Xue Juzheng

Xue Juzheng

Xue Juzheng (912-981, July 12), Zi Ping. Kaifeng Prefecture Junyi county (now Kaifeng, Henan Province) people. From the Five Dynasties to the early Northern Song Dynasty, he was a minister and historian.

Xue Juzheng was a Jinshi in 935. In the later Jin Dynasty, the later Han Dynasty, the Later Zhou Dynasty, and the Northern Song Dynasty, he served as an official counsellor, a doctor of the Ministry of punishment, a servant of the Ministry of family, a servant of the Ministry of war, a counselor of political affairs, a servant of the Ministry of family, a servant of pingzhangshi, Zuo pushe, a Bachelor of zhaowenguan, and Sikong. He once presided over the compilation of the history of the Old Five Dynasties. In 981, Xue Juzheng died of poisoning due to taking dansha. He was 70 years old. The posthumous title is Wen Hui. In the second year of Xianping (999), the Emperor Taizong's temple was served. He was one of the 24 meritorious officials of zhaoxun Pavilion. Source: Xue's genealogy in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province

Life of the characters

Xue Juzheng's father, Xue RenQian, was a guest of the prince of the Later Zhou Dynasty. Xue Juzheng was studious and ambitious when he was young.

In the first year of the Qing Dynasty (934), Xue Juzheng was not accepted in the Jinshi examination. He wrote an article to relieve his sorrow. His article implied excellence and heroism, and the audience thought it had the capacity of the Minister of public and auxiliary. In the second year of the Qing Dynasty (935), Liu Tao, one of the people who lived in the daily life, recommended him as a scholar.

In the Tianfu period of the later Jin Dynasty, Liu Suining, a Hua Shuai, called him to work for him. Liu Suiqing, the elder brother of Liu Suining, was in charge of the state's financial affairs, and Shangzuo appointed him as the inspector of salt and iron.

In the early years of the founding of the people's Republic of China (944), he was appointed as a tuzhitui official. Li Song, the prime minister, took charge of the salt and iron industry. He was appointed as a Tui Guan, and was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Dali. When sang Weihan was the official of Kaifeng, he was appointed as the judge.

In the early years of Qianyou in the later Han Dynasty, Shi Hongzhao was in charge of the bodyguard and his army. His authority shocked the emperor. He was cruel and proud. No one dared to disobey his orders. His subordinates accused the people of violating the salt ban and died on the law. The lawsuit was about to be decided. Xue Juzheng suspected that his crime was not true. He called the common people for interrogation. It turned out that the official had a personal complaint with him, so he falsely accused him. The official was arrested for questioning. He confessed and was punished. Although Shi Hongzhao was very angry, he could not make him yield.

In the early years of Guangshun (951), he was promoted to wailang, a member of Bibu, and led the third division of Tui Guan. When Taizu of Zhou conquered Yanzhou, he ordered Xue Juzheng to follow him. Because of the credit, he was appointed as a doctor.

In the third year of Xiande's reign (956), he moved to Zuo Jianyi, where he was promoted to be a Bachelor of Arts, and was appointed as a magistrate.

In the sixth year of Xiande (959), Cangzhou was made to rent. Soon, because of his ability, he became famous in the imperial court, promoted the Minister of the Ministry of punishment, and sentenced the Minister of the Ministry of officials.

In the early Northern Song Dynasty, he was transferred to the Ministry of household affairs. Taizu personally enlisted Li Yun and Li Chongjin. Xue Juzheng managed liusi and soon became the magistrate of Xuzhou.

In the third year of Jianlong (962), he served as a privy direct bachelor and was entitled to know Gongju. As soon as Huxiang was pacified, the imperial court appointed Xue Juzheng to know Langzhou. When thousands of deserters gathered in Shanze to steal, the commander suspected that more than 1000 monks in the city were accomplices and prepared to kill them all. Xue Juzheng led the army to wipe out the bandits, captured the bandit commander Wang Duan, and interrogated him. He learned that the monks did not participate in the incident, and the monks survived.

In the first year of Qiande (963), he served as Minister of the Ministry of war. Taizu will personally expedition Taiyuan, a large number of people to mobilize the transport of food and grass. At that time, there was a famine in Henan Province, and there were 40000 fugitives. Taizu was worried about this, and ordered Xue Juzheng to take the post horse to gather the people. Ten days later, the people resumed their jobs. The court ordered Xue Juzheng to participate in political affairs as his official.

Qiande five years (967), Jiali minister.

In the fifth year of Kaibao (972), he served as an envoy for shipping goods by water and land in Huainan, Hunan and Lingnan, as well as a servant of his family. He supervised the revision of the history of the state and the history of the Five Dynasties (that is, the history of the old Five Dynasties).

