志行纪何纪？云林生平之志，素履之行也。志行何纪之？昔余先君令扶构恙几危。余请告就省，
当时皇皇惊怖，赖云林诊摄救药，先君得以康复。余为先君而戴云林，诚通家而骨肉者也。稔知其为人之实，
因历举其志行，而为之纪，重嘉善也。
云林世为金溪人，姓龚氏，名廷贤，字子才。生而岐嶷，仁孝天畀，襟度汪洋，卓乎为昭代人豪。早岁
业举子，饱经术，操觚染翰，发为文词，云锦天葩，灿然立就。将有志南溟，效用廊庙，以大究厥施，
缘数奇不第，遂缵父业，精于医。谓达则为良相，不达则为良医，均之有补于世道也。
始游许昌，如扶沟，诣都下，即受知于太学士中玄高公，定西侯文益蒋公，大司寇三川刘公。声名烨
烨播京师，随被命拜官荣归。既而，由金陵复抵大梁，在在驰声，起死回生，活人无算。王侯公卿宾礼敬
慕，迎候接踵，赠以诗章，旌以扁额，络绎不绝。而周藩海阳王 湖，安昌王静观，大宗正西亭，及当道抚
台洪溪衷公，翰林玉阳张公，学宪一申杨公尤加毖焉！然赋性廉介，乐于施济而不责报。诸元老荐绅先生
酬以金币而不可却者，虽受之，亦不私己，遗归以赈宗族乡党之贫困者。
事乃父西园公纯孝，温清定省，聚百顺以养志。如父志在仁天下，即推所传之秘集《古今医鉴》、
《种杏仙方》、《万
病回春》三书刊行于世，使人人按书而察其病，得以终天年而登寿域，大有功于天下后世。父志在钟爱庶
母所生二幼子，即以其所爱者而加爱焉，视之犹父然也。凡家业悉推让之，又且另赠之以田，使安享其逸
以承父欢，可谓善继善述而恪守义方者也。
至于让祖产于叔父，贻浓资于仲弟，建祠堂以承先，立家训以启后，创大门以华宗，置义田以赡族，
此皆仁人义士之所为也。又尝输谷粟、赈饥民，而不忍其颠连；施棺木、瘗旅衬，而不忍其暴露；解衣裘、
救寒士，而不望其后偿；崇礼节、友贤良，而不爽其信行；还鬻女、返卖僮，而不索其聘财；怜鳏寡、恤孤
独，而不吝其浓费。志行卓荦，奇伟不可枚举，此特其彰明较着，可纪而传之以风世教也。
行将懿行上闻，征书叠下，垂名竹帛，端有在耳。且阴德动天，天心福善，胤祚永昌，食浓报于无穷，
宁非理之必然也哉！不佞嘉其善而纪之，以俟太史观风者采焉！夫何谀是为纪。
时万历十六年强圉大渊献之岁陬月之吉。赐进士第亚中
大夫、浙江布政使司参政、临川敬吾徐汝阳撰
《志行纪》记载的是什么？是云林先生一生的志向与平日践行的行为。为什么要为云林先生作传呢？过去我的父亲在扶沟任职时，病情曾危急到几乎丧命。我请假前去探望，当时心中惶恐惊惧，多亏云林先生诊治护理并施以救药，父亲才得以康复。我为父亲感激云林先生，他确实是我们两家如同骨肉般亲密的挚友。我深知他为人的真实情况，因此一一列举他的志向与行为，为他作传，以表彰善行。
云林家世代居住在金溪，姓龚，名廷贤，字子才。他生来就聪慧出众，仁爱孝顺是天性赋予的，胸怀宽广如汪洋大海，卓越地成为明代杰出的人才。年轻时攻读科举，饱读经书，挥毫写作，文章如云锦天葩般灿烂，一挥而就。本有志于远大的前程，效力于朝廷，以充分施展抱负，但因命运坎坷未能考中进士，于是继承父业，精通医术。他认为，显达时做良相，不得志时做良医，都对世道人心有所补益。
起初他在许昌游历，又到扶沟，前往京城，随即受到太学士中高玄公、定西侯蒋文益、大司寇刘三川等人的赏识。声名赫赫传播于京师，随后被任命为官，荣耀归乡。不久后，他从金陵再次抵达大梁，所到之处名声远扬，起死回生，救活的人不计其数。王侯公卿以宾客之礼恭敬仰慕，迎接等候的人络绎不绝，赠送诗章，题写匾额表彰，接连不断。而周藩海阳王朱湖、安昌王朱静观、大宗正朱西亭，以及当道的抚台洪溪衷公、翰林玉阳张公、学宪一申杨公尤其对他谨慎尊重！然而他天性廉洁耿介，乐于施舍救济而不求回报。那些元老和士绅先生酬谢他金银财物，无法推辞时，虽然接受了，也不据为己有，而是带回家用来赈济宗族和同乡中的贫困者。
侍奉父亲西园公纯尽孝道，冬温夏凊，晨昏定省，聚集百种顺意来奉养父亲的心志。既然父亲的志愿是仁德惠及天下，他便将自己传承的秘密集《古今医鉴》、《种杏仙方》、《万病回春》这三本书刊印发行于世，使人人能对照书籍察知自己的病症，得以终享天年而进入长寿的境界，对天下后世大有功劳。父亲钟爱庶母所生的两个幼子，他便将这份爱推广到他们身上，看待他们就像对待亲生儿子一样。凡家产都推让给他们，又另外赠送田地，使他们安心享受安逸以承欢于父亲膝下，可以说是善于继承父志、善于阐述父业且恪守义理规范的人。
