"Chenyou" who can speak frankly, and the dictionary is defined as outspoken persuasion. The so-called "friends" are those who dare to point out shortcomings and mistakes in person and "throw cold water on" hot-headed friends. In reality, it is very important whether an individual or a group, whether dealing with others or governing the country, has "friends" or not, because it transcends direct and short-term interests, builds on a broad and firm foundation, and focuses on lasting, profound and sincere friendship.

A typical story of calling a friend Wei Zhi

A brief introduction to Wei Zhi

Wei Zhi (AD 58-AD 643) was born in Julu (now Hebei Julu). He lost his parents when he was a child, and his family was poor, but he loved reading and ignored his family business. He once became a monk. At the end of the great cause of Sui Dynasty, Wei Zhi was appointed as the secretary of Chengyuan Treasure in Wuyang County of Sui Dynasty (where he is now located in the northeast of Daming, Hebei Province). After Yuan Baoju county surrendered to Shi Biao, he was appointed by Shi Biao as Marshal House Literature to join the army, specializing in document files.

On one occasion, when Wei Zhi was in court, he had a red-faced argument with Emperor Taizong. Emperor Taizong really couldn't listen to it, wanted to have an attack, and was afraid of losing his good reputation for accepting opinions in front of the ministers, so he had to barely hold back. After retiring from the DPRK, he returned to the inner palace with a full stomach, met his wife, the eldest grandson, and said angrily, "One day, I will kill this hillbilly!" "

It is rare for the eldest grandson queen to see Taizong get so angry and ask him, "I wonder which one your majesty wants to kill?"

Emperor Taizong said, "It's not that Wei Zhi! He always insults me in front of everyone, which makes me really unbearable! "

After listening to this, the eldest grandson went back to her inner room without saying a word, changed into a dress to appear before the court, and bowed down to Taizong.

emperor Taizong asked in surprise, "what are you doing?"

The eldest grandson said, "I heard that only wise emperors have upright ministers. Now Wei Zhi is so upright, which shows your majesty's wisdom. How can I not congratulate your majesty!"

these words were like a cool basin of water, which put out Taizong's anger.

in 643 ad, Wei Zhi, who spoke out and dared to remonstrate, died of illness. Emperor Taizong was very sad. He said with tears: "A person can see whether his clothes and hats are properly dressed by using copper as a mirror;" