Chapter 3 regime number two

At the beginning of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong called Xiao Yu and said: "I am not good at bows and arrows, and I think I can make the best of them. Nearly ten good bows were obtained to show bow skills.Nai said: "None of them are good materials." ’ When I asked why, Gong said: ‘If the heart of the wood is not right, then the veins and veins will all be evil. Even though the bow is strong but the arrows are not straight, it is not a good bow. 'I just realized it.I use arcs and arrows to determine the four directions, and I use bows too much, but I still can't make sense.Besides, I have the idea that the world is getting darker, and it can be understood as reason, but it is not as good as the bow, and the bow still loses it, let alone reason? "Since the imperial edict was above the fifth rank, he stayed in Zhongshu for introspection. Every time he was summoned, he was given a seat and a speech, and asked about foreign affairs, so as to know the interests of the people, the gains and losses of politics and education.

In the first year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong called Wang Yu, the servant of the Huangmen, and said: "There are quite different opinions on the edict issued by the Zhongshu, or there are mistakes and correct or not. The Yuan set up the Zhongshu and the sect, and it was intended to prevent mistakes. People Opinions are often different, and there are right and wrong, which is a public matter. Or there are shortcomings in self-defense, avoid hearing about its mistakes, right and wrong, and complain. Or there are people who avoid private gaps, cherish each other's face, and know that it is not a political matter , and implemented it immediately. It is difficult to violate the small affection of an official, and it will be a great disadvantage to all people. This is a government of subjugation, and the seniors must pay special attention to prevention. Many people can't think deeply about this reason. At that time, it was said that the disaster was not as good as the body, and they kept their backs, and they didn't think it was a problem. Later, when there was a great chaos, the family and the country were lost. It was degraded by the theory of the times. You and others must eliminate personal interests and favor the public, stick to the straight way, and let common affairs be mutually enlightened, so as not to be the same as above and below."

In the second year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong asked Wang Gui, the servant of the Huangmen, saying: "The governance of the monarchs and ministers in modern times is much inferior to that of the ancients. In modern times, it only hurts the people to suit their desires, and the ministers appointed are not experts in the classics. The prime ministers of the Han Dynasty are all proficient in the classics. In modern times, martial arts are valued over Confucianism, or the law is used, and Confucianism is bad, and the pure wind is bad." Taizong said deeply.Since then, among the hundred officials, those who have excellent academic performance and know the political system have more advanced to their ranks, and they have been promoted cumulatively.

In the third year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "Zhongshu, under the sect, the confidential secretary, who is promoted to live, and the appointment is really important. If there is any instability in the edict, you must stick to it. Recently, I only feel that the edict is sympathetic. Is it reasonable that there is no one to remonstrate and remonstrate if there is only one thing to do? If it is just to issue edicts and execute documents, who can bear it? Words, there is nothing to be afraid of, know and sleep in silence." In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong asked Xiao Yu, "How is Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty like the Lord?"

"Self-restraint and ritual, hardworking and thinking about politics, every time you sit in the court, or until the end of the day, the five ranks are already high, lead you to sit and discuss things, and the soldiers who live in the guard, pass on food and eat. Although the nature is not benevolent, it is also a spirit of encouragement. host." Taizong said: "The public knows one thing, and the other is unknown. This human nature is very observant but the heart is not clear. If the husband's heart is dark, he will see what he doesn't understand, but if he is observant, he will be suspicious of things. He also bullies orphans and widows to win the world. He is always afraid that the officials will be dissatisfied , refused to trust Baisi, and decided everything on his own. Although it was exhausting, it was not reasonable. The courtiers knew what they meant, but they didn't dare to speak out. The prime minister is just obedient. My intention is not the same, so The vastness of the world, the multitudes of people from all over the world, have a variety of ideas, and they must be combined and adapted. All of them are entrusted with hundreds of divisions to discuss, and the prime minister makes plans. Only when things are stable and convenient can they be carried out. How can one day have all the opportunities and decide one person's concerns alone? And Ten things are judged every day, and the five rules are not met. Those who are in the middle believe in goodness. What is the difference between those who are in the middle? Day after month, and even years, there are many perverts, so what if you don’t die? How can it be like appointing virtuous people widely, being highly respected, and the laws and regulations are serious? , who dares to be wrong?" Because the order of the ministers, if the edict is not stable and convenient, it must be performed, and it must be implemented immediately if the edict is not followed, and the intention of the ministers must be fulfilled.

