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Speak from the wisdom of Confucius

(1st chapter)

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Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC), courtesy name Kong, Mingqiu, Zhongni, lu (present-day Qufu, Shandong). He was a thinker and educator of the late Spring and Autumn period in China, and was revered by posterity as a master of all generations. Confucius has many misunderstandings in China, especially in the folk understanding: on the one hand, academic research is infinitely elevated; on the other hand, some dross are imposed on him, such as fate, superstition, and pedantry. In fact, Confucius did not believe in fate and divine power, and responded to things at random. He advocated the restoration of rites, engaged in education throughout his life, three thousand disciples, two out of seventy sages, teaching according to aptitude, and paying attention to strengths. He was a particularly wise and flexible man, to name a few:

Confucius and his disciples were traveling, and one of their horses ran into the field to eat the crops, and the peasants were so angry that they took the horse down. The student Zigong went to explain to the peasants and said a lot of apologies, but the peasants just wouldn't buy it. Confucius said, "One person cannot listen to another person's commentary, just as letting the beast enjoy a valuable sacrifice and the bird enjoying the exquisite music." So he sent the groom to deal with the matter. The groom saw the peasant and said, "Your elder brother is not farming in the East China Sea, nor are we traveling on the West Coast, so how can this horse not nibble on your crops?" When the peasant heard this, he immediately and happily returned the horse to the groom.

All kinds of people gather because of the same category and character, tell the great truth of reading in front of the peasants, and do not know that everything should be analyzed and treated differently, which is the reason why nerds have misled the country. Ma Fu's words were indeed good, but if they came from the mouth of Zigong, the peasants would not agree. Why? The cultural differences between the two are too great, and the feelings are not together. So, why didn't Confucius immediately send a groom and let Zigong Bai run? If you send the groom first, Zigong will definitely not be convinced, and when Zigong touches the nail, the miraculous effect of the groom will be revealed. Saints are well versed in human feelings, so they can play the role of various people. Wisdom does not have a static pattern to be properly applied. Superior wisdom is an outpouring of a natural state of mind that is consistent with facts, not just something that can be achieved through repeated reflection.

When Confucius lived in Chen Guo, he once left the city. When he passed through Puguo, it happened that gongshu clan was plotting rebellion in Puguo. The people of Puguo kept Confucius and said to him, "If you don't defend the country, we will let you go." "Confucius and Pu Guomeng. But after Confucius left the east gate of Puguo, he immediately went to Weiguo. Zigong said, "Isn't this a violation of the covenant?" Confucius said, "This kind of covenant that is forced to be made will not be ignored by ghosts and gods." That is to say, the most trustworthy people will not stick to the rules, and they can only be at ease if they understand the power to change.

The Communist Party of China integrated the universal truth of Marxism with the concrete practice of the Chinese revolution and established Mao Zedong Thought in the test of war between blood and fire and socialist construction. The essence and soul of Mao Zedong Thought is to proceed from reality in everything and seek truth from facts. At any time, if our party follows seeking truth from facts, it will grow from small to large, from weak to strong, and from victory to victory; if we deviate from seeking truth from facts, we will cause huge losses and pay a heavy price.

At present, some localities and departments, in order to make political achievements, are engaged in face projects and image projects, and everything is only for the best in books, engaging in blind command, and not paying any attention to the actual local situation and not seeking truth from facts. The result is that the people are hurting money, and the sky is angry and resentful. People can't help but ask, where is the "truth from facts"? And a variety of inspections, assessments, training, and evaluations have made the grass-roots units overwhelmed and difficult to cope with, and recently a township and town had 9 inspections at all levels on the same day, some had to perfunctory responsibility, some had to cheat, and some had to deceive and deceive... In the face of these bureaucracies, who can straighten their spines and say "No!" "It's often a no-no.

We do anything to make complex problems simple, is the right thing, the so-called "road to simplicity" is also. Today, some people, lack of grassroots refinement and practical experience, always like to engage in so-called "innovation", complicating simple things, making people confused, as if they are very clever. Some programs, materials, ledgers, notes, imprints, etc. are very cumbersome, making people unaware, so that it is difficult to operate, time-consuming and laborious, and has no meaning and value at all.

In the new era, how to face the complex and changeable world pattern and seize the opportunity for development; how to deepen reform and plan for local construction and development; how to take charge of the overall situation and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, this requires us to arm our minds with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and learn from the experience and wisdom of the ancients.

Zhang Fei's wisdom

The mantra of "Mang Zhang Fei" is widely circulated in folklore, and Zhang Fei's rude and violent image of a reckless man is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In fact, Zhang Fei's image and personality are very different from those in novels and operas. Zhang Fei is burly and handsome, with a bit of elegance in between, and his facial calligraphy is vigorous and handsome. Zhang Fei was very wise and also very capable of governing the army, from the nineteenth year of Jian'an in the Eastern Han Dynasty to the first year of Liu Beizhangwu of the Shu Han Dynasty, he served as a County Guard of Brazil for seven years, and he achieved great political achievements and a very good reputation during his term of office, which is definitely not something that a mangy man can do. According to the concept of modern people, Zhang Fei is still a gourmet, Zhang Fei beef is very famous, until today, many famous foods in Langzhong are named "Zhang Fei".

"Three Counts Sai KongMing", "Zhang Fei Zhengua" and "Righteous Interpretation yan" have many interpretations in literary works and folk works, and many friends are familiar with them, but the teachings of Ma Chao are little known.

As soon as Liu Bei saw Ma Chao, he appointed him as the general of Pingxi and the Marquis of Fengduting. When Ma Chao saw that Liu Bei treated him very leniently, he grinned greatly and did not pay attention to the etiquette of the monarch, and often called out names when talking to Liu Bei. Guan Yu was angry about this and asked to kill Ma Chao, but Liu Bei disagreed. Zhang Fei said: "In this case, we should give him a demonstration of etiquette." The next day, Liu Bei gathered all the generals, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stood respectfully next to Liu Bei with their swords. Ma Chao entered the tent, saw that there was no Guan Yu or Zhang Fei on the seat, looked up and saw them standing there waiting, very shaken. Since then, he has great respect for Liu Bei (see "Vernacular Think Tank").

Interpreting Yan Yan and teaching Ma Chao are all careful behaviors, and it is really unjust for future generations to regard Zhang Fei as a rude person.

Zhang Feiyi explained Yan Yan

Source: Sichuan Provincial Local History Work Office

Author: Mo Yu (Culture, Literature, History and Study Committee of the CPPCC Southern County)

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