How high is the emotional intelligence of a person who is a prime minister? Look at the number of roads in Song Zhen, understand the world, and only then can there be no accidents. Soon after the founding of the Song Dynasty, the prince's rebellion caused a palace change, and the imperial family became more and more intense. In this turbulent era, there was a cautious eunuch, with superb emotional intelligence and wisdom in life, not only escaped the turbulent undercurrent of the palace struggle, but also rose all the way up, and finally became the prime minister. This eunuch is Song Zhen. So, how did Song Zhen survive the crisis-ridden court and finally gain the emperor's trust and reuse? How did he skillfully use his emotional intelligence to navigate the undercurrent of Gong Dou? Let's find out.
In the early years of the Song Dynasty, the eunuch Song Zhen began to show his edge
During the reign of Song Zhenzong, there were constant clan disputes, and the foundation of imperial power was in jeopardy. At this time, a eunuch from a humble background, Song Zhen, began to emerge with his outstanding talent and extraordinary wit.
Song Zhen was born in an insignificant small family and has lived hard since he was a child. But he was so brilliant that he was able to recite the Analects by the age of six. The family was so poor that Song Zhen had to rely on reciting the classics one by one in exchange for a living. It wasn't until he was 16 years old that a physiognomy saw that he had an extraordinary future and brought him into officialdom.
Song Zhen showed extraordinary alertness and wit when he first entered the office. At that time, the eunuch Huang Jiamao was too authoritarian, and the government and the opposition were afraid of him. Once Huang Jiamao convened a meeting of eunuchs, Song Zhen was alone and remained silent. Seeing this, Huang Jiamao scolded him inwardly and asked him why he didn't say a word? Song Zhen responded unhurriedly: "The villain is afraid of saying the wrong thing and embarrassing the adults." Huang Jiamao listened with great admiration, and from then on he noticed this resourceful little eunuch.
After the death of Zhenzong, the crown prince ascended the throne and became Emperor Injong. But Renzong suffers from delusional illness and is in fear all day long. As a result, the party struggle among the palace ministers gradually began, and the imperial power became even more shaky. Song Zhen was in the prime of life at that time, but he never got involved in any party disputes, and only silently did his job.
Soon, Renzong decreed that the crown prince should be abolished. This move caused an uproar in the government and the opposition, and public opinion was one after another. Soon, the eunuchs Huang Jiamao and Yushi Kong Daofu and others openly protested outside the palace gate, demanding that Renzong change his decision. In this turmoil, Song Zhen was alone and left silently.
After the incident, Renzong ordered the punishment of the henchmen involved in the incident, and Song Zhen was also implicated. He was dismissed from his post and relegated to the frontier. But at the most critical moment, Song Zhen never complained, but silently accepted the punishment and devoted himself to his duties in the frontier.
Song Zhen resolved the crisis with high emotional intelligence
After being demoted to the frontier, Song Zhen did not give up. He judged the situation, was alert, and did his best to reverse his fate.
The frontier campaign was arduous and precarious. Song Zhen is not chaotic in the face of danger, leads by example, and is diligent and responsible. He was kind to his soldiers, and everyone loved him very much. At the same time, Song Zhen also skillfully appeased the border people, so that they maintained their support and loyalty to the imperial court. Thanks to his efforts, the war on the frontier gradually stabilized.
A few years later, the capital fell into a new upheaval. Renzong issued an order to depose Empress Guo, which caused an uproar in the government and the opposition. A number of ministers, such as Kong Daofu and Fan Zhongyan, protested outside the palace gate and demanded that Renzong change his decision.
Seeing that the situation was about to erupt, Song Zhenzhi took a step back and put himself in Renzong's shoes. He understood Renzong's difficult situation, and secretly persuaded both sides to settle the matter. At the same time, he also explained to Renzong that the original intention of the ministers was not to oppose it, but to think about the country and the royal family.
At that time, the officials were stubborn and still shouting at the palace gate. Seeing this, Song Zhen took the opportunity to use humor to resolve this crisis. He laughed heartily and said, "The adults are really heartbroken! But then again, the emperor's mind is difficult for me to solve after all. Why don't you drink a few glasses of wine later, get drunk, and maybe wake up? ＂
These words made the officials laugh, and the atmosphere eased for a while. Song Zhen then said tactfully, step by step: "Why don't you let the emperor think twice?" Shouldn't we, as courtiers, be considerate and support for the emperor, instead of going to court? Besides, now is the year of war and chaos, and when the country is employing people, we should take care of our lives. ＂
Gradually gained the emperor's appreciation and trust
Song Zhen's outstanding performance in the frontier war, as well as his witty words and clever strategies to alleviate the contradictions between the government and the opposition, gradually became valued by Emperor Renzong.
Immediately, Song Zhen was convicted and added to the official position, and was recalled to the capital to serve. He behaves moderately, every step of the way, and never exceeds the rules. Whenever Renzong summons him, Song Zhen will be respectful and sincere. He never oversteps the courtiers' festivals, but he will also take the opportunity to show favor and please the emperor with clever words.
Once, Renzong asked about major events in the court, and Song Zhen first replied humbly and politely: "Weichen and others have shallow experience, how can they comment on it?" But he immediately added wittily: "It's just that the ministers have been reciting the scriptures for many years, and they may be able to find out a thing or two from them." After speaking, he quoted scriptures, talked eloquently, and had unique insights. After hearing this, Renzong praised it.
