Wei Zhi criticized the historical materials of Emperor Taizong.

After the change of Xuanwu Gate, it was reported to Li Shimin, the king of Qin, that an official named Wei Zhi in the East Palace participated in the rebellion of Shi Biao and Dou Jiande. After the failure of Shi Biao and Dou Jiande, Wei Zhi went to Chang 'an to work under Prince Cheng Jian, and once persuaded Cheng Jian to kill the king of Qin.

Hearing this, the king of Qin immediately sent for Wei Zhi. When Wei Zhi met the king of Qin, the king of Qin asked him with a straight face, "Why do you want to sow discord between our brothers?"

The ministers around listened to the king of Qin's question, thinking that it was to settle Wei Zhi's old scores, and they were all aggrieved by Wei Zhi. However, Wei Zhi calmly replied, "It's a pity that the prince didn't listen to me at that time. Otherwise, this will not happen. "

Hearing this, the king of Qin felt that Wei Zhi was upright and resolute. Instead of blaming Wei Zhi, he said kindly, "This is a thing of the past, and there is no need to mention it again."

Listening is dark, listening is bright.

On one occasion, Emperor Taizong asked Wei Zhi, "Why are some people wise and others fatuous in history?" Wei Zhi said: "It is wise to listen to opinions from all sides; If you only listen to one-sided words, you will be fatuous (classical Chinese means' listen to the light, listen to the dark'). " He also cited the historical examples of Yao, Shun, He and said: "If the ruler who rules the world can adopt the following opinions, then his feelings can be realized, and his cronies can fool as much as they want."

Emperor Taizong nodded again and again and said, "You speak very well!" Another day, after reading the collected works, Emperor Taizong said to the ministers around him, "I think he is a man of great knowledge, and he knows how to make good use of Yao and Shun, but he is not good at solving problems. Why is it so ridiculous to do something wrong? "

Wei Zhi said: "An emperor cannot rely on his wisdom and knowledge, but he should also listen to the opinions of his officials with an open mind. Emperor Yang Di thought he was talented, proud and confident. He said what he said and did what he did. Later, he got confused and killed himself. "

Hu Zhihuang Fudeshen

Huang Fu Deshen, a minister of the Tang Dynasty, wrote a letter of opinion to Emperor Taizong, in which he criticized three things: "Building Luoyang Palace is a waste of people and money; Collecting land rent is to increase people's burden; The fashion custom of folk women tying high buns was influenced by harem concubines. I hope your majesty can take measures to stop and change this phenomenon. "

After receiving the letter, Emperor Taizong was very unhappy and said angrily, "Huangfu Deshen means not to let the country use a hard labor, not to collect a grain of tax, and not to let the people in the palace keep their hair!" And intends to severely punish Huang Desheng.

Seeing through Taizong's mind, Wei Zhi advised, "Since ancient times, most people who write letters have been fierce and hit the nail on the head. Otherwise, the emperor's heart will not be touched. The words are fierce and seemingly slanderous, but in fact they are well-intentioned. Even a madman, a virtuous emperor can't ignore it. He should listen to it, accept its correct side and discard its incorrect side. Your majesty must be careful, and never punish a person who dares to make sharp suggestions because of temporary prejudice and emotion. Otherwise, who dares to say it in front of you later? "

Wei Zhi's words convinced Emperor Taizong, who reviewed his wrong views. Instead of punishing huangfudeshan, he was rewarded.

Strangle a kite

One day, Emperor Taizong got a vigorous and elegant kite. He let it jump on his arm. While he was having fun, Wei Zhi came in. Emperor Taizong was afraid of Wei Zhi's suggestion, so he could not avoid it. He quickly hid the kite in his arms. All this has long been seen by Wei Zhi, who deliberately chattered and delayed time when he was on a business trip. Taizong was afraid to take out his kite, and as a result, it was confined in his arms.

Queen, help!

On one occasion, Wei Zhi had a red face with Emperor Taizong in the court. Emperor Taizong really couldn't listen to it any longer. He wanted to have an attack, but he was afraid of losing his good reputation of accepting opinions in front of the ministers, so he had to barely hold back. After retiring from the DPRK, he returned to the Inner Palace with a full stomach, met his wife, his eldest grandson, and said angrily, "One day, I will kill this hillbilly!" Seeing that Taizong was so angry, the eldest grandson queen seldom asked him, "I wonder which one your majesty wants to kill?" "

Emperor Taizong said, "That's not Wei Zhi! He always insults me in front of everyone, which makes me really unbearable! " Hearing this, the eldest grandson of the queen went back to her inner room without saying a word, changed her clothes and appeared in front of her, bowing down to Taizong. Emperor Taizong asked in surprise, "What are you doing?"

The eldest grandson said, "I heard that only wise emperors have upright ministers. Since Wei Zhi is so upright, it just shows the wisdom of your majesty. How can I not congratulate your majesty! " These words were like a pot of cold water, which doused Taizong's anger.

Wei Qing killed the dragon

The novel The Journey to the West records the story of Wei Zhi becoming a caretaker: the old dragon in Jinghe and the fortune teller near Chang 'an.

Wei Qing killed the dragon

Bet when it will rain and how much it will rain. As a result, in order to win the bet, the Jade Emperor sent Wei Zhi to behead the old dragon at 3 noon. The day before, Lao Long asked Tang Taizong to intercede for him, and Tang Taizong readily agreed. The next day, Emperor Taizong announced that Wei Zhi had entered the DPRK and left Wei Zhi to accompany him to play Go. Unexpectedly, at three o'clock at noon, Wei Zhi dozed off and dreamed of beheading the old dragon. Lao Long resented Emperor Taizong's treachery, pestered him, and made trouble in the palace every day, which made the six gods of Emperor Taizong uneasy.

Knowing that the emperor was afraid, Wei Zhi sent two generals and Weichi Gong to guard the palace gate. Sure enough, the old dragon dared not come to the front door to make trouble. But a few days later, the old dragon king came to the back door of the palace to get even with Taizong, and Wei Zhi guarded the back door for Taizong with a sword, so that the old dragon king did not dare to make any more trouble. Emperor Taizong noticed their hard work in guarding the door at night, and asked the painter to paint Qin Qiong and Weichi Gong at the main entrance and Wei Zhi at the back door. The result still worked. This trick has also begun to spread among the people. Qin Qiong, Weichi Gong and Wei Zhi have become door gods, and Qin Qiong and Weichi Gong have put them on both sides and one side.