The Complete Collection of Ice Books

Chapter 50
In 1826 (the sixth year of Daoguang), at the age of 16, in the spring, he took the Changsha Mansion Examination (Tongzi Examination) and ranked seventh.

In 1830 (the tenth year of Daoguang), at the age of 20, he studied at the Tang Ancestral Hall in Hengyang and studied under Wang Jue'an.A year later, he was transferred to Xiangxiang Lianbin Academy.Renamed Disheng.

In 1833 (the 13th year of Daoguang), at the age of 23, in the autumn, he participated in the Xiangxiang County Examination and was admitted as a scholar.

In 1834 (the 14th year of Daoguang), at the age of 24, he entered Yuelu Academy in the spring.In autumn, six No.30 candidates participated in the provincial examination.In winter, I went to Beijing to prepare for the examination, passed through Changsha, and began to meet Liu Rong.

In 1835 (the 15th year of Daoguang), at the age of 25, he failed the general examination in April and stayed in Changsha Guild Hall to study in Beijing.

In 1836 (the 16th year of Daoguang), at the age of 26, in the spring, Enke failed in the examination again, and went out of Beijing to return home.

In 1837 (the 17th year of Daoguang), at the age of 27, he went to Changsha and met Liu Rong and Guo Songtao in the Xiangxiang Guild Hall for more than a month. In October, the eldest son Zhendi was born.

1838年（道光18年）28岁，会试中No.30八名贡士。试后改名国藩。殿试取在三甲No.40二名，赐同进士出身。朝考列第一等No.3，道光帝拔置No.2。授翰林院庶吉士。年底乞假返家。

In 1839 (the 19th year of Daoguang), at the age of 29, the first month, the eldest son died of pox.In summer, when I left Hengyang, I paid homage to Du Gongbu Temple and Shigu Academy.In autumn, I left Shaoyang and visited Wugang, Xinhua, Lantian and Yongfeng. In December, Zi Jize was born and left home for Beijing.I started to keep a diary this year, and I will persist until the end.

In 1840 (the 20th year of Daoguang), at the age of 30, in May, Shujishi disbanded, ranked second and nineteenth, and was awarded the review by the Imperial Academy. In July, he fell ill. After being treated and nursed by Ouyang Zhaoxiong and Wu Tingdong, he recovered in two months, and the three became friends.

In 1841 (the 21st year of Daoguang), at the age of 31, in August, together with Wo Ren, he paid homage to Tang Jian, the master of Confucianism, and asked for advice on the methods of academic study and the essentials of self-examination. "Examination of morality and industry", "fumigation by righteousness and reason". In November, he was assisted by the National History Museum to review the history and identify the gains and losses.This year, I enjoyed reading "Tao Wenyi Official Collection" presented by Hu Linyi.Writing "Lixu", he straightened out the sufferings of the people and flogged corrupt officials.

In 1842 (the 22nd year of Daoguang), at the age of 32, he devoted himself to the study of Cheng and Zhu. He had to do daily lessons every day: getting up early, worshiping, sitting quietly, reading well, reading history, speaking sincerely, nourishing one's energy, protecting one's life, knowing what you will die every day, and never forgetting every month Do whatever you can, write, and stay out at night.

In 1843 (the 23rd year of Daoguang), at the age of 33, in April, he was promoted to be a minister of the Imperial Academy. In July, he was appointed as the official examiner of the provincial examination (Sichuan). In August, he was given a supplementary lecture by the Imperial Academy. In December, he became the school manager of Wenyuan Pavilion.

In 1844 (the 24th year of Daoguang), at the age of 34, in August, Guo Songtao invited Jiang Zhongyuan to meet and became a teacher and student.He was sent to serve as a scholar in the Hanlin Academy.

In 1845 (the 25th year of Daoguang), at the age of 35, in October, he was promoted to a bachelor's degree in the Imperial Academy.Li Hongzhang went to Beijing for an examination, and his sons from the Nian family joined him for employment.

