A few days later, Luo Zenan, deputy general manager of the Xiangxiang County Regiment Training Center, called for a meeting of the 43 regimental commanders and training leaders of the county and specially invited Zeng Guofan to come.
Guidance. Guofan and Guohuang went to the county town together. After paying a visit to the county magistrate Zhu Sunyi, Guofan attended the martial arts competition in the county town.
He saw with his own eyes that Luo Zenan and his disciples, Wang Bi, Li Xubin, and Li Xuyi, had trained more than a thousand soldiers from the 3rd Battalion.
The scale, he was very emotional. In the evening, he had a long talk with Luo Zenan all night, listening to him talk about the selection of generals and recruitment according to Qi Jiguang's training method.
Brave Ding and his usual training experience. Luo Zenan tried his best to encourage Zeng Guofan to come out of the mountain to do regimental training, and expressed his willingness to hand over the 1,000 regiments to
Zeng Guofan and his students were willing to listen to his orders. Zeng Guofan was even more excited after hearing this. He deeply felt that no matter what
In terms of knowledge and ability, he was not as good as Luo Zenan. He only saw the corruption of officials and the decay of the Green Camp.
He was disheartened, but he never thought that he could use his own strength to create a new situation according to his own ideas.
If he made up his mind to do a good job in regimental training, it was very likely that he would be able to train today's regimental training like how Qi Jiguang founded the Qi Family Army.
The Zeng Family Army. What the ancients could do, why couldn't people do it today?
As soon as he returned home from the county town, Zeng Guofan saw four letters from the Hunan Provincial Governor's Yamen. Three of them were in-laws
Yes. The first was from Chen Yuanyan, the prefect of Chizhou Prefecture in Anhui Province. Guofan's second daughter, Ji Yao, was betrothed to his son, Yuanji. One is the right praise of the Zhan Shi Fu
Guo Peilin's daughter was betrothed to Guofan's second son, Ji Hong. One was Yuan Fangying, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, and Ji Jing, the eldest daughter of Guofan.
To his son Bingzhen. These three letters were all letters of consolation from relatives, and they were all polite words. Guofan looked at it and threw it aside.
It was over. The other letter brought him unexpected good news, making him excited and unable to calm down for a long time.
This letter was sent from Beijing by Tang Jian.
Tang Jian, also known as Jinghai, was born in Shanhua, Hunan Province. In the twenty-first year of Daoguang, he was appointed as Taichangqing by Jiangning Fan Si in Beijing. Emperor Daoguang was present.
The Qianqing Sect received him. On this day, Zeng Guofan happened to be by his side. Emperor Daoguang rewarded Tang Jian for his achievements in the study of Cheng and Zhu, and personally taught him.
Practice was a sincere and respectful gentleman. Emperor Daoguang's praise of Tang Jian caused Zeng Guofan to ponder. She was beside the Emperor.
In order to gain the emperor's attention, one had to cater to the emperor's preferences. It seems that the emperor values the cultivation of virtue and the study of giri.
Finally.
A few days later, Zeng Guofan went to Nian 'er Lane and paid his respects to Tang Jian as a disciple. Tang Jian, who is over 60 years old, knows this fellow countryman
The younger generation was diligent and honest. Seeing that he was so humble, they willingly accepted this new disciple.
"Sir, may I ask where is the key to physical examination and the method of reading?”Zeng Guofan asked Tang Jian respectfully.
"We should use the 'Zhu Zi's Complete Book' as the foundation.”Tang Jian stroked his silver beard that was more than a foot long in front of his chest. His back was straight.
"This book is best read," he answered thoughtfully,"as a lesson, and as a practice, not as a book to be browsed through. Check the body
If you want, I'll give you your birth characters. That is to say, outside the inspection, in the words 'neat and serious'; The four words 'Lord has nothing to do with it'. to
The method of reading lies in focusing on the classics. If you can really understand a scripture, you can also learn from other scriptures. If you want to be proficient in it, you can't master it. such as
I, the master of my life, is nothing more than the Book of Changes.”Zeng Guofan listened to Mr. Jing Hai's words and was stunned.
Feeling.
"In the ancient and modern times, the king Yang is like the sea, and the disciple is like a lost child in front of it, not knowing where to start.”About
Zeng Guofan had been thinking about physical examination and reading for many years, but he couldn't get the gist. Mr. Tang actually outlined it in eight words. In front of Tang Jian
Before, Zeng Guofan felt that his knowledge was shallow, so he continued to ask," Sir, may I ask about the way to learn?”
