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In the ninth year of Wude in Tang Gaozu, Emperor Taizong was located in the Hall of Virtue in the East Palace. Opinions vary as to whether the general will strive for merit. Wang Shentong of Huai 'an said, "I'm in Kansai, and I'm sending my troops to take the banner of righteousness first. Now Fang and others specialize in knives and pens, but I secretly refuse to accept them. " "At the beginning of the banner of righteousness, although it was uncle Sang Xian who transferred troops, the Gai helped itself. And Liu Heita reunited with the embers, and my uncle looked at the wind and went north. Ling Xuan and others are strategizing and should stay in front of the uncle. " The generals said to each other, "Your Majesty is a gentleman. Although King Huai 'an has nothing personal, my friends, how can I be upset about it? "
Fang and Du Ruhui said, "You are a public servant, and you can only become a prime minister if you look for wise men. Compared with listening to a speech, I don't have time to give it. Ann can help me with my work! " Because "the details of the ministers belong to the left and right, and the only important thing should be the official shooting." Ling Xuanming's politics are supplemented by literature, so as not to lose everything. It's easy to listen to people's kindness, and you don't want to take advantage of things. They asked the courtiers, "Which is more difficult for an emperor to start a business or keep a business?" Fang Lingxuan said: "At the beginning of ignorance, it is difficult to start a business by wrestling with the hero and then surrendering to the hero!" Wei Zhi said: "Since ancient times, emperors have always been suffering from worries and losses, and they can't get comfort, so it's hard to stick to it!" The master said: "Ling Xuan and I take the world, so we know the difficulty of starting a business. We are always afraid that wealth will lead to arrogance and ignorance will lead to misfortune, so we know the difficulty of keeping a business." However, the difficulty of starting a business is gone; When it is difficult to keep, you should be careful with others. "
In autumn and July, Fang fell ill into Yuhua Palace, shouldered into the temple, and went to the throne, with a relative runny nose. Because I stayed in the palace, I was very happy to hear his little recovery. Aggravation leads to anxiety. Ling Xuan said to philosophers, "I am greatly indebted to the Lord. I have nothing to do today, but I didn't explore the East. My minister dare not protest. I know but don't say anything, and each other has a responsibility. " It is the above table. Admonish. Xuan Lingzi fell in love with his daughter Princess Gaoyang and said to the princess, "He is so ill that he can still worry about my country." Climb high and look far, shake hands and make peace, strategize and grieve. I'm sorry
Liu Fang said: Ling Xuan Zuo Taizong decided that the title of the world was Xian Xiang; However, there is no achievement to be found, and morality is coming. Therefore, Emperor Taizong decided to bring disaster to this family, but Du made no contribution. Wang, Weishan remonstrate with him, Du make him virtuous, get his peace and get his master. For Tang Zongchen, it is perfect!
(Excerpted from Tong Jian Zhen Guan Jun Chen Treatment History)
Translation:
In the ninth year of Wude in Tang Gaozu, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin proclaimed himself emperor in the Xiande Hall in the East Palace. The generals fought for power and profit and talked endlessly. Li Shentong, the king of Huai 'an, said: "I started my army in Kansai, and I should first take the banner of righteousness, while Fang and others just grabbed the knife and set pen to paper, but their merits were above me." I find it hard to be persuaded. " Emperor Taizong said: "At the beginning of the uprising, although my uncle responded to the dispatch of troops at the first time, it was also to get rid of the disaster for himself under the banner of righteousness. When Liu Heita rallied again, his uncle lost his troops, ran to find armor and ran away. Fang Lingxuan and others strategize, and the credit is naturally above the uncle. " The generals consulted and said, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Although you don't pursue Uncle Huai's business, how dare our people not keep their duties? "
Emperor Taizong and Du Ruhui said, "As a courtier, we should recruit talents from all over the world and appoint people on their merits. This is the responsibility of the prime minister. Recently, I heard that you don't have enough time to accept lawsuits. How can you help me find talents? " So he ordered that "the trivial matters of Shangshu Province should be handled by Shangshu Zuocheng, and only the important events that should be played clearly should be handled by the left and right servants". Fang is familiar with government affairs and a literary talent. He works hard day and night for fear of making mistakes occasionally; Be lenient and fair with laws and regulations, and listen to the strengths of others, just like yourself. You will treat others without seeking perfection or asking others to have their own strengths.
Taizong asked the ministers around him, "Which is more difficult, starting a business or keeping a business?" Fang Lingxuan said: "At the beginning of starting a business, it is still very difficult to compete with heroes from all walks of life and then let them surrender!" Wei Zhi said: "Since ancient times, emperors have gained the world from difficulties and lost the world in ease. It's harder to keep it! " Taizong said: "I fought side by side with Ling Xuan and risked my life, so I realized the difficulty of starting a business." Wei Zhi and I make the world stable. We are often worried that extravagance and extravagance will lead to wealth, and disasters will arise from neglected trivial matters, so we know how difficult it is to persist. However, the difficulty of starting a business has become a thing of the past, and the difficulty of persisting should be treated with caution. "
In autumn and July, Fang became seriously ill, and Emperor Taizong called him to Yuhua Palace. Ling Xuan entered the temple in a sedan chair and got off the sedan chair beside the throne of Taizong. Compared with Emperor Taizong, he shed tears, and Emperor Taizong left Fang in the palace. His face lit up when he heard that his condition had improved slightly. When your illness gets worse, you are worried and haggard. Fang said to his sons, "I benefited from the kindness of the emperor." There is nothing in the world now. Only when the expedition to Korea did not stop, the ministers did not dare to remonstrate. I know very well that I won't talk. Damn it. " So the chapter on the table exhorted. Fang Yi, Fang's son, loves to marry Princess Gaoyang, the daughter of Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty. Taizong said to the princess, "Your father-in-law is so ill that you can still worry about your country." Taizong went to visit, shook Fang's hand and said goodbye to him. His grief was unbearable. In the 24th year of Guimao, Fang died of illness.
Liu Fang said: Fang Lingxuan assisted Taizong to pacify the world, and everyone in the world claimed to be a saint; But there are not many deeds, and the character has reached the highest level. Therefore, Taizong pacified the disaster, and Fang and Du did not take credit; Wang Jue, good remonstrance, Du Fu does not dispute his name. Make the country peaceful and honor the monarch. It is appropriate for Fang to be called a minister of the Tang Dynasty.