Original: hūng, a self-made inscription on the tablet, is used as a calligraphy stone. "The courtiers said; People can learn copper, but they can dress appropriately: we can learn from the past; We can learn from others.
Translation of Vernacular Chinese: After Wei Zhi's death, the emperor wrote an inscription on the stone tablet. The emperor said to his courtiers, "people can dress their clothes and hats neatly with bronze mirrors as a contrast;" Taking history as a contrast, we can know the rise and fall of the country; By comparing others, you can know your success or failure.
Wei Zhi's anecdotes and allusions.
There is a text about vinegar Qin in Longcheng Notes in Tang Dynasty. Wei Zhi likes to make suggestions in court, which often embarrasses the emperor. One day, Li Shimin smiled and said to the ministers, "That goat's nose is stuck all day. I don't know if there is anything that can make him tempted? "
Courtiers around Li Shimin replied, "Wei Zhi likes jealous celery". The next day, Li Shimin gave a banquet, including three cups of vinegar celery. Wei Zhi saw it, his forefinger moved, and before the meal was finished, the tableware with vegetables bottomed out.
Li Shimin said, "Look, look, you said you didn't have any hobbies. Now I finally understand." Wei Zhi, who was exposed, replied to Li Shimin: "The emperor likes doing nothing (not extravagant), but the courtiers naturally dare not have any preferences. I just want this bite (vinegar celery). " Li Shimin sighed for a long time.