1. Selected stories of Chinese studies
One house does not sweep, why sweep the world
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was a man named Chen Fan. He is knowledgeable and ambitious. When he was young, he studied hard and took the world as his responsibility. One day, his father's old friend Qin Xue came to see him. Seeing that the yard where he lives alone is overgrown with weeds and things everywhere, he said to him, "Why don't you clean the house and entertain guests?" Chen Fan replied: "A gentleman should be a man, sweep the world and settle down!" Qin Xue immediately asked, "If you don't sweep a house, how can you sweep the world?" Chen Fan was speechless and felt very reasonable. From then on, he began to pay attention to the little things around him and eventually became a famous minister.
Wisdom, small words, and big things should all start from small things. "Disciples' Rules" said: "The room is clear, the wall is clean, the number of cases is clean, and the pen and ink are correct. "It means that the study should be tidy and the walls should be kept clean. When reading, pens, ink, paper, inkstones and other stationery on the desk should be placed neatly, not messy, and everything should be in order, so as to calm down and study.
2. Selected stories of Chinese studies
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Geng Xu was a proud pupil of a generation of master Mozi. However, he was always scolded by Mozi.
On one occasion, Mozi blamed the ploughing column again. Geng Xu felt really wronged, because in many students, everyone recognized that Geng Xu was a very beautiful person, but he was often accused by Mozi, which made him lose face and feel uncomfortable.
One day, Geng Xu angrily asked Mozi, "Teacher, among so many students, am I so bad that I am often scolded by your old man?"
Mozi was not angry when he heard this: "Suppose I am going to Taihang Mountain now. In your opinion, should I use a horse-drawn cart or an old cow to tow it? "
The ploughing column replied, "Even a fool knows how to use a horse-drawn cart well."
Mozi asked again, "Then, why not use the old cow?"
Lord Geng replied, "The reason is very simple, because a good horse is enough to shoulder heavy responsibilities and is worth driving away."
Mozi said, "Your answer is not wrong at all. The reason why I often scold you is just because you can shoulder the heavy responsibility and deserve your teaching and correction again and again. "
Words of little wisdom: There is an old saying: "If you don't cut the jade, you won't be able to cut it." How many teachers can you meet in your life? If you really meet it, please remember to cherish it, and don't choose resentment because of the teacher's blame. Because, maybe the teacher is just achieving himself in this way. Look at all this with gratitude, and everything will be beautiful.
3. Selected stories of Chinese studies
Suwu shepherd
The Huns have been silent for a long time since they were defeated by Wei Qing and Huo Qubing. They said verbally that they would make peace with the Han Dynasty, but in fact they still wanted to invade the Central Plains at any time.
In 100 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was about to send troops to fight the Huns, and the Huns sent envoys to make peace, and all the envoys of the Han Dynasty were released. In order to repay the kindness of the Huns, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Su Wu, a corps commander, to the Huns with his deputy John Zhang and his entourage Chang Hui.
When Su Wu arrived in Xiongnu, he sent the detained emissary back with a gift. Su Wu is waiting for Khan to write him back. I didn't expect the Huns to split at this time, and Su Wu and his party were also implicated. Xiongnu Khan detained Su Wu and asked him to betray the Han Dynasty. Su Wu don't want to, khan promised high officials generous. Once again rejected by Su Wu, Khan respected Su Wu's integrity more and more. He didn't want to kill him, but he didn't want him to go back, so he sent him to Beihai to herd sheep.
Su Wu arrived in Beihai, surrounded by no one, accompanied by Lian Jie, who represented the imperial court. After a long time, the ears on the joints also fell out. Until 85 BC, the Xiongnu Khan died, and the Xiongnu was divided into three countries. Sinkhan no longer had the strength to fight against the Han Dynasty, and sent messengers to make peace.
At that time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had passed away, and his son Zhao Di succeeded him. Emperor Zhao Han sent an emissary to the Huns to let Khan return to Su Wu. Xiongnu lied that Su Wu was dead. The messenger believed it and didn't mention it again.
The second time, the Han envoy went to Xiongnu again, and Su Wu's entourage Chang Hui was still in Xiongnu. He bribed the Huns, met the ambassador privately, and told him about Su Wu's herding sheep in Beihai. When the messenger saw Shan Yu, he severely reprimanded him and said, "Since the Huns intend to make peace with the Han Dynasty, they should not cheat the Han Dynasty. Our emperor killed a wild goose in the imperial garden. There is a silk tied to the goose's foot, which says that Su Wu is still alive. How can you say he is dead? "
Khan was taken aback. He thought it was really Su Wu's loyalty that moved the birds, and even the geese took a message for him. He apologized to the messenger and said, "Su Wu is really alive. Let's put him back. "
Su Wu was only forty years old when he went to the embassy. After 19 years of torture in Xiongnu, the beard and hair turned white. On the day he returned to Chang 'an, people came out to meet him. People saw Su Wu with white hair and beard holding a smooth knot, and no one was unmoved. They all say that he is an upright man.