In the fifth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "Governing the country is no different from recuperating the sick. When the sick person recovers, he must be taken care of. If there is any offense, he will die. The same is true for governing the country. When the world is at peace, you must be cautious. If you are arrogant , will lead to defeat. Today's safety and danger are tied to me, so be careful every day, even if you don't rest, don't rest. However, the ears, eyes, thighs and arms are entrusted to the seniors, and the righteousness is one. It is advisable to work together and be uneasy about things, but you can say nothing.The emperor and his ministers are suspicious, and if they can't prepare their livers, it will actually be a great harm to the country. "

In the sixth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "Looking at the ancient emperors, there are ups and downs, just like the dynasties and sunsets. They are all deaf to their eyes and ears. , so that it perishes. Since I am in Jiuchong, I cannot see everything in the world, so Bu Zhiqing and others think that I am my eyes and ears. Don't care if the world is peaceful and the world is peaceful. Love is not a king, and fear is not a people. For the son of heaven, if there is a way, people will push it to dominate, and if there is no way, people will abandon it and not use it. It is sincere and fearful." Wei Zheng said: "Since ancient times, the lords who have lost their country have all lived in peace and forgotten danger, and they have forgotten chaos when they deal with it, so they can't last long. .Today, His Majesty is rich all over the world, clear inside and outside, able to pay attention to governing the way, often facing the depths of the poor, the country has a history, and is naturally wise.

The minister also heard the old saying: "A king is a boat; a man is a water."Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. ' Your Majesty thinks it is awesome, just like the imperial decree. " In the sixth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "The ancients said: 'If you don't hold on to danger, if you're upside down and don't help, how can you use the other?' The righteousness of a monarch and his ministers can't be saved by loyalty? I have read books, and I saw Jie kill Guan Longpang. , The Han Dynasty punished Chao Cuo, and it is not a waste of books and sighs. The public and others can only speak uprightly and directly, benefiting politics and religion, and in the end they will not be punished for violating the face and disobeying the order. Compared with the judgment of the coming dynasty, there are also those who obey the law. The public thinks it is a small matter, so they don't speak out. All big things start from small things, regardless of small things, big things will be irreversible, and the country will be in danger. It is because of this. The Sui ruler was cruel, died at the hands of everyone, and led the people to live. It is rare to hear It hurts. I think about the demise of the Sui clan for my sake, and I think about the punishment of Long Pang and Chao Cuo for my sake, and the preservation of the monarch and ministers, wouldn't it be beautiful!"

In the seventh year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong and Secretary Supervisor Wei Zheng calmly discussed the gains and losses of governance since ancient times, because they said: "After today's great chaos, mistakes cannot be reversed." Zheng said: "Otherwise, when ordinary people are in danger, they will worry about death; Sihua; Sihua, it is easy to teach. But after the chaos, it is easy to teach, just like the hungry people are easy to eat." Taizong said: "The good people will live in the state for a hundred years, and then overcome the disabled and kill them. After the chaos, it is better to make mistakes than to seek perfection. And look?" Zheng said: "This is based on ordinary people, not on sages. If a sage applies transformation, and the upper and lower are united, people will respond like a ring, not fast but fast, within a month, and trust is not difficult. If you succeed in three years, you will still be successful." It's too late." Taizong thought so.Feng Deyi and others said to each other: "Three generations later, people gradually became false. Therefore, Qin ruled the law and Han miscellaneous overbearing. They all want to change but can't. How can we not want to change? If you believe what Wei Zheng said, you may ruin the country." Zheng said: "The five emperors and the three kings are not easy to be transformed by people. If you practice the emperor's way, you will be the emperor, and if you follow the king's way, you will be the king.

In the past, the Yellow Emperor fought with Chi You more than seventy times, and the chaos was very great. After the victory, there was peace.The chaotic morality of Jiuli was conquered by Zhuanxu, and after being conquered, it did not lose its transformation.Jie was abusive, but Tang Fangzhi, in the Tang Dynasty, brought peace.Zhou was innocent, and King Wu defeated him, and when he became king, he also brought peace.If people are gradually being false, and they are not as simple as they are, they should be known as ghosts by now, so I would rather recover and teach them? "De Yi and others are not difficult, but they think it is impossible. Every time Taizong worked tirelessly, in the past few years, the breakthroughs in Kangning in the sea were shattered, because the officials said: "At the beginning of Zhenguan, everyone has different opinions, and it is impossible to do it today. The emperor's way, the king's way, but Wei Zheng persuaded me.Since he followed his words, it took only a few years, and the peace of China was achieved, and the soldiers and guests were obedient.The Turks have often been China's enemies since ancient times. Today, the chieftains also carry swords and guards, and the tribes all wear clothes.It is all the power of Wei Zheng that made me come here. " Gu Weizheng said: "Although jade has a beautiful quality, it lies among the stones, and it is not worth pondering by good craftsmen. It is no different from rubble.If you meet a good worker, it will be a treasure for all generations.Although I have no good qualities, I am for the public to learn from. The labor agreement is that I use benevolence and righteousness, and promote me with morality, so that my achievements have reached this point, and the public is also a good worker. "