In 1846 (the 26th year of Daoguang), at the age of 36, in January, he served as a direct official of Wenyuan Pavilion.In his own book, Qi Shushe said: "Qiu Que Zhai".During the summer and autumn period, when he was recuperating at the Baoguo Temple in the south of the city, he had an in-depth discussion with Liu Chuanying, who lived in the same residence, on Sinology and Song Studies.

In 1847 (the 27th year of Daoguang), at the age of 37, in July, he was promoted to a cabinet bachelor and a minister of rites. In November, he was appointed as the president of the Imperial Army Examination and the minister of the Palace Examination.

In 1848 (the 28th year of Daoguang), at the age of 38, in March, Zi Ji Hongsheng. In October, compiled the speeches of famous ministers and great Confucians from ancient and modern times, and compiled them into "Zeng's Family Instructions" in 3 items according to the three disciplines of self-cultivation, family regulation, and state governance.

In 1849 (the 29th year of Daoguang), at the age of 39, in February, he was promoted to the right servant of the Ministry of Rites. In September, he also served as the right servant of the Ministry of War.

1850 (the 30th year of Daoguang) at the age of 40, in April, published "Yingzhao Chen Yanshu", directly exposing the officialdom's "fatigue and obedience", officials' "fear of embarrassment" and "softness". ". In July, he concurrently served as Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Industry.

In 1851 (the first year of Xianfeng), at the age of 41, in January, Hong Xiuquan organized an uprising in Jintian Village, Guiping, Guangxi. In May, Emperor Xianfeng wanted to commit crimes by "throwing his broken pieces on the ground in anger" in "The Three Ways of Respecting Chen Shengde and Preventing Disadvantages".

In 1852 (the second year of Xianfeng), at the age of 42, in January, he published "Preparing Chen Folk Suffering". In July, he served as the examiner of Jiangxi Township Examination.When I arrived at Xiaochi Post, Taihu County, Anwei, I got the news of my mother's obituary, and returned home to attend the funeral. Arrived home in early October.The Taiping army left Guangxi and entered Hunan, attacked Changsha in September, and decided on Yuezhou in October.

In 1853 (the third year of Xianfeng), at the age of 43, on January 1, he took over the purpose of helping the Hunan regiment practice.Guo Songtao strongly persuaded him to leave Baosangzi. On the 21th, arrived in Changsha and organized group training with Hunan Governor Zhang Liangji. On March 30, the Taiping Army captured Jiangning and made Tianjing its capital. In September, Zou Zhun moved to Hengzhou for military training. In November, the Hengzhou shipyard was built to rush to build warships.Send people to Guangdong to buy foreign guns and prepare to build a navy.

In 1854 (the fourth year of Xianfeng), at the age of 44, on February 2, he was ordered to lead his division to the Taiping Army.Published "Discussion on Cantonese Bandits".He ordered Chu Ruhang to be the president of the navy and Taqibu to be the vanguard of the army, commanding 25 people and marching northward. In May, he was defeated in Jinggang, threw himself into the water and was rescued. On July 1.7, the land and water armies were reorganized and sent out to capture Yuezhou. Take Wuchang on October 5.Emperor Xianfeng ordered him to deploy as the governor of Hubei. Seven days later, the order was withdrawn, and the title of Minister of the Ministry of War was changed. Tianjia Town was captured on December 7.

In 1855 (the fifth year of Xianfeng), at the age of 45, on the night of February 2, Shi Dakai attacked the water camp of the Hunan Army and burned more than 12 warships of the Hunan Army.Zeng Guofan's ship was captured, and "all the documents and books were lost." "The public was so angry that they wanted to ride their horses to the enemy to die", Luo Zenan and Liu Rong urged him to stop.

In 1856 (the sixth year of Xianfeng), at the age of 46, in July, he was trapped in Nanchang. On September 7, after Yang and Hong's internal strife (Tianjing Incident), the Taiping Army was seriously injured. In October, Zeng Guofan recruited bravery in Changsha to form a Jizi battalion to aid Jiangxi.

