Liu Cang
Liu Cang
Liu Cang? On March 7, 83 AD), the son of Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the mother and brother of emperor Hanming Liu Zhuang, the empress of Guanglie Yin Lihua. Liu Cang was granted the title of Duke of Dongping in the 15th year of Jianwu (AD 39). He was granted the title of king of Dongping in the 17th year of Jianwu, and his capital was Wuyan (now Dongping County, Shandong). In the first year of Yongping, emperor of the Han and Ming Dynasties, he was the Assistant Minister of the general of Hushi. In the fifth year of Yongping, he returned to the country from Shangshu. In the eighth year of the reign of emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty, Renchen (29 January, 4 March, 83 A.D.) was born. His posthumous title is king Xian. Liu Zhong succeeded to the throne.
Life of the characters
Assistant government in Korea
Among the ten vassal kings born to Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu, Liu Cang, the king of Dongping constitution, is the most outstanding one. History says that Liu Cang has been fond of reading scriptures since he was a child. His eyebrows and beard are very beautiful, and his belt is eight circles long. When Emperor Liu Zhuang was the crown prince of the Han and Ming Dynasties, he admired his brother very much. After he became emperor, he paid more attention to Liu Cang. In the first year of Yongping (58th year), Liu Cang, the king of Dongping, was appointed as a general of Hushi. He stayed in the capital as assistant government. He was above the three gongs and had 40 long history officers. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were no 40 people in the four prefectures, and the Ming emperor specially set up to treat Liu Cang favorably. Therefore, Liu Cang became the only vassal in the Eastern Han Dynasty. At the same time, the Ming emperor made Liu Cang's son a county Marquis, and presented the five counties of Shouzhang and Xuchang in Dongjun County, nanpingyang, Ligularia and Huling in Shanyang County to Dongping state. Whenever the emperor of the Han and Ming Dynasties went out to inspect, Liu Cang stayed in Beijing to guard the Empress Dowager. Liu Cang assisted politics for five years and made great contributions to the "peaceful and prosperous times" of the Han and Ming Dynasties.
To formulate rites and music
At that time, it had been more than 30 years since Guangwu's resurgence, and there was nothing wrong with the four parties. Liu Cang believed that the world was peaceful and a system of rites and music should be formulated. Shangshu: "in the old canons of Han Dynasty, each temple played its own music. It was not necessary to follow each other to show its virtue. Emperor Gao was ordered to fight against the tyrants of Qin Dynasty and perform the dance of martial arts. Emperor Xiaowen was thrifty and practiced the dance of virtue. Emperor Guangwu was ordered to Zhongxing, bring order out of chaos, Dengfeng was completed, and the merits were majestic. Therefore, the song of husband chants virtue, the dance is like Gong, and the temple music should be called "dance of Dawu". So he and his ministers worked out a complete set of ritual and music systems, such as the northern and southern suburbs crown worship and crown car clothing, as well as the Guangwu temple dengge and bayou dance, which are recorded in "ritual music" and "Yufu Zhi".
Honest advice
In the fourth year of Yongping, Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty went out to watch the city's houses, and soon came the news that he was going to hunt in Hanoi. Liu Cangli immediately admonished Emperor Ming: "I heard that according to the season, Zhongchun should be engaged in agriculture. Instead of gathering people, he should take big actions. According to the legend, "hunting is not in season, eating is not enough, and you can't enjoy the gift of sacrifice. If you go in and out without restraint, then the tree is not straight or curved." This is not in line with the spring season. I know that your majesty is thrifty and thrifty when he goes out. The officials who pass by all praise your majesty for his virtue mentioned in "Gan Tang". Even so, it is not possible to show the people of all directions that actions are not in accordance with etiquette. Your majesty toured the fields, inspected the crops, and soon returned to the capital. In autumn and winter, they will be inspired and dignified, straighten out the driving, prepare for the comprehensive escort, and set up the feather flag. The book of songs says: "the sage is dignified and solemn. His inner virtue makes his appearance dignified." Indignant, I fell down to write a book and begged to state my loyalty in your Majesty's place. " Emperor Ming listened to Liu Cang's advice and immediately returned to the palace. After emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne, he wanted to set up a county for the original mausoleum and Haojie mausoleum. When Liu Cang heard about this, he advised him: "I heard that the mausoleum was to be set up for the second mausoleum. I used to think it was hearsay, but I doubt it is true. Recently, I ordered Guan Guba to express my sympathy to Lord nieyang for his illness. In private, I saw Emperor Guangwu's practice of diligence and thrift. He was very clear about the principle of life and death. He was diligent and set rules for the funeral system. Therefore, the construction of mausoleums was in line with the ancient Canon system. The imperial edict said, "don't build mausoleums, as long as there is running water in the pool.". Emperor Xiaoming's filial piety did not violate, inherited and pursued the usual practice. As for self construction, it is the virtue of frugality and humility, which is the most grand. I foolishly thought that the construction of Yuanyi started from the strong Qin Dynasty. In ancient times, even tombs didn't want to be obvious, let alone building mausoleums and city walls! It is not a way to get the spirit of harmony and pray for a good harvest. In terms of divination, we can't repair the tombs without any reason. The research on the ancient legal officials does not conform to the law. When the assessment is appropriate, it goes against the people's will, praying for good or bad omens, and seeing any good or bad fortune. His majesty is full of pure temperament; he pursues the deep thinking of his ancestors, but he is afraid that those around him will talk too much, which will drag down the holy heart. Minister Liu Cang really lamented the pure and beautiful virtue of the two emperors. He couldn't go on forever. He hoped to be pitied and watch my memorial. " Emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty followed his advice and stopped building counties.