In the eighth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "Even if the people in the Sui Dynasty had property, how could they protect it? Since I have the world, I have raised it carefully, and there is no difference in discipline. Everyone can make a living and keep their property. It is bestowed upon me. I can’t stop calling for it, even if it is rewarded with a lot of money, it’s not as good as nothing.” Wei Zheng said: “Yao and Shun are superior, and the people also said, ‘Plowing the fields to eat, digging wells to drink’, breastfeeding and drumming, And the cloud 'Emperor Heli' is in the middle. Today, Your Majesty is so rich that the common people can be said to use it every day without knowing it." It is also said: "Jin Wengong came out of the field, chased the beasts in Dang, entered the Daze, and the fans did not know where they came out. Among them There is a fisherman, Wen Gong said: "I, if you are a king, the way will come out? I will give it generously." The fisherman said: "I would like to offer." Wen Gong said: "I will accept it when I come out of the marsh." Ze. Wengong said: "What do you want to teach me today? I am willing to accept it." The fisherman said: "The swan protects the river and the sea, and if he is tired of moving to the small Ze, there is a worry about the ball. The turtle protects The deep abyss is a shallow abyss that you are tired of, and you must worry about fishing and shooting. Now you have come out of the beast, and entered here, how can you go too far?" Wen Gong said: "Excellent!" It is said that the follower remembers the name of the fisherman.The fisherman said: "What is your name?"The emperor respects the heaven and the earth, respects the community, protects the four kingdoms, loves all the people, pays less taxes, pays less rent and taxes, and his ministers are also with him.If the emperor does not respect the sky, does not care about the earth, does not respect the country, does not secure the world, is disrespectful to the princes outside, and violates the hearts of the people inside, a country goes into exile, and although the fisherman has a generous gift, he cannot protect it. Then he resigned and refused. " Taizong said: "Your statement is true." In the ninth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "In the past, when the capital was first leveled, there were no courtyards dissatisfied with the beauties and treasures in the palace. Emperor Yangdi was not satisfied, so he asked endlessly. As far as I can see, I worked hard all day and night, only wanting to be pure, so that the world will be peaceful. Therefore, the corvee will not be prosperous, the year will be abundant, and the people will be happy. A husband governing a country is like planting a tree. If the roots are not shaken, the branches and leaves will flourish. You can be clean. , why are the people unhappy?" In the sixteenth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "If the emperor is in chaos at the top, the ministers will rule over the bottom; If the mind is ruled, then it will see what is wrong. Who dares not to be afraid of power and try his best if he punishes one and persuades others? If he is obedient and tyrannical, loyal and remonstrable, even if Baili Xi and Wu Zixu are in Yu and Wu, they will not save their disasters and will be defeated. Yiji." Taizong said: "This must be the case, Qi Wenxuan is faint and violent, and Yang Zunyan helped him to be ruled by the righteous way, why?" Zheng said: "Zunyan made up the tyrant and saved the common people, so that they can avoid chaos, and it is also very dangerous. .Strict and strict with others, ministers fear the law, speak outrightly and remonstrate, all see credibility, and they can't speak in the same year." In the nineteenth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "I look at the emperors in ancient times. There are countless losers who are arrogant and arrogant. I can't talk about the past in the past. For example, after Jin Wuping Wu and Sui Wen defeated Chen Ji, the heart was more than arrogant and extravagant. I am proud of myself, my ministers no longer dare to speak out, and the political path has become turbulent. After I pacified the Turks and defeated Goryeo, I annexed Tie Le and swept the desert. I thought that the prefectures and counties, the barbarians and the Di were far away, and my voice and teaching were broad. I am afraid that I will be arrogant. Constant self-restraint, eat in the sun, sit and wait for the morning. Every time a minister has a slander, which can be applied to the political and religious, he should wait and see and treat him as a teacher and friend. In this way, he is almost as good as Kang Daotaier." Since the beginning of Taizong's accession to the throne, frost and drought have been disasters, rice and grain are expensive, Turkic invasion, and prefectures and counties are in turmoil.The emperor's ambition is to worry about people, to be in charge of politics, to advocate frugality, and to be generous.At that time, the famine was especially severe from the capital, Hedong, Henan, and Longyou, and only a bolt of silk could get a bucket of rice. Although the common people eat things, they never complain, and they are not at ease.In the third year of Zhenguan, Guanzhong was full of ripeness, and Xianzi returned to his hometown, but no one escaped.It's so popular.He followed advice like a stream, elegant and good at Confucianism, diligently seeking scholars, choosing officials, reforming old malpractices, revitalizing the system, and doing good by doing good for every reason.At the beginning, the Xiyin and Hailing parties had hundreds of thousands of people who conspired to kill Taizong.Shi Lun believes that he can decide major events and obtain the body of an emperor.There will be no pardon for those who hate officials for being corrupt and corrupt, and those who receive money in violation of the law.Anyone who commits stolen goods outside Jingliu will be sent to perform, and the law will be punished according to their crimes. Because of this, most of the officials are honest and cautious.Controlling the family of princes and concubines, the powerful and cunning army, all fear the power and trace, and no one dares to invade and bully the small people.There are no more thieves and thieves in the business travel field.He also frequently sent Fengren, three or four coins for rice buckets, and traveled from the capital to Lingbiao, from Shandong to the sea, and did not pay for grain, but took it from the road.When entering a village in Shandong, travelers who pass by will be generously treated, or given a gift.All of this has never existed before.