Answers to Wang Meng's Classical Chinese Essay

1. Classical Chinese translation: "Book of Jin. Biography of Wang Meng"

"Book of Jin: Biography of Wang Meng" Original text and translation

Original text:

Wang Meng, whose courtesy name is Jinglue, is also a Beihai dramatist. He is knowledgeable and good at military affairs, he is serious and perseverant, he is ambitious, he does not care about small things, he does not participate in the divine contract, and he does not communicate with others, so he is regarded as a flashy person and is laughed at. Meng is leisurely and contented, and does not care about it with disdain.

Fu Jian heard the fierce name and summoned him. When he saw the envoy, he was like a man in his life. At that time, Pinghao was on the right and left, and there were many robbers and thieves, but he turned violent and became the Pingling Order. Get out of the car violently, clarify the law and severe punishments, investigate good and evil, and restrain the powerful. When an official is whipped to death, the people will file a lawsuit against him, and an official will impeach him, and he will be sent to prison by a court official. Jian Qin asked about it and said: "In the system of government, morality is the first priority. How cool is it to kill countless people just after being in office?" Meng said: "I explain that the Ning country should be governed by etiquette, and the disordered country should be governed by law. I will not follow you. If I am not talented, I will serve as a king, and I will do my best to eliminate evil and cunning. I will kill one traitor, and there will be tens of thousands of others. If I can't do all the cruelty, and eliminate the evildoers, I will not be willing to use the cauldron to express my gratitude. I didn't dare to bear the punishment of cruel government." So he was pardoned.

He fiercely suppressed Jizhou, sent strong men to the six states to do things at their own convenience, and summoned handsome men to supplement the governor of Guandong, give lectures, and speak out to correct the problem. Ru came to serve as Prime Minister, fiercely controlled the administration of justice, exiled corpses, uprooted secluded and stagnant people, showed talents, cultivated military reforms externally, worshiped Confucianism internally, encouraged farmers and mulberry trees, taught integrity, innocent people were not punished, and those who were not talented were not punished. appoint. Jianchang said calmly and said fiercely: "You have been working hard all day and night, worrying about all the opportunities. If King Wen is too old, I will travel leisurely to die." This is what he sees.

He is fierce, strong, clear and solemn, and he is particularly divided between good and evil. The urgent need for a meal at the slightest moment, the thoughts of jealousy, and the lack of repayment are rarely discussed in this way.

Translation:

Wang Meng, whose courtesy name is Jinglue, was born in Ju County, Beihai County (now Shouguang County, Shandong Province). He is knowledgeable, good at reading military books, cautious, steady, serious and resolute, and has a strong and lofty spirit. He doesn't care about trivial matters. If he is not a like-minded person, he will not interact with him at all. Therefore, the flashy people despise and laugh at him. But Wang Meng was leisurely and contented and didn't take it to heart.

Fu Jian heard about Wang Meng's reputation and summoned him. As soon as they met, they were like close friends. They talked about the rise and fall of the past dynasties, just like different talismans with the same runes engraved on them. For example, Liu Bei met Zhuge Liang. At that time, the local people in Shiping County were unruly and did not abide by the laws. They acted arbitrarily and committed robbery and theft. Therefore, Wang Meng was transferred to Shiping County Magistrate. When Wang Meng took office, he promulgated laws, punished severely, clearly observed good and evil behaviors, and strictly restrained local powerful people. Because an official was executed by whipping, the people appealed and accused him. The relevant officials also reported the robbery, and ordered him to be escorted to Tingwei for investigation. Fu Jian interrogated him personally and said: "The foundation of governing is to take moral influence as the first choice. You have killed countless people not long after you took office. How cruel it is!" Wang Meng said: "I heard that you should be in charge of a peaceful country. Rule by etiquette, and rule by law should be used to govern a turbulent country. Your Majesty does not think that I am incompetent and entrusts me to govern the county with complicated political affairs. I will serve as a wise monarch to eliminate the evil and cunning people. I just killed a traitor and left the rest. There are tens of thousands of people. If Your Majesty thinks that I can't get rid of the cruel people and maintain the legal system, how dare I not be willing to accept the punishment and apologize for failing Your Majesty. But I really don't dare to bear the punishment for the crime of brutal administration. ” So Fu Jian pardoned him.

