Wang Xiang

Wang Xiang

Wang Xiang (184, 180a-268, April 30) was named Xiuzheng. Langye is a native of Linyi (now xixiaoyou village, Linyi City, Shandong Province). Three Kingdoms Cao Wei and Western Jin Dynasty minister.

Wang Xiang lived in seclusion for 20 years at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. In the Cao Wei Dynasty, he successively served as county magistrate, big Si Nong, Si Kong, Tai Wei and so on. It was established in the Western Jin Dynasty, worshipped the Taibao, and was granted the title of suilinggong. Taishi four years (268 years) died, eighty-five years (eighty-nine), posthumous title "Yuan". There is an article named "the order of educating descendants" handed down from generation to generation.

Wang Xiang serves his stepmother with great filial piety. He is the master of one of the twenty-four filial piety, which is called "filial piety saint".

Life of the characters

Be filial to one's mother

Wang Xiang is a descendant of Wang Ji, a counsellor in the Western Han Dynasty. His grandfather Wang Renguan went to Qingzhou as a governor. Wang Xiang's father, Wang Rong, was called by the government many times, but he did not answer.

Wang Xiang is very filial. His biological mother Xue Shi died early, and his stepmother Zhu Shi was not good to him. He spoke ill of Wang Xiang in front of his father many times, so Wang Xiang's father didn't like him and often asked him to clean the cattle pen, but Wang Xiang was more respectful. When parents are sick, they wait on them day and night. If they don't take off their clothes and go to bed, they must taste the soup first. Wang Xiang's family has a red mango tree bearing fruit. His mother makes Wang Xiang guard it. Whenever there is a big storm, Wang Xiang always holds the tree and cries. His filial piety is so sincere and pure.

Governing Xuzhou

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos. Wang Xiang supported Zhu and his younger brother Wang Lan to avoid chaos in Lujiang River. He lived in seclusion for more than 20 years and was not recruited by prefectures. When Zhu's family died, Wang Xiang became ill due to excessive grief. He had to hold the crutch to get up.

When Wei Wendi was in power, Lu Qian, the prefect of Mount Tai, was promoted to governor of Xuzhou. Not long after he took office, Lu Qian called Wang Xiang to be a state driver. He resolutely refused to take up his post. After Wang Lan's persuasion, he prepared an ox cart for him, and Wang Xiang answered the call. After Wang Xiang took office, Lu Qian entrusted all the state affairs to him. At that time, he led the bandits to attack the state without any hindrance. At that time, the common people wrote a song: "the health of Haiyi really depends on Wang Xiang. The state is not empty. Don't drive. "

Rise in official career

Later, he was promoted as a scholar and served as the magistrate of Wen County. After many promotions, he was appointed as the Chief Secretary of agriculture.

In the first year of Zhengyuan Dynasty (254), Cao Shao, a noble Duke, ascended the throne. Wang Xiang was granted the title of Marquis of Guannei for his contribution to the decision-making. He also worshipped Guanglu Xun and was transferred to the position of commander of Sili.

In the second year of Zhengyuan (255), Wang Xiang joined Sima Zhao in his campaign against Wu Qiujian, thus increasing the number of households in the city.

In the first year of Ganlu (256), the imperial court appointed Lu Yu as Sikong. Lu Yu's words were handed over to Wang Chang, the general of Hushi, Wang Guan and Wang Xiang.

After that, Wang Xiangqian was appointed as Taichang and the Marquis of long live Pavilion. When Cao Mao went to the Imperial College for inspection, he appointed Wang Xiang as the third elder. Wang Xiang sat facing the South as a teacher, holding a walking stick with several cases. Cao Mao sat facing north and asked Wang Xiang about the way of governing the country. Wang Xiang stated the main points of the Ming emperor and his ministers in governing the people to teach Cao Mao. All the audience were also inspired.

