What is the origin and statement of "73, 84, Yan Wenjun's deliberation"?

? Seventy-three, eighty-four, what did Yan want to discuss with you? This similar statement is a folk saying, that is? Seventy-three, eighty-four, the prince didn't answer (please) and went by himself. ? What does this sentence mean in the world? When a person is 73 and 84 years old, Yan Xi will ask you to report for duty, or Yan Xi will go voluntarily even if he doesn't ask you to go. ? The second half of the proverb has changed slightly, but the first two figures have not changed. Therefore, to understand the meaning of this sentence, we should start with the study of the relationship between these two numbers and Yan.

As we all know, there are two saints in China, one is Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and the other is Mencius, an Asian sage. Confucianism advocates propriety and benevolence, which once became the core concept of education in China. Until now, China's excellent traditional culture is also related to Confucianism. Therefore, these two saints are gods in the eyes of China, no less than Jesus in the eyes of westerners. And these two figures are the ages when these two people died. Confucius died at the age of 73 and Mencius died at the age of 84. When a saint or a god can't survive, it must be an insurmountable hurdle for future generations.

In addition, for the death of a saint, the living will think that it is the fall of the star god, so it is generally considered unlucky. The ancients emphasized? Weather, location, and people? The calculation and grasp of dates are all related to divination, and some important days will also become the days for future generations to pay homage or celebrate, such as the death of the founding emperor, the death of important pioneers, or the founding of the country. The life and death of celebrities determine the relationship between happiness and misfortune of a day.

However, up to now, of course, we know that this statement has no scientific basis. We uphold the respect for saints, but we still have to firmly believe in science. Even with the continuous improvement of technology and medical care, the life expectancy of most people can actually exceed 73 or 84 years. Therefore, the significance of this proverb mainly lies in the commemoration of the sages.