In ancient times, there was a place called "Quiet Town", and a young man named Zhao Wen lived in the town. Zhao Wen is smart and warm, but he has a fatal weakness - his words are too casual, often inadvertently revealing important information.
Zhao Wen's father, Mr. Zhao, is a respected elder, he is well aware of his son's weakness, and often admonishes him: "Be a man, don't be too generous, be cautious in your words and deeds, and if you say too much, you will lose." However, the young Zhao Wen always took his father's teachings as a deaf ear, and he thought that he was kind-hearted and had no malice in his words, so why should he be so cautious.
One day, Zhao Wen met Li Yuanwai, a wealthy merchant in the town, in a teahouse. The two talked happily, and Zhao Wen couldn't help but get carried away and revealed the treasure map in his home to Li Yuanwai. This treasure map was left by his grandfather and is said to hide great wealth. Zhao Wenwen wanted to show off, but he didn't expect this move to bring ruin to his family.
Li Yuanwai was enthusiastic about Zhao Wen on the surface, but in fact he was suspicious. After he learned about the treasure map, he secretly colluded with a group of thieves in an attempt to steal the Zhao family's treasure. On a dark and windy night, the gang of thieves quietly infiltrated Zhao's house and prepared to commit theft.
Zhao Wen was reading in the study at this time, when he suddenly heard a strange noise from his home. He was shocked and hurriedly walked out of the study to check. I saw that the house was in shambles, and my parents and servants had been subdued by thieves. Seeing this, Zhao Wen was both shocked and angry, and he asked the thief loudly: "Why do you want to do this? ”
The leader of the thieves sneered and said, "Zhao Gongzi, we didn't intend to hurt you, but we only blamed yourself for being too generous and leaking the treasure map to Li Yuanwai." Now, all we have to do is get the treasure map, and we're leaving. ”
Zhao Wen suddenly realized that his careless actions had brought such a catastrophe to his family. He felt remorseful in his heart, and hurriedly begged the thief for mercy: "Please spare my family, and I will give you the treasure map." ”
Seeing that Zhao Wen knew him like this, the leader of the thieves let go of Zhao Wen's parents and servants. Zhao Wen handed the treasure map to the leader of the thieves and watched them leave with tears in his eyes.
After this incident, although the Zhao family saved their lives, the family business was not as good as before. Zhao Wen also deeply realized the truth that "if you say too much, you will lose". He learned from the pain and decided to be cautious in his words and deeds from now on, and no longer divulge the secrets of his family at will.
In order to make up for his mistakes, Zhao Wen began to study martial arts and the art of war diligently. He hopes that one day he will be able to avenge his family with his own hands. In the process of studying, Zhao Wen got acquainted with a master named Lin Feng. Lin Feng saw that Zhao Wen was smart and studious, so he accepted him as an apprentice and taught him what he had learned all his life.
After several years of hard work, Zhao Wen finally succeeded. He was highly skilled in martial arts and skilled in the art of war, making him an excellent chivalrous warrior. One day, Zhao Wen learned that the gang of thieves had done evil in the town again, and he was furious and decided to eliminate the harm for the people.
Zhao Wen led a group of like-minded friends and quietly infiltrated the thieves' lair. After a fierce battle, they finally caught the thieves. Zhao Wen personally killed the leader of the thieves and avenged his family and the people of the town.
After the war, Zhao Wen returned home. He knelt in front of his parents and confessed his past mistakes. He told his parents: "From now on, I will be careful in my words and deeds, and I will not let my family be hurt by me." ”
Mr. Zhao was very relieved to see his son repenting and reforming. He stroked Zhao Wen's head and said, "Son, being a man is like walking on the rivers and lakes, you must be cautious in your words and deeds to be safe." It is gratifying to be able to understand this today. ”
After hearing this, Zhao Wen was full of emotion in his heart. He knew that the reason why he was able to reform himself was due to his father's teachings and Lin Feng's guidance. He decided to give this message to more people. So, he began to teach martial arts and the art of war in the town, helping young people who were interested in defending their homeland.
Over time, the "cautious words and deeds" Zhao Wen won widespread praise and respect in the town. He proved with his own actions the truth of "being a man, don't be too generous, be cautious in your words and deeds, and if you say too much, you will lose". And this story has become a good story in the quiet town for thousands of years.