Everyone's deepest impression of Wei Zhi is probably:

After tasting the forest for a long time, he called the courtiers and said, "My husband can use copper as a mirror makeup; Taking history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall; Look at people as a mirror, and you can see gains and losses. I kept these three mirrors in case I passed by. Wei Zhi died today, so he lost a mirror! " -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

Emperor Taizong and Wei Zhi, one monarch and one minister, can be said to be typical of virtuous ministers in history. Whenever there is a desperate exhortation from a minister in a TV play, we should take "Emperor Taizong and Wei Zhi" as an example. The minister must be a lieutenant who puts life and death at risk, upright and generous. We can probably understand Wei Zhi's steely character, loyalty and courage, especially the stories of Emperor Taizong and Wei Zhi.

Emperor Taizong was teasing the birds when Wei Zhi suddenly came in. Emperor Taizong had to hold the bird in his arms. When Wei Zhi told him the story and went out, the bird was killed by Emperor Taizong.

When Emperor Taizong was about to go hunting, Wei Zhi came again and asked Emperor Taizong, "Do you always go out to play?" Emperor Taizong smiled disgruntled, "dare not, how? I'll go back to work first! " .

There are so many such things that we think that Wei Zhi is a honest man who is either not afraid of death or lives too long.

In fact, Wei Zhi in history was not as fearless and disloyal as we thought.

The reason why Wei Zhi is not afraid of death

To say that Wei Zhi is not afraid of death, the best example is that he dares to say anything and make any suggestions, and he also quarrels rudely with Emperor Taizong. The most fundamental reason is that Zheng Wei did this job, ate this bowl of rice and took the money.

He is an opponent.

Acceded to the throne, worshipped the doctor and sealed the Duke of Julu County. -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

Wei Zhi's job is to give advice to the emperor. You didn't do it right, and you didn't do it well either. If Emperor Taizong was a saint or Wei Zhi was a coward, he would basically be dismissed. As an adviser, he followed the emperor's ass all day. "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, great." Why did Emperor Taizong ask him? Just organize a cheerleading team. But if it's someone else, if a general points at Tang Taizong's nose all day, it's a ghost not to kill him.

What to say in what position.

Wei Zhi's outspoken protest mainly depends on the nature of his work.

Another reason why he is so bold and dares to protest with the fiercest means is that he is disloyal.

Wei Zhi's infidelity.

Speaking of loyal ministers in history, it is really unexpected. As many people know, it turned out to be a counselor under the prince. After the change of Xuanwu Gate in Li Shimin, he could kill Wei Zhi and was impassioned by Wei Zhi. Li Shimin came to his senses and controlled Wei Zhi's income. From then on, the monarch and ministers joined hands to create the rule of chastity.

When he was defeated, Emperor Taizong asked him to say, "You alienated my brother, why?" Zheng: "If the Crown Prince had listened, there would be no trouble today." Su Qi of Emperor Taizong was cited as Zhan's main work. -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

In fact, the Prince is the fifth emperor of Wei Zhi, that is to say, Emperor Taizong is the sixth.

Wei Zhi was actually the earliest official in the Sui Dynasty, working as a clerk under Yuan Ku, and his first boss was Yuan Ku.

At the end of the great cause, Wuyang county became a treasure in the distance and was called the secretary of the canon who responded to Shi Mi. -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

When he saw the excellent letter treasured for Yuan, he felt that the person who wrote it must be very powerful. Wei Zhi naturally devoted himself to Shi Biao's orders and immediately hit it off. How does he know who Yuanbao is? Give these ten strategies to Li Mi's second boss: Li Mi.

Every time I see the scarcity of hidden treasures, I don't applaud. When you hear what you have done, you will call them. -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

But before he could shine under Shi Biao, Shi Biao was defeated by the king. Shi Biao surrendered, feeling that he had no future, and he also surrendered. Third boss: Ethan.

And secret defeat, sign with secret surrender, to the capital, for a long time unknown. -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

Under the leadership of Wei Zhi Tang Gaozu, he didn't get much attention. He wanted to make some achievements, voluntarily surrendered to Xu, and tried to surrender. Before he could return to work, Dou Jiande called and was arrested. He surrendered again for fear of death. Dou Jiande treated him well and gave him an official. The fourth boss: Dou Jiande.

And the Russian Jiande learned that the general went south, captured Liyang, was levied, and served as the living room. -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

Before long, Dou Jiande was defeated by Tang Gaozu, and Wei Zhi was an old acquaintance who was afraid of death. Continue to surrender! This time, Li Yuan gave him to Prince Li. The fifth boss: Li.

Prince Yin heard his name, took him directly to wash the horse and gave him a big gift. -"Old Tang Book Wei Zhi Biography"

After the change of Xuanwu Gate, the sixth head of Wei Zhi was Emperor Taizong.

Such a person who surrendered and reformed his family many times, in an era when Confucianism was prevalent and loyalty was the core value, would certainly be scolded in the history books if Wei Zhi had not said so bluntly. Maybe there is a list with the largest number of surrenders, and Wei Zhi must be on the list. The only way for Wei Zhi to change all this is to make achievements, which must be enough to cover up what he has done in the past 47 years.

It took Wei Zhi 16 years, and he really did it. In 2000, the Biography of Wei Zhi was about 9,000 words, which was used to describe Zheng Wei's life in the first 47 years and the event of six changes of ownership. Only about 850 words, and he used more than 8,200 words to assist the deeds of Emperor Taizong, which made him highly respected by future generations. Emperor Taizong praised him for "taking people as mirrors".

Besides, Wei Zhi is quite dark. It takes a lot of courage for Emperor Taizong to use him. Wei Zhi is a typical "collusion". The Sui Dynasty became an official, and the Sui Dynasty died. Shi Biao, Shi Biao defeated; Li Shimin and Tang Gaozu together forced him to abdicate; With Dou Jiande, Dou Jiande was defeated by Tang Gaozu again; With Li, Xuanwu Gate has changed.

Wei Zhi, did you really do nothing wrong in your previous life?