In the traditional Chinese folk culture, there are some seemingly sophistry, but in fact quite wise and meaningful folk sayings, such as "not afraid of thieves, afraid of thieves to remember", "rather persuade gambling, do not persuade prostitutes" and so on.
Today, we will talk about some related folk tales that ordinary people often mention when they talk about human feelings and sophistication, and the world is hot and cold- "The king of Yama is good to see, and the little devil is difficult".
This sentence is actually very easy to understand, you can think about the plot in the TV series "Journey to the West": Sun Wukong was in his sleep, was hooked by two ghosts to go to the underground mansion, saw that the earth boundary has reached the nether realm, and he was angry to ask yama to discuss - at first he was blocked by the little devil at the door, saying that he had neither a token nor a name post, and was not qualified to meet yama.
Before the words were finished, although this token and the name Sun Wukong were indeed not, but the golden hoop stick was revealed, these small fish and shrimp fled into the wilderness, and Yan Wangye heard the wind and directly crawled to the ground and knelt in front of Lao Sun with a rolling belt.
In reality, "Yama" refers to some high-ranking leaders or responsible persons, and "little ghosts" are those small subordinates or small followers raised below. The real big man, in fact, as long as it is not too out of the ordinary thing, generally even if it can't be done, it will not be difficult for you, of course, if your unspoken rules are in place, the efficiency of work is also fast, on the contrary, it is some nameless pawns, dogs fighting people, all kinds of non-cooperation.
Find a leader to sign a letter, do a small thing, although sometimes there may be some benefits to fishing for oil and water, in fact, it is often not unaffordable for the people, but in this process, you have to do a good job of people in the middle link.
They are obviously subordinates, but they often fox fake tiger power, a "but this pass can not work" look, in fact, to force you to say more good things, give a little benefit, they can get a little soup from it, enjoy a sense of superiority. This kind of small person is also very good at "changing faces", if you are a little bit powerful, show your identity, they will immediately put on another set of masks, smile at you; if you are an ordinary person, there is no background, the little security guard may not give you any good looks, on the threshold of meeting the adults, added a few difficulties to you, very realistic and cruel.
Of course, what is said here is only a partial phenomenon, and the author will never kill all of them. It's just that reality always makes us realize that the more incompetent people are, the smaller the pattern, and the easier it is to despise others.
Let's go back to the main topic, the famous Qing Dynasty novelist, Pu Songling's "Liaozhai Zhiyi", there is such a story:
It is said that in Zouping County, Shandong Province, there is a jinshi named Li Kuangjiu, who is quite honest and virtuous as an official. There was once a rich man who was sent to the government for punishment for some charges. Before the opening of the church, the servant at the door frightened him and said, "The official wants you to ask for two hundred taels of silver, and you must hurry back to take action; Otherwise, the lawsuit will be lost!" The rich merchant was frightened and promised to give half. Ya Gong shook his hand and said no. The rich man pleaded bitterly with him. The servant said, "I don't have to do my best to help, but I'm afraid that the officials won't allow it." When the trial is heard, you can see with your own eyes that I intercede for you, see if the official allows it, if it is allowed, it is a small dedication, if not, I will not blackmail you, at least let you understand that I have no other meaning. ”
After a while, Li Kuang jiushengtang tried the case. Ya Gong knew that Li Kuangjiu had already quit smoking, but he went up to him and whispered, "Does the old man want to smoke?" Li Kuangjiu shook his head. The servant immediately ran down to the rich man and said, "I just told him your number, and he shook his head and didn't agree, did you see it?" The rich man believed it, was very frightened in his heart, and promised to send two hundred taels in the same amount. Knowing that Li Kuangjiu liked to drink tea, he went up to him and whispered, "Does the old man want to drink tea?" Li Kuangjiu nodded. The servant pretended to make tea, walked down quickly and said to the rich man, "Tell you what it is!" Just now he nodded, you see? ”
Li Kuangjiu then closed the trial, the rich man was acquitted, and ya gong accepted the money used as a bribe and asked him for additional thank you money.