Don't worship the king of Jin

In the fifth year of Ganlu (260), Cao Mao was dissatisfied with Sima's power and led hundreds of servants to attack Sima Zhao, who was killed by Chengji. The courtiers mourned for him. Wang Xiang cried out: "this is my fault!" Everyone was ashamed of his tears. Before long, he moved to Sikong.

In March of the first year of the reign of Xianxi (264), Wang Xiangsheng was appointed Taiwei and served as a servant. In the same year, the imperial court implemented the five rank system, and granted Wang Xiang the title of Marquis of Suiling, with 1600 households in the city.

In the same year, Sima Zhao was granted the title of king of Jin. Wang Xiang and Xun Yi went to meet him together. Xun Yi said to Wang Xiang, "King Xiang (referring to Sima Zhao) has a high status. He Hou (he Zeng) has already made a big gift to him. Today we should go and worship him." Wang Xiang replied: "the prime minister is indeed very noble, but he is still the Prime Minister of Wei. We are the three princes of Wei Dynasty. The difference between them is no more than one level. The order of the emperor is the same. How can the three princes of the emperor worship people? This will damage the prestige of Wei and the morality of the king of Jin. A gentleman should take good care of a person and act according to the etiquette. I will not worship him. " When he saw Sima Zhao, Xun Yi immediately bowed down, while Wang Xiang just bowed to him. Sima Zhao said, "today I know how much you value me!"

Abdication is the first

In December of the first year of Taishi (265), Sima Yan, Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty, accepted Zen Buddhism and established the Western Jin Dynasty. He worshipped Wang Xiang as the supreme protector and was granted the title of Sui Ling Gong. Seven officials were allowed to be set up in the mansion. Sima Yan just ascended the throne and asked for the truth with an open mind. Wang Xiang, he Zeng, Zheng Chong and other respected officials hoped to see the court again. Emperor Wu sent Ren Kai, his servant, to ask them about the gains and losses of the court and the problems that needed to be solved urgently. Because Wang Xiang was old and tired, he asked for abdication many times, but Sima Yan refused.

Hou Shiguang, the censor Zhongcheng, thought that Wang Xiangjiu was ill and could not perform his courteous duties at the court meeting on time, so he asked to be removed from his post. Sima Yan issued an imperial edict, saying: "the noble virtue of the Taibao is the elder on whom I rely to prosper politics and religion. I gave up many times, but I didn't agree to his request. The relevant departments can't discuss this. " He pressed down Hou Shiguang's playing book and did not reply.

Wang Xiang insisted on resigning his official post and returning to his hometown. Emperor Wu issued an imperial edict to abdicate as the Duke of Suiling. His position was the same as that of Taibao and Taifu. His salary was the same as before. He also issued an imperial edict, saying: "in ancient times, it was not suitable for princes to serve as officials. Although the Taibao now lives in the capital as a Duke of the state, it is no longer suitable for them to have the labor of court. Now we can give some cases and walking sticks to the Taibao, but we can send people to the Taibao's residence for advice. It was given to an Che Si Ma, the first area of the house, million yuan, 500 pieces of silk, and bed, tent, mat and mattress. He gave six of them to the Duke of Suiling, and set up 20 official horsemen. Wang Zhao, the son of the Duke of Sui Ling, was often asked in the provincial palace. Because the Taibao is clean and honest, I don't have a house. I'll stay with the government for the time being and move out after the house is completed. "

