Notes on Biography of Boyi and its Translation

1, the annotation and translation of Boyi Biography are as follows: Although there are many books recording events in the world, scholars still use the "six arts"-poems, books, rituals, music, the Book of Changes, the Spring and Autumn Annals and other classics as evidence for credit investigation. Although the Book of Songs and Historical Records are flawed, the words recorded in Yu and Xia dynasties can still be seen. Yao should abdicate to Yu Shun, and Shun should abdicate to Yu, all of which were recommended by the governors of the four sides and the pastors of various states. So, let them work hard, preside over affairs for decades, make achievements, establish political achievements, and then hand over major policies to them. This means that the world is an extremely precious treasure and the emperor is the greatest leader. It is so difficult to hand over the world to the successor. However, some people say that Yao wanted to give up the world, but refused to accept it, thinking it was a shame, so he lived in seclusion. In the Xia dynasty, there were frontier, Guangwu and others. Why praise these people? Tai Shigong said: I have been to Jishan Mountain. It is said that there is a tomb of Xu You on the mountain. Confucius commented on ancient benevolent people, saints and sages in turn, and elaborated on Wu Taibo and Boyi in detail. I heard about Xu You, Guang Wu, etc. Morally noble, but there is nothing about them in the Bible. Why? Confucius said: "Boyi and Shu Qi don't always remember other people's previous mistakes, so there are fewer people who resent them." "What is there to complain about?" I was deeply saddened by the intentions of the Boyi brothers, but I was surprised to see those poems. Their biography wrote:

Boyi and Shu Qi are two sons of Gu. Father wants to pass the throne to Shu Qi. After his father's death, Shu Qi will give way to Boyi. Boyi said, "This is my father's legacy!" " So he ran away. JiShu refused to take the throne and ran away. China people had to make Gu's second son king. At this time, Bo Yi and Shu Qi heard that Xi Bochang could take care of and support the elderly, so they discussed and said, why don't we go to him? When we arrived, Xibo was already dead. King Wu took Xibo's god to the car, made him King Wen, and led an army to the east to March the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Boyi and Shu Qi seized King Wu's horse and advised him, "Is it filial piety for my father to go out without burial after his death? Being a courtier, but trying to kill the king, can this be considered benevolence? " People around Zhou Wang tried to kill them, and Taigong said, "They are just!" "Help them leave. King Wu eliminated the tyrannical rule of Shang Dynasty, and the whole world joined the Zhou Dynasty, but Boyi and Shu Qi thought it was a shameful thing. In order to show their loyalty to Shang Dynasty, they refused to eat the food of Zhou Dynasty, lived in seclusion in shouyangshan and ate Osmunda japonica to satisfy their hunger. When I was starving to death, I wrote a song, which said, "Climb that western mountain and pick some Osmunda! "It is wrong to fight violence with violence. Shennong, Yu Shun and Yu Xia gave way to benevolent policies, but the saints died suddenly. Where will our generation go today? Ah, goodbye, goodbye! It' s sad that the fate is thin! " Finally starved to death in shouyangshan. Judging from these records, did Boyi and Shu Qi complain? Some people say, "God doesn't care for anyone in particular, but usually helps kind people." Like Boyi and Shu Qi, they can always be regarded as kind people! Isn't it? They do good deeds, accumulate kindness and cultivate character. Such a nice person is starving to death! Let's talk about Confucius' seventy-two able disciples first. Zhong Ni especially praised Yan Yuan's diligence. Yan Hui, on the other hand, was often troubled by poverty, and even food such as distiller's grains and chaff was not enough to eat, and finally he died young. What is God's reward for good people? Stealing feet is killing innocent people, cutting off people's livers and eating human flesh every day. It is cruel and reckless, gathering thousands of partisans to run around the world, and even dying at the age of 100. What virtues has he accumulated and what good deeds have he done? These examples are the most typical and illustrative. It should be said that in modern times, those who violate the law and discipline can live comfortably all their lives and enjoy it from generation to generation; And some people (as Confucius taught) should carefully choose where they live; Speak until the right time to open your lips; Only take the road, not the path; If you don't want to uphold justice, you won't show your resentment, but you will encounter disaster. There are so many such situations that I can't count them. I am deeply puzzled. If there is a so-called heaven, then this is heaven, not heaven? Confucius said that "people with different ideas don't discuss and plan with each other", and they all do things according to their own will. Confucius also said: "if wealth can be obtained, I am willing to do humble work with a whip in my hand;" If you can't get it, then do it according to my own preferences! " "After the cold weather, I didn't know that pine trees and cypresses were the last to shed leaves. "The world is full of mud and dirt, and innocent and noble people are particularly prominent. Isn't it because they attach so much importance to morality and conduct that they are so contemptuous and pitiful! " What makes a gentleman feel sad is that he will die and his reputation will not be praised by everyone. Jia Yi said, "People who are insatiable will die in pursuit of money, ambitious people will die in pursuit of honor, people who dominate others will die in pursuit of power, and all sentient beings only care about their own lives. ""is also a beacon, in order to shine on each other; The same category can only be close to each other. " "Flying dragons, there are always auspicious clouds; When a tiger jumps, there is always a strong wind; As soon as the saint appeared, the true colors of everything were obvious. "Although Boyi and Shu Qi are wise, they are more famous because they are praised by Confucius. Although Yan Yuan is eager to learn, his noble character is more obvious because he follows Confucius. Those hermits who live in caves in the mountains also pay attention to principles in their official career and retirement, and they have certain opportunities, but their names (because they are not recognized by saints) are mostly buried and not praised by people. What a pity! How can a lowlife pass on his reputation to future generations if he wants to hone his character and become famous and have a family without relying on respected sages?