至于将祖产让给叔父，将丰厚资财留给二弟，修建祠堂以承接祖先祭祀，订立家训以启发后代，创建大门以光耀宗族，购置义田以赡养族人，这些都是仁人义士的行为。他又曾捐献谷物粮食，赈济饥民，不忍心看到他们困苦不堪；施舍棺木，埋葬旅途中的死者，不忍心看到尸体暴露野外；脱下衣裘，救助寒士，却不期望日后偿还；崇尚礼节，友爱贤良，不违背诚信的行为；赎回被卖的女儿，追回被卖的童仆，却不索取聘礼钱财；怜悯鳏夫寡妇，体恤孤儿独老，不吝惜丰厚的费用。他的志向和行为卓越超群，奇伟事迹不可枚举，这仅仅是其中明显显著、可以记载并流传以风化世教的部分。
他美好的德行即将上达天听，征召的文书层层下达，留名史册，确实是有原因的。况且阴德感动上天，上天保佑善良，子孙福运永远昌盛，享受丰厚的报应无穷无尽，这难道不是理所当然的吗！我赞赏他的善行而为他作传，以此等待考察风俗的太史官采纳！这并不是谄媚之作。
时间是万历十六年（1588年）戊子年正月吉日。赐进士出身、亚中大夫、浙江布政使司参政、临川人敬吾徐汝阳撰写
What does the *Record of Aspirations and Conduct* record? It records Mr. Yunlin's life aspirations and his daily practices. Why is a record made for Mr. Yunlin? Previously, my father, while serving in Fugou, fell critically ill. I requested leave to visit him. At that time, I was filled with panic and terror. Relying on Mr. Yunlin's diagnosis, nursing, and medicinal rescue, my father was able to recover. For the sake of my father, I hold Mr. Yunlin in high esteem; he is indeed like flesh and blood to our two families. Having thoroughly known his true character, I have listed his aspirations and conduct in detail to write this record, thereby honoring goodness.
Mr. Yunlin's family has been residents of Jinxi for generations. His surname is Gong, given name Tingxian, courtesy name Zicai. He was born exceptionally intelligent, endowed by heaven with benevolence and filial piety. His mind was broad as the vast ocean, outstanding among the heroes of the Zhao (Ming) dynasty. In his early years, he studied for the imperial examinations, well-versed in classics. When wielding the brush and writing, his compositions were brilliant like cloud-patterned brocade and heavenly flowers, completed instantly. He originally aspired to great distances (the Southern Sea), hoping to serve in the court and fully realize his contributions. However, due to ill fortune, he failed the examinations. Thus, he inherited his father's profession and became proficient in medicine. He believed that whether one becomes a good minister when successful or a good physician when unsuccessful, both contribute to the moral order of the world.