Wang Meng guarded Jizhou, and Fu Jian allowed Wang Meng to consider the situation within the six states and handle matters on his own without having to report. He selected and appointed outstanding talents to supplement the governors and counties in the Guandong region. If there is a vacancy in the order, after the appointment, it only needs to be reported to the Taiwan Cabinet for formal appointment. Soon after he entered the dynasty and served as prime minister, Wang Meng was in charge of political fairness. He exiled officials who did not perform their duties, selected reclusive and unsuccessful talents, reused virtuous talents, strengthened military armaments externally, advocated Confucianism internally, encouraged and supervised the people to engage in farming and weaving, and carried out In the education of integrity and shame, no one is guilty but not punished, and no one is talented but not appointed.

After Wang Meng took office, he clarified the legal provisions, used penalties severely, distinguished good guys from bad guys, and forcibly restrained the powerful. A police officer was whipped to death, and some people filed a complaint against him. The court used a prison car to escort Wang Meng to Tingwei Prison. Fu Jian interrogated him personally and said: "The fundamental thing in governing a country is to influence people with virtue. Not long after you took office, you killed many people. How cruel this is!" Wang Meng said: "I heard A peaceful country should be governed by etiquette, and a chaotic country should be governed by law. Your Majesty did not think that I was stupid and gave me the governance of the chaotic Shiping County. I only wanted to eradicate the violent and cunning traitors for you, so I killed them. There are tens of thousands of bad guys left. If I can't get rid of all the violent traitors, how can I not be willing to accept the death penalty to apologize for living up to the high expectations? But because of the harsh punishment of the officials, I really can't do it? Accept this charge." Fu Jian said to the ministers: "Wang Jinglue is indeed a person like Guan Zhong and Zichan!" So he pardoned him. 3. Requesting the Book of Jin. Biography of Wang Meng and its translation

Book of Jin·Biography of Wang Meng Wang Meng, courtesy name Jinglue, was a Beihai dramatist and his family was in Wei County.

A young man who was poor and lowly made his profession by making dustpans. When I tasted the dustpan in Luoyang, there was a man who bought it at a high price, but Yun Wuzhi said to myself: "It's not far from home, so you can follow me to get the straightness."

He took advantage of the price and followed it. , walking unaware that he was far away, he suddenly reached a deep mountain and saw an old man with a bright beard and hair, sitting on a bed of grass. There were about ten people on the left and right, and one man led him forward to worship him. The elder said: "Why do you worship me, prince?" So he paid ten times the amount of bamboo paper and sent someone to send it to him.

When the fierceness comes out, if you look around, you will see that it is the high mountain of Song. Majestic and majestic.

He is knowledgeable and good at military affairs, he is serious and perseverant, he is ambitious, he does not care about small things, he does not participate in the divine contract, and he does not communicate with others, so he is laughed at by flashy people. Meng is leisurely and contented, and does not care about it with disdain.

I rarely traveled to Yedu, and few people at that time knew him. But Xu Tong was surprised when he saw it and called him a meritorious officer.

Escaped and refused to respond, so he hid in Huayin Mountain. With the ambition to serve the world, I wish to be the master of the dragon face, gather my wings and wait for the right time, wait for the wind and cloud to move.

When Huan Wen entered the pass, he was suddenly covered with brown hair. While talking about the affairs of the world, he acted as if there was no one else around. Wen observed the difference and asked: "I was ordered by the emperor to lead a hundred thousand elite troops to fight against rebellion and eliminate the remnants of thieves for the people, but why have the heroes of the Three Qin Dynasties not arrived?" Meng said: "Mr. Not far away, thousands of miles away, deep into the enemy territory, Chang'an is very close, but we don't cross the Ba River. The people don't have public conscience, so they don't come."

Wen Moran had nothing to offer in return. General Wen returned with a gift of powerful chariots and horses, and asked senior officials to supervise and protect him. Please go with Junan.

Meng returned to the mountain to consult his master, who said, "How can you and Huan Wen be of the same world? You can be rich and noble here, so why not be far away!" Meng stopped. General Fu Jian had great ambitions. Hearing his reputation, he sent Lu Polou to recruit him. He fell in love with him as soon as he saw him.

The language and the abolition of important events are in harmony with each other, just like Xuande's encounter with Kong Ming. Ji Jian usurped the throne and made Meng Meng the Minister of Zhongshu.

At that time, there were many people who returned to the west with their heads and heads, and they were arrogant and arrogant. They were full of robbers and robbers, so they turned violent and became the order of Shiping. Get out of the car violently, clarify the law and severe punishments, investigate good and evil, and restrain the powerful.

