In the second year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to the ministers around him, "I didn't know that greedy people loved money." As for officials with more than five products inside and outside the imperial court, Dai is rich and earns a lot of money a year. If you accept bribes from others, it will only be tens of thousands. Once exposed, the salary is deprived. Is this to know how to be stingy with property? They lose a lot because of small things, and they lose more than they gain. Gong Yixiu used to like fish very much, but she didn't accept other people's fish. His fish will live forever. Those who are greedy for the monarch will die; Greedy for me, you will die. "Poetry" said: The wind is blowing fast, and there are a group of scum who are greedy for profit. What you said is true. Before, King Hui of Qin wanted to conquer Shu, but he didn't know this article, so he carved five Shi Niu and made gold. After Shu people saw it, they thought it would be golden. The King of Shu sent five lux cows into Shu in Xiao Daocheng. After Qin Jun's attack, Shu was destroyed. Tian Yannian, the great secretary of the Han Dynasty, took bribes of 30 million yuan, which was discovered and died. This kind of traffic is too numerous to mention! Now I learn from the King of Shu, and you should also learn from Tian Yannian.
In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to the ministers, "I am busy all day, caring for the people and loving the people, and I hope you will be rich for a long time." The sky is not high and the ground is not bad. I often fear heaven and earth carefully. If you can abide by the law seriously, you often fear heaven and earth as I do. Not only will the people be at peace, but you will also be happy forever. The ancients said:' A wise man who is rich will damage his ambition, while a fool who is rich will make mistakes. This sentence can serve as a warning. If you practice favoritism and corruption, it will not only destroy the national law, but also harm the people. Even if things are not exposed, how can you not be afraid all the time? There are many fears, some of which can lead to death. Can a person be greedy for property and harm his own life, making his children feel ashamed? You should seriously consider these words. "
In the sixth year of Zhenguan, Chen Wanfu, a right-back general, went to Beijing from Jiucheng Palace and illegally collected several stones from Yijiabran. Taizong gave him a number to recite shamefully.
In the ten years of Zhenguan, Shi Quan Wanji, a scholar in charge of books, said: "There are silver pits in Xuanzhou and Raozhou mountains, which make great profits and can earn millions every year." Taizong said, "I am the son of heaven, and I have nothing to lose in this matter." As long as you give people advice and do good deeds, it will be good for the people. With millions left in the country, how can we get a talented and virtuous person? You don't recommend virtuous people to do good deeds, and you don't expose illegal acts, eliminating the shock to powerful people. Only the road tax for selling silver pits feels good. Once upon a time, Yao and Shun Meiyu were in the mountains, and their jewels were thrown into the abyss. Therefore, they worship famous beauties and are called "Millennium". Later, Emperor Huan of Han Dynasty and Emperor Ling valued profit over righteousness and became incompetent monarchs in modern times. Do you want to compare me with Huan Di and Ling? "On this day, he ordered Quan Wanji to go home.
In the sixteenth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to the ministers around him: "The ancients said:' A bird lives in the forest, but if it is not high, it will nest in the treetops; The fish hides in the water. I'm afraid it's not deep, and it was dug underground. However, people get it because they are greedy for bait. Now I accept the appointment. Being in a high position and enjoying a generous salary, you must be loyal and upright and follow justice, so there will be no disaster and you will remain rich for a long time. The ancients said:' There is no door to misfortune and happiness, only the call of people. Those who harm others and themselves are greedy for money. What's the difference between them and those fish and birds? You should take these words as a warning.
"Being greedy as a monarch will perish; Those who are greedy for me will die. " This is Emperor Taizong's effort to warn his ministers not to take bribes. Emperor Taizong and his ministers were able to govern the country in Xiu De, prevent greed and safeguard national security, and finally made the Tang Dynasty an unprecedented prosperous dynasty in the history of China.
In fact, it is not only the governance level of * * * that needs not to be greedy. In the cross-flow of material desires, we are faced with endless selfish desires. Only when you are satisfied and let go can you be happy.
