Chapter 25 regret the twenty-fourth

In the second year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to Fang Xuanling: "To be a man, you need to be knowledgeable. I have never been determined to be a group of vicious people. I have conquered east and west, engaged in military affairs, and have no time to study. Recently, the world is quiet. I am in a palace. I can't hold books by myself, which makes people Read it and listen to it. Monarchs and ministers, father and son, the way of politics and education are all in the book. The ancients said: "If you don't study, you will only worry about the wall." In Zhenguan, the crown prince accepted Qian and did not practice laws and regulations. Taizong, the king of Wei, regarded talent as the most important thing for Taizong, so he specially ordered Tai to move to Wude Hall.Wei Zhengshang remonstrated and said: "Since the king of Wei is your majesty's beloved son, he must make sure that he is determined, always safe, restrain his arrogance and extravagance in everything, and not be in a place of suspicion. Now he moved to this hall, so that he is in the west of the East Palace, Hailing People thought it was impossible to live in the past. Although times have changed and things have changed, I am afraid that people will talk too much. The original heart of the king is not peaceful. It is not only afraid of favor, but also the beauty of wishing to be an adult." Taizong said: "I If you don't think about it, it's a big mistake." So he sent Tai back to the original.

In the seventeenth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "There is nothing more painful than the loss of relatives. Therefore, Confucius said: "Three years of mourning, the universal mourning of the world, from the son of heaven to the common people." It is also said "Why Gaozong? It's the same for ancient people." Modern emperors failed to grasp the system of changing Chinese characters from day to day, and they were very obedient to rituals. I saw Xu Qian's "Zhong Lun·Fu San San Mourning" yesterday, which is very meaningful. I wish I hadn't seen this book earlier. I have done a lot of negligence, but I know I blame myself, so I regret it!" Because of weeping for a long time.

In the eighteenth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his courtiers: "My wife and ministers are more obedient to the emperor, and willing to accept their words. If I want to hear about my own mistakes, you can speak bluntly." Liu Jie, the regular servant of Sanqi, said: "Every time your majesty discusses matters with the ministers, and those who submit letters, because they don't agree with the purpose, or if they challenge them face to face, they are all ashamed to retreat, fearing that they will not be lured into the way of bluntness." Taizong said: "I also regret this question. Change it immediately."