A long life

In 268, Wang Xiang was seriously ill. He wrote a will to admonish his children, saying, "if there is life, there is death. This is the principle of nature. I am eighty-five years old and I have no hatred for death. Leave no last words, let you have nothing to follow. I was born in the last days and was chosen by the imperial court. He held many different positions, but he didn't have the help of a guard. After he died, he couldn't repay him. When I am out of breath, I only wash my hands and feet. I don't need to take a bath. I don't need to be entangled with cloth. I wear old clothes that I wash according to the season. Don't bring the mountain Xuan jade pendant, Wei's jade Jue, and Shou Si that your majesty has given to the tomb. The soil of simang mountain is hard, so we don't need to build it with bricks and stones, and we don't need to build tombs and ridges. The tomb is two Zhang deep, and the coffin is only allowed. There is no vestibule in the tomb, no cases, no bookcases, mirrors and dowries. Just a seat can be placed in front of the coffin. A plate of dried rice, a plate of dried meat, and a cup of thin wine are used for memorial service sooner or later. There is no need for parents and children to send their mourners away. On the anniversary of the first and second anniversary of the memorial ceremony, one cow and one pig can be used. Don't go against my will! In the three years when Gao Chai wept blood, Confucius thought it was stupid; min Ziqian took off his mourning clothes and went out to see his guests, playing the piano to express his sorrow, Confucius thought it was filial piety. Therefore, excessive crying and grief will bring harm to yourself, and diet should be controlled by yourself. Words and deeds can stand the examination, which is the highest requirement of faith; beauty is the highest standard of virtue; showing off one's family is the greatest filial piety; brothers and obedience, clan joy, is the best fraternity; the attitude towards wealth is first of all let, these five are the foundation of life. These are the reasons why Yanzi was ordered by the master. Some people don't think about it seriously. There are not many examples to follow. " All his sons followed Wang Xiang's last words.

Wang Xiang died on the second day of April in the same year. Sima Yan issued an imperial edict to give him a coffin, a set of court clothes, a set of clothes, 300000 yuan and 100 pieces of cloth and silk. At that time, Wang Yuanji, the queen of civilization, had just died for more than a month, so Sima Yan failed to attend to her funeral. Afterwards, Sima Yan issued an imperial edict, saying, "the funeral for Suiling is over. Although I often mourn his death, I have not yet expressed my sorrow. Now I will cry for him. "

In 269, Sima Yan issued an imperial edict and granted Wang Xiang the posthumous title of "Yuan".

Character evaluation

The song of the time said: the health of Haiyi really depends on Wang Xiang; the country is not empty, so don't drive.

Sima Yan: the elder of Taibao is Gao Xing, and I am the one who relies on the political way.

Wang Rong: first, Taibao can be called Qingda! ② Auspicious in the beginning, not in the flow of words. And with the words, reason to Qingyuan, will not be covered by virtue of its words!

Wang Dao: the Taibao and Anfeng Marquis heard about the world with filial piety and could not resign from Sili.

Sun Sheng's Jinyang autumn: auspicious is rare in virtue.

Fang Xuanling et al. In the book of Jin: ① filial piety is the foundation of virtue, so Wang Xiang should be benevolent. ② Zheng Chong has Su, Wang Xiang is late. Bai Xing Si Rong, Shuang Fei Tian Lu.

Liu Zongyuan: my old friend is still in the same place, and my colleagues often live together. Yuan long over Xu Shao, ice carp hanging Wang Xiang.

Liu Kezhuang: rites and laws are generally called mother, and it's better to divide and inherit with relatives. I know that walking on frost is like lying on ice.

Chen Pu: the king's palace is full of peace and comfort. Recognize the true meaning of lying ice, and regard tolerance as helping luanyu. The great source is the Duke of the mountain, and the young and grandson of Anshi are the only ones. The Jin family's troubles are as deep as the sea, and half of them are out of the gate of emperor Xianxi.

Xu Jun: when you lie on the ice, you can get a carp for your parents' support. You can be filial to heaven. If you believe in heaven and man, you should know the sound of Rong Gu.

Hu Sansheng: Wang Xiang is filial to his stepmother and does not worship the king of Jin. A gentleman still says that he is a pillar and a pillar. What is reason, what is speech, what is virtue?

Yang Weizhen: Wang Xiaozi, Wei Sangong. The sparrow enters the curtain, the carp enters the ice. A dutiful son may be loyal to his subjects, and the three elders will respect piyong in the north. He situ, Xun pushe, and Jiuxi King led each other to worship. The filial son Longzhong also bowed to the throne, and the rank of nobility was promoted to the third place. Three too what respect, not Qianwei Li Xiao

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