2. The classical Chinese translation of "Abstinence from Corruption" is submitted for your reference. If you are satisfied, please adopt it. thank you
In the early years of Zhenguan, Taizong said to the ministers around him, "If there is a pearl, there is no respect. Wouldn't it be a pity to use it to eject birds? What's more, a person's life is more precious than a pearl. Seeing the gold, silver and money, he was not afraid of the criminal law network and immediately accepted it directly. This is not to cherish his life. Pearls are things outside the body, so they can't be used to eject birds, and they can't exchange their heavy lives for property? If the vassals can be prepared for loyalty and be more conducive to the people of the country, then this official title will be established. I can't get glory in this way, so I accepted the property. When the bribe was exposed, he died himself, which was really ridiculous. So did the emperor. Willful indulgence, overwork, trust in villains, alienate loyalty and integrity, how can one of them not die here? Emperor Yang Di was extravagant and thought it was ridiculous to die at the hands of a man. "
In the second year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to the ministers around him, "I didn't know that greedy people loved money." As for officials with more than five products inside and outside the imperial court, Dai is rich and earns a lot of money a year. If you accept bribes from others, it will only be tens of thousands. Once exposed, the salary is deprived. Is this to know how to be stingy with property? They lose a lot because of small things, and they lose more than they gain. Gong Yixiu used to like fish very much, but she didn't accept other people's fish. His fish will live forever. Those who are greedy for the monarch will die; Greedy for me, you will die. "Poetry" said: The wind is blowing fast, and there are a group of scum who are greedy for profit. What you said is true. Before, King Hui of Qin wanted to conquer Shu, but he didn't know this article, so he carved five Shi Niu and made gold. After Shu people saw it, they thought it would be golden. The King of Shu sent five lux cows into Shu in Xiao Daocheng. After Qin Jun's attack, Shu was destroyed. Tian Yannian, the great secretary of the Han Dynasty, took bribes of 30 million yuan, which was discovered and died. This kind of traffic is too numerous to mention! Now I learn from the King of Shu, and you should also learn from Tian Yannian.
In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to the ministers, "I am busy all day, caring for the people and loving the people, and I hope you will be rich for a long time." The sky is not high and the ground is not bad. I often fear heaven and earth carefully. If you can abide by the law seriously, you often fear heaven and earth as I do. Not only will the people be at peace, but you will also be happy forever. The ancients said:' A wise man who is rich will damage his ambition, while a fool who is rich will make mistakes. This sentence can serve as a warning. If you practice favoritism and corruption, it will not only destroy the national law, but also harm the people. Even if things are not exposed, how can you not be afraid all the time? There are many fears, some of which can lead to death. Can a person be greedy for property and harm his own life, making his children feel ashamed? You should seriously consider these words. "
In the sixth year of Zhenguan, Chen Wanfu, a right-back general, went to Beijing from Jiucheng Palace and illegally collected several stones from Yijiabran. Taizong gave him a number to recite shamefully.
In the ten years of Zhenguan, Shi Quan Wanji, a scholar in charge of books, said: "There are silver pits in Xuanzhou and Raozhou mountains, which make great profits and can earn millions every year." Taizong said, "I am the son of heaven, and I have nothing to lose in this matter." As long as you give people advice and do good deeds, it will be good for the people. With millions left in the country, how can we get a talented and virtuous person? You don't recommend virtuous people to do good deeds, and you don't expose illegal acts, eliminating the shock to powerful people. Only the road tax for selling silver pits feels good. Once upon a time, Yao and Shun Meiyu were in the mountains, and their jewels were thrown into the abyss. Therefore, they worship famous beauties and are called "Millennium". Later, Emperor Huan of Han Dynasty and Emperor Ling valued profit over righteousness and became incompetent monarchs in modern times. Do you want to compare me with Huan Di and Ling? "On this day, he ordered Quan Wanji to go home.
