Cao Zhenyong

Cao Zhenyong

Cao Zhenyong (1755-1835), named Yijia, was named Lisheng and xiuxi. She County, Huizhou Prefecture, Anhui Province. The son of Cao Wenyu, the Minister of the Ministry of household in Qianlong Dynasty.

In 1781, he served as the editor of Hanlin academy, the Bachelor of waiting, Shao Zhan Shi, the scholar of tirenge University and the Secretary of the Ministry of industry, the chief minister of military aircraft, the Bachelor of wuyingdian, the Minister of military aircraft and the chief master of shangshufang. In order to pacify Kashgar, he was granted the title of Prince Taishi and the title of Taifu, and was given the portrait to Ziguangge. His posthumous title was Wenzheng, and he was worshipped in Xianliang temple.

(photo source: Qing Dynasty · < / I > < I > SHEN Zhenlin < / I > < I > painted the portrait of the fifteen old ministers in Yulan Hall) < / I > the picture of the fifteen old ministers in Yulan hall

Personal life

Qianlong 46 years (1781) Jinshi, selected Shu Jishi, Ren Hanlin academy editor. Emperor Qianlong took Cao Zhenyong as the son of Cao Wenyu, the Minister of the Ministry of household affairs. I moved to serve as a bachelor.

Jiaqing three years (1798), the second-class exam, moved less Zhan matter. His father was worried about his return, served him and gave him a general envoy. Li cabinet bachelor, Ministry of work minister, Ministry of official minister. In 1806, he was promoted to minister of industry. He was ordered to write the real record of Gaozong, which was completed. He added the prince Shaobao and was transferred to be the Minister of the Ministry of household and the head of the Hanlin Academy. Jiaqing eighteen years (1813) in September, the transfer of the Ministry of official secretary, assistant bachelor; with the rise of the body renge bachelor, and Minister of the Ministry of industry. In the 25th year of Jiaqing (1820), when Emperor Jiaqing died, his ministers wrote a posthumous edict, saying that Emperor Qianlong was born in the summer resort. Liu fenggao, the editor of the imperial edict, knew the mistake and told Cao Zhenyong that Cao Zhenyong was angry with Chen Zhi. Emperor Daoguang was angry with him, denounced his ministers and appointed Cao Zhenyong as Minister of military and aircraft.

Daoguang first year (1820), Jin Prince Taifu, Wu YINGDIAN bachelor. On the Wanshou festival in 1822, Emperor Daoguang gave a banquet to 15 senior officials. Cao Zhenyong lived at the end of his life and was specially assigned to draw a picture of the banquet. Daoguang four years (1823), as the study master. Daoguang six years (1825), into the value of the South study. Daoguang seven years (1826), back to Xinjiang Ping, Jin Prince Taishi. Daoguang eight years (1827), Zhang Ge Er captured, Jin Taifu, give purple rein, graphics Ziguang Pavilion, among the meritorious officials. Cao Zhenyong, with his firm words, ordered all the military aircraft ministers to draw a different picture, so as to let the heart of merit and show the effect of assisting the prime minister. The imperial system praised him: "at the beginning of being in charge, people were advanced and upright. It's a secret place, a confidant. Ask for profound knowledge, offer for alcohol. Keqin Keshen, the first hand silk fiber Give it by hand. In the 11th year of Daoguang (1830), the two eyes were given plumes in celebration of longevity.

Daoguang died in 1834 at the age of 81. Emperor Daoguang came to mourn in person, issued an imperial edict to praise and sympathize with him, granted his posthumous title Wenzheng, and worshipped Xianliang temple. He promoted his second son Cao enliao to be the fourth grade minister.

achievement

Cao Zhenyong, a descendant of Emperor Wu of Wei Dynasty (Cao Cao), is an outstanding representative of Cao family in Xin'an. He has been in politics for 53 years. He lived in Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang dynasties. In 1782, at the age of 27, Cao Zhenyong was selected as a young reserve cadre. In the Jiaqing Dynasty, he was appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of officials, the Bachelor of Ti Ren Pavilion, and the Minister of the Ministry of industry. In the Daoguang Dynasty, he was promoted to a higher level and became a Bachelor of Wuying hall, becoming the confidant of Daoguang Minister, once acting for the emperor for three months. His official career is as smooth as a horse, a river of spring water, rising step by step, no disaster, no difficulty. He retired at the age of 80, and served as an official for 52 years. Almost no one in the Qing Dynasty can surpass Cao Zhenyong.

Many people say that Cao Zhenyong, who was the Prime Minister of Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang dynasties, was submissive and cautious all his life, "kowtow more and talk less.". This statement is too harsh and does not conform to the actual situation. As the chief minister of military aircraft, Cao Zhenyong, who has been in politics for 52 years, has made a lot of achievements. He has no record of corruption and bribery, so it's hard to achieve this. He was cautious and his words and deeds were appropriate all his life. He had no major mistakes in 52 years, which shows the deep cultivation of official culture. In the seventh year of Daoguang reign, the Qing government calmed down the zhangger rebellion in Xinjiang and captured zhangger alive and returned to Beijing. This was a major victory of the Daoguang reign in calming down the rebel forces. Cao Zhenyong, as a decision-maker, was one of the meritorious officials. Emperor Daoguang wrote such a praise for him: "at the beginning of being in charge, we should be advanced and upright. It's a secret place, a confidant. Ask for profound knowledge, offer for alcohol. Keqin Keshen, the first hand silk fiber The evaluation is really not low.

Cao Zhenyong has been a student administrator for three times, presided over the local examination and the joint examination for four times, and he has been able to do his best; he can observe the law and discipline when reading and commenting on the examination papers, and will not drown the learned and talented people; he must review the examination papers one by one in advance for the candidates who come to Jindian for an interview, and he will work meticulously and make no mistakes. Cao Zhenyong is a son of salt merchants. His ancestors started from salt industry. A group of relatives are Yangzhou Salt Merchants, who enjoy privileges from generation to generation and are the lifeblood of Cao's family. Tao Shu, the governor of Liangjiang, proposed the reform of salt administration, abolishing the monopoly of salt merchants, and implementing the salt ticket law, which allowed all salt traders to pay taxes. This reform seriously damaged the interests of salt merchants and Cao Zhenyong's relatives. They complained to Cao Zhenyong one after another. Cao Zhenyong said, "how can there be a prime minister who starves to death?" laugh away. He was open-minded in his ability to put aside the interests of his ancestors and his family and support the reform of the salt administration.

When Emperor Jiaqing went on a tour, Cao Zhenyong stayed in the capital as prime minister to deal with government affairs. In March, he took the place of the monarch. Up to now, people in Shexian county can hear the saying that "the prime minister is in the court, but not in March.". Standing in front of Cao's ancestral hall at the head of Xiongcun village, Shexian County, is a memorial archway with three rooms, three floors and four pillars. It was built for Qianlong to praise the four generations of Cao Wenyu, the Minister of the Ministry of household affairs. It is also the gate of Cao's new hall. In fact, the Cao family of Xin'an, including Cao Zhenyong, who is the descendant of Emperor Wu of Wei Dynasty (Cao Cao), is a unique product of five generations in Chinese history. In particular, Cao Wenyu and Cao Zhenyong had three emperors from 1760 to 1835. For 75 years, the Qianlong and Jiaqing dynasties had almost half of their history under the influence of their father and son.

Among Cao Zhenyong's students are pan Shien, Lin Zexu and others.

Character evaluation

Zhao Erxun said: "Xuanzong was prudent and thrifty in his administration. Zhenyong was cautious and obedient to grammar, so he was most trusted."

