original text
Wei Zhi is a huge deer. Close to immigrant countries, close to the Yellow River. Wu demonstration, washing horses for the prince. Seeing that Emperor Taizong and Prince Yin were in a desperate situation, they wanted to build it early. Emperor Taizong suppressed the prince and summoned him to take responsibility, saying, "Why do you alienate my brother?" Everyone is afraid of it. He said generously and calmly, "If the Crown Prince had listened to the minister's advice, there would be no disaster today." As soon as Emperor Taizong closed his face, he paid tribute to the doctor. A few quoted lies, visiting politics. Elegance is a talent for learning the country, and it is straightforward and unyielding. Every time Emperor Taizong spoke to him, he was not unhappy. I also like to be the master of my bosom friends and try my best. He also said: "Your advice on more than 200 things before and after is what I want. If you are not loyal to your country, how can you! " After three years of Zhenguan, he moved to the prison and participated in state affairs. Foresight and foresight have benefited many places. Taizong tasted: "Your sin is more serious than the hook, and I am more serious to you than Guan Zhong. In modern times, the monarch and the minister get along. Would you like to have someone like me? "
Reference translation
Wei Zhi is from Julu County. Recently, he moved to Huanglin County in Xiangzhou. In the last few years of Tang Gaozong Wushu, he was a prince and washed horses. Seeing that Emperor Taizong and Prince Li were secretly fighting for the throne, he often advised Li to plan as soon as possible. After Emperor Taizong (the person who started the Xuanwumen rebellion) killed the hidden king Li, he was summoned to blame him and said, "Why do you alienate our brothers?" All the ministers felt danger and fear for Wei Zhi. Wei Zhi, on the other hand, was very generous and calm, and calmly replied, "If the Crown Prince had listened to my advice, there would definitely be no disaster today." Emperor Taizong changed his face for this reason, so he was more generous and polite to him, promoted him as an admonition officer, recruited him into his bedroom many times, and asked him for advice on how to govern the country. Wei Zhi has always been able to govern the country, and he was born honest and frank. He never gives in to injustice. Every time Emperor Taizong talked to him, he was always cheerful. Wei Zhi is also happy to see a monarch who knows and appreciates himself, so he tries his best to help Emperor Taizong. Emperor Taizong once comforted Wei Zhi and said, "Ai Qing has remonstrated more than 200 things before and after, all of which are to my liking. If it weren't for Ai Qing's loyalty to the country, how could this happen! " In the third year of Zhenguan (629), Wei Zhi was gradually promoted to secretary supervisor and participated in the state affairs. Forethought, there are many gains. Emperor Taizong once said to Wei Zhi, "Ai Qing's crime is heavier than Guan Zhong's. I trust and reuse Ai Qing more than Qi Huangong. Since modern times, the monarch and the minister have cooperated and joined forces. Do you still miss Ai Qing and me? "