Listen to Zhang Juzheng's Lecture on Zizhi Tongjian

2026.1.23.8.00 To observe whether a person is talented, first of all, look at the kind of people he makes friends with in daily life; secondly, look at whether he distributes money to solve other people's difficulties when he is rich; thirdly, look at who he recommends as officials when he is in a high position; thirdly, look at whether he can stay in poverty and not act rashly when he is poor; and finally, look at whether he can stick to his own principles of life when he is at a low ebb and not seek glory. If you use these five points to examine two people, you can tell whether they are good or bad. Generally speaking, if you seek peace without fighting, the initiative will be in the opponent's hands. If you seek peace after victory, the initiative will be in my hands. I want to cause harm to others without harming others, and I want to keep the initiative in my hands. Summary: Zizhi Tongjian is probably some classic stories from each dynasty starting from the Yao and Shun period. It mainly advises people to do good, to have a pattern, to be prepared, and to be a book that is really suitable for ancient princes and generals to read. You can study it.

There is indeed something unique about him being able to become an imperial master for two generations. Thinking of the friends around me, they can also learn from Zhang Juzheng's wisdom when educating their children, so that their children can learn from history. Moreover, this book covers a wide range of topics, is highly literary, and is very interesting to read. I think it is worth reading.

This book is super nice

How can He De allow Mr. Zhang to give lectures! A very good book and benefited a lot