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Lin Zexu and His Descendants: A Humorous Version of Family "History"
If you could turn back the clock, would you be interested in going back with me to the last years of the Qing Dynasty and exploring the legend of an "unusual" family?
This family not only has a famous ancestor - Lin Zexu, but also a group of descendants who have inherited his "eccentric" character. They are not the kind of "nerds" who only know how to study and become officials, but a group of "living treasures" with flesh and blood, affection and righteousness.
Today, let me take you into the world of this family and see how they "turned the river and the sea" in the long river of history.
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Lin Zexu: The transformation from a "smoker" to a "hero".
It is said that in the last years of the Qing Dynasty, the European powers were like "hungry wolves", staring at China's "fat meat" and wanting to feast.
They opened the door to China with advanced weapons and equipment, and then exported a large amount of opium, a harmful commodity, to China in the name of trade.
This opium is a bad thing, it has turned countless Chinese into "smokers", not only harming physical health, but also corrupting social morals.
At this moment, a governor of Huguang named Lin Zexu stood up. He is not a simple character, but a "hero" with firm faith and courage.
He saw the harm of opium to China and decided to carry out a "big cleaning" to eliminate all opium. So, he launched a vigorous Humen cigarette sales operation, throwing boxes of opium into lime ponds and destroying them.
This is really a bold move! You must know that those European powers have made a lot of money from opium! Lin Zexu's move has undoubtedly cut off their financial route.
As a result, it can be imagined that the European powers hated Lin Zexu to the core, and put pressure on the Qing Dynasty government one after another. What about the Qing Dynasty government? Alas, don't mention it!
They were so frightened by the great powers that in order to curry favor with the great powers, they even regarded Lin Zexu as a "scapegoat" and exiled him to Xinjiang. Poor Lin Zexu! His loyalty was thus betrayed by the imperial court.
However, Lin Zexu is not an easy person to be defeated. During his stay in Xinjiang, he not only did not become depressed, but strengthened his beliefs and pursuits.
He knew that although he had been treated unfairly, his ideals and ambitions had not changed. He still has the world in mind and asks for the people's life, and is always ready to contribute his strength to the country and the nation.
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The three brothers of the Lin family: each with its own merits
Lin Zexu had three sons, namely Lin Ruzhou, Lin Congyi and Lin Gongshu. These three sons are not fuel-efficient lamps, they each have their own talents and characteristics, and they can be called the "living treasures" of the three brothers of the Lin family.
Let's talk about the eldest son Lin Ruzhou first, he is a knowledgeable person. In his early years, he was admitted to the Jinshi and entered the Hanlin Academy. However, he is not interested in officialdom, and feels that it is full of darkness and intrigue.
Therefore, he stayed in the Hanlin Academy all his life, and he was never promoted, until after Lin Zexu died, he was promoted to the five-rank Hanlin attendant. What a "Buddhist" official!
He is indifferent to fame and fortune, does not seek to be heard, and just wants to live his own peaceful life. This kind of mentality is really rare in today's society!
The second son, Lin Congyi, is even more interesting! He has been very smart since he was a child, and he has the ability to never forget. During his exile in Xinjiang with his father, he traveled extensively and gained a lot of knowledge.
He not only learned about the local method of agricultural development, but also wrote the famous "Diary of a Journey to the West". This book is a treasure!
It not only records what Lin Congyi saw and heard, but also contains his deep thoughts and prospects for the future. Later, Lin Congyi kept filial piety for his father in Xinjiang for three years, and was appreciated by Zuo Zongtang on the way back to his hometown and elected to the court as an official.
During his tenure as an official, he built water conservancy and improved agricultural technology many times, and was rewarded many times by Emperor Daoguang. However, this talented man also has a fatal weakness, that is, he is not in good health.
At the age of 55, he died of illness and fatigue from work. What a pity!
Not to mention the third son, Lin Gongshu, who is smarter than his two elder brothers. When he was a teenager, he was exceptionally promoted to Juren because of his outstanding talent, and he belonged to the kind of "scholar" who could become an official without taking the imperial examination.
After he entered the office, he became an official earlier than his second brother, and his official position was much higher, and he was appointed as a member of the criminal department as soon as he entered the officialdom.
This third young master of the Lin family is not a simple character, he has been an official in the Criminal Department for more than ten years, and he has always been not afraid of power and has a clean breeze, which has offended many powerful people.
But he didn't care about that, he still went his own way, sticking to his principles and beliefs. This spirit is really admirable!
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Descendants of the Lin family: the "legend" of inheriting the character of the ancestors
The three brothers of the Lin family not only inherited Lin Zexu's style and bones, but also passed on this spirit to future generations through the family motto "Ten Useless".
Under their education, the descendants of the Lin family have adhered to the fine traditions and beliefs of the family, and have become one outstanding talent after another, the most famous of which is the fifth grandson - Lin Zengtong.
When Mr. Lin Zengtong was born, China had entered the Republic of China period. His life witnessed the process of China's backwardness to rise, and also made outstanding contributions to the country's development.
At the age of 16, he was admitted to Peking University, where he was exposed to the impact of new patriotic trends and strengthened his patriotic feelings.
Later, during Japan's war of aggression against China, he actively organized anti-Japanese demonstrations and contributed his strength to the anti-Japanese cause; after liberation, he engaged in criminal investigation work, smashed the enemy's conspiracies on many occasions, and made important contributions to the security and stability of the country.
This Mr. Lin Zengtong is really a remarkable figure! He not only has firm faith and courage, but also has outstanding talent and wisdom, which is really admirable!
However, then again, this hero also has his own ups and downs.
In the special period after the founding of New China, he was wrongfully imprisoned, and finally died unjustly, until many years later, he was posthumously named a martyr, and his heroic deeds were also recognized and Xi by the whole country.
This is really a sad story! But in any case, we should remember the name of this hero and his deeds, he is the pride of our country and the glory of our nation!
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A testimony to the glorious history of the family
Looking back at the historical trajectory of Lin Zexu and his descendants, we can't help but be moved by their patriotic feelings and firm beliefs.
They have used their actions to explain what true patriots and national heroes are: they do not have the pursuit of high-ranking officials, but they regard the interests of the country and the nation as their own responsibility;
They hold fast in the face of adversity, strive for strength in the midst of hardship, and find light in the darkness. This spirit is not only worth learning from and Xi spreading by each and every one of us;
It also makes us understand how the power of a family can affect the long river of history. Now that the Si people have passed away, their spirit will always shine on the path of future generations, and their stories will also become a witness of history and inspire us to keep moving forward!