Wednesday, February 27, 2008

A person who has high moral is highly respected

A person who has high moral is highly respected.What people value is not base on outside appearance.
Story 1
Lin Zhe Xu destroy opium at Hu Kou Beach

During Dynasty Ching,England exported huge quantity of opium into China.At that time, the whole nation, from rich to the poor,all are smoking opium.This is not only weaken their health,also causing lots of currency outflow.This had severely influenced the people's health and economic development.In this critical moments, lin Zhe Xu had written many letters to advise the king about the danger of opium.At last,King Dao Guang adopted his suggestion.In December 1838,Lin was assigned to Guang Zhou to in charge of job of banning opium.In Guang Zhou, Lin and another 2 colleagues were preparing to reinforce the sea defense.At the same time, they organized army to get ready for English's attack.They also ordered foreign opium traffickers to hand over all smuggled opium.This forced the English opium dealers to hand over 200,000,000 catty of opium, they also guaranteed they would not export opium to China.At the Hu Kou Beach, Lin had conducted the world largest opium destroyed campaign.He fully adopted scientific method to destroy the drug,ie:dug a bifg hole,pump in sea water,apply some clay and destroy all opium.This method had not caused pollution to the environment.During that period, many people came to witnessed, all felt very glad.Lin's action had not only save all Chinese 's destiny, it also showed strong determination to protest foreign colony.
Lin had not only become Chinese hero,but also leaving behind lots of wisdom to us, especially his '10 useless' words.We can gained lots of beneficial inspiration from there.ie:
1)If not dutiful to own parents, useless to pray to god.
2)If brothers are not in good term, useless to have friends
3)If have bad intention, useless to have feng shui
4)If behavior is not right, useless to read
5)If proud, useless to be rich in knowledge
6)If boastful, useless to be wise
7)If rich but stingy, useless to keep wealth
8)If take others' property,useless to donate
9)If not take care of own self,useless to eat medicine
10)If enjoy and act wastefully,useless of having good life

Story 2
Yan Ying assigned to Chu
Yan Ying was Chi Country's prime minister,He was short and ugly.One day he was assigned by Chi's King to visit Chu's Country.Chu's King planned to humiliate Yan Ying .Hence he opened a small and tiny door for him.Yan Ying knew that Chu's people would like to humiliate him,hence he said"I am coming to visit your country,This door is door for dog, if you think I'm visiting dog's country,then I will go in through this door." Upon hearing his words,Chu's King quickly open the main gate and let him in.
When Yan Ying saw the king, Chu's king purposely asked him:"Why your country send you here?Is it because there is no other people?" Yan Ying replied;"Our country has a rule for sending people to visit others' country. High class people will be send to high class country.I am the most useless one, hence was send to your country." The Chu's king later arranged someone to send a criminal in front of him.The king asked what was the crimed he convicted? His man replied that "He is Chi's citizen and had convicted stealing case." Yan Yang immediately said :"The mandarin orange from Huai Nan if transfer and plant in Huai Bei,it will grow thorn.Chi's citizen came to Chu,immediately became theft, is because bad influence"
Chu's king heard his words and felt very sorry for Yan Yang, he immediately apologized with him.


A person's outstanding abilities will naturally endow him with a good reputation.Admiration from others does not come from boasting or praising oneself.
Story 1
Teacher Chai and the policeman
Once,teacher Chai came to Police academy in Shen Chuan to give talk. These police are all aged around 30-40 whom have gained many years of working experience.This time they came for training.Before Teacher Chai gave his talk, a teacher reminded him that:"Beware of these policemen, please don't give too long speech,1 1/2 hours will do". Despite his words, Teacher Chai was not influenced by his words.He strongly believe so long as he is sincere, they will be touched by his talk.

Upon standing on the stage,he saw policemen coming in , all are tall and stout. Some of them not happy and murmured:"why the class not yet started?". Teacher Chai thought :Our life have two situations, either you change him or he change you."Teacher Chai immediately think that one must praise others, cannot straight away criticize them as irresponsible etc. Moreover they are very well manner, they immediately stand up, pay respect to Teacher Chai.Teacher Chai immediately stepped his feet and raised his right hand,showed respect to them too.He took the microphone and said:"dear 'Ah Sir", how are you?'Initially the policemen was not happy but after saw he paying respect,they all laughed.Teacher Chai said:"When I was young, whenever I saw a policeman I'll really respect them.Policemen is our society's nanny.Whenever the policemen have high moral, whoever facing problems that look for your help will feel very secure.If you meet someone who committed crime, we should tap his shoulder and remind him to be dutiful to his parents,do something meaningful for the society.This kindness may awake them.After listening to his speech, the policemen all sit with their chest upright as they realize their mission. After giving 1 1/2 hour talks,it was end of the talk,Teacher Chai thanked the policemen for listening his talk. However, the audience asked him to give some more speech. Teacher Chai stood there and did not know what to do.The organizer later requested him to give additional 1/2 hr speech.
In the 1/s hr speech, Teacher Chai mentioned about husband -wife relationship, childrens' education etc.Actually as a parent, everyone will worry about their children.Once mentioned about the issues concerned by them, these policemen will listen attentively.Two hours later, Teacher Chai came down from the stage, they all surrounded him and asked him to sign on their 'di zi gui' booklet.Teacher Chai told them he thought only Andy Lau will get that type of admire, he never thought that he would received the same admiration.

We knew the importance of moral, regardless of age,occupation etc.Today we are able to accept the teaching of our great ancestors, we should upgrade ourselves and spread the knowledge to others.This knowledge is not merely understanding.As we need to use our action and speech to act out the themselves, so that they are able to cultivate elite and be a good leader. Everyone must be extra cautious on behavior issues.If one cannot be caution or trustworthy, one cannot convince the rest, even cannot knowledge, then people will respect us. Certain people can convince others, not because of their loud voice or their power .Instead is the true knowledge and high morality that they will automatically being respected.

>From Teacher Chai's speech, we learned that we must study diligently,especially our teacher and leaders must always upgrade ourselves, then we will have ability to lead others.We must be careful with our behavior.If we are not able to be careful and trustworthy, we are not able to convince others. If we cannot convince others, our organization will be dissolved any time. Hence we must have good moral, then can convince others.

However, some people like to be arrogant.Eg in ancient China,there is general Wang Zao Yuan,always arrogant and said if he control the army, he will be able to control the whole country.At 961, Song from the north attack his country, he lead the armies to defense.Due to his mislead, his team were defeated by Song. He was arrested as captive.

We should learn Teacher's Chai spirit of spreading the great ancestor's knowledge.We must remind ourselves not to follow Wang Zao Yuan, be a morally high person and contribute to the society.

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