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Text: Yanyan
Edited by Yeon-yeon
preface
There was a minister in the Sui Dynasty who was responsible for conveying the emperor's holy decree, but in the process of announcing the decree, he actually forgot the content!
Facing the puzzled eyes of everyone, he did not hesitate to run back to ask the emperor, thinking that he would be severely punished, but unexpectedly received the emperor's laughter and promotion.
What did this minister do to make the emperor react in this way? Was it his fearless honesty, or did it mean something else? What kind of wisdom and ingenuity is hidden behind this seemingly absurd story? Why was the emperor not only not angry, but also rewarded?
Talented: Niu Hong's early career
Niu Hong was born in the Northern Anniversary, which coincided with the period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties in Chinese history. Although the regime was divided, this era was an important period of cultural integration and ideological agitation. Various theories and cultures collided and merged during this period, laying the foundation for the cultural development of later generations.
Niu Hong's father, Yu Yun, was a servant of the Northern Wei Dynasty and had a wealthy family. Legend has it that when Niu Hong was born, a mysterious fortune teller broke into his house and predicted that the child would be rich and prosperous in the future, and that he would influence generations to come.
Although this prophecy sounds a bit mysterious, in the social environment at the time, it had a profound impact on Niu Hong's growth.
This prophecy made Niu Hong's parents have high hopes for him, and he has been carefully cultivated since he was a child. They not only invited the best teachers of the time for Niu Hong, but also collected a large number of precious classics for him.
The young Niu Hong showed an amazing talent for learning, and he was well-read and studied in various fields such as history, literature, and etiquette.
In that era of advocating Confucianism, Niu Hong's knowledge soon made him a talent in the limelight. He was not only able to memorize the classics, but also to analyze and interpret them in depth, an ability that was rare among intellectuals at the time.
As he grew older, Niu Hong not only learned a lot, but also cultivated a noble character. He was a humble and generous man, and he was never complacent even when he later rose to high positions.
This character won him wide respect and support in the court in the future. Niu Hong often said: "The deeper the knowledge, the more you feel ignorance." This humble attitude allows him to keep learning and improving.
He was also enthusiastic about helping others, often helping poor students, and this kindness and generosity also earned him a good reputation.
The road from the Northern Zhou Dynasty to the Sui Dynasty
With his outstanding talents, Niu Hong soon entered the Northern Zhou court and began his career. He initially worked under Yuwen Hu and was responsible for some literary and historical work.
This experience gave Niu Hong an in-depth understanding of the operating mechanism of the imperial court and laid the foundation for his future career development. Niu Hong's writing is excellent, and the pieces and documents he wrote are often recited.
This made his fame quickly spread throughout the government and the opposition. His writing is not only beautifully written, but more importantly, his ability to grasp the core of the problem and put forward practical suggestions quickly attracted the attention of his superiors.
Soon after, Niu Hong was promoted to squire and was in charge of compiling the "Living Note". This was an extremely important job that required a detailed record of the emperor's daily life and important decisions. Niu Hong performed well in this position, not only with detailed records, but also with beautiful writing, which was appreciated by the emperor.
His "Notes on Living Days" is not only an important historical document, but also an important material for later generations to learn about the life of emperors. Niu Hong's outstanding performance in this position laid a solid foundation for his future promotion.
When Emperor Wen of Sui Yang Jian established the Sui Dynasty, many Northern Zhou officials lost their positions. But with his talent and prestige, Niu Hong not only retained his official position, but also got further reuse.
This fully proves that Niu Hong's talent is universally recognized and will not be buried because of the change of dynasties. Yang Jianjian implemented the "three provinces and six ministries system", and Niu Hong was appointed as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, responsible for managing the ceremonial affairs of the imperial court.
Although this position is not the most core power center, it is the best stage to show Niu Hong's talents. In this position, Niu Hong can not only use his knowledge, but also contribute to the cultural development of the country.
Meritorious Success: Niu Hong and the Cultural Inheritance of the Sui Dynasty
During his tenure as the Scholar of the Ministry of Rites, Niu Hong made an extremely important contribution to the inheritance of Chinese culture. He found that many important classics had been lost in the war, and that these classics contained the essence of thousands of years of Chinese culture, and that it would be a great loss to Chinese culture if they were lost.
So, Niu Hong made a proposal to Emperor Wen of Sui and suggested collecting lost books from the people. He believes that although these classics were scattered among the people during the war, there must be many of them that have been preserved, and they just need an opportunity to collect them again.
Emperor Wen of Sui adopted his advice and promulgated the policy of "one book for one piece of cloth". This policy greatly mobilized the enthusiasm of private book collection, and made it possible to recollect a large number of precious classics.
The implementation of this policy has not only saved a large number of classics that are on the verge of being lost, but also increased the importance of cultural inheritance among the people. Niu Hong was personally responsible for organizing these classics and preserving them in the Royal Library.
