The name Wenzheng is the gold standard for evaluating the historical status of Wenchen, who is the winner?
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In 1495, the Ming began to set up a cabinet, which was also the beginning of another page in his political life. Li Dongyang served as a staff member of the four dynasties in the court and was the backbone of the Northern Song regime. So, in his old age, is he still worried about his nickname?
1. Li Dongyang (Li Dongsheng).
In the early morning of August 17, the eleventh year of Zhengde, the attendants found Li Dongyang in the mansion, his eyes were blank, and his pulse was like a gossamer. He hurriedly invited a local doctor, who took his pulse and said, "I'm sorry, Taifu's time is running out, and he may die at any time." ”
It didn't take long for my friend Yang Yiqing to know. Yang Yiqing and Li Dongyang served for four dynasties and established a deep friendship in politics. Although he was old and his body was no longer good, Yang Yiqing heard that his old friend was leaving, so he hurriedly prepared a horse and saw him off in front of the Li Mansion.
As soon as he entered the main hall, Yang Yiqing saw that Taishi Li's face was haggard, his cheeks were sunken, ** withered yellow, and there was no vitality at all. Yang Yiqing had tears in his eyes, he couldn't bear to look at Li Dongyang so embarrassed. He touched his old friend's hands, feeling his gradually colder temperature, and his heart ached.
Old friend, you have made great contributions to the country and the people. I'm here this time just to take a look at you and let you let go of the guilt in your heart. Yang Yiqing's voice trembled a little.
Li Dongyang slowly opened his eyes and said in a hoarse voice: "Yiqing, I have been in the court for so many years, and I have never complained, but in my later years, I had to resign and retire because of some big names, which is also my only regret." To this day, what I care about most is my wife and children, as well as the title behind him. ”
A civil servant, who has made contributions all his life, isn't it just for a title to let his name leave a name in history?However, I, Li Dongyang, was still very famous when I was alive, and I was not ruined. Now before he dies, he just hopes to use his title to wash away his remorse, so that future generations' opinions of him will not be affected. If your name doesn't bring me glory, you'll regret it for the rest of your life. ”
Yang Yiqing knows very well that officials are indeed very important to civil officials. He sat beside Li Dongyang, held his hand, and said softly: "Old friend, you don't have to worry, I will definitely win the highest title for you in recognition of your hard work in this life." ”
Li Dongyang's breathing became weaker and weaker. He exerted all the strength of his body and said, "Thank you Yiqing, everything is up to you." I, Li Dongyang, have no regrets in this life. At this, there was a hint of determination and relief on his face, and then he stopped opening his eyes.
Yang Yiqing wiped his eyes, saw that Li Dongyang was dead, and knew that his old friend had finally unloaded the burden on his body, so he didn't have to worry. He sternly ordered someone to change Li Dongyang's clothes and crown, and after the funeral, he left alone and rode out of Li's mansion on a horse.
2. Title. After leaving the Li Mansion, Yang Yiqing rode a horse and rushed towards the imperial city. He knew very well that this was a good opportunity to give his old friend a title, and he couldn't afford to delay. Entering the palace, Yang Yiqing used his best strength to run towards the court. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Emperor Xiaozong enjoyed his mooncakes and candied fruits with his ministers. At this time, seeing Yang Yiqing covered in sweat, he was suddenly startled.
Xiaozong frowned and asked, "What made Yiqing so aggressive and so Zhouzhang?"When Yang Yiqing heard this, he told Li Dongyang's death again, and then knelt on the ground and said:"Your Majesty, Li Dongyang is notoriously loyal, and his exploits are known to everyone. During his life, he helped the empire through difficulties several times and can be said to be a pillar of a country. I came this time to ask the emperor to give Li Dongyang the best title to repay his loyalty to the country. "
Xiaozong listened and pondered for a long time. The ministers also followed suit, praising Li Dongyang for his loyalty and love for the people, and his merits were immeasurable. Xiaozong's face suddenly changed, and he said calmly"Even if the ministers think that Li Dongyang is noble, then Li Dongyang will crown him as Wenzheng!"
When the ministers heard this, they were both surprised and delighted. Hearing that Li Dongyang was about to be awarded the highest title, Yang Yiqing couldn't help but burst into tears. He knew very well that this meant that the reputation of the deceased had been preserved by him as much as possible, and that he would pass it on.
Li Dongyang's old friends were also surprised and delighted when they learned the news. The Li family is very grateful to Li Dongyang. Li Dongyang fell asleep peacefully, and he left this world with a happy smile.
Later, Xiaozong ordered Li Dongyang to be named "Wenzheng", which shocked the whole country, and many scholars wrote a lot of articles about Li Dongyang, leaving him a strong mark in history. Yang Yiqing made great contributions and went down in history, and in order to thank this old friend for his sacrifice, he was canonized as a "national soldier".
3. Supreme glory.
Yang Yiqing looked at Li Dongyang, who had become a little haggard, and he also had mixed feelings in his heart. He knows very well that being able to be called a "knight" is the supreme honor that a person can obtain in his life, and it is also a recognition of his life's achievements. The word "Wenzheng" can be said to be the most representative of the glory of a politician's honesty and honesty in every dynasty.
Yang Yiqing opened his mouth and said, "Old friend, don't worry, I will hold a funeral for you to comfort your soul in the sky." You are definitely the only person who has been named Wenzheng since the founding of the country!”
Conclusion. Not long after Yang Yiqing's funeral, a holy decree came down, and Li Dongyang was named "Wenzheng", which can be said to be the highest praise for his life. And Li Dongyang is the first civil official in history to be named "Wenzheng", and he has set an example for future generations with his lifelong responsible style. He came to the world with such glory, and returned to heaven with such glory, and he really lived without regrets and died in eternal peace.