Everyone loves him because of his elegant
demeanour(風流可愛)
In the era of the Northern and Southern
Dynasties in China, the Southern Dynasty had four kingdoms, among which there
was an important minister named (Zhang Xu).
History books tell a story about him.
He was a very learned man, and he once
served as the director of education at that time.
His speech was very refined, and he had an
open and free heart, and he did not stick to some of the rigid etiquette norms
of the time.
His students and friends once described how
they felt when they talked to him.
Every time I listen to him speak, I lose
track of time, and even if the talk goes on for a long time, I do not feel
tired or hungry. I often listen to his lectures, but every time I hear new
knowledge and views, I am surprised, I think his knowledge is too deep, like a
vast ocean.
Every time I listen to him, I feel a sense
of sacredness. I think it might be because he is in awe of knowledge and wisdom
from the bottom of his heart.
At that time, several willow trees brought
from Sichuan Province were planted in the imperial palace.
The king was very fond of these rare willow
trees.
These willow trees have a characteristic,
the branches are very long and very thin, which from a distance looks like many
silk threads hanging from the tree.
Several times the king addressed the
ministers who were walking with him.
When the branches of these willows are
blown by the wind, I seem to see the flow of the invisible wind, and I seem to
hear the sound of the river.
I feel that the image and the voice are
very beautiful and elegant, exuding a unique temperament.
Every time I see these willows, I think of
Zhang Xu.
This idiom means that it is used to
describe a person's elegant demeanour, so he is loved by everyone.
Dear friend, what kind of inspiration or
thought do you have after hearing this story?
What plant would you use to describe
yourself? What is your favourite plant?
I hope this story can give you a new
harvest.
