A great statesman and reformer in the Ming Dynasty. He had a genius mind and was a dazzling figure of that era.

Zhang Juzheng (1525-1582), a Han nationality, was originally from Jiangling, Huguang (now part of Hubei). His courtesy name is Shuda, his junior name is Zhang Baigui, also known as Zhang Jiangling, his nickname is Taiyue, and his posthumous title is "Wenzhong". Politician and reformer of the Ming Dynasty. One of the outstanding cabinet ministers in Chinese history and the greatest statesman of the Ming Dynasty.

"Records of Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty" said that Zhang Juzheng: "He has a deep and alert nature, a lot of wisdom and praise for government, and he has the ambition to be independent. When he was ordered to take charge of the country's doubts, he became the first assistant. , took charge of the great government, and urged the superiors to abide by the laws of their ancestors, and the superiors also listened carefully. ?

Within ten years, Haiyu (nei) was purged, and the barbarians were subdued. Taicang millet could last for several years. The accumulated funds of the temple amounted to more than four million, and he became a gentleman, suppressed his recent luck, and passed strict examinations. It's a pity that he has many biases, his small tools are easy to gain, he suppresses his officials, and he relies on his trust and sycophancy. When his parents favor him and seize his love, his roots are broken. , and the slaughter and humiliation followed." Among them, "the authority shakes the master, and the misfortune comes" can explain why Zhang's death will lead to the disaster of genocide. Zhang Juzheng himself often said to his subordinates: "I am not the Prime Minister, but the Photographer." ?

"History of the Ming Dynasty" highly praised Zhang Juzheng during his time in power: "In the Yin and Fu regions at home, all disciplines and laws were revised. The merits are in the country, and they will be discussed over time. If you are determined, people will be able to remember you."

Hai Rui commented that Zhang "works hard at seeking the country, but is poor at seeking a career". ?

Lin Lu's "The Theory of Jiangling Salvation Time" praised: "On the day of Jiangling Guanhanyuan, he had already decided to serve as a public servant. His household registration was Esai, the situation of the mountains and rivers, and the strength of the people were listed one by one. Once In the state of Bing, the ten-year-old emperor took measures to guard the border and prepare houses. Therefore, he was able to maintain peace in the middle of the Xia Dynasty for ten years. When Jiangling died, he still enjoyed the remaining power and consolidated my village for another ten years. "

Li Zhuowu had always been prejudiced against Zhang because his friend He Xinyin died unexpectedly. After Zhang Juzheng's death, he also said some words of conscience with emotion: "Jiangling (referring to Zhang Juzheng) is an outstanding prime minister, so he has the shame of death." ?

Wang Shizhen was "convinced by Jiangling's merits", but criticized him in "The Biography of the First Assistant since Jiajing": "He is arrogant when he is full of power, and is irritated by small groups. He cannot be defeated by a tiger, and he does not care about the fish that dies." ", "After losing one's body, one's reputation and family will be ruined."

Chen Zhiji quoted Luo Zhongcheng as saying: "I was in charge of the posthumous administration, and worked hard without complaining. As time goes by, people will think about it more and more." ?

Zou Yuanbiao said: "Jiang Ling's contribution lies in The state of the country depends on one's wealth, and the country's affairs are determined only after death. How shameful is it to call a minister of the state of the country?" Wan Sitong said that Zhang Juzheng "although his flaws cannot be concealed, they are really serious." "Taking advantage of the power of the palace, he uses arrogance and rudeness to his master." ?

In "The Fifteenth Year of Wanli", Huang Renyu affirmed Zhang Juzheng, but still said that he was "overconfident, unable to be modest and cautious, and unwilling to make necessary concessions to the facts."

Li Dongfang called Zhang Juzheng the only great statesman in the Ming Dynasty and one of the few since the Han Dynasty. Zhuge Liang and Wang Anshi could barely compare with him.

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Gong Pengcheng believes that Zhang’s “rigidity, playing power, and ostracizing dissidents are Zhang Juzheng’s fatal wounds. This is a weakness in his character, so everyone recognizes his political achievements, but everyone dislikes him.” . ?

Liang Qichao wrote "The Six Great Politicians of China" in 1908, listing Zhang Juzheng with Guan Zhong, Shang Yang, Zhuge Liang, Li Deyu, and Wang Anshi.