"There are only three schools." As soon as Guofan's question fell, Tang Jian answered in a clear and simple language,"It's called giri."
It is called examination, called article. The study of assessment, mostly seek rough and meticulous, limited to see and understand; The study of the article, not proficient in giri can not
Come."
"What about economics?" Zeng Guofan, who wanted to govern the country and save the world, asked anxiously.
"The study of economics is in giri." Tang Jian's reply was clear and affirmative.
"May I ask, sir, how should the economy be managed?”
"The economy is nothing more than history. The ancients have already done their deeds, and the precepts are clear. The laws of the past dynasties are nothing more than this."
After Tang Jian's guidance, Zeng Guofan's knowledge and self-cultivation method seemed to be completely clear. Tang Jian told him again,
The best way to urge oneself to cultivate one's moral character was to keep a diary, and said that Japanese benevolence was the most diligent in this aspect. Every day from morning to night, every word was one word.
Go out, sit down to make food, all have notes, or heart has selfish desires can not be satisfied, outside there is no time to check, all have notes. She also said that she kept a diary
In fact, he never lied, and at night he was intimate with his old wife, which was also recorded in his diary. Zeng Guofan secretly laughed after hearing this and admired the old man.
Honesty and honesty.
Ever since he followed Tang Jian to learn giri, Zeng Guofan began to strictly discipline his words and deeds, and set up daily classes to divide them.
For the Lord, sit quietly, get up early, read books, read history, write a diary, remember tea and talk, write a few poems, speak carefully, protect
Body, get up early copy copybook, night do not go out twelve. He also wrote "Admonitions for Determination,""Admonitions for Ju Jing,""Admonitions for Zhujing," and "Admonitions for Jingyan."
"There is a constant admonition" each, hanging high in the study. When his friends saw him, they were all in awe.
On this day, Zeng Guofan took the diary and went to Nianer Lane to meet Tang Jian. Tang Jian read his diary and saw that the paper was full of pain.
He was very satisfied with scolding himself for being useless. Flipping to the diary on the 22nd, he read: "From today onwards, I will change my name to Disheng.
To wash is to wash away the filth of the old dye; The living, according to Yuan Liaofan's words,"The past, such as yesterday's death, after planting."
Sowing is like being born today." Tang Jian praised,"You have ambition! I hope you will wash away the old and give birth to the new in the future.”
Tang Jian turned to the page on the 28th and saw that it wrote: "Last night I dreamt that I had gained something, I was very envious. After waking up, he punished himself bitterly.
I think the heart of love for profit is so obvious that it can be seen in dreams. Why is it so despicable? It's really obscene." Tang Jian's face was filled with joy as he said,"Good! 'll take this
Only by scolding him mercilessly could he change his bad habit.”After saying that, he turned his face to examine Zeng Guofan and asked,""The dream you had last night
What's the matter?"
"Last night, I dreamed that He Shaoji was released from the Guangdong examiners. After the exam, he came back and received five thousand taels from Cheng Yi. The emperor rewarded him with another one thousand taels.
I'm very envious." Zeng Guofan blushed.
"This is because the heart of profit has not been completely eliminated.”Tang Jian said seriously," The Doctrine of the Average says: 'I can't see you
There is nothing more subtle than concealment, so a gentleman should be cautious about his own behavior.'The value of a gentleman lies in being cautious.‘The world can see
How dare you do bad things? Disheng, when you go back today, write a "Gentleman's Self-care Theory" and bring it to me next time.”
Zeng Guofan promised. Before he left, Tang Jian gave him a book of his own,"Water Conservancy", and a handwritten banner in regular script:
"If you're not a saint, then you're a beast. He only cared about the hard work, not the harvest. Good Tang Jian."
After following Tang Jian for a period of time, especially after reading through his book, Zeng Guofan saw that this famous Confucian minister
They were not bookworms who buried their heads in old papers and talked about their minds, but those who cared about the people's well-being, paid attention to the economy, had profound knowledge, and were not lacking in strategy.
Able to be an official. Similarly, Tang Jian also knew that Zeng Guofan was an experienced and scheming talent. Later, between the teachers and students of Tang Jian and Guofan
They often discuss less about the study of Cheng and Zhu, but more about the history of the rise and fall of the rule of chaos. Tang Jian came from Jiangning and served as a local official for many years. He knew the people well.
Life is hard. He was aware that chaos was coming, so he often encouraged Zeng Guofan in the secret room to take the world as his duty, read more history books and browse maps.
He studied the art of war for future use. Zeng Guofan regarded Tang Jian as an old man of Huangshi, and Tang Jian also looked forward to Zeng Guofan with Zhang Liang.