Words of wisdom: Honest people will be respected wherever they go. People's impression of this kind of person will not disappear because of the passage of time, but will become clearer and clearer with the polishing of time.
4. Selected stories of Chinese studies
The dignity of teachers' profession
Tang Bohu, a painter in Ming Dynasty, loved literature and painting since childhood, and studied painting with Shen Zhou, a painter at that time.
A year has passed in a blink of an eye, and his painting skills are great. His paintings show everyone's demeanor and are very famous nearby. Tang Bohu began to feel a little smug, feeling that he was no less than the teacher's painting and learned nothing from him. So, he asked the teacher to go back early on the pretext that his mother needed care. He also took out his own paintings and asked the teacher to comment. In fact, he wants to show off his painting skills.
Teacher Shen Zhou knows his mind. He didn't force Tang Bohu to stay, nor did he look at his paintings. He just invited him to his room for dinner and farewell. This room has only one window, and the scenery outside is very pleasant. Teacher Shen Zhou asked Tang Bohu to open the window for ventilation.
Tang Bohu went to the window, but it wouldn't open. Tang Bohu asked, "Is the window locked?" Shen Zhou smiled and said, "Haha, look carefully before opening it."
Tang Bohu rubbed his eyes and took a closer look, only to find that this is not a window, but a picture hung on the wall by the teacher. The teacher painted it so vividly that Tang Bohu mistook it for a window.
Tang Bohu said to the teacher in shame, "Please forgive my superficial pride. I am willing to learn from you for another three years. "
From then on, Tang Bohu changed his supercilious attitude, carefully understood the teacher's teaching, and finally became a grandmaster.
Words of little wisdom: The Book of Rites says: "It is difficult to be strict with teachers who learn it. The teacher is strict and then respects the Tao, and the Tao respects and the people know how to respect learning. " Only by respecting teachers, students will listen carefully to what teachers teach, then they can treat learning and knowledge with respect and finally succeed in learning.
5. Selected stories of Chinese studies
Weave and copy books
Lu Wenshu in the Western Han Dynasty loved reading very much when he was a teenager, but his family was poor and had no money to study, so he had to live by herding sheep. One day, he drove the sheep to a pond and saw clusters of wide and long cattail grass. He had a brainwave and brought home a big bundle of cattail. After drying and flattening, he cut it into bamboo slips and knitted it together. Then he borrowed books from others and copied them on these cattails to make books in volumes. From then on, every time he went to herd sheep, he took this kind of book with him and read it while herding sheep, from which he gained a lot of knowledge. Later, Lu Wenshu taught himself, because he was proficient in Han history and familiar with the law. Later, he became a jailer and finally became a famous legal expert.
Feeling: Many great men in history studied hard under difficult conditions and finally achieved something. The ancients said, "Jade is not cut, it is not a tool." If a person wants to pursue knowledge and virtue and achieve something, he must have lofty aspirations and firm beliefs, persist in efforts and work hard.
6. Selected stories of Chinese studies
Lu Ji Huai ju
During the Three Kingdoms period, there was a man named Lu Ji who was very filial to his parents.
When I was six years old, I once visited Yuan Shujia, and Yuan Shu ordered people to take out oranges to entertain him. But he didn't eat, but quietly hid in his arms.
Then, he bowed to Yuan Shu to leave. When he kowtowed, three oranges rolled out of his arms.
Yuan Shu laughed and said, "You haven't had enough. Do you want to accept it? "
He replied, "I have never seen such a good orange." I can't bear to eat it. I want to show it to my mother. "
Yuan Shu was greatly surprised, thinking that a 6-year-old child knows how to restrain himself and honor his elders, which is really commendable.
He sighed: "Xiao Lulang has such a moral character and will definitely become the pillar of serving the country in the future!" Indeed, according to relevant historical records, Luji has made great contributions to the country when he grew up.
Story comment: It is no accident that Lu Ji knew how to take care of his family when he was six years old. It is really because of good family education. Besides setting an example by his parents, he also studied classical literature and history. The intentions and virtues of countless ancient sages have taken root in his heart since he was a child. Children, we should respect and honor our parents and be filial children.