In the sixth year of Kaibao (973), he paid homage to his servant and pingzhangshi. In the same year, Xue Juzheng and others completed the history of the Five Dynasties. A year later, Taizu gave Xue Juzheng coins as a reward.

In the eighth year of Kaibao (975), in February, Taizu said to Xue Juzheng and others, "the age is rich and everything is rich. If it is not for God's blessing, how can it be like this. We should think about helping things together. If there is something wrong with politics, we should save it to realize my ambition. " Xue Juzheng and others were more diligent in political affairs to meet Taizu's wishes.

In the ninth year of Kaibao (976), Zhao Guangyi, king of Jin Dynasty, ascended the throne. Xue Juzheng, Zuo pushe, and Zhao Wenguan, Bachelor of Arts, joined him.

In June of the sixth year of Taiping's rejuvenation of the state (981), after he came back from pacifying Jinyang with Taizong, he became Sikong. As a result of the red sand poisoning, is playing on political affairs, found poison, so out of the palace. At the gate of the hall, he drank more than a liter of water. The officials helped him to Zhongshu province. He could not speak any more, but pointed to the water reservoir in the corridor. People around them took water and couldn't drink it. They exhaled like smoke and drove home. Even if they died, they were 70 years old. After hearing the news, Emperor Taizong ordered him to stay in court for three days (Xue Juzheng was in the first place, and only stayed in court for two days according to the rule), and gave him the title of "Wenhui".

Xue Juzheng has a great temperament and looks. He can drink a few drinks without getting drunk. Filial piety, good behavior, frugal home life. When he was the prime minister, he was generous and didn't like to be critical, which was highly praised by the literati. From political participation to prime minister, a total of 18 years, Taizu's favor to him has never been reduced.

In the second year of Xianping (999), Xue Juzheng was able to enjoy the imperial palace of Song Dynasty.

In the second year of Baoqing (1226), Zhao Yun of song LiZong drew 24 statues of meritorious officials in zhaoxun Pavilion, among which Xue Juzheng was one.

Historical evaluation

Fan Chunren: give full play to the virtue of the country. End heavy words return, Lu in empty valley. Pines and cypresses are flourishing, while deer are flourishing. Only filial piety and loyalty, such as jade.

Zeng Gong: to be upright, to be honest and not to be scrupulous. Good at reading, support for Wen min.

LV Zhong: in the three phases of the early period of the state, he was an old minister of the former dynasty. He kept a little trace and submitted everything with a letter. To (Zhao) Pu only to the world as their own responsibility, so for the political specialist, so Kai Leide father and son of slander also. Since then, Ju Zheng (Shen) Yi Lun, but Fang Chong Jing Jie, self-defense phase er.

Full text of the history of the Song Dynasty: being upright, magnificent and upright. For the prime minister Ren Kuan Jian, not critical, scholars and gentlemen with this many.

Tuotuo: since Xue Juzheng came down, all four people who have tasted the phase of life can be seen from their different origins, but their actions can be seen. In the early days, the dead soldiers in Langzhou gathered together to steal. The commander suspected that more than a thousand monks in the city were conspiring to kill them. If they wanted to kill them, they had to stay in the right place to slow down their affairs. The thieves and the monks did not cooperate with each other, so the soldiers lived on.

Main works

The collection of manuscripts written by Xue juzong, who was fond of playing, could not be sorted out after his death. The 150 volumes of the history of the Old Five Dynasties compiled under his supervision are rich in content and materials.

Anecdotes and allusions

Previously, Zhao Kuangyin, the song Taizu, once said to Xue Juzheng: "since ancient times, emperors rarely can be upright, and most of their ministers are not far away. Although they are in a prominent position, they can't be named later, but they fall into the name of injustice, and their descendants suffer, because they can't do their best. In my opinion, Emperor Taizong accepted the advice of his subordinates and pointed out his faults without shame. In my opinion, it's better not to do wrong by yourself, so that others don't blame you. In ancient times, many ministers were not able to be cautious all the time, and they were able to preserve and enjoy the good fortune because of their loyalty. " During the Kaibao period, Xue Juzheng and Shen Lun served as Prime Minister together, and Lu duoxun served as Deputy Prime Minister. In the winter of the ninth year of Kaibao (976), luduoxun was also appointed as the official of Pingzhang. After Xue Juzheng's death, Shen Lun was demoted and Lu duoxun was exiled to the south. The commentators said that Xue Juzheng adhered to the principle of being a minister and was blessed, which was in line with Taizu's words.

interpersonal relationship

Father:

Xue RenQian was a guest of the Zhou Dynasty.

Adopted son

Xue Weiji, the official to the left, led the Wei general and zhiyanzhou.

Raising grandchildren

The son of Xue Weiji.

Index of historical data

History of the Song Dynasty volume 264 biographies 23

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