Translation; Get up at dawn every morning, sprinkle water on the ground inside and outside the court before sweeping the floor to make it clean and tidy; At dusk, you should have a rest and check for yourself whether the door is locked. For a porridge and a meal, it is hard to think about it; For half-silk or half-thread clothes, we should always remember that it is very difficult to produce these materials.
2, it is advisable to plan ahead, don't dig wells when you are thirsty. Self-help must be frugal, and banquet guests must not stay overnight. The utensils are clean and tidy, and the tile is better than gold; The more exquisite the diet, the more delicious the vegetables in the garden. Don't run fancy houses, don't seek fertile land.
Everything must be prepared first. For example, when it doesn't rain, you must repair the house first. Don't start planning at the last minute, just like digging a well when you are thirsty. That will inevitably take you by surprise. You must save money in your life. Don't dawdle when we get together for dinner.
The tableware is simple and clean. Although it is pottery made of clay, it is better than jade. The food is both economical and exquisite. Although it is a vegetable grown in the garden, it is better than delicacies. Don't build gorgeous houses, and don't try to buy good countryside.
3, three aunts and six grandmothers, the media of prostitution and theft; Beautiful girls and concubines are not the blessings of the boudoir. Don't be handsome for a servant, and don't make up for wives.
Translation; Unscrupulous women in society are the most likely to make mistakes; Desire for women does not bring family happiness. Babies and slaves should not hire handsome people, and wives and concubines should not dress up too brightly.
4, brothers and uncles, need to be more embellished, young and old, both inside and outside, should be strict with self-discipline. Listen to the woman said, good flesh and blood, is it a husband, value talent, thin parents, not a man's son? Take a wife and choose a husband, not seeking re-employment; It's not too thick to marry a daughter-in-law and beg a lady.
Translation; Brothers and uncles should help each other, and the rich should help the poor; A family should have strict rules, and the words of the elders should be solemn to the younger generation. Listening to women provoke and hurt the feelings of flesh and blood, where is it worthy to be a man? It is not reasonable for children to value money and treat their parents badly.
Marry a daughter, choose a good husband for her, and don't want expensive dowry; Marrying a daughter-in-law must require a virtuous woman, not a generous dowry.
5, it is the most shameful to forget the righteousness; Being arrogant when you are poor is nothing more than meanness. If you quit fighting at home, the lawsuit will be fierce; Don't talk too much in life, you will suffer. Don't bully widows by force; Don't be greedy and kill birds. If you are eccentric, you will regret many mistakes; It's hard to succeed in one's home.
Translation; It is the most shameful to curry favor with the rich, but it is the most despicable to be proud when you meet the poor. Living at home, no lawsuits. Once a lawsuit is fought, no matter whether you win or lose, the result is unlucky. Don't talk too much in life, you will suffer.
Don't bully and oppress orphans and widows by force, and don't slaughter animals such as cattle, sheep, chickens and ducks at will because of greed. People who are eccentric and self-righteous will always regret doing something wrong; Decadent, lazy and stubborn, it is difficult to get married.
6. If you are naughty, you will be tired for a long time; Qu Zhi is old, but if you are in a hurry, you can rely on each other.
Translation; Teenagers who are not close will suffer for a long time; Respectfully and modestly associate with people who are experienced and good at doing things, and you can get his guidance or help when you encounter difficulties.
Is it unreasonable to listen to the speech lightly? Be patient and think twice before you act; I don't know if I argue about what is my fault. You must think calmly. Don't forget to help without thinking. Leave room for everything and be proud of it.
Others gossip, don't believe it, think twice. Because how do we know he's not here to speak ill of people? If you argue about something, you should reflect on yourself calmly, because how do you know it's not my fault? Don't take your kindness to others to heart, but always take your kindness to others to heart. No matter what you do, you should leave room; If you are satisfied, you should be satisfied, and you should not go any further.
7. People are happy, not jealous; People should not be happy when they are in trouble. Being a good person and wanting to be seen by others is not really good; Fear of being known is a great sin. Seeing the color, I reported my wife and daughter; Hide resentment with arrows in the back, delaying future generations. Home and everything, although not from, but also happy; The Chinese class ended in the morning, but there was nothing left. I was complacent.
Translation; Don't be jealous when others have festive events; Don't gloat when others are in trouble. If you do a good thing and want others to see it, then you are not really a good person. If you do something bad and you are afraid that others will know, then you are really wicked.
It is evil to see beautiful women, and the retribution will be on his wife and children in the future; Those who secretly hurt others with resentment will leave a curse on their children and grandchildren. Family harmony, even if lack of food and clothing, but also feel happy; Pay the tax as soon as possible, and enjoy it even if there is nothing left in your pocket.
8. Reading aims at sages and politics is in the heart. Keep quiet and listen to the weather forecast. If you do this, you will be very close.
Translation; The purpose of reading sage books is to learn the behavior of sages, not just for imperial examinations and; An official should have the idea of loyalty to the monarch and patriotism. How can you consider the enjoyment of yourself and your family? We do our duty, work hard and live. God has his own arrangements. If you can do this, it is almost consistent with the truth of sages.