Taijia

Taijia

Taijia (year of birth and death unknown), the son's surname, first name to. Shang Tang's eldest grandson, son of Tai Ding, nephew of Wai Bing and Zhong Ren, was the fourth monarch of Shang Dynasty.

At the beginning of Taijia's succession to the throne, Yiyin, the elder of the four dynasties, was the assistant administrator. Yiyin wrote several articles, such as Si Ming and Zu Hou, to teach Taijia to abide by the legal system of his ancestors and strive to be a wise king. Under the supervision of Yi Yin, Taijia was able to do well in the first two years after his accession to the throne, but not since the third year. He arbitrarily gave orders, indulged in pleasure, tyrannized the people, made the government confused, and destroyed Tang's laws and regulations. Although Yiyin tried every means to persuade him, he couldn't listen to it. Yiyin had to banish him to tonggong (now tangling community, Qiaocheng District, Bozhou City, Anhui Province) near Shangtang cemetery, so that he could reflect on himself and become Regent of the country, which is known as "Yiyin fangtaijia" in history. Taijia had been in tonggong for three years, and repented. Yiyin welcomed him back to bodu (now Qiaocheng District of Bozhou City) and returned him to power. Taijia, who was in power again, was able to cultivate morality. All the princes were subordinated to the king of Shang, and the people were in peace.

Taijia was in power for 23 years and died. It is said that he was buried in Licheng after his death.

Life of the characters

Yiyin assistant government

After the establishment of Shang Dynasty, Shang Tang died after 30 years in office. The inheritance law of the Shang Dynasty was that when a brother died, he passed on the throne to his son. Shang Tang had no younger brother, so his eldest son, Tai Ding, should ascend the throne, but Tai Ding died earlier than his father, so his younger brother, Wai C, succeeded him. Wai-c also died during his three-year reign, and his younger brother Zhong Ren succeeded him. Zhongren also died during his four years in power. At this time, Yiyin, the founder of the country, was in charge, and Taijia, the son of TAIDING, succeeded to the throne.

Taijia inherited the throne. Yiyin wrote three articles to Taijia to teach him how to be a good monarch. There is an article entitled "Si Ming", which focuses on how to distinguish right from wrong. It is clear about what should not be done and what should be done. The title of another article is "empress Yu", which is about the legal system of Shang Tang Dynasty. Taijia must act according to the rules set by their ancestors. They should not abandon their ancestors and love what they want.

Taijia was expelled

After reading these articles, Taijia was able to follow Yiyin's instructions and carefully abide by the rules left by her ancestors. In the third year, he was completely forgotten and thought that everything should be has the final say of him, otherwise he would be the king of a country and be managed by the Yin, the Prime Minister of the slave. He acted recklessly. Not listening to Yi Yin's advice destroyed the legal system left by his ancestors. He learned from Xia Jie and dealt with the common people with cruel means. The common people complained.

Yiyin naturally could not tolerate Taijia destroying the country left by King Tang. At first, he repeatedly urged Taijia to be more careful about his behavior. Later, seeing that Taijia did not change his ways, Yi Yin drove him out of office and exiled him to tonggong (now tangling community, Qiaocheng District, Bozhou City, Anhui Province), where Shangtang's tomb is located. During Taijia's exile, Yiyin saw that there was no leader in the court, so he took power and managed the country.

start with a clean slate

Taijia was banished to tonggong, and his grandfather Shangtang's tomb accompanied him day and night. Although Shang Tang was the founding monarch of Shang Dynasty, its tomb is similar to that of ordinary people. There is only a low Palace on the cemetery for the annual ancestor worship. The old man who guarded the tomb heard that Taijia was exiled to the cemetery because he violated the system of his ancestors. He told Taijia the story of Shangtang's entrepreneurship and the rules set by Shangtang every day, and taught Taijia to be a wise monarch by following the example of his grandfather. The great achievements of his grandfather Shangtang made Taijia both fascinated and ashamed. He reflected on his own actions and felt more and more sorry for his grandfather's spirit, so he decided to correct his mistakes. Taking his grandfather as an example, he tried his best to help the old, the weak, the lonely and the widowed, and became vigorous in doing things. Taijia would never do anything against the patriarchal system and the laws of the imperial court.

Three years have passed. Yiyin always pays attention to what Taijia does in tonggong, and his action has already been reported to Yiyin. Taijia's repentance made Yiyin very happy, so he personally took Taijia back to the capital, Haocheng, with the Minister of culture and military, and seriously handed over the power to him. Taijia took the past affairs as the teacher, followed the rules and regulations handed down from the Shang Dynasty, followed the good advice and policies of the ministers around him, and managed everything from the state affairs to the people's life in an orderly manner. The Shang Dynasty entered a period of stable development.

Historical records

Recorded in the book of history

original text

On Taijia

Taijia is established. Unknown. Yi Yin released Zhu Tong. three years. Return to Bo. Think of Yong. Yi Yin wrote three chapters of Taijia.