When an official was whipped to death, the people filed a lawsuit against him, and some officials impeached him. Jian Qin asked about it and said: "In the system of government, morality is the first priority. How cool is it to kill countless people just after being here?" Meng said: "I heard that the country of Ning was governed by etiquette and the chaos was governed by law.

Your Majesty does not regard his ministers as lacking talents, but appoints them as dramas. He is dedicated to eradicating evil and cunning for the sake of the wise king. He killed one traitor, but there are still tens of thousands of others. If your ministers cannot be cruel and brutal, and eliminate those who are guilty of law, you will not dare to do so. I am willing to accept the punishment of the cruel government, but I dare not bear it. "Jian said to the ministers: "Wang Jinglue is indeed the wife of Yiwu and Zichan."

So he was pardoned. Moved to Shangshu Zuo Cheng, Xianyang Neishi, Jing Zhaoyin.

Not long after, in addition to the official minister and the prince Zhan Shi, they also moved the minister Zuopushe, the general of Fuguo, the captain of Sili, and the captain of cavalry, and stayed in the middle of the guard. When Shi Meng was thirty-six years old, he moved five times in the middle of the year. His power was transferred both internally and externally, and his relatives, relatives, and ministers all harmed his favor.

After that, everyone was convinced, no one dared to say anything.

Within a short time, he was moved to the post of Shangshu Ling, Prince Taifu, and added casual cavalry and regular attendants. The fierce frequency shows that you are tired of giving in, but you are not allowed to do so.

He transferred to Situ and recorded the affairs of the minister, but he remained the same. Resigning violently means no merit and no worship.

Later, he led the army to attack Murong □. The military restraint was strict and the division committed crimes selflessly. Before the fierce attack arrives in Ye, the robbers and thieves will go out in public, but when the fierce attack arrives, the people of Yan will be at peace with each other, far and near.

When the army returned, they were granted the title of Marquis of Qinghe County for their meritorious service, and were given five concubines, twelve female prostitutes, thirty-eight middle-class prostitutes, one hundred horses, and ten chariots. Meng Shangshu stubbornly refuses to accept.

At that time, he stayed in Jizhou, sent strong men to the six states to do things at their own convenience, and summoned handsome men to supplement the governor of Guandong. After living there for several months, he went to Shu and said: "I am here to worship you in the morning and evening, regardless of the difficulties and dangers. I am taking advantage of the difficulties and the speed of the military planes. I am willing to fight with my troops, and I am willing to drive to show the emperor's power. The effect of stretching the muscles and bones, so □俛 is engaged in it, and it can be said that it is respectful to the time of aid, and now the peace is in the sky. It has been Xi, Liuhe is in peace, and the emperor dares to pay tribute and sincerely, please avoid the wise way. Set up officials to divide their duties, and each has his own responsibility. Why should I leave the foolish officials alone and defeat them quickly? The affairs of Eastern Xia are beyond the control of the ministers. Relocation to relatives and ministers, helping ministers to fall.

If I have a hawk or a dog that is not diligent enough, I will punish the state by begging for help. The six prefectures were punished, and the governor was always willing to stop. But treat things as they were before.

Ru Ru became the Prime Minister, Zhongshu Supervisor, Shangshu Ling, Prince Taifu, Sili Xiaowei, Chijie, Changshi, General, and Marquis. He was given the title of Commander-in-Chief to supervise the Chinese and foreign military affairs.

The fierce expression allows Jiuzhi. Jian said: "Your Majesty, you were once a commoner, and I was a dragon with a weak crown. Things in the world are complicated, and when you are a strong man, you overthrow your virtues.

I am curious about your temporary meeting, and I call you Wolong. You are also different from me. In a word, returning to the Yazhi of "Kaopan", wouldn't it be a perfect friendship, a meeting of thousands of years! Although Fu Yan fell into a dream, Jiang Gong realized the omen, and it is no different from the past to the present. Bai Kui, there are a lot of evil forces outside, the world is in order, Yilun has begun to talk about it.

I want to be calm and calm, but I hope that you will work hard and promote the affairs of the country. No one but you will allow it! . A few years later, he was awarded the title of Situ again.

Meng Fu said: "I heard that the Qianxiang was full and empty, but it was the later who took care of it; the position was based on talent, and the official was not respected. Zheng Wuyi Zhou, is still praised by the world; Wang Shu is ignorant of favors, and politics If he dies, he will be the Yin prisoner who will succeed or fail, and he will be the minister's Jiongjie. He is the Duke, which makes his grandson laugh; Qianqiu's words are met, and the Huns are embarrassed.

