Second, don't be perfect and blame, give full play to your strengths and use them at will.
Third, pay attention to performance, care about trust and treat each other sincerely.
Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, was an outstanding emperor in the history of China, and his rule was called "Zhenguan rule" by historians. An important reason for his great achievements is that he knows people well and makes good use of all kinds of talents, and has formed his own unique view of talents in long-term practice.
First, only talent is an example. If it has talent, it won't give up.
"Meritorious is the best way to promote people" is an excellent tradition of employing people in the history of China. Emperor Taizong was an outstanding figure who inherited and carried forward this tradition. He once declared: "I choose officials, but only for peace." If you don't have talent, you don't have to be close ... if you have talent, don't give up ",and try to implement this principle in practice.
For many family relatives and friends, Emperor Taizong never took sides in the appointment. Li Shenfu, the king of Xiangyi, is his uncle. Although he has meritorious military service, he is not good at managing and controlling his subordinates, and his legs and feet are sick, making it inconvenient to move. So Emperor Taizong ignored his dissatisfaction and ordered him to leave his post and go home. Li Shentong, another uncle of Emperor Taizong, was a hero who destroyed Sui and Xing Tang Dynasties, but his role gradually decreased, so his status and treatment were not as good as those of ministers such as Fang and Du Ruhui. He was extremely dissatisfied with this and publicly criticized Emperor Taizong: "The minister of Kansai should be the flag of righteousness first. Now Fang Lingxuan and Du Ruhui specialize in knives and pens, and they are ministers, but I secretly refuse to accept them. " Taizong replied, "Since the first day of the Righteousness Banner, although uncle Sang transferred troops first, he helped himself out. And Dou Jiande annexed Shandong, and his uncle was wiped out; Liu Heita reunited with the embers, and my uncle ran north. Ling Xuan and others strategized, settled in the countryside, and rewarded merits, so they lived better than their uncles. Uncle, the closest relative of the country, I really have no love, but I can't enjoy my ears with my friends! " Emperor Taizong's fair analysis and disposal touched all the generals. "Everyone said,' Your Majesty is a worker. Although King Huai 'an has no selfish interests, how can he be uneasy about it? "
On the other hand, Emperor Taizong was able to turn hostilities into friendship and entrust the important task to those who had opposed themselves or belonged to their own hostile camp, but had real talent and practical learning. In his early years, Wei Zhi took part in the anti-Sui movement of Wagangjun and later surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. He was appointed as a prince and washed horses in the prince's completed mansion. He is Li's confidant. "Seeing Taizong arguing with Yinjun, I advised him to build it early." Later, Emperor Taizong launched the change of Xuanwu Gate, destroyed Cheng Jian and Yuanji, and forced Gao Zu Li Yuan to give way. He usually attaches great importance to Wei Zhi's talents, but knowing that Wei Zheng once suggested him to build a successful career, he called Kevin·Z and asked him, "Why did you alienate my brother?" People around you were worried about Wei Zhi when they saw the expression of Emperor Taizong, but Wei Zhi was generous and calmly replied, "If the Crown Prince had listened to the minister, there would not have been today's disaster." Emperor Taizong appreciated Wei Zhi's personality very much, turned away his scowl and paid special courtesy to Wei Zhi. He quickly promoted Wei Zhi to be a remonstrance doctor, and called Wei Zhi to his bedroom many times to ask about the gains and losses of governing the country. Wei Zheng has the ability to govern the country, and he is also honest and selfless. He thanked Emperor Taizong for his kindness in meeting him, worked hard for it and dared to speak out. He made more than 200 suggestions all in time. Later, he was transferred to the secretary's supervisor and assistant middle school, participated in the center, assisted in state affairs, and made great contributions. Emperor Taizong once highly praised him, saying, "After Zhenguan, Wei Zhi was the only one who devoted himself to saving the country and benefiting the people and achieving my achievements. The ancients were all famous ministers, so why add them? " After Wei Zhi died of illness, Emperor Taizong "watched him cry" and said: "With copper as a mirror, you can dress your clothes; Looking at the past as a mirror, we can see the rise and fall; Take people as a mirror, you can know the gains and losses. Wei Zhi didn't, I died a mirror! " Emperor Taizong attached great importance to Kevin·Z.
As a monarch under feudal autocratic centralization, it is really commendable that Emperor Taizong can use people without favoritism and abandon the enemy. It is not an exaggeration for later generations to call him an enlightened emperor.
Second, don't be perfect and blame, give full play to your strengths and use them at will.
In the second year of Zhenguan (628), Emperor Taizong said to Feng Deyi, his right servant, "The most fundamental problem is to choose talents and appoint people. I asked you to recommend talents recently, but I haven't seen you recommend them. Who can I rely on in the future? "
Feng Deyi replied: "Although I am ignorant, how dare I not devote myself to your majesty?" But I have never found anyone with strange talent. "
Emperor Taizong said: "In the past, wise kings used talents just like utensils. They all used talents at that time and could not borrow from other dynasties. Don't we need to wait until we dream that Fu Shuo (a sage of Shang Dynasty, according to legend, is a slave of Yan Fu, engaged in edition construction. When King Wuding of Shang Dynasty saw Fu Shuo in his dream, he sent someone to look for him, made him a minister, and met Lu Shang (that is, Jiang Ziya). Legend has it that he fished by the Wei River, and Zhou Wenwang paid a visit to the sage, made him a surname, then assisted such sage, and then managed state affairs? Besides, which dynasty had no talents? I'm afraid I'm left out and I don't know it. "
Feng Deyi retired in shame.
