Today, there is a Nishan Mountain more than 50 miles southeast of Qufu County. Also known as Niqiu Mountain in history books, it is one of the famous mountains in Gulu. Near Mount Nishan is Changping Township, a city in the state of Lu, where Confucius was born in 55 1 year BC (the 22nd year of Duke Xiang of Lu).
Poverty and lack of supporters forced young Confucius to do what was considered despicable at that time. It is said that he is a drummer. When I was in my twenties, I worked as a "Commissioner" for big noble Jishi and a "farmer" for livestock, all of which were humble positions. He is conscientious and responsible in his work. When he was a Commissioner, he kept the accounts clear and correct. When he was a farmer, he raised cattle and sheep fat, which showed his talent in his work. So he later said, "I am cheap because I am few, so I can despise."
Confucius studied hard in the adversity of "less is cheap". He once said, "Nine times out of ten, I am determined to learn.". He also said, "In a city with ten rooms, there must be people who are faithful as hills, so it is not as good as learning from hills." "He is also a person. He was angry and forgot to eat. He was happy and forgot his troubles. He doesn't know that his old age is coming. " These self-evaluations of Confucius are a vivid portrayal of his extreme eagerness to learn. The 15-year-old boy established his ambition to learn, and he worked tirelessly from then on until his death. This spirit is very valuable.
Perseverance and unusual diligence have brought fruitful results. At that time, "scholar" was not only the lowest aristocrat, but also the class that lived at the head of "scholar, agriculture, industry and commerce" and mastered cultural knowledge. Confucius' reputation for erudition is growing, and his social status is different from that when he was ridiculed by Yang Hu. He has become a recognized leader in taxis in the society. He finally bid farewell to "despicable things" such as appointing officials and occupying farmland, and began to accept disciples, thus opening up a private road to give lectures.