? I think the whole book takes historical figures as an example and gives us only four words, humility and self-denial.
? Modesty means that no matter how great a person has achieved, he should put down his figure and live a modest and prudent life. In the Eight Diagrams of Zhouyi, only the "Qian" divination is the only one without disaster. As the saying goes, "Heaven is profitable and modest, the tunnel is profitable and modest, ghosts and gods are profitable and modest, and human nature is evil and modest." During the Warring States Period, Wu Qi was brave and wise in commanding operations. For more than two thousand years, he began to train special forces. In the state of Wei, Wei pawn is invincible in the world, but in the north of Chu, although he is rich and powerful, his personality is too stubborn and his goal is too strong. After making great contributions, he can't let go of himself. Finally, he was killed by the nobles of Chu. Ho Choi of the Northern Wei Dynasty was astrological and eloquent, and gave many good ideas to the emperor, but he was also in a high position and was very arrogant, and was finally beheaded. Sun Chang Wuji in the Tang Dynasty was a good prime minister when Emperor Taizong was in power, but when Emperor Gaozong was in power, he kept his mouth shut, took bribes and pretended to be an old minister. The emperor was not happy even if he was timid, and was finally killed by Wu Zetian. Our ancestors left us too many such revelations. People must live modestly, behave themselves and seek their own government. In order to achieve their goal, they can also use another way.
Self-denial is to control your own desires. This is the conclusion that Emperor Taizong and his courtiers repeatedly discussed why Yang Di died. Emperor Yang Di wanted to do what Emperor Taizong did, but he could control his desires and open his mind, and eventually became an emperor through the ages. ? Li Deyu, a politician in the late Tang Dynasty, was also called one of the six great ancient politicians with Liang Qichao, Guan Zhong and Zhuge Liang. When historians praised him, the first thing they said was that he was not addicted to money after becoming prime minister, but still lived a simple life and insisted on reading. Yu Chenglong, praised as "excellent" by Emperor Kangxi for three times, was full of vegetables and radishes, and always restrained his desires.
After listening to many historical stories and reading some history books, I have always wanted to do what I can and go further. After reading this book, I have an answer. I will always remember these four words: modesty and self-denial. I should always be modest and prudent, because there are people outside, and I should be strict with myself. I should not be led by my own desires. I should make progress and indulge myself.