At the beginning of Emperor Taizong's accession to the throne, he was ordered by the Central Secretariat to say, "The left and right people in the old Qin government were also responsible for the punishment of the former palace and the Qi government." Emperor Taizong said: "In ancient times, it was called the highest public, and it was called' forgiveness and selflessness'. Shang Jun, Yao and Shun abandoned it. Guan Shu, Cai Shu, brothers, and Duke Zhou. Therefore, those who know the monarch and the people regard the world as the public and are selfless to things. Yesterday, Zhu Gekongming, a small country, was still saying that my heart is like this, and I can't be important. How to manage a big country now? The food and clothing of me and the masses come from the people, and this manpower is given to the upper level, and kindness is not given to the bottom. Now, those who choose talents are established to protect the people. If you choose people, but ask if they are comparable, why do you want to exchange new ones for feelings? Everyone is still dating, and the old people are forgotten! If the talent is unbearable, why not use it on the elderly first? Whether or not you can complain frankly today is the most open way? "

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Just when Emperor Taizong ascended the throne, Fang, the minister of Chinese literature, said, "Old Qin Gong is not an official. They all blame your majesty, saying that people in the former lady's palace and Qi Palace arranged official positions earlier than them. " Emperor Taizong said: "The so-called selflessness in ancient times refers to tolerance, justice and selflessness. Dan Zhu and Shang were the sons of Yao and Shun, who deposed them. Guan Shu and Cai Shu were brothers of the Duke of Zhou, but the Duke of Zhou killed them. Therefore, as a monarch who rules the people, he should take the world as the public and not be selfish. Once upon a time, Zhu Gekongming was only the prime minister of Shu, and he also said, "My heart is as fair as a balance, and it can't be different from person to person.". Besides, how can I govern a vast country now? Our food and clothing come from the people, that is to say, the people's manpower has been dedicated to the court, but our favor has not spread to the people. The reason why the imperial court selects talents now is to appease the people. Employers only ask whether they are competent, how can they be treated differently because of their closeness and old and new relationships? People who have met once still feel close, let alone old subordinates. How can they forget it at once? If you are incompetent, how can you be appointed first because you are an old subordinate? Now you don't say whether they are competent or not, just that they have complaints. Is this the most open way? "

2. Emperor Taizong's introspective translation of classical Chinese has been circulating in Guan Zhen for eight years. Emperor Taizong said that the courtiers said, "Every time I sit quietly, I will introspect, and I will never be called Tianxin, but I will be accused by the people. However, people who think about the right thing are trying to persuade them to be fresh and have no complaints. It's scarier than seeing people come to fight things, which leads to two places. Ordinary things, like this, if you want to remonstrate, you will be afraid of violating the scale. Therefore, I don't mind whenever there is a remonstrator who doesn't agree with my heart. If you blame me, I'm afraid people are afraid of war. Will you say more? "

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In the eighth year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong said to his ministers, "Whenever I have nothing to do, I will reflect on myself. I am often afraid that I can't satisfy God, and I will be resented by the people. I just want the help and advice of honest and loyal people, so that my audio-visual can communicate with the outside world, and there is no resentment below. In addition, people who come to play recently often seem scared and even incoherent. This is still the case at ordinary times, not to mention that if you want to remonstrate, you are afraid of violating the lamella. So whenever someone gives advice, even if it doesn't suit my heart, I don't mind. If you get angry and scold at once, I'm afraid everyone will be afraid and dare not speak again! "

3. Classical Chinese: Translation of Emperor Taizong's new accession to the throne

Emperor Taizong just began to inherit the throne, vigorously govern and reform the way of governing the country. Wei Zhi was introduced into the bedroom many times. I visited him because he cares about gains and losses. Wei Zhi has always been able to govern the country, and his personality is honest and frank. Nothing can make him give in and persevere. Emperor Taizong talked with him. I have never been reluctant to take advice.

Therefore, Wei Zhi is very happy to meet a master like a bosom friend. Try your best to make suggestions, there is nothing you don't know. Emperor Taizong once comforted him for his hard work and said, "There were more than 200 memorials before and after Ai Qing. If it is not the sincere heart of loving Qing for the country, what can I do? "

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Zong Xin ascended the throne and made great achievements in politics. Counting leads to lies, and visiting is gain and loss. Elegance is a talent for learning the country, and it is straightforward and unyielding. Taizong talked to him, and he was not unwilling to accept it. I also like to be the master of my bosom friend. If you think about it, you know everything. Emperor Taizong said to the old man, "Your proposal covers more than 200 things before and after. If you don't serve the country sincerely, how is that possible? "

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The New Emplacement of Emperor Taizong is selected from a classical Chinese written by Liu Shao and others in the late Jin Dynasty.

There are 200 volumes of Old Tang Book, including 20 volumes of Ji, 30 volumes of Shi Lu and Biography 150. Originally named Tang Shu, The New Tang Shu, edited by Song Qi and Ouyang Xiu, was renamed Old Tang Shu after its publication, and was written in the later Jin Dynasty. The compilation of the Book of Old Tang Dynasty is not far from the demise of the Tang Dynasty, and the sources of information are also relatively rich.

The Book of Old Tang Dynasty was written at the order of Shi Jingtang in the fifth year of Tianfu in the late Jin Dynasty (940) and completed in the second year of the late Jin Dynasty (945). Because Liu Shao was in power at the time of writing this book, according to the regulations at that time, the general prime minister should be the editor-in-chief (supervisor) of the revision of national history, so Liu Shao became a signed writer.

In addition to the third phase of supervision and repair, there are 9 people involved in the preparatory work. They are: Zhang Zhaoyuan, Wei Jia, Zhao Xi, Wang Shen, Qilu, Yin Zhuo, Cui Wei, Zheng Yi and Li Weixian. Among them, Zhang Zhaoyuan is always responsible for his own affairs, and he is the most diligent. Wei Jia resigned and mourned shortly after receiving the imperial edict. This book was written a year ago. His main contribution is that his 65-volume Supplement to the Tang Dynasty provides many rare historical materials after Tang Wuzong. On the day this book was finished, Wang Shen was on the list of "Elegance Award". Lv Qi edited Tang Shi in advance, and he was called "a famous man" in history.

In 946, the year after the Book of the Old Tang Dynasty was published, the northern Khitan attacked the late Jin Dynasty on a large scale, resulting in a tragic situation in which Kaifeng and Henan counties were deserted for hundreds of miles, causing serious public and private losses, and it was inevitable that historical records would be robbed. Therefore, the revised Book of Old Tang Dynasty is of great positive significance in preserving historical materials. The author of Old Books of the Tang Dynasty is not far from the Tang Dynasty and has access to a large number of historical materials of the Tang Dynasty, so he can compile such a 200-volume book in just over four years.

4. Tang Guo Yuan Zhen translated the Tang Dynasty in16th century.

There is also a Guo. When I was sixteen.

Studying in Imperial College London. At this time, it happened that his family brought 400,000 pence.

Give him some odds and ends. There is a man in mourning.

To the door of the guo asked. Five generations of coffins in my family.

None of them were properly buried. Scattered in various places.

If you want to move here for burial. But there is no money.

So I came to Mr. Wang for help. Guo didn't ask his last name.

Just send 400 thousand pence from home. All this was given to the man in mourning.

Some children are not stingy. Later, I grew up.

Be an official. Be good at caring for people and controlling subordinates.

So, whether it's locals or outsiders. Everyone is afraid of him and envious of him.

Later, he was named Lord Dai.

5. In the early years of Zhenguan, Emperor 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 materialistic world, we are faced with endless selfish desires. Only when we are satisfied and let go can we be happy.