Since then, Renzong's impression of Song Zhen has changed greatly. For some small affairs, Song Zhen can also seize the opportunity to display his talents and learn to show Renzong his good intentions.
For example, on one occasion, a group of rare and exotic beasts were presented in the palace. Renzong is interested in knowing its origins. The attendants only knew a little bit of it, but they couldn't say why. Seeing this, Song Zhen immediately talked eloquently, knowing the habits and origins of these strange beasts well, which made Renzong greatly admired.
Since then, Renzong has paid more and more attention to Song Zhen and regarded him as a well-known Jishi. In the affairs of the end of the matter, Renzong also repeatedly asked for Song Zhen's high opinion. Although Song Zhen was not a powerful minister, he gradually gained the emperor's appreciation and trust.
was finally reused, and he was promoted to the prime minister
Although Song Zhen came from a humble background, he was finally reused by the emperor with his superb wisdom and way of life, and became the prime minister, and his power leaned towards the government and the opposition.
During the reign of Injong, the country was repeatedly invaded by foreign enemies, and the government and the opposition were in turmoil. Just as hundreds of officials were vying for power, Renzong unexpectedly appointed Song Zhen as prime minister. This decision was unexpected, and the government and the opposition were in an uproar. After all, Song Zhen came from a humble background and was just a eunuch, how could he take on this heavy responsibility?
However, Renzong has a good eye for talents and knows Song Zhen's extraordinary talents. He made an exception to reuse Song Zhen, intending to use the latter's extraordinary wisdom to stabilize the dynasty. Sure enough, as soon as Song Zhen took office, he showed his skills, leaning towards the government and the opposition, and took charge alone.
He assisted in the administration of the government in an orderly manner, and there was no omission inside and outside. Tough external response to foreign invasion and suppression of rebellion; Internally, corruption is severely punished and power traitors are eliminated. In office, Song Zhen was wise and martial, so that the government and the opposition reappeared in a peaceful and prosperous era. Years of war have gradually subsided, and national strength has begun to recover.
Renzong relied more and more on Song Zhen, and since then there has been no state affairs that he has not consulted. Song Zhen also fulfilled his mission, worked tirelessly, and personally handled everything. He and Renzong have a heart-to-heart relationship, and the country's major politics are all controlled by a eunuch.
At that time, Song Zhen was in a balance of power and was equal to the head of Jiuqing. He not only adjudicates political affairs, but also appoints advisers to influence the affairs of the government and the opposition. The ministers of the DPRK and China all tended to him. Even the clan of the uncle clan was also awarded a high position. The government and the opposition are all moving closer to Song Zhen, the powerful prime minister.
Song Zhen struck while the iron was hot and served Renzong wholeheartedly. If there is no major event in the country, it must be heard first. Even if it is a small matter, such as paying tribute to strange beasts and strange things, Song Zhen must also ask for advice. Such loyalty made Renzong rely on the eunuch Song Zhen to rule the world all his life.
Song Zhen became a model of emotional intelligence
Song Zhen was shrewd and had outstanding emotional intelligence, and he won the trust of the emperor with his wisdom and emotional skills, became a prime minister, and also became a model for later generations of eunuchs.
Song Zhen's ability to survive in the dangerous court is largely due to his superb use of emotional intelligence. He is not a wealthy family, but he can enter the government because of his wit and good use of affection.
At that time, the ministers protested in court, and the government and the opposition were in a rumor for the time being, which was a microcosm of Song Zhen's use of emotional intelligence to resolve the crisis. He put himself in Renzong's shoes, and while protecting his life, he also persuaded the government and the opposition to be modest, and finally calmed down the incident.
Song Zhen can even use humor and soft words to resolve sharp contradictions. In the face of angry ministers, he did not go against his edge, but ridiculed a few words, which made the atmosphere cold and hot. Then, he followed the temptation to leave a step for the ministers, so that both sides could retreat.
Such a richness of emotional intelligence is enough to see that Song Zhen is so old that he is very old. Although he was not a powerful person, he was alert and resourceful, and finally won the emperor's trust and reuse. Since then, he has been acting step by step, behaving decently, not acting rashly, and winning more appreciation from Renzong.
Even before Renzong's death, Song Zhen never exceeded the status of a eunuch, and only tried his best to be loyal to the country and the king. Such a low profile is the reason why he has been able to gain a foothold in the government and the opposition for a long time. For the affairs of the micro-end, he must first ask the emperor. Big and small things, all entrusted to inform. Winning such an imperial favor also depends on emotional intelligence and sincerity.
A generation of powerful ministers changed hands, but Song Zhen died in the old palace. After retiring from the dynasty, although Song Zhen had fluffy white hair, he was still respected. The government and the opposition all asked him for advice, and regarded him as the elder teacher. It can be said that he is a generation of emotional intelligence models among the powerful ministers.
Later generations of literati and writers also praised Song Zhen. Ouyang Xiu, a native of the Song Dynasty, praised him for his "extraordinary posture"; "Born as a person, there is outstanding talent". He is a great example of both emotional intelligence and intelligence.