Why should I respond to this move? Dongye is poor, and Yan Zi knows that his generals will be disadvantaged.

Your Majesty does not know the talents of his ministers, and is privately afraid of defeat. How can I deal with this even though I am a private minister? Like the world! I hope that the sun and the moon will give me a lesson, and I will regret it, so that I will not be slandered by my superiors, and I will receive Tao's kindness."

Jian actually refused. Meng Nai was ordered.

Everything in the military affairs at home and abroad, no matter how big or small, must be dealt with. The government is fair, the corpses are exiled, the secluded and stagnant are removed, the talented are shown, the military revolution is cultivated externally, the Confucianism is comprehensively integrated internally, the teachers are encouraged to teach farmers and mulberry trees, and they are taught integrity and shame. , Bai Kui Shi narrated.

Then the army becomes strong and the country becomes rich, and even when peace prevails, it is a powerful force. Jianchang said calmly and said to Meng: "You have been working hard all day and night, worrying about all the opportunities. If King Wen is too old, I will travel at the age of death." How can you imitate the ancients? "Jian said: "From my perspective, how can Taigong pass?" Chang ordered his prince Hong, Changle Gong Pi and others to say: "You serve the prince as you do me."

This is how he sees it. Guangping Ma Siliu was sent to Guanyou because of this. 4. Translation of Wang Meng’s Severe Punishment of the Powerful and Powerful Classical Chinese

Original text: King Qin Jian returned from Hedong and appointed the brave cavalry general Deng Qiang as the censor Zhongcheng. In August, Wang Meng, the internal historian of Xianyang, was appointed as the servant, and he was ordered by Zhongshu Ling to lead Jing Zhaoyin. Tejin, Guanglu, a doctor with strong virtues, is also the younger brother of the Queen Mother.

Drunk and tyrannical, he plunders people's property and children, causing harm to the people. He got out of the car suddenly to collect his virtue, but before he could report it, his body was left in the market. Jianchi sent him to pardon him, but he was unable to do so. With Comrade Deng Qiang, he committed crimes and solved crimes without any scruples. Within a few days, powerful people and noble relatives were killed, and more than 20 people were exempted from prison sentences. Jian sighed and said: "I now know that there is a law in the world!"

Translation: King Fu Jian of Qin came back from Hedong and appointed Deng Qiang, the general of the Central Guards Camp, as the censor Zhongcheng. In August, Wang Meng, the internal historian of Xianyang, was appointed as Shizhong, Zhongshuling, and also held the post of Jing Zhaoyin. Tejin, Guanglu doctor Qiangde is the younger brother of the Queen Mother. He got drunk and made trouble, relied on his power to run rampant, robbed people, property and children, and became a disaster to the people. Wang Meng arrested Qiang De as soon as he took office. After reporting to the emperor, he killed him without waiting for instructions and laid his body in the market. Fu Jian sent his ministers to rush to deliver a pardon, but it was too late. Wang Meng and Deng Qiang had similar interests. They hated bad guys and investigated cases without any worries. In about a month, more than 20 powerful people and relatives were killed, sentenced, and dismissed from office. The court was shocked, and the evil people continued to attack. No one dares to leave the atmosphere, no one picks up things lost on the road, and public security is very good. Fu Jian sighed and said: "I only know today that the world is governed by law!" 5. Does anyone have the translation and original text of "Wang Meng" in classical Chinese, preferably with the title?

The tenth year of Emperor Xiaozong Mu's reign in Yonghe (A Yin (AD 354) was a fierce king in Beihai who was rarely eager to learn, suave and ambitious. He disdained details and was taken lightly by everyone.

Meng is leisurely and contented, living in seclusion in Huayin. When he heard that Huan Wen had entered the pass, he put on his brown robe, picked up the lice, and talked about the affairs of the world, as if there was no one else around.

Wen Yizhi asked: "I was ordered by the emperor to send one hundred thousand sharp soldiers to eliminate the remnants of thieves for the people, but the heroes of the Three Qin Dynasties have not arrived. Why?" Meng said: "Mr. It's not far away, thousands of miles away, and it's deep into the enemy's territory. Now Chang'an is just around the corner, but we can't cross the Ba River. The people don't know their public intentions, so they won't come."

Wen Heiran couldn't respond, and Xu said, "There is no one like you in Jiangdong. !" He ordered the fierce army to offer wine sacrifices. Wen and Qin Prime Minister Xiong and others fought in Bailuyuan. Wen's army was at a disadvantage and more than 10,000 people died.

