afterward? No one knows. Some people say that he went to the Western Regions, which is today's Xinjiang, and that he lived for more than a hundred years. Others say that this is not necessarily true, and that I died in Zhongnan Mountain.
5. Eternal Saints
Children, there are several people in Chinese history who are very important and must be remembered. One is Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang. This is ours. If you can’t remember your ancestors, you don’t know where your home is. In addition, they are Laozi and Confucius, who are the founders of our Chinese culture. If you don’t understand them, you can’t understand our Chinese culture and you can’t understand it. The wisdom of us Chinese people is that of a person without wisdom.
Lao Tzu is one of the greatest figures in our Chinese nation and one of the greatest figures in mankind. His thoughts will always be ours. Those who need to learn and study are the saints of the ages.
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