In 1857 (the seventh year of Xianfeng), at the age of 47, his father passed away on February 2, and he and his younger brother Guohua returned home for the funeral. In July, he went to Shushu twice, requesting to finish it at home, which was approved by Emperor Xianfeng.It was the year when the "Siyun Pavilion" was built.

In 1858 (the eighth year of Xianfeng), at the age of 48, on May 5, Li Xubin and Yang Yuebin led the land and water armies to capture Jiujiang.Brother Guohua joined Li Mu. On July 19, he received an order to go out to handle military affairs in Zhejiang, and set off on the 7th. Arrived in Wuchang on August 13.Discuss with Hu Linyi the strategy of marching troops and raising salaries. On November 17, Li Xubin and Zeng Guohua died in the Battle of Sanhe. In December, wrote "Love Folk Song" to train the Hunan Army.

In 1859 (the ninth year of Xianfeng), at the age of 49, in January, Li Hongzhang came to Jianchang to visit and stayed in the camp to assist in military affairs.That month, Zeng Guobao changed his name to Zhenqian and joined the Hunan Army to avenge his brother Guohua. In February, he wrote "Portraits of Sages". In November, a four-way strategy was proposed to attack Anqing.

In 1860 (the tenth year of Xianfeng), at the age of 50, in May, compiled 5 volumes of "Hundred Schools of Classics and History", "extracting the essence and using the macro" and "exhausting the essence of the four books". In June, Zuo Zongtang came to the camp and stayed for 26 days to discuss the overall situation in the southeast; he was ordered to act as the governor of Liangjiang with the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of War. In July, Liangjiang was appointed as the general capital, and the military affairs of Jiangnan were supervised by imperial envoys. On October 6, he discussed with Hu Linyi the strategy of aiding the North.Shangshu asked to lead troops northward to sweep the barbarians King Qin, to "cover the anger of the sky with snow". In December, the Qimen camp was trapped twice, and the Taiping army was only 7 miles away from the camp, which was "dangerous".

In 1861 (the 11th year of Xianfeng), at the age of 51, on August 8, it was "Fu Chen's Purchase of Foreign Ship Cannons": "Purchasing foreign ship guns is the top priority for saving time today." On September 23, Hunan Army Anqing was captured. On the 9th, moved to Anqing. On November 5th, he was ordered to supervise the military affairs of the four provinces (Su, Anhui, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi), and the governors and towns below were all under control. In December, the Nei Ordnance Institute was established in Anqing.At the end of the year, the strategy for the Third Route Army's advance was decided: "Siege Quan, which belongs to Jinling, and Zuo Zongtang, which belongs to Zhejiang, and Li Hongzhang, who belong to Su, so the southeast Qing Dynasty is settled."

In 1862 (the first year of Tongzhi), at the age of 52, on January 1, he was ordered to be the governor of Liangjiang to co-organize the university, and Zeng Guoquan was awarded the Zhejiang inspector. On February 31, Zuo Zongtang led his army from Jiangxi to Zhejiang. In April, Li Hongzhang led his army to Shanghai. In May, Zeng Guoquan led his army to Yuhuatai, and together with Peng Yulin's navy, besieged Tianjing. On July 2th, in order to use troops to aid in the suppression, Chen Lili said: "The islanders use the suppression to make a profit...but the Chinese should be in trouble." Foreigners must not be allowed to "ravage the land of China" by assisting in the suppression ". At the end of July, Hua Hengfang and Xu Shou and his son tried to build China's first steam engine. After seeing it, Zeng Guofan wrote in his diary that day: "I am so pleased with the ingenuity of foreigners that I can do it as well as the Chinese. They can't be proud of me. They don’t know what they don’t know!” In September, they built stone tombs for Fang Dongshu and Dai Junheng, six Confucian scholars in Tongcheng who died in the war but were not buried in time. In December, his younger brother Zeng Guobao died of illness in the camp of the Hunan Army in Yuhuatai.

