money and life

Chapter 22 Integrity and Firmness (2)
Hanvi came to London in 1743 to do business in Peterborough on the Caspian coast.At that time, the trade in the Caspian Sea was just emerging, and his business became more and more prosperous.At this time, a British businessman approached him with the purpose of doing business with him.Han Wei is thinking of expanding his business, isn't this a great opportunity?So he came to Russia and met the British businessman.Not long after, they came to Persia with more than 20 packages of goods.They reached Astrakai without incident, and then they sailed to Astrad on the southeast coast of the Caspian Sea.But when they first arrived, there was a rebellion there.Their cargo was snatched before it was unloaded.The goods he had worked so hard to bring back were gone, and later he only recovered a small part.

Because of these goods, the rebels wanted to arrest him and the British partner. They had no choice but to flee by sea.When they sailed on the sea, they encountered many dangers and difficulties, and finally reached Gilan.The difficulties and obstacles he encountered on the way of fleeing are always in his heart. This is his wealth, and never despairing is the most profound experience on his way of fleeing.Han Wei made a lot of money in business, and later one of his relatives died and left him a legacy, so he decided to leave Russia. He returned to England in 1750. His health was not very good. The main purpose of his return was to recuperate.He often said that you must be kind to yourself, but you must also be kind to others.

After returning home, Han Wei did a lot of meaningful things, and he would help no matter who was in trouble.He never spends money indiscriminately and is very frugal. He donates the rest of the money to those in need.The first public welfare thing he did was to build roads, and many roads were built with his help. In 1755, there was a rumor that France was going to attack Britain. Regardless of whether it was true or not, Hanwei had already planned for Britain in advance.He is going to organize all the sailors to form a system.He summoned all the merchants and crew to the Royal Stock Exchange, where they held a meeting.

In order to be able to train more sailors and service personnel on board, he proposed that an association of their own should be established.If his proposal is successful, the Royal Fleet will be an irresistible force.Everyone agreed with Han Wei's proposal, so the association was established.They recommended Han Wei to manage affairs, and Han Wei was responsible for the operation of the entire association. In 1756, Hanway led the crew to establish the Maritime Association and appointed several officials.They are a very contributing organization, and this organization has indeed brought a lot of convenience to the country.After the establishment of the association, they recruited many waiters and sailors.In just six years, they have trained 5 excellent waiters and 451 heroic sailor volunteers.This association still exists until now, and they have helped countless civilians.This organization helps more than 4 impoverished children every year.With the help of the organization, the children have received a good education.When the children grow up, they will study with the sailors for a year, and then they will be assigned to work in commercial service positions.

In addition to managing the association, Mr. Hanwei will build some public institutions in the city.Many years ago, Thomas?Corran started building orphanages, a cause that no one had paid attention to before him.But since Thomas?After Corran established the orphanage, many parents deliberately handed over their children to charity.It often happens that mothers abandon their children.His contribution seems to have become a crime.Mr. Han Wei is also very keen on this matter, but before building the orphanage, he has already thought of effective measures so that no parents will deliberately abandon their children.After his efforts, this charity has finally moved on the right track.Building orphanages was a popular philanthropic endeavor at the time.

Efforts will definitely lead to success, Han Wei's example proves this to us.Later, he overcame various difficulties and obstacles to build a shelter for prostitutes.There are many children born in poor families who cannot afford to go to school.Ignorant parents will not educate their children at all, they grow up in indifference, so they all have certain moral defects.This problem was very serious at the time, but no one was willing to stand up and manage the matter.Maybe people with this kind of heart are also afraid of failure, just like Thomas?Just like Ke Lan had just started to build an orphanage, it not only failed to solve the problem, but played a negative role.Jonas?Han Wei stood up again, he has never been afraid of hardships.But no one is willing to help him and work with him to improve this phenomenon.He first investigated the extent of this phenomenon.He came to a poor workhouse in London, where the bottom children lived.Through inquiry and observation, he learned some management system problems.He went to asylums in Holland and France, where he not only learned about the situation, but also learned a lot.He went to many countries for investigation, and returned to England five years later. He recorded the results of the investigation one by one and compiled it into a book for publication.His practice has brought great help to many apprenticeships, and their lives have also been improved.

Under Hanwei's continuous efforts, the government finally adopted his proposal in 1761. In every suburb of London, babies who were adopted, given away and died must be registered every year.As a result, the workhouse was well managed.He is very concerned about this matter and often goes out to inspect to see if this measure is implemented.He went out at daylight, inspected all the workhouses, and in the afternoon he called on members of Parliament.He is like this every day, but he never complains.But there are still many people who don't understand his behavior and sometimes blame him.He never took these things to heart and continued to work hard.He just thought that if he worked harder, those poor children would suffer less.He persisted on this road for ten years, and his efforts finally bore sweet fruits.Another of his proposals, which was accepted, was that parish boys should be sent to workhouses, and that their guardians should be elected every three years.When I was six years old, I went to town to study.He found a way out for the children, and at the same time got people to support him.When you compare the registers a few years apart, you will find that this kind and great person has changed the fate of tens of thousands of children through the government.