At first, Wen pointed out that Qin's wheat was regarded as food. Now that the Qin people knew about the wheat, they cleared the fields to wait for it, and Wen's army was short of food. In June, Ding Chou returned from more than 3,000 households in Guanzhong.

With Wang Meng as a senior official and supervisor, he wanted to return the favor, but Meng refused to give up. ——Volume 99 of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" Jin Dynasty 21 In the first year of Kaiping of Emperor Xiaozong Mu (Ding Si, 357 AD), Wang Jian of the East China Sea, who was well-known for his time, joined the army with the late Yao Xiang, Xue Zan, Quan Yishan.

Zan and Yimi said to Jian: "The Lord has endured tyranny and alienation from China and foreign countries. Now the person who should be the leader of the Qin Dynasty is none other than His Highness! I wish I could have made a plan early and not let his surname be used!" Jian I asked Lu Polou, the minister, and Polou said: "Servant, a knife and a sword are not enough to handle big things. There is a fierce king among the servants, and his strategy is unparalleled. Your Highness should ask for advice."

Jian is overjoyed because of Polou's aggressive tactics, and when he sees him, he becomes like an old friend, and he talks about current affairs. He says that he is like Liu Xuande meeting Zhuge Kongming. ... Wei, the sister-in-law of Queen Mother Gou, was always friendly with King Xiong of Wei.

Sheng repeatedly wanted to kill Jian, but Lai Wei saved him. Wei was fortunate to be Queen Mother Gou, and she acted as hard as her father.

Wei knew that Wang Meng was a wise man and often advised Jian to take charge of state affairs. Jian said to Meng, "Li Gong knows the king just as Bao Shuya knows Guan Zhong." Meng takes care of him as a brother.

... King Qin Jian went to Shangshu, but he was not cured by the document. He dismissed Zuocheng Cheng Zhuoguan and replaced him with Wang Meng. Promote extraordinary talents, repair and abolish jobs, teach farming and mulberry fields, pity the poor, pay homage to hundreds of gods, establish schools, uphold integrity and righteousness, and continue the unparalleled world; the people of Qin will be happy.

In the second year of Emperor Xiaozong's reign (Wuwu, AD 358), Wang Meng was lucky enough to use his relatives to do things, and his family members suffered from many illnesses. Fan Shi, the Marquis of Tejin and Guzang, originally a Dihao, assisted the Lord of Qin in establishing Guanzhong. He said to Meng, "If we cultivate it, will you eat it?" Meng said, "If I don't let you cultivate it, you will also cook it." "Yes!" Shi said angrily: "You must hang your head at the gate of Chang'an, otherwise, I will not be able to live in the world!"

Jian said: "This old Di must be killed, and then all the buildings can be suppressed." After meeting with the world to talk about things, he argued with Meng in front of Jian, and the world wanted to attack Meng.

If you are angry, kill him. So all the ministers held their breath when they saw the violence.

In the third year of Emperor Xiaozong's reign (Jiwei, AD 359), King Qin returned from Hedong and appointed the brave cavalry general Deng Qiang as the censor Zhongcheng. In August, Wang Meng, the internal historian of Xianyang, was appointed as Shizhong and Zhongshuling, and led Zhaoyin from Beijing.

Tejin and Guanglu, the virtuous doctors, were the younger brothers of the Empress Dowager. They were drunkard, tyrannical, and plundered people's property and children, causing trouble to the people. He got out of the car suddenly to collect his virtue, but before he could report it, his body was laid out in the market. He rushed to ask him to pardon him, but he couldn't do it.

Together with Comrade Deng Qiang, he committed crimes and solved crimes without any scruples. Within a few days, powerful people and noble relatives killed and exempted more than 20 people from prison. . Jian sighed and said: "I now know the laws of the world!" ... King Jian of Qin appointed Wang Meng as the auxiliary general, Sili Xiaowei, Juzhongsuwei, Pushe, Zhanshi, Shizhong, and Zhongshuling, and led the army. The choice remains the same.

Meng Shangshu resigned, because he recommended the Sanqi Changshi Yangping Gongrong and Guanglu, the Sanqi Xihe Renqun, and the Chushi Jingzhao Zhu Tong to take his place. He refused, but he was promoted to Shizhong, Zhongshujian, and Zuopushe, and Ren Qun was appointed Guanglu official, taking charge of the prince's family order; Zhu Tong was appointed minister of the minister's office, taking charge of the prince's concubine.