Emperor Daoguang: "Cao Zhenyong, a great scholar, has a good character. Since he was appointed Minister of military aircraft, Jinggong has been upright for a long time. All the recitations should be general. Liu Tongxun and Zhu Li, former university students, were conferred the posthumous title of Wenzheng after examining the emperor's ancestors and emperors in Qianlong and Jiaqing. Cao Zhenyong is a solid official. He has a dull appearance, but he does not avoid resentment. I rely on him deeply, but people don't know him. Kui's posthumous titles are worthy of being the word "Zheng". His posthumous title is Wen Zheng. "

In the Qing Dynasty, yijianmei was used to satirize Cao Zhenyong: "in an official career, you have to be precise, Jingxin is always available, and Tanjing is always abundant. Don't talk about current affairs, be a hero, be harmonious and humble. The minister's economy is calm. He should not show his great achievements or loyalty. All kinds of personnel should be vague. There is no need to refute or discuss. There is nothing wrong in all directions. The prosperity of the country and the prosperity of the government are all good. Everyone agrees that we should be friendly. Good and bad things should be mended. No disaster, no difficulty to three public, wife by honor, son shade doctor, after generations more endless, not posthumous Wen Zhong, posthumous Wen Gong

Historical records

Cao Zhenyong, Li Sheng, was born in Shexian County, Anhui Province. In the 46th year of Qianlong's reign, Jinshi was selected as an excellent scholar and was granted editing. In the third grade of the grand examination, Emperor Gaozong was able to use it only when he was a minister of Zhenyong. I moved to serve as a bachelor. Jiaqing three years, second-class exam, moved less Zhan matter. His father was worried about his return, served him and gave him a general envoy. Li cabinet bachelor, Ministry of work, Ministry of official minister. Eleven years, promoted Minister of the Ministry of industry. Gaozong recorded the truth, and the prince Shaobao was added. Transferred to the Department of accounts, and the master of Hanlin Academy. In the 18th year, he was the Secretary of the Ministry of official affairs and the assistant of the bachelor. Search for worship body benevolence Ge bachelor, management department, Jin Prince Taibao. In the 25th year, Renzong collapsed, and Shu Chen wrote an imperial edict, saying that Gaozong was born in the summer resort. Liu fenggao, the editor of the imperial edict, knew the mistake and told Zhenyong. Zhenyong called Chen Zhi, Xuanzong was angry, and dismissed Shu Chen. Zhenyong was appointed Minister of military aircraft. Xuanzong was frugal in his administration. Zhenyong was cautious and obedient in his grammar.

In the first year of Daoguang, the prince of Jin, Taifu, and the Bachelor of wuyingdian. Three years, longevity day, lucky wanshoushan Yulan hall, give banquet 15 old minister, Zhenyong teeth at the end of the year, special order and banquet painting. Four years, as the master of the study. In six years, he entered Zhinan study. In the seventh year, he returned to Jiangping and became the prince and teacher of Jin Dynasty. Eight years, Zhang Ge Er captured, Jin Taifu, give purple rein, figure Ziguang Pavilion, among the meritorious officials. Zhenyong, with his firm words, ordered all the military aircraft ministers to draw a different picture, so as to let the heart of merit and show the effect of supporting the prime minister. The imperial system praised him: "at the beginning of being in charge, people were advanced and upright. It's a secret place, a confidant. Ask for profound knowledge, offer for alcohol. Keqin Keshen, the first hand silk fiber Give it by hand. In the 11th year of the reign of the people's Republic of China, the celebration of longevity was held.

Fifteen years, death, eighty years, one year. Since the completion of the book, attached to the fold to more than ten things. On the memorial ceremony, the imperial edict said: "the great scholar Cao Zhenyong is of good character. Since he was appointed Minister of military aircraft, Jinggong has been upright for a long time. All the recitations should be general. Liu Tongxun and Zhu Li, former university students, were conferred the posthumous title of Wenzheng after examining the emperor's ancestors and emperors in Qianlong and Jiaqing. Cao Zhenyong is a solid official. He has a dull appearance, but he does not avoid resentment. I rely on him deeply, but people don't know him. Kui's posthumous titles are worthy of being the word "Zheng". His posthumous title is Wen Zheng. " He was worshipped in the Xianliang temple. He promoted his second son, Enlai, and sipingqing.

Zhenyong experienced three dynasties, three scholars and four examiners in Dianxiang. Heng Wen only obeys the order of merit and does not take talented people. The imperial examination in the Imperial Palace must be reviewed in advance, which is more strict than the taboo of flaws and tiredness. He compiled Huidian, Shilu, Hegong strategy and Mingjian

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