The Origin of Ye Fan's Biography of Yan Yu in Southern Dynasties.

Yu Yan was a native of Chenliu (now southeast of Kaifeng, Henan) in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He is very strong and brave. He is considered as a god who descended to the earth. I was a director in my hometown when I was young.

When Wang Mang proclaimed himself emperor, he doted on Wei Guiren, and officials in the DPRK and counties and counties feared Wei Guiren's relatives and slaves like tigers. Wei Guiren's family was influenced by his master to run amok. Yu Yan was very angry when he heard this. Regardless of the consequences, he suddenly took action to put those illegal domestic slaves in prison. Later, because of this incident, I could not be promoted for a long time.

In the last years of follwed, there were disputes all over the world. Wearing armor, Yu Yan patrolled day and night to maintain public order and people's lives in peace in Fiona Fang. When Liu Xiu proclaimed himself emperor, Yu Yan was appointed as the county magistrate of Xiyang County (now Fuyang, Anhui Province).

In ancient times, people paid special attention to dog days and twelfth lunar month. During this period, people worship their ancestors and visit relatives and friends. When Yu Yan was in Fuwa and Los Angeles, the Stone Man made an exception and allowed prisoners in prison to go home and reunite with their families. The prisoners are very grateful to him, so they can all return as scheduled. A prisoner got sick after coming home. In order not to miss the time limit, he hired a car and rushed back to prison. He died as soon as he got back to prison. Yu Yan thought he was trustworthy, so he personally led someone to bury him outside the city, which moved the prisoner's family and others very much.

Later, Yu Yan resigned and returned to his hometown. Zong Fu, the local satrap, had long heard of Yu Yan's reputation, so he asked Yu Yan to be a meritorious official (the chief can participate in all government affairs in counties).

Zong Fu lived a luxurious life, and his clothes, horses and chariots often exceeded the legal standards. Jade ting think it will violate the criminal law sooner or later, so advised:

"Yan Ying didn't even have a decent leather coat when he was prime minister of Qi; When Ji Wen Zi was the prime minister of Lu, his wife never wore silk clothes. Since ancient times, people who live a simple life rarely make mistakes in life. Please pay attention. "

Zong Fu didn't regret Yu Yan's remarks, but he was also very unhappy, so he went his own way. Seeing Zong Fu's stubbornness, Yu Yan expected that something would happen to him sooner or later, and immediately resigned and returned to his hometown.

Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of Han Dynasty, and Liu Zhuang, Ming Di, were thrifty emperors. They hated the extravagance and corruption of officials most. Soon, Zongfu's extravagance was read by ministers, and the emperor ordered the death penalty. Before his execution, Zong Fu remembered Yu Yan's words of persuasion and regretted it. He sighed, "I really regret that I didn't listen to the foolish old Cao, or I would have been killed today!" "

Someone reported these words of Zong Fu to Liu Xiu, who was deeply impressed by Yu Yan.

In the 20th year of Jianwu (AD 44), Liu Xiudong toured Zhaoling and summoned Yu Yan. At that time, Yu Yan was appointed Du You (there were 65,438 +0-5 people in each county, and his authority was to inspect the counties on behalf of the prefect, issue decrees, and be in charge of theft and litigation). Liu Xiu is glad to see Yu Yan calm, handsome and polite. Especially when asked about ancestor worship and the species and quantity of trees in Zhaoling, I answered like a flood, and I was even more satisfied.

However, when Liu Xiu's car drove into Fengqiu Gate, the road was once blocked because the gate was narrow and the etiquette ceremony could not pass. Liu Xiu was furious and ordered to beat 100 whip who was in charge of this operation. Yu Yan immediately knelt down and pleaded guilty, saying, "It is the responsibility of local officials to narrow down the city gate, but the censor has no responsibility. It should be me. " Liu Xiu listened to the reason and forgave the suggestion. Yu Yan's profound understanding of this important principle was told by officials as a story, and Yu Yan's reputation became famous from then on.

Although Yu Ting is smart in principle, he never pays much attention to small things, so history legend says that he is "simple in nature and does not pay attention to small things (informal)."