In 1863 (the second year of Tongzhi), at the age of 53, on May 5, he sent a letter to the Prime Minister's National Affairs Office, saying that "foreigners have a heart of bullying, and they are even more aggressive; Chinese are inherently timid, and they are forced to punish Terrible place” against the purchase of ships to be commanded and controlled by a naval captain. On June 7, Shi Dakai defeated Dadu River. In September, met with Yung Wing, and planned to build a factory that could manufacture machines. On December 6, 13 taels of silver was handed over to Yung Wing to buy machines in the United States.

In 1864 (the third year of Tongzhi), at the age of 54, in January, Li Fengbao was sent to measure the sand lines of the islands off the coast of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. In May, the collection of books in Jiangsu and Zhejiang was damaged by military action, and the regulations for publishing books were fixed, that is, a bookstore was set up in Anqing to publish various classics and histories. On June 1, Hong Xiuquan died of illness in Tianjing, and his eldest son succeeded him. On July 5, the Hunan Army captured Tianjing, and the Taiping Army declared a failure. In July, Zeng Guofan rewarded the crown prince Taibao and the first-class marquis.Zeng Guoquan rewarded Prince Shaobao and the first-class earl. On August 6, 3 Hunan troops were abolished. In October, Xingyuan moved to Anling. In November, Zouzhun stopped collecting per cent houses and mu donations. In December, presided over the restoration of the Jiangnan Gongyuan, supplemented the Jiangnan Township Examination, and took the Jiangnan Yougong Examination.

In 1865 (the fourth year of Tongzhi), at the age of 55, in January, selected memorials from officials since the Han and Tang Dynasties, and compiled "Mingyuantang Papers". In March, presided over the renovation of Zhongshan and Zunjing academies, adopted 1 lonely children, and donated money from his own support bank for class awards. On May 3, he received an order: lead the army to Shandong to suppress Nian. In June, presided over the finishing of "Wang Chuanshan's Posthumous Letters", a total of 5 volumes, which were published by Jinling Book Company. On June 26, the strategy of going north to suppress the twist: fortify important towns, draw rivers to encircle them, clear fields to check fairs, and horse teams to follow. In September, arrived in Xuzhou via Yangzhou and Qingjiangpu.Along the way, troops were deployed to defend and block the siege, and they posted a list to recruit recruits along the way. In October, the Jinling Manufacturing Bureau was moved to Hongkou, Shanghai, and merged with Li Hongzhang's original artillery bureau and the iron factory purchased from the Americans, and more than 6 machines purchased by Yung Wing were added to establish the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau. In December, the Changjiang Navy's permanent charter and battalion regulations were approved.

In 1866 (the fifth year of Tongzhi), at the age of 56, he traveled from Xuzhou to Jining in March, visiting the tombs of the saints of Mencius, Confucius and Zeng along the way. On September 3, the Nian Army broke through the defense line and entered Shandong.Asked for leave twice in a row. In October, it was played to Chen: the suppression of twisting is ineffective, and the disease is difficult to recover quickly. Please open the shortage of co-organizers and governors of Liangjiang. In December, he returned to the post of governor of Liangjiang.

In 1867 (the sixth year of Tongzhi), at the age of 57, in March, a shipyard was set up under the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau to trial-manufacture ships.At the same time, a translation library is proposed. In May, together with Li Hongzhang, the Jiangnan Manufacturing General Administration was moved from Hongkou to Gaochang Temple, the land was requisitioned and the relocation was expanded, and the regulations were greatly increased. In June, he was awarded a Bachelor of Tirenge University.

In 1868 (the seventh year of Tongzhi), at the age of 58, in April, he was awarded the title of Bachelor of Wuyingdian. On May 4, visited Jiangnan General Manufacturing Bureau in Shanghai. In August, he was ordered to be transferred to the governor of Zhili. In September, the first ship trial-manufactured by Jiangnan Shipyard sailed to Jiangning, and was named "Tianji" after boarding the ship for trial voyage. In December, he arrived in the capital to meet the Nala clan and Emperor Tongzhi.

