Zeng Guofan: Clumsy and Slow to Bring Peace to the World

Who says you can't become a hero without talent and intelligence? Who says that being stupid and dull can't create great achievements? Who said that war must be fought with "soldiers and swiftness" and that victory cannot be won by slowness? There are two and a half saints in ancient history, Confucius and Wang Yangming are one and Zeng Guofan is half. Zeng Guofan used his "clumsy wisdom" to the extreme throughout his life. As long as he is working hard towards his goal, why not slow down? It's just that the vast majority of people have too many goals and can't specialize. They can specialize but can't stay focused for a long time. Therefore, they have become mediocre. If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight. Previously, I only knew that Zeng Guofan was an important minister in the late Qing Dynasty, with a great reputation, great achievements, and a very popular position. However, after careful calculation, Zeng Guofan's life was extremely miserable. It was even said that he spent half of his life in the army, waiting for the chance of death, and was still ostracized and suspected... Zeng Guofan's magnificent and bumpy life illustrates that he was both a clumsy ninja and a truly wise man who was as skillful as clumsy, as wise as foolish, and as eloquent as he was argumentative. . .

Zeng Guofan is one of the most capable people in history. I admire his spirit and will. When he was young, Zeng Guofan was not outstanding, but he relied on his tenacious will to stand out and became one of the four great men in the late Qing Dynasty. Perhaps it is precisely because he was born slightly inferior to others that he had far greater foresight than other geniuses. I think this was a necessary condition for Zeng Guofan to step by step become one of the greatest people in the late Qing Dynasty. After reading Zeng Guofan, I realized that the mighty men who are famous all over the world all crawled out from the mountains of swords and seas of fire. The hardships and hardships involved can only be understood by those who have been there. Yes, we have always looked up to those who stand proudly in the peaks and occupy high positions, but we never knew that the hardships and hardships involved are enough to kill any outstanding person with a slight will defect. Before his death, Zeng Guofan had enough experience and was full of indescribable wisdom, but he no longer had the energy and motivation he had when he formed the Hunan Army. Flowers will bloom again, and people will never be young again. I want to buy sweet-scented osmanthus and carry wine, but it's not the same as a young man traveling. Cherish the youth and energy of the moment, use endless passion to pursue a career, and achieve your own achievements. However, there are a few people like Zeng Guofan who continue to stand up amidst constant setbacks and difficulties. The right time, place and people are indispensable. As Zeng Guofan said in his later years, people cannot go against the trend. Let nature take its course. It is God's will. Human will is really difficult to overcome. In most cases, a small wave in the environment is enough to destroy a sailing boat. Only by recognizing the reality clearly and starting from yourself to preserve your strength can you have the opportunity and ability to realize yourself. This may be the most realistic thing.

Although this book is not the best about Zeng Guofan, it is the easiest to understand. It is suitable for teenagers. It does not have too many words. Compared with other books, it is probably the shortest. As the age increases, those who want to know more can read other books. The narrative of the story in this book is interesting, so it is suitable for young people to understand Zeng Guofan.

The language is very simple and engaging. That period of tragic history is told very easily like telling a story. Especially the chapters about the Taiping War made people shudder after reading them. How could it be so easy to kill someone, even told in a humorous way? Looking at the long course of history, the common people under countless wars and brutal rule were like ants, worse than animals, and were slaughtered by others. Reminds me of a famous saying, One will eventually become a thousand bones. No one pays attention to the real lives of ordinary people

Through an in-depth study of Zeng Guofan's life and deeds, the author demonstrates his outstanding talents as a wise and courageous general and politician. The book uses rhetorical techniques such as metaphors and parallelism to vividly depict Zeng Guofan's character and the challenges he faced. As a clumsy and slow man, Zeng Guofan finally distinguished himself in war and politics with his tenacious perseverance and enterprising spirit. He won with his forethought and wise strategy, becoming one of the most respected leaders in history.

Learn from this book: Conquer extraordinary clumsiness with extraordinary perseverance The great thing about Zeng Guofan is that he knows that he is stupid and does not deny it. If a person can understand himself and face his shortcomings, then he has taken the first step to success. If he can still do his best to make up for his shortcomings, then success is already at his feet. Zeng Guofan is such a person. He seized all the time to read, wishing to squeeze out all the time to read when he was sleeping. When others ridiculed him, he never defended himself. He always believed in the simplest truth that hard work can make up for weakness.

The language of this book is very humorous. I really enjoyed reading this book, even better than Zhang Hongwen's.

The essence of Chinese traditional culture blooms in practice. How can the legendary half-saint, an ordinary person, take the path of becoming a saint? The myth that hard work can make up for weakness. This book focuses on Zeng Guofan's hard work and perseverance, his continuous personal struggle and growth, how to deal with difficulties and how to face the glorious personality charm. He worked hard as a boy, faced the bleak economy when he was an official in the capital, and cultivated his own spiritual aspirations. He always followed the example of saints, pursued excellence, and made friends. Be determined before doing anything. Although it is not as smooth as Li Hongzhang, in that period of turbulence, internal and external troubles, and the first generation of Han pioneers to be reused by the Qing Dynasty, it can be said that they are both civil and military. The winner is not necessarily the fastest one, but the most durable one. Keep your feet on the ground, be self-reliant and plan for the future. Chinese people should strengthen themselves! 2025.9.12

There are both praise and criticism in this book, and it seems like you are seeing the real Zeng Guofan. For example, writing family letters and diaries is actually to leave them for future generations; and those who are fragile in the face of failure show that we are all human beings. Great men also struggled to move forward in ups and downs, enduring humiliation and heavy burdens, even if there was no reward or profit later, and they worked hard all their lives. A capable person who can do his best for the country and his family is great. People who are incapable should not think about achieving great things, as delusions are fate.

