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魏鄭公諫錄   By: (-702)

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"魏鄭公諫錄" by Fangqing Wang is a fascinating and insightful historical text that sheds light on the political landscape of ancient China. The author provides a detailed account of the advice given by the statesman Wei Zheng to the Duke of Wei during the Tang Dynasty. Through Wei Zheng's brave and candid counsel, readers are given a glimpse into the complexities of court politics and the challenges faced by those in positions of power. Wang's meticulous research and clear writing style make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and political philosophy. Overall, "魏鄭公諫錄" is a compelling read that offers valuable lessons on leadership, diplomacy, and the importance of speaking truth to power.

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諫詔免租賦又令輸納   太宗初即位,詔關中免二年租賦,關東給復一年。又有敕:「已役已納並遣輸了,明年總為準折。」公諫曰:「臣伏見八月九日詔,率土皆復一年,老幼相歡,式歌且舞在路。又聞有敕,丁巳配役,即令役滿折造;於物亦遣輸了,待至明年,總為準折。道路之人,咸失所望。此誠非平分萬姓,均同七子。然下民難與圖始,日用不知,皆謂國家追悔前言,二三其德。臣竊聞天之所輔者仁,人之所助者信,陛下初膺大寶,億兆觀德,始發大號便有二言,生八表之疑心,失四時之大信。如國有倒懸之急,猶必不可為,況以泰山之安而輒行此事,為陛下為計者,於財利則小益,於德義則大損。臣誠智識淺短,竊為陛下惜之諫簡點中男入軍   簡點使出,右僕射封德彝等並欲令取中男,敕三四出。公執奏不可,德彝重奏稱:「今見簡點使云:『中男內大有壯者。』」太宗怒,乃出敕:「中男雖未十八,身形壯大,亦取。」公又不肯署敕,太宗召公,作色讓之曰:「男若實小,不點入軍;若實大,是其詐妄。依式點取,於理何妨邪如此固執,不解卿意。」公正色曰:「臣聞竭澤而... Continue reading book >>



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