In 1869 (the eighth year of Tongzhi), at the age of 59, on February 2, he played the matters that Chen Zhili should do, focusing on military training, ordering officials, and river management. In June, Zou asked to reform the Zhili army according to the Hunan army system. In August, wrote "Encouraging Learning to Show Zhili Scholars", and proposed that Confucianism has four subjects: righteousness, textual research, economics, and rhetoric, and only righteousness is the foundation of scholarship. In December, Chen said: "Zhili cleans up the accumulated prisons... More than 27 cases have been concluded and canceled, and many dusty records have been made to clear them up."

In 1870 (the ninth year of Tongzhi), he was 60 years old. In April, his liver disease became more and more serious, and his right eye was completely blind.Play quasi sick leave in January. May is extended to January. In June, the Tianjin religious case occurred, and he was ordered to deal with it. Arrived in Tianjin on July 4.Issue an order to release the report, requiring Jinmin to report and expose the truth. On the 5rd, French Minister Luo Shuya came to see him and demanded to kill Tianjin Taoists, prefects, and county magistrates for the French consul's order, and threatened war. Zeng Guofan sternly refused. On the 6th, Zou Chen: "There is no real evidence for gouging out eyes and heart; the people in Tianjin are angry, and there is a reason for the incident." .The government and county have no major faults and sent them to the Ministry of Punishment. In September, Ma Xinyi, the governor of Liangjiang, was assassinated and killed. Zeng Guofan was transferred to the governor of Liangjiang, and Li Hongzhang was transferred to the governor of Zhili. On October 7, set off for the south. On November 11rd, the 23th birthday, the emperor gave a plaque of "Xun Gaozhushi". On the 24th, there are four daily lessons for writers: one is to read carefully to bring peace of mind;

1871年（同治十年）61岁，8月19日，携李鸿章联衔会奏《拟选子第出洋学艺折》。9月，视察水陆各营防务、训练情况。11月抵上海，23日在沪设宴庆祝61岁生日。

In 1872 (the 11th year of Tongzhi), at the age of 62, on February 2, he led the inauguration: urging the "sending of overseas students" to be implemented as soon as possible.He also proposed to set up a "Chinese Student Office" in the United States, and recommended Chen Lanbin and Yung Wing as the principal and deputy committee members to be permanently stationed in the United States for management.Established the Children's Study Abroad Bureau in Shanghai, and recommended Liu Hanqing for "the selection and delivery of the Prime Minister to the Shanghai Bureau". On March 27st, he developed numbness in his feet, and his tongue was constricted and he could not speak. On March 3th, while walking in the west flower garden in the afternoon, his feet suddenly became numb. Zeng Jize helped him back to his study and died sitting upright for three moments.It was the month, and the Qing court heard the obituary, and stopped court for three days.Posthumously presented to Taifu, posthumous posthumous name Wenzheng. On June 1, the coffin arrived in Changsha. On July 3, he was buried in Jinpenling outside the south gate of Changsha.On December 12 of the following year, he was reburied in Fulong Mountain, Pingtang, Xiangxi, Shanhua County (now Wangcheng County).He was buried with his wife Ouyang.

Appendix 2 Other Skills to Know People

"Yao Dian": Six relatives
"Yao Dian" is one of the chapters of "Shangshu", which records Tang Yao's merits, words and deeds, and is an important material for studying the ancient emperor Tang Yao.According to legend, Yao and Shun were famous leaders in the late primitive society of our country.Yao's name was Fangxun, and he belonged to the Tao Tang family, also known as Tang Yao.Shun's name is Chonghua, and he belongs to the Yu family, also known as Yushun.Dian is the title of the book, and "Shuowen" is interpreted as the book of the five emperors.This chapter is a book describing the deeds of Yao and Shun. It is called "Di Dian", and it is also called "Yao Dian".At the beginning of this article, there are four characters "saying Ruo Ji Gu", which shows that it was recorded by later generations of historians, and the date of completion of the book cannot be tested.