Destiny does not seem to be controllable by oneself. Zeng Guofan committed suicide three times, and each time he was able to turn danger into disaster. Without God's blessing, he would have died long ago. Therefore, some things are beyond our control. When we encounter things that we cannot decide, we don't have to be too anxious. Keep your mind calm. It is not a big deal. Since you can't decide, it is better to let it develop and accept it knowing that you can't do anything about it!

"In his opinion, the most important thing for people to practice is willpower. They must always restrain their will to recharge their energy and prevent their willpower from being scattered and wasted, so as to gain the speed generated by restraint." This sentence is taken from the book, which is like a portrayal of Zeng Guofan's life beliefs. Some people say that Zeng Guofan is stupid, and it is true, but how can he be admitted to the scholar's official position if he is really stupid. In my opinion, Zeng Guofan seems to have been conserving, maintaining the belief in his heart and working hard for it. This is also a good quality that many young people today do not have.

The language is always humorous. The key is that it is not long but the writing is brilliant. The military life is steady and steady. The word "sincerity" runs through the whole text and the life of this man who is known as the number one "idiot" in the Qing Dynasty. After reading it, I still have endless aftertaste. He has truly achieved the harmony and unity in the contradiction. The author is really not simple. He is very good at this kind of article.

Deeply influenced by Confucianism throughout his life, he was chosen by fate. He was originally a scholar, but he spent his life as a soldier in the torrent of history. In the midst of success or failure, he took honesty as a warning, loyalty as a servant, and harmony as a precious thing. The most important thing in self-cultivation is persistence, stability, and diligence. He finally established the great cause of pacifying the rebels and became a great man of the generation!

The title of this book is Stupid and Slow, so the whole book unfolds the story closely around this main line, starting from Zeng Guofan's birth, schooling, becoming an official in the capital, the history of the Hunan Army, the governor of Liangjiang, and the direct governor until the end of his life. It describes his life stories at different times in his life and how he practiced his "persistence", his "slowness", and his "stupidity" at different stages, and how he used these qualities to continuously reach the peak of life, achieve great things, and become a generation of saints. This book makes readers feel like a TV series. It also shows readers the principles of life, work (officialdom), team management, family management, personal self-cultivation and other aspects in the story. It is easy and interesting to read, and rich in philosophy. It really feels like you are on the scene. It is highly recommended for everyone to read. There is a saying in the book: "Nothing in the world is achieved by chance. You must be down-to-earth and not opportunistic." From the establishment of the Hunan Army to the success of the Hunan Army, Zeng Guofan had a bumpy process, but he always insisted on fighting steadily and set the rules: No matter how big the scale of the battle, you must plan before fighting. You can attack brutally and only injure the soldiers.

This book is very good! The author Du Yinshan told the story of Zeng Guofan very vividly, allowing me to see a down-to-earth man who succeeded through hard work. Although Zeng Guofan is not very talented, his diligence and persistence are really admirable. His story also made me understand that there is no shortcut to success, only one step at a time can we go further. I think this book is not only suitable for boys, but girls can also gain a lot of inspiration from it.

Very good, better than the award-winning ones I have seen before

An ordinary person has spent his whole life trying to overcome mediocre talents, and he has really accomplished many things that many talented people have failed to achieve. However, the further he travels, the more he realizes that what he has walked through is in vain and a dream. It has to be said that there is destiny in the dark, but you still have to believe that man can conquer nature, otherwise what is the meaning of this life?

Go watch the original version, it's more exciting [laughing]

Joking about Zeng Guofan? This is an appetizer, and eating it will help you chew the meal better.

Hypocritical people are sanctimonious. Political interests come first, and even my own father can betray his judgment.

After reading it, I breathed a sigh of relief. Zeng Guofan's life seemed to be like that of his peers. He would cry loudly when encountering major setbacks, quarrel with his family at home, and in extremely difficult situations, he would be "strong" and "sincere" and take time to grind it out. Read like an ordinary person, and pass away like an ordinary person.

After reading it, I felt quite mixed. In such a decadent situation, few people can hold the sky with one hand. Zeng Guofan was a civil servant and was destined not to have the courage of a military general. He had many ups and downs in his life and mostly relied on endurance. His experience was probably the limit that an ordinary person could go.

Zeng Guofan believed that hard work would be rewarded all his life, but his epitaph said that people must believe in fate. This must have gone through so many hardships!

I haven't finished reading it yet, but Zeng Guofan's life is worth learning from! After all, Zeng Guofan had ordinary qualifications but achieved great achievements. He was very educational and inspiring to young people who wanted to make a career.

You can't listen to the book without copyright, but you can only see it with your own eyes. The writing style of this book is popular and interesting. Really useful and beneficial to oneself

This work is actually mainly about Zeng Guofan's attitude towards life. The book says that Zeng Guofan's method of reading since he was a child was very clumsy. He would never read the next sentence until he understood the previous sentence. He would read an article dozens of times, but the thief hiding under the bed couldn't restrain himself and got out and recited it for him. This seems very funny. Harmonious, but this is his attitude towards life, one step at a time, one step at a time in a down-to-earth manner, because only in this way can we achieve solid work, leave no hidden dangers, and over time, we can achieve great things that others cannot achieve.

My heart cares about the world, but because I am afraid that the cunning rabbit will die and the lackeys will cook me, I will be defeated again and again in the end, and my heart will die. Then the hero will fall. In his last words, he will not believe the letter but only believe in fate. How helpless!

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