Mengshi was thirty-six years old. He moved five times in the middle of the year, and his power was transferred from inside and outside. He was quick to commit crimes if he wanted to destroy others, so no ministers dared to say anything. Li Wei, the servant on the left, led the guard, and Liang Pinglao, the servant on the right, served as the envoy Chijie, the governor of Beichui's military, and the general of Zhenbei, guarding the west of Shuofang; Prime Minister Sima Jiayong served as the guard of Yunzhong, guarding the south of Yunzhong.

——Volume 100 of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" Jin Ji 22 Taizong Jianwen In August of the second year of Emperor Xian'an (Renshen, 372 AD), the Prime Minister of Qin rushed to Chang'an , and added the commander-in-chief of the Chinese and foreign military affairs. Meng Ci said: "The prime minister of the Yuan Dynasty is important, the governor and the governor are respected, the affairs of the right are complicated, the governor of the capital is appointed, the governor is military, the cashier is the emperor's order, the civil and military are sent, the big and small are connected, and the talents of Yi, Lu, Xiao, and Deng are not enough. At the same time, Kuang Chen is so fierce!" On the third and fourth chapters of the chapter, the King of Qin refused, saying: "I am not allowed to be in charge of the whole world, but I am not allowed to be the prime minister, just like I can't quit the world."

Being fierce is the prime minister, the strong end is arched above, and the official is always at the bottom. Everything in the military, both domestic and foreign, is governed by it. Meng Gang is clear and solemn, good and evil are whitened, the corpse is removed, the secluded and sluggish are revealed, he is encouraged to teach farmers and mulberry trees, and practice military training. Officials must be talented, and punishments must be crimes.

As a result, the country became rich and powerful, and was invincible in battles, and Qin was in great power. Jian ordered Prince Hong and Changle Gong Pi and others to say: "You serve the prince just as you serve me."

In June of the third year of Emperor Ningkang of Liezong Xiaowu (Yihai, 375 AD), King Wuhou of the Qing River in Qin suddenly fell ill. King Qin personally prayed for him in the southern and northern suburbs, the ancestral temple and Sheji, and sent his ministers to pray to the gods of the river and mountains. Severe illnesses require little treatment, and those suffering from severe illnesses may suffer death or even death.

Meng Shangshu said: "I don't want your majesty to sacrifice the virtues of heaven and earth by taking the minister's orders. The opening has already come, but it has not yet happened. I heard that there is no better way to repay virtue than to say everything, and I would like to die with my life.

His majesty, Fu Wei, is so powerful that his teachings are as bright as the Liuhe. He ranks among the ten counties in Jiuzhou. It doesn't have to be good, and those who start well don't have to end well. Therefore, the ancient sage kings knew that the achievements were not easy, and they were trembling as if they were facing a deep valley.

Your Majesty, Fu Wei, followed the former saint, and the world is so sad! Autumn, July, Jian's relatives came to Mengdi to see the disease and asked about the future.

Meng said: "Although Jin is in a secluded place in the south of the Yangtze River, it is still the same as Zhengshuo, and the upper and lower parts are peaceful. After I am gone, I hope not to use Jin as a plot. Xianbei and Xiqiang, my enemies, will eventually be troubled by people." , it is advisable to gradually eliminate them for the sake of the country."

The words are finally gone. Jianbi Leng, who was about to cry three times, said to Prince Hong: "Heaven doesn't want me to level up Yiliuhe! How can I take away the speed of my scenery!" The burial was like the story of Huo Guang of the Han Dynasty.

——"Zizhi Tongjian" Volume 13, Jin Ji 25. 6. Translation of the classical Chinese text "Book of Jin. Biography of Heng Yi"

(Wang) Meng, courtesy name Jinglue, was also a Beihai dramatist.

He is knowledgeable and good at military affairs, he is serious and perseverant, he is ambitious, he does not care about small things, he does not participate in the divine contract, and he does not communicate with others, so he is laughed at by flashy people. Meng is leisurely and contented, and does not care about it with disdain.

I rarely traveled to Yedu, and few people at that time knew him. But Xu Tong was surprised when he saw it and called him a meritorious officer.

Escaped and refused to respond, so he hid in Huayin Mountain.

With the ambition of serving the world, I hope to be the master of Longyan.

Hold your wings and wait for the right time, waiting for the wind and cloud to move. When Huan Wen entered the pass, he was suddenly exposed and asked about the affairs of the world, as if there was no one else around.