He initially traveled through Xuchang, went to Fugou, and then proceeded to the capital. There, he gained the appreciation of Grand Scholar Gao Xuan, Marquis Wen Yi of Dingxi Jiang, and Minister of Justice Liu Sichuan. His fame spread brilliantly throughout the capital. Subsequently, he was appointed to an official post and returned home in glory. Later, traveling from Jinling to Daliang, his reputation spread everywhere. He revived the dead and saved countless lives. Princes, kings, dukes, and ministers treated him with the etiquette due to guests, respecting and admiring him. Those who came to welcome and await him were continuous. Poems were presented to him, and plaques praising him were hung, unceasingly. The Prince Haiyang of Zhou, Zhu Hu, the Prince Jingguan of Anchang, Zhu Jingguan, the Chief of Clan Affairs, Zhu Xiting, as well as the Provincial Governor Hongxi Zhong, the Hanlin Academician Yuyang Zhang, and the Education Commissioner Yishen Yang, showed him particular caution and respect! However, by nature, he was incorruptible and upright, happy to give relief without demanding repayment. Although he accepted gold and silk offered by senior officials and scholars which he could not refuse, he did not keep it for himself but took it home to relieve the poverty of his clan and fellow townsmen.
He served his father, Mr. Xiyuan, with pure filial piety, ensuring warmth in winter and coolness in summer, and reporting morning and evening. He gathered all forms of obedience to nourish his father's will. Since his father's ambition was to extend benevolence to the world, he published three secret collections passed down to him: *Gujin Yijian* (Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages), *Zhongxing Xianfang* (Immortal Apricot Prescription), and *Wanbing Huichun* (Revival from Ten Thousand Diseases). This allowed everyone to examine their illnesses according to the books, enabling them to live out their natural lifespan and enter the realm of longevity, bringing great merit to the world and future generations. His father cherished the two young sons born to his concubine. Mr. Yunlin extended this love to them, treating them as if they were his own children. He yielded all family property to them and additionally gifted them land, allowing them to enjoy leisure and please their father. He can be described as one who skillfully inherits and elaborates upon his father's legacy and strictly observes righteous principles.
Regarding yielding ancestral property to his uncle, leaving substantial wealth to his second younger brother, building an ancestral hall to honor predecessors, establishing family instructions to inspire descendants, constructing a grand gate to glorify the clan, and purchasing義田 (charitable fields) to support clan members—these are all actions of benevolent and righteous men. He also donated grain and millet to relieve famine victims, unable to bear seeing them in destitution; provided coffins to bury travelers' remains, unable to bear seeing bodies exposed; gave away clothes and furs to save poor scholars, without expecting future repayment; upheld etiquette and befriended the virtuous, never failing in his trustworthiness; redeemed sold daughters and recovered sold servants, without claiming bride prices or fees; pitied widows and the orphaned, showing no stinginess with generous funds. His aspirations and conduct were outstanding and extraordinary, too numerous to list. These are merely the most obvious and significant deeds, worthy of recording and transmitting to influence the education of the world.
His noble deeds are about to be heard in heaven, and successive summons are being issued. To leave his name in bamboo slips and silk records is indeed destined. Moreover, hidden virtue moves Heaven, and Heaven blesses the good. His descendants' fortune will prosper forever, enjoying endless rich rewards. Is this not the inevitable law of reason! I appreciate his goodness and record it, waiting for the Historiographers who observe customs to collect it. This is not a flattering record.
The time is the auspicious day of the first month in the year Wuzi (1588), the sixteenth year of the Wanli reign. Written by Xu Ruyang, native of Linchuan, styled Jingwu, who received the Jin degree, held the rank of Yazhong Dafu, and served as Counselor of the Zhejiang Provincial Administration Commission.