From "Ma Wensheng, with the word negative in the picture", "He pays special attention to integrity, is strict and honest, and walks on the straight path" means "He pays special attention to integrity, hone his integrity, and walks the upright path throughout his life."

Original text

Ma Wensheng, with his words and pictures in front of him, has a strange appearance and many powers. In the second year of Jingtai's reign, he became a Jinshi and was awarded the title of Censor. Based on Shanxi and Huguang, his style is very distinctive. At the beginning of Chenghua, he was called the Minister of Dali in Nanjing. During the Manchu Four Rebellion, he was promoted to the imperial censor of Zuo Fudu. He promoted the hungry people in Gongchang and Lintao and calmed the displaced people. Great achievements. At that time, the invaders were defeated at Heishuikou and Tangyangling. They laid stones to record them before returning. Enter the right capital censor and governor of water transportation. Huai, Xu, and Hungry moved south of the Yangtze River to move 100,000 shi of grain and 50,000 taels of salt. Xiaozong ascended the throne and summoned the censor of Zuodu. In the first year of Hongzhi's reign, fifteen matters were stated and all were discussed and implemented. The emperor plowed the fields, and the teaching workshops were filled with miscellaneous operas. Wen Sheng said seriously: "The new emperor should know that farming is difficult, why do you do this?" Then he scolded him. Next year, he will be the Minister of the Ministry of War and supervise the regiment and camp as before. After a long period of peace, the military and political affairs were weakened, and the tribes in the northwest were waiting for help. Wen Sheng strictly inspected all the generals and deposed more than 30 corrupt and cowardly people. The traitor was so angry that he waited at his door at night with a bow and arrow, or wrote a slanderous letter and shot it into the East Chang'an Gate. He served in the Ministry of War for thirteen years and devoted himself to military service. He was engaged in fielding, horse administration, border preparation, and defense, and made several achievements. Those who are responsible for speaking out about national affairs are not responsible for their duties, but they can also talk endlessly. Since the prince is about four years old, he should teach him as early as possible. Please choose someone who is honest, mature, and knowledgeable about history, to protect and support you, and to guide you in correcting all your words, actions, and deeds. There was a long-term drought in Shandong and floods in Zhejiang and Nanji. Wen Sheng asked his commander to help him and train his soldiers to prepare for the unexpected. The emperor deeply accepted it. He is the most senior person in the class, and the emperor also recommends him. None of the ministers dared to look forward to it. When the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel Tu Jian stopped, Ni Yue replaced Jian. Yue died and was promoted to Wen. Heavy storms in Nanjing and Fengyang destroyed houses and uprooted wood. Wen Sheng asked the emperor to reduce meals and withdraw from entertainment. He cultivated virtue and avoided guilt. He held banquets for imperial scriptures and banquets for travellers. He stopped doing unnecessary work and stopped extra weaving. He encouraged the hungry people and caught thieves. Already, he has been appointed to the Ministry of Personnel to take charge of ten matters. The emperor praised him. During the reign of Zhengde, the affairs of state had been transferred to Zhongguan, Wen was promoted to senior officer, Lian Shu asked to leave, and he was allowed to do so. Home, nothing is wrong without entering the city. Talking about current affairs, he often frowned and did not answer. He died five years ago at the age of eighty-five. Wen Sheng was talented in both civil and military affairs, and was good at adapting to situations. Major issues at court were always pending. His merits are in border towns, and his name is heard in foreign countries. You pay special attention to integrity, be strict and honest, and walk on a straight path. More than a year after his death, the thieves came to Junzhou, where they took Wen Sheng's family home and abandoned it.

Translation

Ma Wensheng has a unique and powerful appearance. In the second year of Jingtai's reign, he passed the Jinshi examination and was awarded the post of censor. He successively served as the censor of Shanxi and Huguang, and his upright character was very obvious. In the early years of Chenghua, he was called to serve as minister of Dali Temple in Nanjing. After quelling the Mansi Rebellion, Ji was promoted to the position of censor of Zuo Fudu. He has made outstanding achievements in relieving the hungry people in Gongchang and Lintao and appeasing the refugees. At that time, he defeated the invading enemies at Heishuikou and defeated them at Tangyangling. He carved stones to record his merits and returned. Later he was promoted to censor of Youdu and governor of water transportation. When famine occurred in Huai'an, Xuzhou, and Hezhou, Wen Sheng transferred 100,000 shi of grain and 50,000 taels of salt from the south of the Yangtze River to provide relief. Xiaozong ascended the throne and called him into the court to serve as the censor of Zuodu. In the first year of Hongzhi, he reported fifteen things, all of which were implemented after discussion. Xiaozong imitated the emperor of ancient times and plowed the fields himself, and performed miscellaneous operas in the workshops. Wen Sheng said solemnly: "The newly enthroned emperor should let him know the difficulties of farming. Why are you doing all these tricks?" and dismissed them. The next year, he served as Shangshu of the Ministry of War and still supervised the regiment and camp as before. At that time, the world had been at peace for a long time, and the military and political administration were desolate and lax. The ethnic minorities in the northwest were always looking for opportunities to invade the northern border areas. Wen Sheng strictly examined all generals and demoted more than 30 greedy and cowardly officers. The treacherous people resented him very much. They took bows and arrows and waited by his door at night. Some wrote slanderous letters and shot them into the East Chang'an Gate. Ma Wensheng served in the Ministry of War for thirteen years and devoted himself to military affairs. He wrote many times about what should be done in terms of farming, horse administration, border preparations, defense and other matters. As long as he has something to say about the country, even if it is not within his duties, he will always say it. Because the prince was already four years old, he should be educated as early as possible. Wen Sheng requested that people who were honest, rigorous, mature and knowledgeable about history should be selected to take care of and raise the prince. All the prince's words and deeds should be guided by the right way. There was a long-term drought in Shandong, and floods occurred in Zhejiang and Nanji. Ma Wensheng asked the court to order relevant departments to provide relief and pensions, and to train soldiers to prepare for emergencies. Xiaozong completely accepted his opinion. Ma Wensheng was the oldest and highly respected among the court officials, and Xiaozong also trusted him very much. No minister in the court dared to complain. Tu Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was dismissed and Ni Yue replaced Tu Yu. When Ni Yue died, Ma Wensheng took his place. Heavy storms occurred in Nanjing and Fengyang, houses were destroyed, and trees were uprooted by the wind. Ma Wensheng asked Xiaozong to reduce his diet, remove music and dances, cultivate his moral character, reflect on his mistakes, hold lectures in front of the emperor, cut off entertainment and banquets, and stop less urgent events. stop extra weaving, provide relief to the victims, and catch thieves. Afterwards, Wen Sheng reported ten matters to the head of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Xiaozong appreciated and accepted them all. During the Zhengde period, the government had been transferred to the eunuchs. Wen Sheng was old and asked to leave one after another. Wu Zong agreed. When Wen Sheng was living at home, he never went to the state capital if he had nothing to do. When it comes to current affairs, he always frowns and doesn't answer. Zhengde died in the fifth year at the age of eighty-five. Ma Wensheng is both civil and military and is good at dealing with emergencies. Major issues in the DPRK often wait for his decision. He made great achievements in border towns, and people abroad knew his reputation. He paid special attention to integrity, honed his integrity, and followed the path of integrity throughout his life. One year after his death, the thief Zhao Hai waited until he arrived in Junzhou. Because Ma Wensheng's family was here, he gave up the robbery and left.

One year after his death, the thieves arrived in Junzhou and abandoned Ma Wensheng's home because it was here.