In the fifth year of Taiping and Xingguo (980), Wang Dan was a scholar and edited Wen Yuan Hua Ying as a writer. Tired officials know the Privy Council and participate in the discussion of state affairs. In the first year of Jingdezhen (1003), the battle of Ge Yuan, from Zhenzong to Gezhou, stayed in Tokyo because of illness, and later returned to the right to stay.
Jingdezhen three years (1006), visited the prime minister and supervised the history of the two dynasties. He is good at recognizing people, recommending people with great qualities, and advising Zhenzong to follow the methods of his ancestors and carefully change them. Ruling 18 years, ruling 12 years, quite trusted by the true Sect. However, under Wang Qinruo's persuasion, it failed to stop the Zen Buddhism of Zhenzong.
In his later years, Wang Dan repeatedly asked to abdicate. In the first year of Tianxi (10 17), the performance was stopped due to illness, and Yu Qingzhao was led by Zhang Qiu. In September of the same year, he died and was given the title of a surname, minister and secretary, Wei Guogong and posthumous title Zheng Wen, so later people called him "Wang Wenzheng". In the first year of Ganxing (1022), it was granted to Zhenzong Hall. In the second year of He Zhi (1055), Song Renzong wrote "Elderly People in Germany". He is one of the twenty-four heroes of Zhao Xun Pavilion. Twenty volumes of collected works have been lost. Three of his poems were included in the whole Song Dynasty, and his articles were included in the whole Song Dynasty.
What anecdotes and allusions does Wang Dan have?
Liang wang
Kou Shu said several times about Wang Dan's shortcomings, but Wang Dan specifically praised Kou Shu. Zhenzong said to Wang Dan, "Although you praised his merits, he said your shortcomings." Wang Dan said: "That's the way it is. I have been in the position of prime minister for a long time, and there will be many political things. Kou Zhun has nothing to hide from your majesty, and he is more honest and upright. This is why I value Kou Zhun. " Therefore, Zhenzong thinks that Wang Dan is more virtuous. Zhongshu Province has something to send to the Privy Council, which violates the imperial edict style. Uncle Kou was in the Privy Council, and reported the matter to Zhenzong. Wang Dan was reprimanded and thanked, and the courtiers were punished. Within a month, the Privy Council sent something to Zhongshu Province, which also violated the imperial style. The courtiers presented it to Wang Dan excitedly, and Wang Dan ordered it to be sent back to the Privy Council. Uncle Kou saw Wang Dan and said, "How did you get such a big measure on our same scientific research project?" Wang Dan did not answer. When Kou Xian deposed the Tang Dynasty, he privately asked someone to be a special envoy. Wang Dan said in surprise, "How can we get the appointment of a general?" ! I don't accept personal requests. "KouShu is very sorry. Soon, KouShu and Vu Thang Army were awarded our time and made general arrangement with Zhongshu. Uncle Kou went to visit North Korea and thanked him, saying, "Your majesty doesn't know the minister. Why are you here? "True cases in detail because of Wang Dan's recommendation. KouShu sighed in shame and thought he couldn't catch up with Wang Dan. Uncle Kou works in a foreign county. On his birthday, he gave a big banquet in the mountain shed and was accused by others because of his extravagant clothes. Zhenzong was angry and said to Wang Dan, "Uncle Kou should imitate me in everything, okay?" Wang Dan replied slowly, "KouXian is really talented. What can I do if he stays? Zhenzong was relieved and said, "Yes, it's just stupid. "So don't ask about it.
Chen Pengnian, a bachelor of Hanlin, presented an entry to Beijing for the examination room. Wang Dan threw it on the ground and said, "Do you want to cut off all the scholars in the world in a few days?" Chen Pengnian retreated in fear. At that time, Xiang Minzhong took out the words left by Chen Pengnian in Zhongshu Province. Wang Dan closed his eyes and took the paper to seal it. When Xiang Minzhong wanted to see it, Wang Dan said, "It's just for the construction of Furuitu." Later, Chen Pengnian, together with Wang Zeng and Zhang, said to Wang Dan, "Every time you play something, your majesty has never seen it. I am afraid that people will feel inappropriate. " Wang Dan just declined politely. One day, Wang Dan quit, Wang Zeng and others stayed for a while, and Zhenzong said in surprise, "What's the matter?" All three people have dealt with the past. Zhenzong said, "Wang Dan has been by my side for many years, and I am selfless in judging him. I went from the east to worship Zen and taught him to ask for small things alone, and you respectfully offered it. " After Wang Zeng and others quit, they were ashamed. Wang Dan said, "It depends on the interests of the public." I don't care about the past.