In the sixteenth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to the ministers around him: "The ancients said:' A bird lives in the forest, but if it is not high, it will nest in the treetops; The fish hides in the water. I'm afraid it's not deep, and it was dug underground. However, people get it because they are greedy for bait. Now I accept the appointment. Being in a high position and enjoying a generous salary, you must be loyal and upright and follow justice, so there will be no disaster and you will remain rich for a long time. The ancients said:' There is no door to misfortune and happiness, only the call of people. Those who harm others and themselves are greedy for money. What's the difference between them and those fish and birds? You should take these words as a warning.
"Being greedy as a monarch will perish; Those who are greedy for me will die. " This is Emperor Taizong's effort to warn his ministers not to take bribes. Emperor Taizong and his ministers were able to govern the country in Xiu De, prevent greed and safeguard national security, and finally made the Tang Dynasty an unprecedented prosperous dynasty in the history of China.
In fact, it is not only the governance level of * * * that needs not to be greedy. In the cross-flow of material desires, we are faced with endless selfish desires. Only when you are satisfied and let go can you be happy.
3. Asking Wei Zhi to protest against Tang Taizong's classical Chinese writing and analysis should be a positive protest, not a tactful one. [Tang] Elders must keep their roots when seeking wood [1]; Those who want to flow far [2] will dig their springs [3]; He who thinks about the security of the country accumulates his virtue and righteousness. The source is not deep, but he sees far away. Roots are not solid, but seek the length of wood. Virtue is not thick, but for the sake of national security. Although I am stupid and I know it is impossible, what is the situation? Man should be the most important man-made thing [4] and the largest territory [5]. They should not think about being prepared for danger in times of peace, and refrain from extravagance and frugality [6]. They also have to cut off their roots, so that they can flourish, block their source and want a long stream. Hundreds of heads of state [7] all accept the destiny [8], and there are many good people at the beginning, but few people at the end [9]. Will you accept the easy things and stick to them? Cover Ewing [10], and you will wait wholeheartedly; If you succeed, you will be addicted to pride [1 1]. If you are dedicated, Wuyue [12] will be integrated. Pride, then flesh and blood is the right way [13]. Although Dong used severe punishment [14] and shocked it with anger [15], he finally avoided his position and looked respectful but unconvinced. There is not much resentment, but people should be afraid, so it is appropriate to be cautious by boat. If you are a gentleman, if you can see what you want, you will quit willingly; There will be a work [16], and then I want to help people in Zhi Zhi; Humble and self-grazing at high risk [17]; If you are afraid of flooding, you will think of all the rivers under the river [18]; Music disc tour [19], and then think about the degree of three drives [20]; If you are worried about slacking off, start cautiously and end with respect [21]; If you care, you will think modestly and accept it; Fear of evil is thinking of evil [22]; If you add grace, you will think there is no reason to be happy; If you are punished, you will think that there is no excessive punishment because of anger. Generally speaking, these ten thoughts are macro thinking and nine virtues [23]. If you are simple and capable [24], if you choose good deeds, the wise will do their best, the brave will do their best, the benevolent will benefit widely, and the believers will be loyal [25]. Use military and civilian skills to govern. Why bother to think hard and replace Baisi? [26]-selected from the notes of Biography of Wei Zhi in Old Tang Dynasty punctuated by Zhonghua Book Company [1]. Steady: To make stable. [2] Far: To make ... flow far. [3] dredge: dredge and dig deep. [4] when: host, master. [5] Between heaven and earth. [6] use: use, ok. [7] Every hundred: all. [8] Landscape: large. [9] K: Capable. Guy: It means uncertain judgment. [10] Cover: Take over the above and indicate the reasoning reasons. Yin: Shen. [1 1] Pride: look down on others. Things: here refers to people other than yourself. [12] wuyue: wuyue. [13] Travel: passers-by. [14] Architecture refers to buildings such as palaces. [17] Qian Chong: Modesty. Self-grazing: self-cultivation and self-cultivation. [18] Xia Xia: Living in ... [19] Pan You: Hunting and entertainment. [20] Three drives: Hunting three times a year. "Ritual" Mita (hunting) was at that age. "[2 1] Respect: Caution. [22] Exclusion. [23] Macro: Make ... shine. This. Nine virtues: loyalty, faithfulness, respect, rigidity, flexibility, harmony, firmness and chastity. This article is one of Wei Zhi's worries about "saying what he likes to hear is obedient" and "saying what he doesn't like is unpleasant". Focusing on the theme of "those who think about the country's security must accumulate their morality and righteousness", the full text exhorts Emperor Taizong to be cautious in politics, humble, reward and punish justly; When employing people, we should know that people are good at their duties, and Jane can choose good ones; Thrift should be advocated in life, and human resources cannot be easily used. Although these thoughts were based on the consolidation of the Li and Tang dynasties, they objectively enabled the people to recuperate and were conducive to the prosperity of the early Tang Dynasty. Taking "thinking" as a clue, this paper combines the issues to be discussed into a book, which is clear in arts and sciences, rigorous in structure, thorough in argument, forceful and magnificent by using rhetorical devices such as metaphor, parallelism and duality. This is a good argument. If you want the river to flow forever, you must dredge the source; If you want to make the country stable, you must accumulate your own moral righteousness. If the water source is not deep, you want the water to flow forever, but the roots are not firm, but you want the trees to grow. If you don't have deep morality, you want to make the country stable. I know that's impossible, let alone a wise man. The monarch holds the important power of the emperor and is in the supreme position between heaven and earth. He ignored danger in a comfortable environment, gave up luxury and practiced frugality. It's like breaking the roots and letting the trees flourish, blocking the spring and hoping for long running water! In ancient times, many monarchs did well at first, but few of them persisted. Is it easy to keep the world? Probably when they are heartbroken, they will treat their subordinates sincerely. Once you succeed, you will indulge your lust and look down on others. If they show sincerity, even hostile countries like wuyue can become a whole. If you look down on others, your flesh and blood relatives will be as distant as passers-by Even if you reprimand the people with harsh laws and intimidate them with awe-inspiring anger, the result will only make them beg for survival from punishment, and will not miss the kindness of the monarch. On the surface, they are respectful, but they are not convinced. Resentment is neither big nor small. It's just people who are terrible. Man, like water, can carry a boat or overturn it. This should be especially cautious. Control the gallop with a broken rope. As a monarch and minister, you can really do it: when you see what you want, you think of contentment to warn yourself; When the building is about to be completed, people think that enough is enough to make people peaceful; Considering the danger of being in a high position at any time, I thought of modesty and strengthening self-cultivation; Afraid of complacency, thinking that Jianghai lives in the lower reaches of all rivers; If you like hunting and entertainment, you will think of a limit of three times a year; Worried about slackness of will, always cautious when thinking of doing things; Worried that you will be deceived, you want to accept the opinions of subordinates with an open mind; Afraid of evil, I want to correct myself and repel evil villains; When Garn was in "People", because he was happy at the moment, he thought of not giving improper rewards; When imposing punishment, you should think of not imposing punishment indiscriminately because you are angry. If we fully achieve the above ten aspects and expand the cultivation of nine virtues, we will certainly get many benefits. If we choose talented people and appoint them, choose good opinions and listen to their opinions, then smart people will be exhausted.
4. How did Emperor Taizong warn officials in the article "Emperor Taizong quit corruption"? Inspired by "taking punishment as a reward", he opened up a new path for corrupt officials who took bribes, not "punishment" but "reward". Reward whatever you are greedy for, reward whatever you are greedy for. On the spot, "cash the reward" in the golden palace, so that you can carry the reward back in front of the civil and military officials. But this kind of punishment or reward will make you embarrassed and hurt.
