In the early years of the New Century, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang appointed Yao Chong as prime minister.
One day, Yao Chong came to Tang Xuanzong with a list of a group of Lang officials and asked the emperor to determine whether it was appropriate to appoint this group of people.
As a result, he read the list again, and Emperor Xuanzong just looked at Fang Liang and did not speak. Yao Chong didn't know what to do and asked again. Emperor Xuanzong still looked at Fang Liang and did not speak. In this way, Yao Chong was really "confused by the second monk", so he had to retreat in panic.
As soon as Yao Chong left, Gao Lishi, the great eunuch beside Emperor Xuanzong, advised Tang Xuanzong. He said: Not long after you became emperor, the prime minister played something, you should answer people in person whether they can or not, and Yao Chong spoke, His Majesty did not even look at him, I am afraid that Prime Minister Yao must be very afraid.
Tang Xuanzong replied: I asked Yao Chong to be the prime minister to sort out government affairs, he has a big matter naturally to tell me, I will decide with him, but the appointment of a very low-level official like Wupinlang official, Yao Chong as the prime minister himself can decide, such a small matter, still use to trouble me?
Gao Lux heard the emperor say this, understood, and quickly ran to Yao Chong.
Yao Chong returned to Zhongshu Province, where he was working, and was in a state of distress, when Colix came and told him that the emperor did not despise you, but trusted you.
After Yao Chong listened, he was "relieved and happy", he understood the emperor's thoughts, he was very happy, and he was more masterful of doing things from then on.
When the officials of the imperial court heard about this, they all thought that Tang Xuanzong had the generosity of being a monarch and knew how to use people.
What does this tell us about? It is Jun Mingchen Xian.
Although Tang Xuanzong is young, just 30 years old, he knows the general situation, knows what he should and should not manage, can trust the prime minister, and is a clear monarch.
And although Prime Minister Yao Chong has been famous for a long time and is in his 60s, he knows to respect the emperor and dare not dictate.
Also, when we look at Chinese history, we often think that eunuchs are not good things, and they always sow discord and provoke right and wrong between the emperor and the ministers. However, Colix not only did not provoke trouble, but took the initiative to help the emperor and the ministers communicate ideas and feelings, which is also valuable. Therefore, Colix, like Yao Chong, is also a sage.
With such a wise prince and courtier, the imperial court, the inner palace, and the emperor, the three forces that have been difficult to settle since ancient times, are harmonious.
This short story was recorded in the "Old Stories of the Tsuyanagi Clan" and passed down because it reflects such a memorable political feature of the Xuanzong era. It is precisely because of such a political air that there was not only a generation of heroic Tang Xuanzong, but also the ancient sages Yao Chong, Song Jing, and even the eunuch Gao Lishi, who was known as loyal and righteous, and the entire political scene could be described as shining.
This short story also reminds some of our current leaders that, like Tang Xuanzong, they should manage well what they should manage, and those who should be subordinates should delegate power. Fully mobilize the enthusiasm of all employees and do a good job together.