The original version of Historical Records of Filial Piety:
Emperor Xiaowen, great-grandchild, and Emperor Wendi. Mother said that she mourned the queen, the princess of Wendi. Filial piety is born smart and has a good reputation. Emperor Wen collapsed and proclaimed himself at the age of fourteen. At the beginning, Emperor Wen wanted to establish a prince, and his son was young, so he asked Xiao Wen to be a prince. Filial piety is not worthy, Wendi is a prince. The prince died young, and Emperor Wen established Xiao Wen as the prince. Emperor Wen collapsed and Xiaowen acceded to the throne at the age of 27. There was chaos in the world during filial piety, and the people were in trouble and thieves started.
At the beginning of Xiao Wen's accession to the throne, he wrote to forgive the world, so that the refugees could return to their hometowns and the taxes would be halved. He also issued a decree requiring officials to be diligent and love the people and not abuse their power. Xiaowen personally visited various places, consoled the people, helped the victims, and made the world stable. Later, Xiao Wen ordered all counties and countries in the world to set up schools to educate the people and improve the national cultural level. Emperor Xiaowen also ordered all counties and countries in the world to set up too many hospitals to treat people's diseases. Filial piety has won the hearts of the people all over the world, enriching the country and strengthening the people.
Filial piety lies not only in political reform, but also in cultural development. Xiaowen ordered all counties and countries in the world to build palaces, city walls, roads, bridges and other infrastructure, which greatly improved the country's transportation, communication and national defense. At the same time, Xiao Wen also ordered all counties and townships in the world to build water conservancy projects, solve irrigation and flood control problems, and greatly developed agricultural production.
In addition, Xiao Wen also ordered all counties and countries in the world to build palaces, gardens, tombs and other buildings to show the country's cultural heritage and artistic level. The rule of filial piety has won the hearts of the people all over the world and the country is prosperous. It is known as the "rule of culture".
Biographical Translation of Historical Records and Filial Piety;
Emperor Xiaowen is the grandson of Emperor Gaozu and the son of Emperor Wendi. His mother is the filial piety queen and the concubine of Emperor Wendi. Xiaowen is born smart and has a good reputation. When Wendi died, Emperor Xiaowen was only 14 years old and became emperor. At first, Emperor Wendi wanted to establish a prince, but because the scholar was young, he gave the seat of the prince to Xiao Wen. Xiao Qian did not dare to accept it, and Wendi was made a prince. The prince died young, and Emperor Wen established Xiao Wen as the prince. After Wendi's death, 27-year-old Emperor Xiaowen ascended the throne.
During the reign of filial piety, the world was in chaos, people were in poverty, and thieves were everywhere. At the beginning of Xiao Wen's accession to the throne, he issued an imperial decree to forgive the world, let the refugees return to their hometowns, and reduce taxes. He also issued an imperial edict requiring officials to be diligent and love the people, and not to insult others too much. Xiaowen personally visited various places, consoled the people, helped the victims, and made the world stable. Later, Emperor Xiaowen issued an imperial edict to let all counties and countries in the world set up schools to educate the people and improve the national cultural level. Emperor Xiaowen also issued an imperial edict, demanding that all counties and countries in the world set up too many hospitals to treat people's diseases.
The governance of filial piety has been supported by people all over the world, and the country is prosperous. The governance of filial piety lies not only in political reform, but also in cultural development. Xiaowen issued imperial edicts, which enabled all counties and countries in the world to build palaces, city walls, roads, bridges and other infrastructure, greatly improving the country's transportation, communications, national defense and other aspects.
At the same time, Xiao Wen also sent letters to all countries and counties around the world to build water conservancy projects, solve irrigation and flood control problems, and greatly developed agricultural production. In addition, Xiao Wen also issued an imperial edict to let all counties and countries in the world build palaces, gardens, tombs and other buildings to show the country's cultural heritage and artistic level. The rule of filial piety has won the support of people all over the world and the country is prosperous. It is known as "the rule of culture and the rule of scenery".
Introduction to Sima Qian:
Sima Qian (BC 145-86), of Han nationality, was a famous historian, writer, politician and strategist in the Western Han Dynasty. He is one of the main authors of Historical Records and is regarded as a great master in the history of Chinese historiography. Sima Qian's father Sima Yi is a famous scholar and politician. His family background and educational environment laid a solid foundation for his academic and political career. Sima Qian was an official and general when he was young, but he was banished to Shu Ren for criticizing powerful people.
During the period of Shu Ren, he devoted himself to writing Historical Records and made outstanding contributions in the fields of history, literature and politics. Sima Qian's Historical Records is a classic in the history of Chinese historiography. It is not only a historical book, but also a literary masterpiece, which has a far-reaching impact on the development of China's historiography and literature. Sima Qian's thoughts and works have been widely praised by later generations and become an important part of China culture.