In the "Dian Yao", when the princes from all over the world recommended Shun, they said, "His father is wicked, his mother likes to tell lies, and his younger brother is called Xiang. He is very arrogant. But Shun can live in harmony with them. He uses his filial piety to influence Shun. Family members, so that they will not become evil" is to observe Shun from the perspective of parents and brothers; Emperor Yao married two daughters to Shun to observe Shun from the perspective of his wife.Father, mother, brother, younger brother, wife, and son are the six relatives. The so-called internal use of the six relatives' method of knowing people in "Lu Shi Chunqiu·On People" refers to these.

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The emperor said: "Consultation! Siyue, I have been in power for seventy years, can you be mediocre and take my place?" "There is a widower here, called Yushun." The emperor said: "Yu! I heard about it. How is it?" "The emperor said: "I will try it." At that time, the two daughters were punished by watching Jue.Li sent his two daughters to Guirui and concubines to Yu.

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Emperor Yao said: "Ah! Four princes, I have been on the throne for 70 years. Which of you can obey the destiny and take over my throne?" The emperor said: "You are in a high position, but you can also recommend virtuous people from lowly ones." So they suggested: "Now there is such a person who is in a difficult situation. His name is Yu Shun." Emperor Yao said: " Yes! I have also heard about this man, what kind of man is he?" The princes of the four directions said: "He is the son of Gusou. His father is wicked, his mother likes to tell lies, and his younger brother is called Xiang, who is very arrogant. But Shun was able to live in harmony with them, and he influenced his family with his filial deeds so that they would not become evil." Emperor Yao said: "Then let me try him." Emperor Yao decided to put his two Three daughters were married to Shun in order to examine Shun's virtue through them.So Emperor Yao ordered his two daughters to go to the Bay of Guishui and marry Yu Shun as his wife.

King Wen of Zhou: Six Signs
King Wen of Zhou, surnamed Ji and Mingchang, son of Ji Li, Han nationality, founder of the Western Zhou Dynasty.After Ji Li's death, he inherited the position of Xibohou, also known as Bochang.Reigned for 50 years.During the Shang Dynasty, Zhou was the Marquis of Xibo. He founded his country under Qishan Mountain.To practice benevolent government, many princes in the world will follow, and after King Ziwu has the world, he pursues him as King Wen.

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The king said: "Teacher, think carefully, look inside the civil affairs, examine the hypocrisy, change the ability of officials and the people, experience their talents and talents, I respect you! Women are so cautious that they are not ethical. There are seven genus and nine functions. , there are six signs: the first is Guancheng, the second is examination of ambition, the third is looking at the middle, the fourth is watching color, the fifth is watching hidden, and the sixth is Kui De.

The king said: "Yeah, women can judge it because of their reasons. The rich and honored see their rituals, the poor see their virtues, the pampered see their lack of arrogance and extravagance, and the hidden ones see their lack of fear. When you look at it less, you are respectful, eager to learn, and able to be a younger brother. It is magnificent, and it is clean and honest, and it surpasses your selfishness. When you look at it old, its meaning, constitution, prudence, and strength are not enough. Look at the filial piety of father and son. Observe their harmony and friendship, the leisure of monarchs and ministers, their loyalty, and the leisure of township parties, their trust and fear. Save their residences, and observe their righteousness; save their mourning, and observe their virtues; save their access, and observe their virtues. It makes friends; checks its friends, and observes its honesty. Examine it to see its faith, pull it out to see its knowledge, show it difficult to see its courage, trouble it to see its governance, and flood it to see its non-greed. Blue is used to see its innocence through optimism, happiness is used to see its non-lightness, anger is used to see its seriousness, drunkness is used to see its innocence, verticality is used to see its permanence, and long-distance is used to see its non-difference , you can observe their tirelessness, explore their ambitions to observe their emotions, examine their yin and yang to observe their sincerity, cover their subtle words to observe their beliefs, and reflect on their actions to observe their preparations. This is called "observation" Cheng' also.

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