7. Selected stories of Chinese studies
During the Han Dynasty, Kuang Heng was very studious as a teenager. As his family is poor, he has to do a lot of work during the day to earn money. Only at night can he sit down and read. However, he can't afford candles, so he can't read when it is dark. Kuang Heng likes this kind of wasted time, and his heart is very painful. His neighbor's family is very rich. At night, light candles in several rooms to make them bright. One day, Kuang Heng summoned up his courage and said to his neighbor, "I want to study at night, but I can't afford candles. Can I lend you an inch of land? " Neighbors have always looked down on people who are poorer than their family, so they said viciously and sarcastically, "Since you are too poor to buy candles, what books are you reading?" Kuang Heng was very angry, but he decided to read the book well.
When Kuang Heng came home, he quietly cut a small hole in the wall, through which the neighbor's candlelight came in. With this faint light, he eagerly began to read books and gradually finished reading all the books at home.
After reading these books, Kuang Heng felt that his knowledge was far from enough, and his desire to continue reading more books was even more urgent. There is a big family nearby with many books. One day, Kuang Heng rolled up his bedding and appeared in front of a big house. He said to his host, "please take me in, and I will work for you at home for free." Just let me read all your books. " The host was moved by his spirit and agreed to his request to borrow books.
This is how Kuang Heng studied diligently. Later, he became the prime minister of the Han and Yuan emperors and became a famous scholar in the Western Han Dynasty.
8. Selected stories of Chinese studies
Su Dongpo likes reading since he was a child. He is brilliant and has an amazing memory. After reading an article, he can recite it verbatim. After several years of hard study, he has become a learned man. One day, he drunkenly wrote a pair of couplets and ordered his family to stick them at the gate. It says, "Read all the books in the world and know all the human characters."
A few days later, Su Dongpo was reading at home when he suddenly heard a servant report that someone was asking for an audience outside the door. When he came out, he saw an old lady with white hair. The old lady pointed to the couplet on the door and asked him, "Have you really read all the books in the world and know all the human characters?"
Su Dongpo was very unhappy and said proudly, "Can I lie?"
The old lady took a book out of her pocket and said, "I have a book here." Please take a look at it for me. What does it say? "
Su Dongpo took the book, turned it over from beginning to end, and turned it over from beginning to end. He didn't know any words in the book. He couldn't help feeling ashamed and ashamed of his big talk, so he stretched out his hand and tore up the couplet on the door.
The old lady quickly stepped forward to stop: "Slow down! I can modify this couplet. " So two words were added in front of each sentence, which was changed to: "Read all the books in the world in anger, determined to know all the words in the world", and earnestly warned: "Young people, there is no end to learning!"
Words of wisdom: We have a person temporarily, but the ideas of ordinary people are not always credible, so we must work hard day and night to do something meaningful. In the process of learning, we should also remember that "there is no end to learning", and we must never be complacent and content with less.
9. Selected stories of Chinese studies
Sima Guang hits tanks.
Once, Sima Guang played hide-and-seek with his friends in the backyard.
There is a big water tank in the yard. A child climbed to the edge of the tank to play and accidentally fell into Tanqueray. The water tank is deep and the child is dying.
When other children saw that something was wrong, they cried and cried in fear and ran outside to ask adults for help.
Sima Guang thought about it, used his quick wits, picked up a big stone from the ground and threw it at the water tank. "Bang!" The water tank is broken, the water in the water tank comes out, and the submerged child is saved.
Xiao Sima Guang was calm when he was in trouble, and he was like an adult since he was a child.
Story comment: Sima Guang's story tells us that no matter what happens, we should be calm and learn from Sima Guang's calm and brave spirit of saving people.
10. Selected stories of Chinese studies
Read a book a hundred times and you will understand its meaning (xiàn).
During the Three Kingdoms period, there was a man named Dong Yu in the state of Wei. He lived in poverty since he was a child and ran for a living all day.
However, as long as he has free time, he sits down to study, so he is very knowledgeable. His brother laughed at him, but he didn't care.
After a long time, he wrote two books and caused a sensation. People asked him what he knew about reading.
He said, "If you read a book a hundred times, you will understand its meaning (xiàn)."
People admire him and his reputation is getting bigger and bigger.
People in the neighborhood came to ask for advice and asked him how he was studying.
Dong Yu told them: "People who live in winter are in their leisure time; : night, after day; People in rainy days, in their leisure time. There are three kinds of free time to study, namely, one year in winter, one day in the evening and one working day in rainy days.
Hearing this, people suddenly realized. I should have studied, studied and improved myself through all available time.
Now there is always an excuse to say, "I am so busy during the day, with so much work pressure and so tight pace of life, how can I have time to study?" In fact, as long as you are willing to learn, time can be squeezed out.