Cherish morality
It is suggested that Dr. Zhang Deye go to Wang Dan's house twice, but he failed to see him. He thought it was someone else's slander and told Xiang Minzhong about it so that he could understand it slowly. Talking about the understanding of patents, Wang Dan said, "It's a pity that Zhang Deyi." When asked about him, Wang Dan said, "I have said many times before the Emperor that Mr. Zhang is the son of a famous scholar, and some scholars do exercises. I didn't expect to come to my house twice. The championship and promotion have been decided, so we just need to wait calmly. If he runs for fame and fortune again, what should those who have no way to seek official positions do? " Xiang Minzhong stated Zhang Deyi's meaning, and Wang Dan said, "How dare anyone here rashly slander others? It's just that Zhang Deyi is backward and understates me. " Xiang Minzhong insisted: "If there is a vacancy, I hope you don't forget it." Wang Dan said: "Wait a minute, let the teachers know, and then talk about discouraging greed and encouraging vulgarity."
save sb's life
In the eighth year of Dazhong Xiangfu (10 15), the Rong Palace caught fire, burning Zuocang, Chaoyuanmen and Chongwen Pavilion, and Wang Dan rushed in. Zhenzong said: "It's a pity that the things accumulated by the two dynasties here were used up in one day, so there is no need to spend more money." Wang Dan replied, "Your majesty is rich in the world, but he is worried about having no money or property. What he is worried about is the improper reward and punishment of government decrees. I am the prime minister, and I should be relieved of my post due to natural disasters. " Then he went to the table and was punished, so Zhenzong reduced his guilt and let Chinese and foreign ministers talk about the pros and cons. Later, some people said that it was a fire in the Ronggong Palace, not a natural disaster, and demanded impeachment in prison. There should be 100 people involved and died. Wang Dan pleaded alone: "When the fire broke out, your majesty had already deserved it, and ordered the whole world and all the ministers to be punished." Now that people are to blame, how can we show our credit? "So 100 people were exempted.
On one occasion, the person who occupied the palace wrote to say something about the palace and was killed. When he copied his home, he received a letter from a court scholar, asking him for good luck or bad luck. Zhenzong was angry and planned to give advice and ask about the situation. Wang Dan said: "This is human nature, and it is not surprising that the words did not involve the court." Before Yu Nu, the true Sect, disappeared, Wang Dan automatically took out the letter asking Ming and submitted it, saying, "I was young and humble, and I couldn't help doing such a thing. If this must be a crime, I hope to send the minister to prison together. " Zhenzong said, "This matter has been exposed. How can it be avoided?" Wang Dan said: "As a prime minister, I can't do it myself, but I am lucky to be a sinner without being exposed." The true sects' hearts have been freed. Wang Dan went to Zhongshu Province and burned all the letters he got. I soon regretted it. I went to get it and it was burned. Because of this, you must avoid sin.
honest
When Injong was the crown prince, the prince called Deying Wang Dan and praised the prince for learning calligraphy in an orderly way. Wang Dan said, "Is this the only duty of stressing virtue?" Zhang Shixun is also known as the calligraphy of Prince Xu. Wang Dan said, "The prince does not hold imperial examinations, and the bachelor does not learn calligraphy."
Zhenzong planned to take Wang Qinruo as the phase, but Wang Dan disagreed, so Zhenzong stopped thinking about taking Wang Qinruo as the phase. After Wang Dan left, Wang Qinruo was worshipped and told others, "Because the prince wants me to postpone being prime minister for ten years." Wang Qinruo joined Chen Yaomao and Ma Zhijie in the Privy Council because they were dissatisfied with the dispute. True Sect's name is Wang Dan, but Wang Qinruo is still noisy. Ma Zhijie said with tears: "I hope to go to the palace for censorship with Wang Qinruo." Wang Dan scolded Wang Qinruo and told him to step down. Believing in Zen was furious and ordered the delivery of the prison box. Wang Dan said calmly, "Wang Qinruo and others rely on your majesty's love. Your majesty is tired of condemnation and scolding, and should implement the imperial criminal law. I hope to return to the palace temporarily and get the order tomorrow. " The next day, Zhenzong called Wang Dan to ask, and Wang Dan said, "Wang Qinruo and others should retreat. Don't know why? " Zhenzong said, "It is rude to argue because of resentment." Wang Dan said, "Your Majesty owns the world. If the minister quarrels and is rude because of resentment, he may be heard by foreign countries and may not be able to deter remote places. " Zhenzong said, "What do you think?" Wang Dan said, "I hope to go to Zhongshu Province and call Wang Qinruo and others to declare your tolerant opinions and warn them. It's not too late to recall them later. " Zhenzong said, "If it weren't for you, I would have been unable to hold back." After more than a month, Wang Qinruo and others were dismissed.
