Yan Jiansheng's name is Yan Dayu, and the word He Zhi. He is a timid and rich man. Timid as he is, he is not a kind person. His wife is ill in bed and dying. In the side room, Zhao pretended to be diligent and tricked his wife Wang into agreeing to help her be the first wife. As soon as Wang got it off his chest, Yan Jiansheng "couldn't listen any longer, and even said,' In that case, I'll ask my uncle to make a decision early tomorrow so that I can have evidence.' "This one thing alone reveals the essence of Yan Jiansheng's character, soft outside and hard inside. From the whole time, Yan Jiansheng paid back the money for his brother, bribed Wang Ren, married Zhao, held a funeral for Wang and so on. For a year, he did spend a lot of money, and a single funeral cost four or five thousand two hundred pieces of silver, but this does not show his generosity. On the contrary, Yan Jiansheng is a typical miser, and the money he spends is really out of necessity. There are two details that can make readers realize the harsh greed in Yan Jiansheng's character: First, when Wang died, Zhao mentioned that he would send two uncles to catch the exam. Yan Jiansheng listened without saying anything, "A cat was squatting on his leg under the table, and Yan Jiansheng's boots kicked off." This sudden act of secretly making a determined effort is precisely the psychological expression of his pity for silver and hatred for his two uncles at the moment. Secondly, Yan Jiansheng stretched out two fingers on his deathbed and refused to give up his life. The eldest nephew, the second nephew, the wet nurse and others all came forward to guess and persuade him, but they all missed the point. Finally, Zhao stepped forward and said, "Sir, only I can know your heart. You ordered two corduroies for that lamp. Don't worry, you may have wasted oil. " It was not until Scott picked a rush that he nodded and swallowed. This detail became a very famous example in the history of China literature. It exposes the stingy squire with sharp irony, and at the same time adds a vivid stroke to Yan Jiansheng's characterization. Of course, we should also realize the complexity of Yan Jiansheng's personality. His character has a stingy side, a humble and pitiful side and a human side. He used money as a talisman to eliminate disasters and make peace. After his wife Wang was ill, he asked a famous doctor to fry ginseng, which was unambiguous. After Wang died, he was heartbroken. "I cried in bed again." This is not the tears of acting, just like the old man's comment in Xian Zhai: "This is also the true feelings of husband and wife." His human side is written here. Because he had no family advantage, he was afraid of his eldest brother Yan until his death. He lived a humble life and died a coward. As for the accumulation of property, there are two main ways: first, through exploitation and possession; The second is to reduce expenses by poor management, careful calculation and even self-abuse in lifestyle. He loves and accumulates wealth, but sometimes he is generous. This is inseparable from his situation that he has no family advantage, fame and status. However, he is unwilling to give in to others. This kind of mentality was revealed in his sad last words that he left his brother-in-law alone before he died. He said, "After my death, my two old uncles will take care of your nephew, teach him to read and earn a place in school, so as not to be angry with the big house all day, just like me." In his mind, besides money, he must have fame and power. Only in this way can he live a dignified life. His last words are a summary of his life experience. In a word, he is a character who has been teased by the ruling class. He is stingy and fickle, and there is no lack of human feelings. Exploring Yan Jiansheng's deformed soul from many aspects is helpful to fully understand the author's profound intention and wit.
Yan Jiansheng is a typical miser in The Scholars.
..... Since then, Yan Jiansheng's illness, like a day, has not improved. All the relatives and six relatives came to greet them, and five nephews came to accompany the doctor to get the medicine. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the doctor stopped taking medicine. I called the banker from the village and was too ill to speak for three days in a row. In the evening, a room full of people lit a lamp on the table; In Yan Jiansheng's throat, phlegm rang one by one, one by one, and he couldn't die. He also took his hand out of the sheet and held out two fingers; The eldest nephew stepped forward and asked, "Uncle! Don't you have two relatives who have never met? " He shook his head two or three times. The second nephew stepped forward and asked, "Uncle! Isn't there still two pieces of silver I haven't told you? " He opened his eyes wide and shook his head hard, and his fingers tightened. The nurse held her son in her arms and said, "Sir, I think it's because my two uncles are not here, so I miss you." Hearing this, he closed his eyes and shook his head. The hand just pointed. Zhao quickly wiped his tears and said, "Master! It doesn't matter what others say, only I know what you mean! " Just because of this sentence, there are different teachings:' Strive for land and wealth, starting from the same flesh and blood; After inheriting and continuing the clan, join the lawsuit together. "I don't know what Scott said, but listen to the next explanation.