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Merit Book

Year-end passing clouds

The father and son of Yin Taichang of Jiangzuo were both able to reason, but they also had differences in their eloquence and taciturnity. When Yangzhou talked a lot, Taichang would say, "You should think more about my argument."

Rebirth: The Widow

Zhang Ping recommended him as a filial and honest official and sent him out of the capital. He was so proud of his talent that he said he would be among the great men of the time. When he wanted to see Liu Yin, his fellow villagers and those who had made the same decision laughed at him. Zhang then went to Liu. Liu Xizhuo was in charge of the affairs, sitting in the office, only aware of the cold and heat, and his mind was not in tune with it. Zhang wants to act spontaneously without any reason. Soon, the Chief Secretary and other wise men came to give clear advice. When there was a disagreement between the host and the guest, Zhang would judge from a distance, sitting at the end of the table. His words were concise but profound, and were enough to express the thoughts of both parties. Everyone in the room was amazed. Zhen Changyan sat on the top and talked all day long, so he stayed overnight until dawn. When Zhang retreated, Liu said, "You go now. I will take you to Fujun together." Zhang returned to the boat and asked his friend where to stay. Zhang smiled but did not answer. Soon, Zhenchang sent missionaries to find Zhang Xiaolian's boat, and his companions were shocked. They were taken to Fujun together. When they arrived at the gate, Liu Qianjin said to Fujun, "Today I have found a brilliant choice of Doctor of the Ministry of Rites for you!" When he went forward, Fujun talked to him, praised him and said, "Zhang Pingbo is a master of reasoning." He then appointed him as Doctor of the Ministry of Rites.

A different overlord

When Taifu Xie was lingering in Dongshan, he went sailing on the sea with Sun Xinggong and others. The wind was blowing and the waves were surging. Sun, Wang and others were all shocked and ordered their men to return. The Taifu had a solemn look on his face, chanting and whistling without saying a word. The boatman thought the gentleman looked relaxed, but he still kept going. The wind suddenly turned strong and the waves became fierce; everyone was noisy and could not sit still. Gong Xuyun said: "If this continues, there will be no way back!" Everyone immediately responded and went back. Therefore, he was judged to be capable of maintaining peace in the government and the country.

Unparalleled

The concubine's son does not offer sacrifices to make his clan clear. The concubine's son cannot be the eldest son for three years, and he cannot succeed the ancestor. The ancestor is the ancestor, the successor is the clan, and the successor is the minor clan. There are clans that will not be moved for a hundred generations, and the clans that will be moved after five generations. Those who will not be moved for a hundred generations are the descendants of the concubine's son; the clan that succeeds the concubine's son is the one who will not be moved for a hundred generations. The one who succeeds the great ancestor is the one who moves after five generations. Respecting the ancestors means respecting the clan. Respecting the clan is the meaning of respecting the ancestors. There are those who have a small clan but no big clan, those who have a big clan but no small clan, and those who have no clan but no one to be the clan, such as the princes. The princes have the way of clan: the princes are the common people of the scholars and officials, and the princes are the way of clan. The relatives are not transferred, and the relatives are the relatives.

Fighting Palace

Confucius said: "After bowing, one should bow his head, which means he is in a state of slackness; after bowing his head, one should bow his head, which means he is in a state of height. During the three-year mourning period, I will follow the one who is in a state of height."