When we were young, we learned the story of Kong Rong's pear, and adults have taught us to know how to be humble. China is a country that pays attention to etiquette, and the idea of respecting the elderly and respecting the wise has taken root in our minds since childhood. In the past, teachers would always tell us all kinds of stories, and there was something profound behind these stories. For example, kong Rong let the pear thing often be mentioned by the teacher.
The story goes like this: Once there was a family, and one day the parents took two pears and let the two brothers choose. Kong Rong was only four years old, and he actually took the initiative to take the small pear. The adults were very confused and asked him why he didn't take the big one to eat. Kong Rong said: He is still young, the big pear should be given to his brother to eat, and the small pear will eat it himself. These are the superficial stories we learn from teachers and parents, so what is the secret behind this pear?
First of all, this story is worth learning. In the relationship with relatives, friends, family and even friends, proper humility can give a good impression. Don't always think that you want to get the best items, there is no best item in the world. Sometimes, people who know how to be humble get more. From childhood to adulthood, Xiaobian's relatives have educated Xiaobian in this way, so that Xiaobian can follow his example.
Kong Rong understood this truth at the age of only four, and such a story soon spread to every household, so that it became a household name. We all thought that Kong Rong was modest and courteous, and the people at that time were even more lacking in materials, and they also used such stories to teach their children. In the Three Character Sutra, there are also related discussions. As a child's must-read three-character sutra, everyone can learn this truth compared to it. Such a story is remembered, what will happen to Kong Rong and his brother in the future?
With the passage of time, Xiao Kongrong gradually grew into a large Kongrong and went to the DPRK to become an official. His older brother followed his career path and was a parent official who majored in the city at a young age, established schools, and benefited one side. But unfortunately he died very early. At that time, there was an official named Zhang Jian, who offended the above for some reason and was wanted by the government. Because Zhang Jian and Kong Rong's brother Kong Bao had a good relationship, he came to run to Kong Bao. Kong Bao happened to be out of the house at that time, and was received by Kong Rong. He found that his brother's friend was nervous and there must be some difficulty, so he asked him to rest at home for a few days. Then Zhang Jian left, but the government found out that Kong Rong's family had harbored suspects, which was to be killed at that time.
The two brothers were immediately suppressed by the government, and the governor asked them why the two were harboring the suspects. They couldn't answer! Kong Rong knew that this suspect was a good friend of his brother, and if they didn't take this matter into account, they would definitely not let their brother go. Therefore, he bluntly told the chief that it was Zhang Jian who opened the door to greet him, and this matter had nothing to do with his brother Kong Zhen.
Kong Zhen couldn't help but be very touched to see his brother defend himself in this way. He hurriedly told the governor that Zhang Jian was a good friend of his own and that he had come to run for him. If because his younger brother Kong Rong did not know Zhang Jian to open the door and helped him to convict Kong Rong, then it would not be fair. If you want to condemn me, condemn me!" The people of the government saw that the two had a deep affection, and Kong Rong was still young, and he was famous for letting the pear thing go. If convicted, it could cause an uproar. Therefore, the officials of the government put all the crimes on Kong Bao. Unexpectedly, Kong Zhen actually lost his life because of this.