But Hei Wang did not favor ah Heng. Yi Yin wrote a book and said. The former king Gu chentian's clear order. To inherit the gods. She Ji Temple. It's not just a matter of solemnity. Tianjian Juede. It's a big deal. Fushui Wanfang. But Yin bow Ke left and right juepi. The house master. Si Si Wang PI inherited Jixu. But Yin Gong was first seen in Xiyi Xia. From the beginning to the end. The phase is the end. His successor was the king. Wangke has an end. I have no idea. I'm not going to give up. It's just a juepi. Whether it can be done or not. Juezu. Wang Weiyong. I don't want to hear it. Yi yinnaiyan said. The former king had no idea. sit up and wait for daybreak. Mr. Pang qiujunyan. Enlighten future generations. There is no Yue Jue's life. Prudence is the virtue of thrift. Only cherish forever. If Yu Ji Zhang. To reflect on the degree is to explain. Qinjuezhi. The rate is the line of Zuyou. I'm sorry. There are words in the world. Wang Weike changed. Yi Yin said. This is unjust. habits become one's second nature. I'd like to visit Fushun. Camp in tonggong. Mi you, Wang Qixun. There's nothing to be lost in. Wang Jiantong palace. Worry about living. Ke zhongyunde.

Taijiazhong

There are only three sacrifices. Ten has a new moon in February. Yi Yin was crowned with clothes. The king of FengSi returned to Bo. The book says. The people are not the queen. Wang kexu made a living. It's not the people. Wang to open up the four directions. The emperor's blessing is business. The king of Bisi kezhongjuede. It's the end of the world. Wang Baishou said. Yu Xiaozi doesn't know his virtue. I don't like it. To be defeated. It's a rite of wanton defeat. He is quick in speaking. Heaven does evil. It's still a violation. He did his own sin. Don't forget it. In the past, I learned from my teacher. Funk was born in the early days of the war. It depends on the virtue of salvation. The picture is final. Yiyin worships the leader. He said. To cultivate the body. Yu xiede. Only after the Ming Dynasty. First Prince Hui was poor. The people take their lives. I'm not happy. And it has bangjue neighbors. He said. After me. Later there was no penalty. Wang maonaide. It is regarded as Jue Zu. There is no time to slack off. He thought of filial piety first. Next, Sigong. Seeing from afar is the only way to see. He who listens to virtue is wise. I accept the king's advice.

Under Taijia

Yi Yin said to the king. Whoops. But heaven has no relatives. We should respect but be close to each other. People are always in love. We have benevolence in mind. Ghosts and gods are changeable. Enjoy Kecheng. Heaven is hard. Rule by virtue. No moral disorder. The same way with governance is not prosperous. He never died with his colleagues. He was always cautious of syncope. Only when it's clear. The former king only respected Mao when he was young. It's God. Now the king's descendants have orders. I'm still here. If it rises. You must come down. Ruozhi ya. I will be with you. There is no light civil law. It's hard. There was no anjue position. Only danger. begin well and end well. Words go against your heart. We must seek all the ways. Words are inferior to Ruzhi. We must seek all the wrong ways. Whoop. It's not easy to worry about it. Fu is Hu Cheng. One person is good. All nations are loyal. Junwang's argument disrupted the old policy. Chen Wang was successful in his favor. The state is always prosperous.

translation

On Taijia

He wrote a book to the king and said, "it's right for the former king Chengtang to take care of heaven's destiny. Therefore, he is respectful and serious in offering sacrifices to the gods and the state. God saw Tang's good governance, so he sent down a major mission to pacify the world. I, Yiyin, was able to help the monarch to stabilize the people, so the Hei Wang inherited the foundation of the former king. I, Yiyin, first saw the monarchs of Xiayi in the west, who made achievements with loyalty and faithfulness, and vice minister also made achievements; their successors could not make achievements, and vice minister did not. I want to warn you! You should respect your rule of being a monarch. If you are a monarch but not a monarch, you will humiliate your ancestors. "

Wang did not read or hear as usual. Yi Yin said: "when the sky was not clear, the former king thought about state affairs and sat waiting for the sky to come. He also asked Junyan's ministers to enlighten future generations, not to forget the teachings of their ancestors, so as to destroy themselves. You should be careful of the virtue of frugality, with long-term stratagem. It's as if yu opened his bow and only launched it after he saw that the arrow's tail was in accordance with the law. You should pay attention to your goal and follow the measures of your ancestors! In this way, I will be happy. You will have a good reputation through the ages. "

Taijia can't change. Yi Yin said to the officials, "it is unjust for the king to do so. I can't belittle those who don't obey the instruction. We should build a palace in Tong to make him close to the lessons of the former king, so that he will not be misled all his life. "

When he went to tonggong, he was in a sad environment and could achieve the virtue of honesty.

Taijiazhong

On the new day of December of the third year, Yiyin, wearing a hat and a formal dress, welcomed his successor Taijia back to bodu (today's Bozhou City, Anhui Province). He wrote a letter to the king, saying, "people can't live without monarch, and monarch can't govern all sides without people. God cares to help the merchants, so that the heir can achieve the king's virtue. It's the boundless beauty of merchants for thousands of generations! "

The king knelt down and kowtowed and said, "I don't know my virtue. I'm not good at it. Excessive desire corrupts the Dharma, and indulgence corrupts the system of rites. Therefore, it brings sin to itself. Heaven's calamity can be avoided, but self's calamity can't be escaped. In the past, I didn't blame myself for violating the teacher's teaching. I hope to rely on your kindness to seek a good ending for me. "

Yi Yin knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "if you pay attention to your self-cultivation and use the virtue of honesty to harmonize your subordinates, you are the emperor of Ming Dynasty. Tang Ci, the former king of China, loved the poor people, so the people obeyed his instruction without displeasure. Even his friends and neighbors said like this: wait for our monarch. When our monarch comes, there will be no future

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