1. The people are the foundation of a country, and the foundation is the foundation of the country.
Translation: "Gu" can be understood as stability and unity, which means: the people are the foundation and foundation of the country. If the people live and work in peace and contentment, the country will be peaceful.
From: "Emperor Fan" written by Li Shimin
2. The Ming Dynasty appoints people like a skilled craftsman making wood.
Translation: For experts who know how to use people, it doesn’t matter the merits or demerits. If used properly, shortcomings can also be turned into strengths.
From: "The Admonishment Record of Duke Zheng of Wei, Volume 3, When Will the Western Tibetan Tong Lai Come"
3. Today, I am working with the princes to manage the people, but if it is not feasible, I will ask them to Lianyan.
Translation: I am now governing the people of the world together with you ***. There must be something that is not feasible, so just tell me.
From: "Wei Zhenggong's Admonitions Volume 3: When will the Western Tibetan generals come"
4. Use copper as a mirror to dress your clothes; use ancient times as a mirror to know your fortune. for. Using people as a mirror can help you understand gains and losses.
Translation: Using copper as a mirror, a person can use it to organize his clothes; using history as a mirror, he can know the rise and fall of dynasties; using people as a mirror, he can know gains and losses, right and wrong.
From: "Emperor Fan: Eliminate Slander Sixth".
5. The reason why a boat is superior to a human being is that the water is superior to a common man; water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it; you are the master of others, so don’t be afraid!
Translation: The monarch is like a boat, and the people are like water. Water can carry a boat and it can also overturn it.
From: "Remonstrance Record of Duke Zheng of Wei·Volume 3·When Will the Western Tibetan Tong Come"
Extended Information
Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (January 28, 598) -July 10, 649), a native of Chengji, Longxi (now Qin'an County, Gansu Province). The second emperor of the Tang Dynasty (reigned from 626 to 649), an outstanding statesman, strategist, military strategist, and poet. He was the second son of Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan of the Tang Dynasty. His mother was Empress Taimu Dou.
Born in Wugong Villa (now Wugong County, Shaanxi Province), he joined the army as a young man and was good at riding and shooting. He once went to Yanmen Pass to rescue Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty. He first advocated raising troops in Jinyang and was granted the title of Duke of Dunhuang. He was good at using troops. After entering Chang'an, he was worshiped as Shangshu Ling, General Youwuhou, and was granted the title of Duke of Qin.
After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he was promoted to General Tiance and Situ, and was granted the title of King of Qin. He pacified the separatist forces such as Xue Rengao, Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande, and Wang Shichong, and made great achievements in the establishment and unification of the Tang Dynasty. Establish a literature museum to attract talents.
In the ninth year of Wude (July 2, 626), the "Xuanwu Gate Rebellion" was launched, killing Prince Li Jiancheng, King Qi Li Yuanji and all their sons, and establishing them as crown princes. After Tang Gaozu Li Yuan abdicated, he officially ascended the throne and took the reign name Zhenguan. ?
In the early days of his reign, he listened to the opinions of his ministers and accepted advice with an open mind. In order to govern the world internally, he practiced strict economy, encouraged farmers and mulberry farmers to achieve recuperation, peace and prosperity for the country and the people, and created the "Government of Zhenguan".
Opened up territory to the outside world, defeated the Eastern Turks and Xueyantuo, conquered Gaochang, Qiuci, and Tuyuhun, severely damaged Goguryeo, and established the four towns of Anxi to allow all ethnic groups to live in harmony, and all ethnic groups in the north had the same honorific title As the "Khan of Heaven", he laid an important foundation for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty for more than a hundred years.
In the twenty-third year of Zhenguan (July 10, 649), he died in Hanfeng Hall at the age of fifty-two. He reigned for twenty-three years. His temple was named Taizong and he was buried in Zhaoling. He loves literature and calligraphy, and has poems and calligraphy handed down from generation to generation.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Li Shimin