Zhenzong once instructed the Privy Council and the House of Representatives under Zhongshumen to write Poems about Rain. Wang Dan put it in his sleeve and said, "Your majesty's poem is wrong. I wonder if he changed it when he showed it? " Wang Qinruo said, "It's harmless." But this was done in secret. Zhenzong was unhappy and said to Wang Dan, "There was something wrong with yesterday's poem. Why don't you play? " Wang Dan said: "I didn't have time to read the poem. It's a shame." Afraid of bowing down again and apologizing, all the ministers bowed down, except Ma Zhijie, the envoy of the Tang Dynasty, who did not bow down, and said, "Wang Dan is really a prime minister and doesn't distinguish right from wrong." Zhenzong looked at Wang Dan and smiled.
At that time, there was a locust plague in the world, and the court sent people to the wilderness to take the dead locusts, and the emperor showed them to the ministers. The next day, the ruling minister put the dead locust in his sleeve and said, "The locust is really dead, please show it in the court and lead the officials to celebrate." Only Wang Dan resolutely disagreed, and everyone gave up. A few days later, the court was fighting and locusts covered the sky. Zhenzong looked at Wang Dan and said, "If the officials just celebrated, wouldn't it be a joke to the whole world?"
When Wang Dan was an envoy in the Jingling Palace in Yanzhou, the eunuch Zhou Huaizheng was accompanied by him when he traveled. Sometimes he takes the opportunity to see him. Wang Dan must wait for all his entourage to arrive, put on his hat and belt and come out to meet him in the hall, and then quit after reporting the matter. Later, Zhou Huaizheng was exposed, only to know Wang Dan's long-term consideration. Eunuch Liu is honest and cautious, deeply loved and dying. He asked for our time. Zhenzong told Wang Dan: "Liu is waiting for our ambassador to appoint India." Wang Dan insisted on disagreeing and said, "What if someone asks to be a Tang envoy in the future?" So I stopped this practice. Since then, the eunuch's official position has not exceeded staying behind.
Comments on Ding Wei in Song Dynasty
Wang Dan once commented on the characters with Yang Yi, who said, "What will happen to Ding Wei after the Song Dynasty?" Wang Dan said: "Talent is talent, but there is no need to talk about the way of governing the country. In the future, if he is in a high position, it may be lucky to let a virtuous person help him. If he monopolizes power, he will be bound by himself. " Later, Ding Wei of the Song Dynasty did as Wang Dan said.
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Wang Dan was polite when serving his widowed aunt, and was also friendly to his younger brother Wang Xu. Marriage does not require family status. The quilt clothes are simple, and the family plans to decorate the mat with silk cotton. Wang Dan disagreed. Someone sold a jade belt. My brother felt very good and gave it to Wang Dan. Wang Dan ordered his brother to tie it, saying, "Is it all right?" Wang Xu said, "What do you think of it?" Wang Dan said, "Aren't you tired of bearing the burden and letting people praise you?" Wang Xu, give back the jade belt. So what Wang Dan tied stopped at the given belt. His family has never seen him angry. His diet is not clean and he just doesn't eat. I tried to put a little Elmer in the broth. Wang Dan only ate. When asked why he didn't eat broth, he said, "I don't like meat occasionally." Later, he put ink into his rice and said, "I don't want to eat it today." I can prepare porridge alone. " Wang Dan refused to buy farmland houses, saying that "children and grandchildren should stand on their own feet, not to mention that it is unjust for them to fight for property." Zhenzong thinks that the house where Wang Dan lives is simple and wants to repair it. Wang Dan no longer declined politely with the old house of his ancestors as an excuse. When the door of the house was broken, the person in charge completely updated the door and temporarily opened a side door under the corridor. Wang Dan went to the side door and leaned against the saddle. The door of the house was built, and I went in through the door without asking.