In this passage, Emperor Taizong put forward an important principle of employing people, that is, don't criticize people's perfection, but use their strengths; At the same time, we should be good at discovering the advantages of people around us and making use of them at will. Based on this principle, Emperor Taizong quickly selected a group of ministers and military commanders who were rich in talents and had their own characteristics, but they could learn from each other and complement each other, and put on an excellent historical drama on the political stage in the early Tang Dynasty.
Emperor Taizong was well aware of the shortcomings of his deputies. In the eighteenth year of Zhenguan (644), in front of several important officials, he commented on the crowd and said, "Sun Chang Wuji is good at avoiding suspicion, making a decisive decision and being justified, but the ancients are superior; And the company commanders attack the war, not their strengths; Gao Shilian dabbled in ancient and modern times, his mind was clear, he did not change his mind when he was in trouble, and he had no cronies for the official; Those who lack it have bones to persuade their ears; Tang Jian's words are eloquent and good at reconciliation. He has followed me for 30 years and has nothing to say about it. Yang Shidao's nature is pure and harmonious, and he has no disobedience, but his feelings are timid and his priorities are not effective. Cen Wenben is simple in nature and rich in articles; But if you insist on argumentation for a long time, it should be worth it; Liu Yue is the most loyal and interested, but his intention is still commitment and personal friends. Ma Zhou sees things quickly and is honest by nature. He talks about people and speaks frankly. I can say more than I can. Chu Suiliang's knowledge is a little longer and his nature is firm. Every time he writes about loyalty, he is attached to me. For example, a flying bird depends on others and people feel sorry for themselves. " His comments are really fair and to the point.
Knowing people should also do their duty well. Tang Taizong's use of the above ministers is appropriate, avoiding its shortcomings and using its strengths. For example, Gao Shilian is impartial, and if he does not form a clique, he is an official; Cen Wenben is good at writing, that is, saving trouble in Chinese books; Yang Shidao is peaceful and honest, that is, he thinks he will serve the middle and the left and right; Liu Yue is firm in nature and enthusiastic about public welfare, that is, to be a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs; Ma Zhou was appointed as an ambassador, and he was worthy of a great position, that is, he was promoted to a special position. For more than ten years, Buyi was listed as the prime minister. In addition, such as Wei Zhi as the remonstrance officer and Li Jing as the military attache. It shows that Emperor Taizong can give full play to his talents and foster strengths and avoid weaknesses.
Under the guidance of Emperor Taizong's correct employment policy, a large number of talents emerged in the Zhenguan era, which ensured the stability and political clarity of the regime and promoted the emergence of "Zhenguan rule". At the same time, Tang Taizong's experience of appointing people on merit also left a rich legacy to future generations.
Third, pay attention to performance, care about trust and treat each other sincerely.
Fang was the first famous figure in the Zhenguan period of Emperor Taizong (627-649) and was regarded as the "right-hand man" by Emperor Taizong. According to historical records, "Ling Xuan is a country, working day and night, doing its best." "I expect others, I don't want to prepare. Although I am humble, I will try my best. "
After Emperor Taizong ascended the throne, he took Fang as the secretariat. On merit, Fang, Du Ruhui, Infinity, all come first, regardless of seniority or personal relationship, only merit and contribution are the standard. In the third year of Zhenguan (629), Fang was shot by the left servant of Shangshu, and he was afraid of being foolproof day and night. Emperor Taizong was entrusted with an important task, but he was also very concerned about the government affairs of Shangshu Province. One day, Emperor Taizong and others said: "The public is a public servant, and it is also the post of prime minister to recruit people from all walks of life. I don't have time to give you after listening to the resignation lawsuit. How can you help me? " After pointing out that Fang and others were immersed in trifles and neglected to seek the virtuous, in order to avoid the entanglement between the left and right servants for trifles, Taizong decreed that ministers should save details and the details should be taken charge of by the left and right. "Only those who should play an important role are servants." This not only clarified the main responsibilities of the prime minister, but also made regulations from the system, which reflected that Taizong not only relied on trust, but also cared for and cared for.
In the later period of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong still made great contributions to employing people. Originally, the purpose of being frank and encouraging straightforward advice was to listen to useful opinions and attract talents. However, it was gradually distorted into "telling people details" and even became a means of reporting. In this regard, Emperor Taizong always kept a clear head. From the tenth year of Zhenguan (636), he repeatedly stressed: "From now on, there will be people who do this again, and I am guilty of slandering others." In the 19th year of Zhenguan (645), Emperor Taizong personally recruited North Korea and ordered the Prince to supervise the country before staying in the capital. All major events can be handled separately, and there is no need to invite them. One day, after Emperor Taizong was away from home, a man said he had something urgent to report, so he sent someone to see him. Fang asked him what to sue, and he said I would sue you. When Fang heard that he was going to sue himself, he immediately sent the man to Emperor Taizong through the post office. Emperor Taizong asked him who he wanted to sue, and he said he wanted to sue Fang Lingxuan. Without saying anything, Taizong ordered the man to be executed on the spot. Then, I criticized Fang: "Why are you not confident!" In the 20th year of Zhenguan (646), even senior official Xiao Yu advised Tang Taizong that Fang and other prime ministers were "disloyal to their cronies and stuck to power", but no one objected yet. Therefore, while criticizing Xiao Yu, Tang Taizong once again showed his attitude towards employing people: "When choosing talents, people think it is only a matter of time, so they should be honest. People can't be unprepared, they should give up their short and take their long. "
Emperor Taizong took Fang as his best friend, which showed his three basic attitudes towards employing people: not asking about qualifications, but only looking at merit; Rely on trust and care for love; Don't doubt it after using it, treat it sincerely.