In the ancient Great Zhou Dynasty, there was a small village called Yunyin Village, which is located in the midst of the mountains, with picturesque scenery and simple folk customs. In this village, there lives a young man named Li Yi, who has shown unusual tenacity and wisdom since he was a child, and has become what the villagers call "a child with a promising future". However, how to train him to become a truly excellent man has become the biggest concern in his father Li Wenxuan's heart.
Emerging at the beginning, the teenager is ambitious in all directions
Li Yi lost his mother when he was a child and was raised by his father Li Wenxuan. Li Wenxuan was once a military general of the Great Zhou Dynasty, retired due to injury, and returned to Yunyin Village to live a life of farming and studying. He knows very well that in this troubled world, only by being both civil and military can he protect his family and defend the country, and only then can his son have a foothold in the future. Therefore, from the moment Li Yi was able to pick up books, he not only taught him to read and write, but also taught him martial arts and riding and archery, hoping that he could become a gentleman with both civil and military skills.
Li Yi lived up to his father's expectations, and at the age of ten, he was able to recite the Analects and the Art of War, and his riding and archery skills were also outstanding among his peers. Whenever the sun sets, he and his father practice sword games in the mountains and forests behind the village, sweat and laughter are intertwined, becoming a unique scenery of Yunyin Village.
Sharpen your mind and don't back down in the face of challenges
However, the road to growth has never been easy. When he was fifteen years old, Yunyin Village was hit by an unprecedented drought, and the villagers were in dire straits. In the face of this sudden disaster, Li Yi witnessed how his father, Li Wenxuan, led the villagers to open canals to divert water, and worked day and night to finally alleviate the drought. This experience made Li Yi deeply appreciate the weight of responsibility and responsibility.
"Father, I want to do more for the village." Li Yi said with a firm look in his eyes during a long conversation with his father at night.
When Li Wenxuan heard this, he was both relieved and emotional: "Children, becoming excellent is not only about being strong in martial arts and knowledgeable, but more importantly, about having a heart for the sake of the people. Remember, wherever you go in the future, remember that your roots are here, and your responsibilities are here. ”
Get out of the clouds and have the world in mind
In order to seek greater development and to be able to apply what he has learned to a broader world, Li Yi decided to leave Yunyin Village and go to the capital to study. On the eve of leaving, he and his father were silent for a long time under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, and finally, Li Wenxuan patted Li Yi on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Go, child, the outside world is very big, but remember, no matter when and where, you must maintain a kind and upright heart." ”
In the capital, Li Yi quickly made a name for himself in the Guozijian with his outstanding talent and unremitting efforts. He is not only proficient in the six arts, but also has a unique view of statecraft. At a court meeting, he bravely stood up and put forward his own reform plan in response to the maladministration of the imperial court at that time, which won the appreciation of the emperor and the admiration of the ministers.
Returning to the hometown is deep, feeding the homeland
Many years later, when Li Yi had become an important minister in the court, he never forgot the nurturing grace of Yunyin Village. He wrote to the emperor, asking for funds to build water conservancy projects to improve irrigation conditions in his hometown, and at the same time set up a school so that the children in the village could have books to read. He also personally returned to his hometown, personally participated in the construction, and lived and worked together with the villagers.
"I am the son of Li Yin Village, and no matter where I go, my heart is here." At a villagers' meeting, Li Yi said affectionately, "I hope that through our efforts, Yunyin Village can become a better place, so that every child can have the opportunity to become an excellent self." ”
Ending insights
Li Yi's story has been passed down as a good story in Yunyin Village and even in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. He used his own experience to tell people that an excellent boy must not only have extraordinary talent and tenacious will, but also have a sense of responsibility, a spirit of responsibility and deep friendship for his hometown. On the road of growth, we will encounter countless challenges and difficulties, but as long as we have love, faith, and the pursuit of a better future, we will be able to overcome everything and become the best version of ourselves.
As Li Yi said: "Excellence is not only a requirement for oneself, but also a commitment to the world." "In this complicated world, I hope we can all be like Li Yi, never forget our original intention, forge ahead, and become the excellent person who can illuminate others and warm the world.