After questioning and observing, he asked: "I was ordered by the emperor to lead a hundred thousand elite troops to fight against rebellion and eliminate the remnants of thieves for the people. But the heroes of the Three Qin Dynasties have not arrived. Why? "Huh?" Meng said: "The public is not far away, and he is deep in the enemy's territory. Chang'an is very close, but he doesn't cross the Ba River. The people don't see the public's heart, so they don't come." Wen Moran, there is nothing to reward him.

General Wen returned with a gift of powerful chariots and horses, and asked senior officials to supervise and protect him. Please go with Junan. Meng returned to the mountain to consult his master, who said, "How can you and Huan Wen be of the same age? You can be rich and powerful here, so why go far?" Meng stopped.

General Fu Jian had great ambitions, and when he heard about his reputation, he sent Lu Polou to recruit him. The words related to the abolition and promotion of major events are different and have the same agreement, just like Xuande's encounter with Kong Ming.

Ji Jian usurped the throne and made Meng the minister of Zhongshu. At that time, there were many people returning to the west with their head turned to the west. They were arrogant and arrogant, and there were many robbers and robbers. They turned violent and became the order of Shiping.

Get out of the car suddenly, clarify the law and severe punishment, investigate good and evil, and restrain the powerful. When an official was whipped to death, the people filed a lawsuit against him, and a court official impeached him.

Jian Qin asked about it and said: "In the system of government, morality is the first priority. How cool is it to kill countless people after being here for only a short time!" Meng said: "Kill the Ning country with propriety, and govern the chaotic country with law. . Your Majesty does not regard his ministers as lacking talents, but he appoints them as opera ②. I would like to eliminate evil and cunning for the wise king.

If you kill one traitor, there are still thousands of others. If your ministers cannot exhaust all the violence, they will be eliminated. Those who follow the law dare not be willing to give up the punishment of the cruel government."

Jian said to the officials: "Wang Jinglue is definitely the one who is Yiwu and Zichan. "Chen Ye." So he pardoned him.

Moved to the ministers Zuo Cheng, Xianyang Neishi, Jing Zhaoyin. Not long after, in addition to the official minister and the prince Zhan Shi, they also moved the minister Zuopushe, the general of Fuguo, the lieutenant of Sili, and the captain of cavalry to stay in the center.

Shi Meng was thirty-six years old. He moved five times in the middle of the year, and his power was transferred to both internal and external parties. His relatives, relatives and ministers all harmed his favor. Qiu Teng, the minister, and Xi Baoshu, the prime minister's chief minister, denounced him. Jian was furious and deposed Teng as the guardian of the Gansong army.

After that, everyone accepted it and no one dared to speak out. After a while, he moved to Shangshu Ling, Prince Taifu, and added casual cavalry to serve as regular attendants.

The fierce frequency indicates tiredness, but the persistence does not allow it. He also transferred to Situ and recorded the affairs of the minister, and the rest was as before.

To say harsh words is to show no merit and not to worship. (Selected from "Book of Jin? Biography of Wang Meng", abridged) [Note] ① Chao Jing: a prison where prisoners are imprisoned ② Ju Yi: a county that is chaotic and difficult to govern.

③ Cauldron: A kind of torture in ancient times, using a cauldron to cook people. ④ Yiwu, Zichan: Yiwu, Guan Zhong, a statesman of the Qi State in the Spring and Autumn Period, whose given name was Yiwu and whose given name was Zhong; Zichan, a politician in the Spring and Autumn Period, had the surname Gongsun, whose given name was Qiao and whose given name was Zichan.

[Classical Chinese Reading Reference Translation] Wang Meng, with a slightly handsome character and handsome appearance. He is knowledgeable and likes to read military books.

He is cautious and dignified, serious and resolute, generous and courageous, and trivial matters cannot interfere with his thinking. If you don't know him well and get along well with him, he will basically not interact with others.

Therefore, the flashy people despised and laughed at him. But he was relaxed and content, and didn't mind at all.

Wang Meng once traveled to Yedu when he was young. At that time, few capable people appreciated him. Only Xu Tong thought he was extraordinary after seeing him and recruited him as a meritorious officer.

But he couldn't avoid rape, and finally lived in seclusion in Huayin Mountain. He had the ambition to help the world and hoped to meet the monarch who would create an emperor's career. He restrained his talents, watched the changes of the times, and waited for the time to mature before he came out.