2. The original text of Boyi Biography is as follows: There are many books by Fu scholars. Youkao believes in six arts. Although there are few poems and books, we can also know the works of Ran Yu and Xia. Yaotui lies between Shun, Shun and Yu. Yue Mu recommended him, but he did his best. After decades of office, his functions were prosperous, and then he was granted political power. It shows that the world is heavy, the king is unified, and the world is difficult. The speaker said, "I dare to tolerate the world, but I can't accept it, so I am ashamed and run away." Xia Zhishi, some people are willing to follow and serve the light. "Why is this called Yan? Tai Shigong said: I went to Mount Ji, where there were clouds that allowed you to be buried. The ancient benevolent sages listed by Confucius, such as Wu Taibo and Boyi, are detailed. I've heard a lot of things, from the righteous to the supreme. So what? Confucius said, "Boyi and Shu Qi don't care about old and evil, but hope to hate them." "What are you complaining about?" I feel sorry for Boyi's meaning, but watching anecdotes is different. It is said that Boyi and Shu Qi are the second sons of Gu. Father wants to establish uncle qi. And his father died, Shu Qi let Boyi. Boyi said, "My father ordered it." So I ran away. Shu Qi refused to leave at once. China stood among them. So Boyi and Shu Qi heard that Xibochang was good at providing for the aged. "What a pity!" Then, Xibo died, and the King of Wu took the wooden master, King Wen of posthumous title, and marched eastward. Boyi and Shu Qi knocked on the horse and said, "Is it filial for my father to die and not be buried?" Is it kind to kill the king with a minister? "About want to fight. Taigong said, "This righteous person is also. "Hold the go. King Wu had put an end to the Yin chaos, and the world was dominated by the Zhou Dynasty. Boyi and Shu Qi were ashamed of this, and refused to eat Zhou Su, hiding in shouyangshan and picking up the EU. When he starved to death, he wrote a song, saying, "Climb the Western Hills and make good use of it. "Violence is easy to violence, and I don't know what it is. Shennong, Yu and Xia suddenly lost their minds, and I feel comfortable? I am embarrassed and my life is dying. " He starved to death in shouyangshan. From this perspective, is it evil? Or: "Heaven has no relatives, but is with good people." If Boyi and Shu Qi are good people, aren't they evil? Accumulate benevolence and virtue, so starve to death. Like seventy children, Zhong Ni recommended Yan Yuan as a studious person. However, the reward is empty, the dross is not tired, and the flea is dead. What is God's reward for doing good? Stealing the chicken and not eating the rice, killing people without blinking an eye, but they were cruel and wanton, gathered thousands of party member and ran around the world, but ended up with their lives. What do you mean? This is particularly obvious. In modern times, if you misbehave and violate taboos, you will enjoy happiness and wealth all your life. Or choose the right place to do it, and then say it out loud when things happen. There are countless people who are not angry because of improper behavior and injustice. I'm confused. If the so-called heaven is evil, is it evil?

Confucius said, "No common goal, no common goal." And follow your own wishes. Therefore, as the saying goes, "wealth is like seeking wealth." Although I am a whipper, I will do it. If you can't get it, just do as I say. " "If you are cold, you will know that the pine and cypress will wither." Things are turbid, and people in the Qing Dynasty see it. You think it's more important than that and lighter than this? "A gentleman is ill and nameless." Jia Zi said: "The greedy husband is greedy for money, the martyr is greedy for fame, the boaster is dead, and the masses are prosperous." Take photos with the same brightness, and seek the same kind. "The cloud follows the dragon, the wind follows the tiger, and the saints make everything." Although Boyi and Shu Qi are virtuous, they are famous for their learning. Although Yan Yuan is a scholar, he has followed suit and made remarkable progress. People who live in caves tend to give up. Sometimes, if the name of this class is annihilated, it will be sad if it is stopped. People who want to make a name for themselves in the alley are not attached to Qingyun, and evil can be applied to future generations!