The final result is that this rich man can only eat this dumb loss without knowing it.
The above is the author's translation plus a slightly expanded story, the following is attached to the original text of "Liaozhai Zhiyi":
Zouping Li Jinshi Kuangjiu, the official is quite honest. There are often rich people weaving for people, and the door servants are frightened: "The official Suo Ru has two hundred gold, and it is advisable to do it quickly; Otherwise, defeat!" The rich people are afraid, and they promise to prepare half of them. The servant could not shake his hand, and the rich people mourned bitterly, saying, "I am trying my best, but I am afraid that I will not allow it." When I listened to Him, Ru saw that I was a white man, and whether he allowed it or not, he could also understand that I did not have him. "Less, public pressing is a matter." Knowing that Li had quit smoking, he asked, "Do you want to drink tobacco?" Lee shook his head. The servant immediately said, "The number of appropriate words, the official is not allowed to shake his head, Rumi No yay?" Rich people believe, fear, and count. Knowing that Li was fond of tea, he asked recently, "Is it okay to drink tea?" Lee. Gongtuo cooked tea and tended to say, "Harmony! Yes, Yes, Yes?" Now that the trial is concluded, the rich people are exempted, and the servants receive their buds, and soshegin. alack! Officials think they are incorruptible, and those who scold them for being greedy carry the truth. This is also a wolf without knowing it. There are more such people in the world, and they can be used as a reference for those who are in the official position.
In fact, in our daily life, we have heard or even seen, such as many high-ranking officials' drivers, nannies and even community janitors, because some people are looking for high-ranking officials to give gifts and ask for things, eating and taking cards on this gray chain of interests. Even in the end, Lou Zi was returned.
Dong Chao, Xue Ba collected the silver, returned home after saying goodbye, packed up his packages, and got up overnight. Lu Junyi said: The villain is tortured today, the staff sores are painful, and it is better to go on the road tomorrow! Xue Ba scolded: "You shut the bird's mouth!" The old man is self-deprecating, bumping into you poor god! Shamen Island is more than 6,000 miles back, how much is it wrapped! You don't have a single article to teach us how to manipulate! Lu Junyi complained: Read the villain's grievances and grievances, look up and down! Dong Chao scolded: You rich lords, you are often idle and dime-high; today the sky opens your eyes, and the retribution is fast! Don't complain, we'll help you go. Lu Junyi swallowed his breath and had to move around. Walking out of the east gate, Dong Chao and Xue Ba put their clothes bags and umbrellas on the head of Lu Yuan's outer shackles, and the two did a good job of doing evil along the way, and they were detained. Look at the evening, about fourteen or fifteen miles, in front of a village and town, looking for a guest house to rest. At that time, the little second brother was led to the back room and placed in his bag. Xue Ba said: The masters are killing hard, they are a public man, and there are sinners who come to ambush them? If you want to eat, go burn the fire! ...... The two ate themselves once, leaving some residual soup and cold rice, and Lu Junyi ate it. Xue Ba scolded again, ate dinner, and asked Lu Junyi to burn foot soup. Waiting for the soup to roll, Lu Junyifang dared to go to the room and sit on the ground.
The two washed their feet and threw a pot of 100-fried soup to earn Lu Junyi to wash his feet. Fang Cai took off his straw shoes, and was pulled by Xue Ba's two legs in the boiling soup, and he was burned with bubbles, and the pain was unbearable. Xue Badao: The old man ambushes you and makes a face upside down! The two men went to bed on the kang themselves; and locked a rope behind the door of the room..."
Dong Chao and Xue Ba, the representative figures of the evil officials
The more ordinary people experience this kind of thing, they have to deliberately treat these little people, and they must accompany twelve points of caution and twelve points of prevention. Over time, it has formed a sentence that seems unreasonable, but it is very reasonable and connotative.
Netizens have read this story, looking back on their life experiences, have there been similar encounters and situations that have happened to them? When encountering this kind of "little ghost", it is really angry and funny to think of, for this phenomenon, what can you communicate with other readers?
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