Storybook of Traditional Chinese Stories: Sima Guang Breaking the Pot

Author: Tian Li
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: "The Story of Sima Guang Breaking the Pot" is an ancient Chinese children's storybook that showcases wisdom and intelligence. One day, the children in the story were playing hide-and-seek. One little boy climbed up a fake mountain and accidentally fell, landing right into a large water jar. The jar was tall and large, and the child would have drowned quickly. Some of the other children cried out in fear, while others ran away. Only one boy named Sima Guang was brave. In a moment of quick thinking, he picked up a large stone from the ground and hurled it with great force at the jar. The jar broke open, and water flowed out rapidly, saving the child inside. Sima Guang's clever and brave actions were praised by everyone. Due to his diligence and love for studying since childhood, as well as his fondness for reading historical books, he became knowledgeable and passed the imperial examination at the age of twenty, becoming a scholar. During his time as an official in the court, he worked hard to collect historical materials. After decades of effort, he finally compiled "Zizhi Tongjian." Later, he also served as a prime minister. He became a famous historian of the Song Dynasty in China. Children, you should take inspiration and encouragement from this, motivating yourselves to love learning from a young age and cultivating the qualities of intelligence and bravery.