Twenty-five years later, he resigned. After returning to Shanhua's hometown for a year, he was invited by a friend to Jiangning to give a lecture on Jinling Book.
The courtyard quickly became famous in Jiangnan and was respected by scholars. In July of the second year of Xianfeng, Tang Jian was summoned to Beijing. Within two months, Emperor Xianfeng
He was summoned fourteen times, which was the greatest honor of the late encounter of the old scholar. During the fourteenth summoning, Emperor Xianfeng asked Tang Jian about dealing with the Taiping Army. Tang
In view of Jiang Zhongyuan's bravery, his victory in Quanzhou Suoyidu and his meritorious service in defending Changsha, he proposed to Emperor Xianfeng that all provinces should imitate the Jiaqing Dynasty.
The regimental training was established and proposed to be held in Hunan first. At the same time, he strongly recommended Zeng Guofan to Emperor Xianfeng and asked the emperor to appoint him.
Zeng Guofan was the minister of Hunan regimental training and granted him the right to act as he pleased. Out of a deep understanding of Zeng Guofan, Tang Jian spoke to Emperor Xianfeng.
He said that Zeng Guofan was born in the Imperial Academy and had served as an official in the capital for a long time. He was not familiar with local affairs. At the beginning, there would be difficulties. He asked the emperor to start from the beginning.
Trust him. Tang Jian guaranteed to the emperor with his lifetime reputation that Zeng Guofan would achieve great things.
The old man wrote a long letter in small regular script. His tone was very affectionate and sincere. He took this time
From Jiangning to the capital, the emperor gave a detailed introduction of the special treatment, especially the last meeting, the emperor's inquiry and
His secret recommendation was even more vivid. In the end, the old man used emotional words to recall the time when the teachers and students sparred in the courtyard house.
Ask, temper the character of the scene. The ending especially moved Zeng Guofan:
When I was in the capital, I knew that you were a rare talent today. This time in the capital, everything I see
When my old friends talked about your moral knowledge, articles, and achievements, they all praised you. I was about to die, but I saw you with my own eyes.
The heavenly tree was filled with joy and comfort, which was not something ordinary people could understand.
This old man is full of words to tell you, but I didn't expect aunt to die and you to return to Xiangjiang. What should I do?
At present, Hong Yang was rebelling and Sanxiang was suffering. Looking south at my home mountain, I can't help but feel sad. As the saying goes,"Times make heroes", because
It is the time for heroes to rise up, so this old man recommended him to the emperor and vouched for him with his reputation. Xingshi Huang
The emperor has recorded it in his heart.
Mencius said,"When Heaven is about to give a great responsibility to a man, he must first suffer from his will and toil his bones and muscles." For decades, you have tasted many people.
The world is hard, and now you are in the prime of your life to take on great responsibilities. Besides, you have always had the ambition to take the world as your own responsibility, which is deeply appreciated by me.
Yes. In the past, I read the books of sages and talked about the knowledge of governing the world with my brother. Why? Isn't it to save the people today
In the midst of water and fire, he turned the tide when he was about to fall! Even though I know that today's task is extremely difficult. But the ancients said it well:
Without difficulties, where would there be heroes? My brother knows the truth. This old man has been mediocre and incompetent all his life. Now he is a decaying sun. Although he has
The heart of service is really lacking the strength to save the world. I often take pleasure in meeting my brother in my old age. To repay the emperor's kindness, to show his life's embrace. legitimate
At this time, I hope my brother will do his best. Tsk tsk tsk.
Zeng Guofan took Tang Jian's letter and read it over and over again. His heart was surging and he was uneasy. Back then, in Mr. Quiet Four
In the courtyard, the teachers and students had discussed the rise and fall of the past dynasties countless times.
An, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Fan Zhongyan, Sima Guang, Zhang Juzheng, and the others were all extremely talented. I also secretly made a decision
In this life, I must enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister and do a vigorous cause. Let the historian record his achievements in history and encourage him.
Later generations of scholars. He remembered that he had declined Zhang Liangji's invitation. It was time for him to do something big, so why was he so overcautious?
Doubts? "There is no hardship in this world, so how can there be heroes?" Tang Jian's words were like muffled thunder, ringing heavily in his ears. "Guofan
Ah Guofan, you are usually arrogant, but when the time comes, you are afraid of difficulties. This is not cowardice and incompetence.
What?" Zeng Guofan held Tang Jian's letter and sat upright on the chair, asking himself a stern question.
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