Taking people as a mirror, we can see who Tang Taizong evaluated.

0 1 Wei Zhi people-oriented, clear gains and losses, this is the evaluation of Wei Zhi by Emperor Taizong. It comes from the old Tang book Biography of Wei Zhi, which means learning from others' success or failure. Li Shimin's Biography of Old Tang Books and Wei Zhi: A husband can dress with copper as a mirror; Taking history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; Take people as a mirror, you can know the gains and losses. I have kept these three mirrors in case I pass by. Now Wei Zhi is dead, he died in a mirror! This is Emperor Taizong's evaluation of Wei Zhi. Only by putting people first can we see the gains and losses clearly. This sentence comes from "Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography Li Shimin": Fu can wear bronze mirror clothes; Taking history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; Take people as a mirror, you can know the gains and losses. I have kept these three mirrors in case I pass by. Now Wei Zhi is dead, he died in a mirror! Wei Zhi (580 ~643) was born in Xuancheng. His ancestral home is Xiaquyang County, Julu County (governing Gucheng Village, Jinzhou City, Hebei Province). Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, an outstanding politician, thinker, writer and historian. In his early years, he followed Gong Wei and Shimi and participated in the Wagang Uprising, which should not be reused. In the first year of Wude (6 18), he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, persuaded British public servants, washed the horses for the prince, assisted Prince Yin Li, and made suggestions to pacify Liu Heita and Shandong. In the first year of Zhenguan (627), Zuo Cheng, an admonition officer and proofreader, was granted to appease Hebei. Moved to the prison, participated in the previous dynasty, and revised ancient books. Moved to Fengzhong and Julu County to take charge of provincial affairs. Dr. Qian Guanglu, Prince Taishi, conferred the title of Zheng Guogong. Speak freely, preach the kingly way, assist Emperor Taizong to create "the rule of Zhenguan", become a "generation of famous soldiers", and rank fourth among the twenty-four heroes in Lingyange. Wei Zhi's main achievements: 1. Political Wei Zhi is famous for being outspoken and daring to protest. According to the statistics of Zhenguan dignitaries, Wei Zhi made 50 remonstrations to Li Shimin and 1 1 articles to Li Shimin in his life, totaling hundreds of thousands of words. The number of times, the urgency of words and the firmness of attitude are unmatched by other ministers. Second, it is clear when you listen to it, but it is dark when you listen to it. Li Shimin asked Wei Zhi, "How can a monarch tell right from wrong? How can he be ignorant? " Wei Zhi replied: "Listening to opinions widely can distinguish right from wrong, and I believe that one will be confused. Once upon a time, Emperor Yao knew the situation clearly from the following people, so he knew Miao's evil deeds like the back of his hand. Shun Di's ears are all around, and his eyes are all around, so * * *, guns and rings can't fool him. Qin Ershi believed in Zhao Gao and was killed by Zhao Gao in Wang Yigong. Liang Wudi was partial to Zhu Yijun and was abused by the minister for accepting bribes in Taicheng; Yang Dixin believed in Historical Records and died in the mutiny of Pengchengge in Yangzhou. Therefore, when people listen to opinions widely, eunuchs dare not cheat, and the following situation can be reflected. " Third, it is easy to eat when you are hungry and drink when you are thirsty. In view of the population exile, economic depression and everything was ready at that time, Wei Zheng urged Li Shimin to advocate literature and implement a policy of recuperation that was beneficial to the national economy and people's livelihood, which showed his political "enlightenment" thought. At the beginning of his accession to the throne, Li Shimin discussed with ministers the education of the people. Li Shimin believes that after the chaos, I'm afraid it's difficult to carry out education. Kevin·Z believes: "Those who stay in peace for a long time are arrogant, and arrogance is difficult to teach; People in troubled times suffer, but sorrow is easy. "For example, he said, it's like' Hungry is delicious, thirsty is delicious'. He also refuted Minister Feng Deyi's statement that "the people gradually made mistakes, so Qin Wei was overbearing and wanted to change but could not". He thinks that Shang Tang destroyed Xia Jie and King Wu of Zhou attacked, "peace can be achieved, so why not inherit the evil after the chaos?"! "He further said:" If the ancients were simple and gradually obsolete, then today, they should be turned into ghosts, and their masters can rule them safely! "Fourth, clear morality, careful punishment, but clear morality, careful punishment. Only when the punishment is clear and careful is Confucianism. It is believed that the essence of governing the country lies in virtue, courtesy, honesty and faith: a wise monarch should not rely on severe punishment and strict laws in order to change customs, but should do things of righteousness; Laws alone cannot regulate people's behavior in the world.