What are the production works for displaying primary school teachings, family rules and family traditions?
Rise up at dawn and sweep the court to make it clean inside and outside. As soon as you feel faint, you will rest. If you lock the door, you must check it yourself. A porridge and a meal, when I think about the difficulty of getting there. Half a thread, half a thread, I always think about the difficulty of material resources. It is better to prepare before it rains and not to dig a well when thirsty. You must be frugal in your self-respect, and do not linger over banquets. The utensils are of pure quality, and the earthenware fou is better than gold and jade. The diet is simple but refined, and the garden vegetables are the best. Do not build luxurious houses or seek fertile land.
The three aunts and the six wives are matchmakers for prostitutes and thieves. A beautiful maid and a charming concubine are not the blessings of a boudoir. Servants should not be handsome, and wives and concubines should not use colorful makeup. Although the ancestors are far away, the sacrifices must not be dishonest. No matter how foolish your descendants are, they must read the scriptures. Live in a simple and simple way, and teach your children in a righteous way. Don't be greedy for unexpected wealth, and don't drink too much wine. ?
Don’t take advantage when trading with Jian Tiao. When you see poor relatives and neighbors, you must show compassion. If you are mean and start a family, you will not be able to enjoy it for a long time. If you have a bad relationship, you will soon perish. Brothers, uncles and nephews must share more to benefit the widow. Both young and old, inside and outside, should be strict with the law. How can he be a husband who listens to his wife's words and behaves like his own flesh and blood? He who cares about property but neglects his parents cannot be a good son. When you marry a daughter, choose a good son-in-law, and don’t ask for a high salary. When marrying a daughter-in-law, don’t consider a generous dowry.
It is the most shameful thing to slander someone who sees wealth and honor. There is nothing worse than being arrogant when faced with poverty. Avoid litigation at home, as litigation will end in disaster. Avoid talking too much in life, as talking too much will lead to mistakes. Do not rely on power to bully the orphans and widows; do not be greedy for food and drink but kill animals and birds. If you are eccentric, you will have many regrets and mistakes. If you are lazy and resigned, your family fortune will be difficult to achieve. If you have little intimacy, you will suffer from it for a long time. Qu Zhi is old and mature, but he can rely on each other when he is in a hurry. Listen carefully to what is said, be aware of the inhuman accusations, and be patient and think twice. When we fight over things, we should know that it is not our fault, and we must be calm about the secret thoughts. ?
Don’t think about giving favors, and don’t forget the favors received. You should leave room for everything, and you should not go back to where you are proud. When people are happy, don't be jealous. When people are in trouble, don't be happy. To be kind and to be seen by others is not really good. To be evil and to fear that others will see it is a great evil. Seeing lust and having lustful thoughts, repaying it to his wife and daughter. Hiding grudges and using hidden arrows will bring disaster to his descendants. ?
The family is harmonious, and even though the food is no longer available, there is still plenty of fun. The national classes are finished early, and there is nothing left in the bag, so I am happy. When studying, one aspires to be a sage; when serving as an official, one aspires to the kingdom. Keep your peace and order, and listen to the weather. If you behave like this, you will be close to common people.
--"Zhu Xi's Maxims on Family Governance"