Resignation phase
Although Liu Cang was under one person and above all the people, he was not arrogant. On the contrary, Liu Cang was very upset because of his "great benefits and growing prestige" during the period of assistant politics, so he repeatedly asked to resign as assistant politics and leave his residence to seal the kingdom of Dongping, in order to maintain the authority of the emperor. Liu Cang Shangshu: "Minister Liu Cang is tired and low in ability. He is protected by his Majesty's special kindness and kindness. He is taught by benevolence at home. He is the first to receive nobility when he enters the court. His majesty issues an imperial edict to praise him and promulgates it to all quarters. He is promoted to be a gentleman by virtue of his ability to only shoulder firewood. Even if you are a man, you will not forget the favor of food. Besides, the minister is the prime minister, and he is a relative of the same family! The bones should be exposed in the fertile field. Before the hundred officials, however, they are very stupid and have been ill all the time. They are really ashamed to hold an important position. If they insult the prime minister, they will be ridiculed by the poet "300 Chifu". Now that the country is calm and there is no enemy situation thousands of miles away, it is time to follow the rule of virtue and inaction. Civil servants can still be merged and exempted, and military posts are not suitable for new construction. Once upon a time, Xiang Feng had a nose and didn't appoint him to political affairs. It was because of his deep love that he didn't have the heart to publicize his mistakes. He who never forgets the past is the teacher of the future. Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the children of the clan could not hold the position of Gongqing. I hope your majesty will carefully observe the deeds of Emperor Yu's preferential treatment and support of his younger brother, follow the old system, and end your Majesty's deep favor. I ask to hand in the seal and ribbon of general Hussars and return to my garden. I hope your majesty will sympathize with me and agree to my request. " The emperor did not agree and still treated him favorably. Since then, he has repeatedly pleaded with sincerity. Five years later, the Ming emperor agreed that he would return to the feudal state, but he did not agree that he would hand in the general seal and the silk ribbon. Yuan Hong's "post Han Ji" edicts that "the king of Dongping is willing to return to the vassal and become a general. He is modest and sincere. How can you listen to the beauty of a gentleman's success. " He took the long history of Hushi as the Shuping Taifu, and he was the middle official, and the history was Wang Jialang. Fifty million yuan and 100000 pieces of cloth.
Deeply favored
In the winter of six years, the emperor was lucky in Lu and recruited Liu Cang to follow him back to the capital. The next year, the Empress Dowager collapsed. After the funeral, Liu Cang returned to the feudal state, and the Emperor gave him 500 servants, 250000 pieces of cloth, precious clothes, chariots and horses. In the 11th year, Liu Cang and the kings went to the capital to worship. After more than a month, he returned to the feudal state. The Emperor himself sent him back to the palace. He was very sad and missed Liu Cang, so he sent an emissary with an imperial edict to tell the junior high school Fu: "after saying goodbye, he sat alone in the court and was depressed, so he took the car back to the palace, leaned on the armrest of the car to recite, and looked into the distance to Miss Liu Cang. I felt the hardship in my heart. When I recited the book Caishu, I added the sigh. I used to ask the king of Dongping what is the happiest thing to do at home. Wang said that it is the happiest thing to do good deeds. This is too great and in line with his mind. Now 19 seals are sent to the princes. All princes who are over five years old and can walk quickly to worship are allowed to wear them. "
Elegant style
In the spring of the 15th year, Emperor Jiaxing Dongping gave Liu Cangqian 15 million yuan and cloth 40000 pieces. The emperor showed Liu Cang his "Guangwu Benji" and Liu Cang presented his "Zhongxing Ode to Guangwu's command". The emperor of Han and Ming Dynasties thought it was very good. Because of the elegant wording of the ode, the emperor thought it was very good. Because of the elegant wording of the ode, he ordered Jia Kui, the calligrapher, to annotate it.
Five women
After emperor Zhang of Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne, his respect and favor for Liu Cang greatly exceeded those of previous generations, and there was no comparison between them. In the Han Dynasty, only the daughter of the emperor could be granted the county princess, and the daughter of the princes could be granted the title of the village leader and pavilion leader. Emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty succeeded to the throne and made an exception to appoint Liu Cang's five daughters as county princesses.
Thinking about state affairs
Although Liu Cang was no longer a political assistant, he was still very concerned about national affairs. In the first year of the founding of the people's Republic of China, there was an earthquake. Liu Cang gave countermeasures to Emperor Zhang of the Han Dynasty, but emperor Zhang remained in the middle of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Zhang replied to Liu Cang: "I personally watched and read the three things suggested by Bingyin. I thought about them many times. My heart was wide and my eyes were bright. It was like a blind man suddenly saw the light. In the past, officials reported things like this, but their opinions were not deep. Some people said it might be right, and then they thought it might be wrong. Why? It is because of politics that disasters and strange things happen. After the yuan reform, there were people in exile in famine, which was caused by my inhumanity to heaven. Moreover, winter and spring are very dry, and the suffering area is very large. Although I blame myself in my heart, I don't know how to do it effectively. Now, with Wang's deep consideration, I feel relieved. The poem does not say: "if you see a gentleman, you will be worried
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