Jonas?Han Wei has made too much contribution to the UK. It can be said that Han Wei's sweat has spread all over every charity in London.It is because of his efforts that many children have gained hope.There have been several fires in Montreal, Bridgerton, and Barbados, and many families have struggled to survive.These things touched Han Wei's heart, and he immediately raised money to send to the victims, and his name was on the list of donations every time.His kindness and selflessness are worth learning from all of us.In life, he is a very frugal person, he never spends money recklessly, and all his money is donated to those in need.At that time, five outstanding citizens were selected in London. On that list, Mr. Hall, the banker, was the first one, and Han Wei's name was not included.The notary held the list and waited for judge Peter to approve it. At this moment, the general public asked to add Han Wei's name. He has made such great contributions to the country and the people, how could there be no Han Wei?It wasn't long before Hanvi was given the title of Naval Food Supply Commissioner.

Because Mr. Han Wei was too tired all his life, he was very weak in his later years.After he resigned as food supply commissioner, he is still restless.In order to help those poor black people, the building of a chapel school was started at that time, and Han Wei put his mind on this again.Those black people are so poor, they don't have a penny on them, and they roam the streets all day long.The kind-hearted man couldn't stand it anymore, so he joined the ranks of building a chapel school.And those poor people who are neglected by society, he will do his best to help them.He has an optimistic heart, otherwise he would not be able to solve those difficult things.He is now a frail old man, but he is still optimistic and doing good things as much as he can.He has never been tired when he is busy, and there is a tenacious and brave spirit that has always supported him.He is afraid of nothing but laziness.He is a person who dares to take risks and dare to innovate.It can be said that he is the first person in London to hold an umbrella in the rain. He is not afraid of ridicule and strange eyes. It was not until 30 years later that umbrellas were widely used.

No matter what Han Wei said, everyone believed it very much, because he was an honest and trustworthy person in people's hearts.When you mention a businessman, you will definitely think of such words as cunning and insidious, but Han Wei is different from other businessmen, he is an honest and trustworthy businessman.Because of his honesty, he was convinced by many people.When he later served as food supply commissioner, he was also dedicated to his work, and he was honest and fair in everything he did.

At that time, there were indeed many contractors who gave him gifts for their own benefit, but Han Wei always declined politely.He made a rule for himself that as long as he has official dealings with him, no matter what gifts he gives, he cannot accept them.If anyone came to give gifts, he would tell them this rule.He is a very optimistic person, even in the face of illness.When Han Wei was about to die, he tidied himself up as if preparing to go on a trip, said goodbye to his friends, took care of his funeral affairs, and left peacefully at the age of 74.Han Wei had no relatives. Before his death, he donated all his property to the poor and orphans.He left only £2 when he died.A kind, hard-working, enthusiastic and sincere Mr. Han Wei has left us.

rise from poverty

A secure, comfortable environment does not make everyone a high achiever.Many people from poor backgrounds have contributed as much as those from rich ones. It is hard to imagine what kind of backward environment we would still be living in without the efforts of these people.Living too comfortably will weaken people's fighting spirit, and their courage in facing hardships will also decrease. Everyone will become lazier and society will slowly retreat.From this point of view, the days of poverty are beneficial to the progress of human beings. People think about improving the quality of life, and everyone's fighting spirit can be stimulated.It cannot be said that a stable life must be bad. Smart people will find their own goals and embark on the road to success. Only a few people will become slaves to a life of enjoyment voluntarily.Bacon appreciated the hard work of human beings in a stable environment. He once said: "The power hidden in the human body is the same as wealth, and we need to dig it out. Many people think that money can buy everything and make everything possible, but They don’t know that their own power can do the same.” So, please cherish the infinite power bestowed on us by God, work hard, be brave in innovation, use your own power to get what you want, and enjoy these fruitful fruits happily.

People who are already rich are more able to resist temptation than those who change from poor to rich, because human nature makes us become extravagant and greedy after we become rich, and the passion for hard work also disappears. They are all lazy.A wealthy person already lives this kind of life, and he will not stop his pursuit of ideals because of this.Wealthy people are more focused on their work, and they can use their own advantages to achieve good results in public relations, communication and other external work.During the Peninsular War, a lieutenant proudly said on the march: "Our army can earn 15 lire a year for the country." Discredit, you must know that they shoulder the future of Britain, and all domestic affairs are managed by them.Many noble children fought bloody battles and sacrificed their lives for the glory of the country, all of which are manifestations of their selfless dedication.

