on every stick of wheat are growing two ears(mài suì liǎng qí)

on every stick of wheat are growing two ears

A single wheat has two ears. The ancients regarded it as an auspicious omen, which means a good year and a good harvest. Later, it also compares two similar things. It was originally from the biography of Zhang can in the book of the later Han Dynasty: "the song of the common people says:" mulberry has no branches, wheat has two branches, and Zhang Jun is in charge of politics. He is very happy. "

meaning

(1) One wheat produces two ears, which used to be auspicious and a good omen for a good harvest. It is also used to praise the outstanding achievements of official administration. Zhang can said: "the song of the common people says: 'mulberry has no branches, wheat has two branches, Zhang Jun is in charge of politics, and he is very happy. (2) it refers to two similar things. In the popular novel Nianyu Guanyin written in Beijing, it is hard for farmers to distinguish between wheat and corn

usage

Contraction type; as object and attribute.

history

In the biography of Zhang can in the book of the later Han Dynasty, Zhang Kan, who was born in Wan County of Nanyang in the Han Dynasty, was a powerful family in Nanyang County. Zhang Kan became an orphan very early. He gave his father's millions of property to his cousin. At the age of 16, he came to Chang'an to study. His conduct is extraordinary, and all Confucians call him "Saint boy". When Liu Xiu was a cloth clothes man, he often praised Zhang Kan for his excellent character. When Liu Xiu ascended the throne, Zhonglang would recommend Zhang Kan to she, and Liu Xiu would enlist Zhang Kan as a doctor. After three times of transfer, he became a visitor. Liu Xiu sent him to transport the accumulated cloth and silk, and led 7000 cavalry to assist Da Sima Wu Han in the expedition against Gongsun Shu. In the middle of the road, he became the prefect of Shu county. At that time, the troops of Wu and Han had only seven days of military provisions left, so they secretly prepared ships to retreat. After hearing this, Zhang Kan quickly met Wu Han. Zhang Kan told Wu Han that Gongsun Shu would be defeated and should not retreat at this time. Wu Han took his advice and deliberately showed weakness to lure the enemy. Gongsun Shu was sure to fall into the trap. He led his troops out of the city to pursue him and was beheaded under the city. After Chengdu was captured, Zhang Kan first sent troops to occupy the city, then checked the warehouse, collected its treasures, and reported them to the imperial court one by one, without any omission. He also comforted the officials in Chengdu and made them very happy. Two years before and after Zhang Kan became the prefect of Shu County, Liu Xiu transferred him to be the commander-in-chief. Later, he led the soldiers of Hushi general Du Mao, defeated the Huns in Gaoliu and was appointed the prefect of Yuyang. During his term of office, he led the army to hunt down the treacherous and cunning people. The rewards and punishments were very clear, and the officials and the people were willing to follow him for his use. Once, ten thousand Hun cavalry invaded Yuyang, and Zhang Kan led thousands of cavalry to attack. In the end, the enemy was defeated and the border area was peaceful. Then he opened more than 8000 hectares of rice fields in hunu county to encourage the people to cultivate, so that the people gradually became rich. The common people made up a ballad to sing: "when mulberry trees are luxuriant and there are no side branches, and wheat has double ears and a good harvest. Zhang Jun is in charge of the affairs in the county, and his happiness is not to be supported. " Zhang Kan worked in Yuyang for eight years, but the Huns did not dare to invade the frontier fortress. Emperor Guangwu once summoned the officials in charge of examination in each state and county to inquire about the local conditions and customs and whether they were virtuous or not. Fan Xian, a planning official of Shu County, said: "when Zhang Kan, the governor of Yuyang, was in Shu County in the past, he was kind-hearted and took good care of his subordinates. His reputation was enough to fight against the traitors. When Gongsun Shu was defeated in the past, treasures piled up like mountains, and his wealth was enough to enable his descendants to enjoy ten generations. When he was dismissed from his post, he took a broken car with only cloth and burden on it. " After hearing this, Liu Xiu sighed for a long time and worshiped fan Xian as the county magistrate of Yufu. He is preparing to recruit Zhang Kan. Unfortunately, Zhang Kan died. Liu Xiu deeply mourned and sighed for him, issued an imperial edict, praised his achievements, and awarded 100 pieces of cloth and silk.

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