Zeng Guofan, an outstanding statesman and military strategist at the end of the Qing Dynasty, his wisdom and talent are not only reflected in the political and military fields, but also in his unique skills in recognizing people.
One day, while taking a walk, Zeng Guofan met a young man who looked inconspicuous but caught Zeng's attention. He carefully observed the young man's words and deeds, and found that although he was ordinary in appearance, his demeanor revealed an extraordinary temperament. Zeng Guofan secretly noticed in his heart and decided to observe this young man carefully.
After many days of observation, Zeng Guofan found that this young man was not only of good character, but also talented, and possessed all the qualities to become an outstanding talent. So, Zeng Guofan decided to recruit him into his disciple and give him full trust and reuse.
Under the careful cultivation of Zeng Guofan, this young man really lived up to expectations and achieved outstanding achievements in both politics and military affairs. His talent and contributions not only made important contributions to the development of the Qing Dynasty, but also proved that Zeng Guofan's vision was unique.
This story teaches us that knowing people is not just based on superficial observation, but through deep understanding and analysis. The reason why Zeng Guofan was able to accurately identify the potential of this young man is that he is good at perceiving people's hearts from details, and comprehensively assessing a person's value through words and deeds, conduct and talent. This kind of wisdom and skill is not only a kind of ability, but also a manifestation of cultivation and character.