In the second year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty (628), Emperor Taizong said to the ministers around him: "I once said that corrupt officials love money, but in fact they don't know how to love. Take Beijing officials and local officials above level 5 as examples. Their salaries are generous and their annual income is large. If someone takes bribes, but tens of thousands, once exposed, all official positions and salaries will be deprived. Is this knowing how to love money? Is it worth it? " Emperor Taizong was good at putting himself in the position of officials, and from their immediate interests, he taught them not to do things that would lead to ruin and ruin.
Emperor Taizong did not object to officials' love for money, but opposed officials' excessive love for money and greed, and opposed "being bribed by money" and doing things that violated the law and discipline. He told the ministers around him that a gentleman loves money, but he must get it through legal channels. You can live well on your legitimate income-salary. If you have wild ideas and are insatiable, you may end up "once exposed, your rank will be cut off and taken away", which is very uneconomical from the perspective of officials' own interests. He wants officials to learn how to calculate this account.
In his article, Emperor Taizong warned Li Shimin about greed and how he warned officials to remain chaste for two years. Emperor Taizong summoned his courtiers and said, "I know that greedy people don't love money." If you are an internal and external official with more than five grades, your rank will be rich and you will earn more in one year. If you pay bribes, it will only be tens of thousands. Once exposed, Lu's rank was cut off. Is this the solution to love property? Those who get too little lose too much. In the past, public officials preferred fish to mermaids, and their fish lived forever. If you are greedy for the Lord, you will lose your country; Those who are greedy for ministers will die. ..... Yesterday, King Hui of Qin wanted to cut Shu, but I didn't know its path. He carved five Shi Niu and bought gold from behind. At first glance, Shu people thought that cows could make money. The king of Shu ordered Wu Dingli to drag cattle into Shu, and the road was successful. Qin cut it, and Shu died. Han Dasi Nong Tian Yannian took bribes of 30 million yuan, which made him feel lifeless. How can you win with such traffic! I'm a turtle from Shu, and you will certainly make mistakes in prolonging your life. "
If you accept bribes from others, it will only be tens of thousands. Once the story is exposed, the official salary will be cut off. How can you love money? This is because of greed and huge losses. The former official Hugh loved to eat fish, but he never took other people's fish, so he could eat fish for a long time. And (if) being a monarch is greedy, it will definitely make your country perish; Being a courtier is insatiable and will surely die. The Book of Songs says:' Strong winds have tunnels, and greedy people are scum. The wind is blowing hard, and greed corrupts race. It means that one person's greed will harm many people. ) Before Qin Huiwang wanted to attack Shu, but he didn't know the way to Shu, so he carved five heads of Shi Niu and put gold behind Shi Niu. People in Shu saw it and thought that cows could pull out gold, so King Shu sent five Hercules to drag Shi Niu into Shu, and a road to Shu appeared on the road. Qin Jun attacked Shu along the road on the ground, and Shu perished. Senior agricultural officials in the Han dynasty took bribes of 30 million yuan a year and committed suicide after being discovered. How can you count things like this! Now I take the king of Shu as a negative example, and you should also take Tian Yannian as a lesson. "
6. The original text of Taizong's imperial edict.
In the second year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong summoned courtiers and said, "I have tasted that greedy people don't know how to love money. If you are an internal and external official with more than five grades, your rank will be rich and you will earn more in one year. If you pay bribes, it will only be tens of thousands. Once exposed, the rank of Lu is cut off. Is this the solution to love property? Those who get too little lose too much. In the past, public officials preferred fish to mermaids, and their fish lived forever. If you are greedy for the Lord, you will lose your country; Those who are greedy for ministers will die. ..... Yesterday, King Hui of Qin wanted to cut Shu, but I didn't know its path. He carved five Shi Niu and bought gold from behind. At first glance, Shu people thought that cows could make money. The king of Shu ordered Wu Dingli to drag cattle into Shu, and the road was successful. Qin cut it, and Shu died. Han Dasi Nong Tian Yannian took bribes of 30 million yuan, which made him feel lifeless. How can you win with such traffic! I want to make the same mistakes as yuan gui (3) and Qing. "