He organized a group of scholars to classify, organize and study these classics, leaving a valuable cultural heritage for future generations of scholars.
Not only that, Niu Hong also summed up the "Five Misfortune Theory", which provided important theoretical guidance for the collection of books in later generations. The "Theory of Five Misfortunes" includes five kinds of hazards to the classics: fire and water, insects, worms, scattering, looting, and decay, and proposes corresponding preventive measures.
This theory was not only widely used at the time, but also became an important guiding principle for later generations of book collection. These measures of Niu Hong have made great contributions to the preservation and inheritance of ancient Chinese classics, which can be said to be a great contribution to the future.
His work not only protected the foundation of Chinese culture, but also provided valuable research materials for later generations of scholars, and had a profound impact on the development of Chinese culture.
The delicate relationship between Niu Hong and Yang Su
As Niu Hong's status continued to rise, he also became acquainted with Yang Su, a famous general of the Sui Dynasty. Yang Su was a proud and conceited general, but he had special respect for Niu Hong.
Every time they meet, Yang Su will take the initiative to make way for Niu Hong. This relationship aroused the suspicion of other officials in the DPRK and China, and some people began to rumor that Niu Hong was able to rise step by step by relying on Yang Su's support.
Although this kind of rumor is not true, in the complex environment of the imperial court, it may have a serious impact on Niu Hong's career. How to deal with the relationship with Yang Su has become an important challenge for Niu Hong.
Faced with this situation, Niu Hong showed superb political wisdom. He began to consciously distance himself from Yang Su, and even did not dare to send Yang Su publicly when he went on the expedition. Niu Hong understood that in the imperial court, too close a relationship between generals and prime ministers often aroused the suspicion of the emperor.
In doing so, he avoided arousing the emperor's suspicion, nor did he completely alienate Yang Su. Niu Hong's balancing approach shows his superb political wisdom and deep understanding of the political ecology of the imperial court.
However, Niu Hong did not alienate Yang Su because of this. In private, he still maintained a good relationship with Yang Su, and even gave important advice to Yang Su before he set out on the expedition.
Niu Hong told Yang Su: "The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and we must not take the enemy lightly. This suggestion later had an important impact on Yang Su's military operations. This balance not only maintains his political status, but also does not lose his sincerity to his friends, which fully reflects Niu Hong's wisdom and mind.
Niu Hong's way of doing things not only protected himself, but also maintained the stability of the imperial court to a certain extent, showing his foresight as a politician.
The wisdom of "forgetfulness": how Niu Hong won the trust of the emperor
Niu Hong's status in the DPRK and China became higher and higher, which inevitably aroused the jealousy and suspicion of some people. Someone admonished Emperor Wen of Sui, saying that Niu Hong's power was too great and might threaten the imperial power.
This is not uncommon in history, and many talented ministers end up with suspicion. Although Emperor Wen of Sui trusted Niu Hong, he also had to take precautions against this. How to protect himself in such a situation without losing the emperor's trust became a major challenge for Niu Hong.
So, Emperor Wen of Sui began to test Niu Hong. Once, he asked Niu Hong to convey the holy decree on his behalf. This is an extremely important task, and if Niu Hong has ambitions, he can take this opportunity to tamper with the content of the holy decree for his own benefit.
After listening to this, Niu Hong walked in front of the hundred officials, suddenly pretended to have forgotten the content, and turned back to Emperor Wen of Sui for advice. This move may seem confusing, but it is actually smart.
It not only demonstrated Niu Hong's humility and honesty, but also dispelled Emperor Wen of Sui's fears that he might trespass. This approach, which not only avoids possible political risks, but also shows one's loyalty, can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Emperor Wen of Sui laughed when he saw this, saying that Niu Hong was not the material to be the prime minister. But in fact, he trusted Niu Hong even more. This kind of superficial "belittling" is actually a kind of protection for Niu Hong.
After that, Niu Hong's position in the court was more solid, and he was still reused even during the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui. This fully shows that Niu Hong's "forgetfulness" strategy has achieved great success. It not only resolved the crisis at that time, but also won Niu Hong's long-term trust.
Niu Hong's "forgetfulness" is actually a kind of brilliant political wisdom. It has both demonstrated its loyalty and humility while skillfully defusing a potential political crisis. This kind of wisdom is the key to Niu Hong's long-term foothold in the complex imperial court environment.
epilogue
Niu Hong's life shows the wisdom and talent of an outstanding politician. He not only left and right politically, but also made significant contributions to cultural inheritance.
His story shows us that in a complex political environment, true wisdom is not only reflected in the learning of talents, but also in how to use them appropriately. Niu Hong's "forgetfulness" may be the smartest thing about him. #长文创作激励计划#
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