Don't think that nobles can only wield knives and guns. In the intellectual world, there are also many scientists of noble origin.For example, Bacon, who is the founder of modern philosophy, and Vassester, Cavendish, Talbot, Boyle, and Rosser are all scientists with great achievements, and Rosser is considered to be a scientist at the same time. The most accomplished scientist among the aristocrats of the period, he was also the most noble inventor in the history of science.The Roser telegraph he invented was far superior to similar products, because he had a good understanding of mechanical structures. The owner of a machinery factory insisted on him as a foreman. The factory owner did not know that Roser was a nobleman.

Generally speaking, the jobs that nobles are best at and most suitable for should be related to politics and literature.Like ordinary people, they must go through a lot of hard work and experience to achieve success.Although there are stipulated working hours, they often work overtime, as is often the case with prime ministers and MPs, such as Balmerston, Disraeli, Derby Russell and Gladstone, who forget to sleep and eat while working, even with the 10-hour working law Protection, they still work overtime.The most hardworking of these people is Robert?Peale, his work is full of high-intensity and difficult mental work, but he didn't take a vacation for himself.It took him 40 years to change from an ordinary congressman to a leader, and the efforts he made during this period are unimaginable to ordinary people.He is loyal to his duty, has strong perseverance, and will face and overcome no matter what difficulties he encounters.He checked every matter with a cautious attitude, and the content of each speech must be carefully considered before he said it.He can also integrate into the masses of all walks of life, absorb people's opinions extensively, and let the masses supervise his words and deeds.With his unremitting efforts, his prestige has become higher and higher, and his moral character has become more and more perfect.

Brownham is an aristocrat. He has been doing charitable activities for more than 60 years, and he also has a good performance in the field of knowledge. All this is due to his diligence and hard work.People wonder why such a busy person always has free time to get so much work done.Once, a man please Samuel?Romilly offered to help, but he was too busy, so he refused, and later he said: "Why don't you go to Brownham, he always has a lot of time, which can be used for all things." It can be seen that Brownham planned his time It is quite reasonable, and every 1 minute is used for work.At the age of 60, he did not rest at home like others, and was still working and studying non-stop.He revised his draft of "Scientists and Writers in the Reign of George III", attended all the meetings of the House of Lords on time, and explored the previously unknown principle of light, and announced the results obtained to the French and British. All scientific people.His overloaded work makes people worry about him. The workload obviously exceeds the sum of the work of the three young people, Sidney?Smith once advised him to pay more attention to rest and reduce some work appropriately, but he has become accustomed to putting himself in the working environment and strictly requires himself to do his best in every job.So it was humorously said that if Brownham was a shoe shiner, he must be the most capable shoe shiner in England.

Boulvie?Ritton is also very hard at work.He is a writer, any literary subject can not trouble him, each category has excellent works, looking around, is there any other writer who can compare with him?He has a stable personality, integrity, and a spirit of not admitting defeat. He puts all his energy on creation. As for traveling or having fun in daily life, although his status allows him to enjoy these things, he does not care about them. Not interested, only in their own work.His first work was Seeds and Wildflowers, a poem, which didn't work out, followed by a novel, Falkland, which also didn't work out, but he persevered, not as hard as some people Then take a retreat attitude.He learned from his failure, continued to write tirelessly, read a lot of books to enrich his knowledge, and finally, less than a year after the failure of "Falkland", "Palhan" was completed, which gave him brought great victory.Since then, his creations have become more and more exciting, and finally he has become a great writer.

As for Dislari's charitable activities, without his diligence and persistence, I think it would be difficult to achieve such a great achievement today.At first, like Bulvier, he was engaged in literary creation. The "Revolutionary Epic" and "The Amazing Legend of Alro" he just started were considered by everyone to be extremely absurd works, and people's evaluations did not make him discouraged. He created Conningsby, Doncred, and Siber, and finally succeeded.At the same time, he was also an orator. Like writing, his speech in the House of Commons was ridiculed by the audience at the beginning. Everyone agreed that his speech was more funny than Adelphi's comedy.Although he felt very uncomfortable, he still insisted on finishing the speech, and finally said to everyone: "I believe that things will be rough at the beginning, and they will be handy over time. My speech is coming to an end, but I firmly believe that in the near future Then you can see me standing on stage and giving a speech.”

The results of it?Of course, as he said, he stood on the stage and began to speak again, but this time in the House of Lords, and the British dignitaries appreciated his suggestion very much.Now we should know that when we face difficulties, we should not be secretly sad and helpless. We should learn from these great men and get up from where we fell. If one effort is not enough, we should use two efforts.Take other people's criticisms as your motivation, get rid of your bad habits, and one day, victory will come to you.

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