After Huan Wen entered the customs, Wang Meng went to see him wearing a coarse linen shirt. While talking about the current situation, he caught lice as if there was no one else around. When Huan Wen noticed this, he felt very strange and asked: "I was ordered by heaven to lead a hundred thousand elite soldiers to attack the rebels with justice and wipe out the traitors for the people, but the heroes of the Three Qin Dynasties did not come to defect. Why?" Wang Meng replied: "You went deep into the enemy's territory regardless of the distance of thousands of miles. The city of Chang'an was very close at hand, but you did not cross the Ba River. The people did not see your sincerity. This is the reason why they did not come to join you."

Huan Wen was silent and speechless.

Huan Wen is about to regroup, give Wang Meng chariots and horses, and appoint him as a high-ranking official to supervise. Please return to the south with him.

Wang Meng returned to Huayin Mountain and asked his master. The master said, "How can you and Huan Wen get along in the same world? You can be rich and powerful here, so why travel far away!" Wang Meng did not leave. Fu Jian was determined to achieve hegemony. He heard about Wang Meng's reputation and sent Lu Polou to appease him.

The two hit it off immediately, and when they talked about the rise and fall of the world, their respective opinions coincided, just like Liu Xuande met Kong Ming. After Fu Jian usurped the throne, he appointed Wang Meng as the Minister of Zhongshu.

At that time, there were many people returning from Fangtou to the west in the area of ??Shiping. The wealthy families were running rampant and bandits were everywhere. So Wang Meng was transferred to serve as the county magistrate of Shiping. As soon as he arrived, he declared the law and imposed severe punishments. , distinguish between good and evil, and control the powerful. He once whipped an official to death, and the people complained to him. The officer in charge called for impeachment and took him in a prison car to the prison where Tingwei officials detained prisoners. Fu Jian personally interrogated him and said: "The foundation of government is to put morality first. , how cruel you are to kill so many people soon after taking office!" Wang Meng replied: "Govern a peaceful country with rituals, and use laws to govern a chaotic country.

Your Majesty does not think that I am ignorant and can bring chaos. The difficult counties were entrusted to me, and I did my duty to eliminate the cruel and treacherous people for the wise monarch. How dare I not be willing to be executed in order to thank you for betraying your majesty's trust; but if it is because I forgive him.

Wang Meng was thirty-six years old at that time. He had been promoted five times in one year and had great power both inside and outside the court. The clan, relatives and old ministers were all jealous of his favor. Shangshu Qiu Teng and Prime Minister Shi Xibao repeatedly made slanderous remarks to slander him. Jian was furious and demoted Qiu Teng to the rank of Gansong Guards, and made Xi Bao a regular servant of Sanqi.

Wang Meng repeatedly asked for the position, but Fu Jian finally refused. The official position of Lu Shangshu remained unchanged.

Wang Meng declined the offer on the grounds of lack of merit. 7. Wang Meng severely punished the powerful. Translation of classical Chinese:

Original text: Qin Wangjian returned from Hedong and rode with valor. General Deng Qiang was appointed as the imperial censor Zhongcheng. In August, Wang Meng, the internal historian of Xianyang, was appointed as the imperial censor. /p>

He was drunk and tyrannical, plundered people's property and children, and caused harm to the people. He got out of the car to collect his virtue, but his body was left in the market before he could report it. Jian Chi sent him to pardon him, but he failed.

With Comrade Deng Qiang, he committed crimes and solved crimes without any scruples. Within a few days, powerful people and nobles killed more than 20 people and exempted them from prison. "I now know that there is a law in the world! " Translation: King Fu Jian of Qin came back from Hedong and appointed Deng Qiang, the general of the central imperial guard camp, as the imperial censor Zhongcheng.

In August, Wang Meng, the internal history of Xianyang, was appointed as the imperial censor, Zhongshu Ling, and Jing Zhaoyin. Tejin, Guanglu doctor Qiangde was the younger brother of the Queen Mother.

He was drunk and making trouble, taking advantage of his power, stealing people's property and children, and became a disaster to the people as soon as he took office. Qiang De arrested him, reported it to the emperor, and without waiting for instructions, he killed him and left his body in the market. Fu Jian sent his ministers to rush to deliver a pardon, but it was too late.

Wang Meng and Deng Qiang had similar interests. He hated the bad guys and investigated the cases without any worries. In about a month, more than 20 powerful people and relatives were killed, sentenced, and dismissed from office. The court was shocked, and the evil people did not even dare to show their anger. On the way No one picked up the lost things, and the public security was very good. Fu Jian sighed: "I only know that the world is governed by law!" ".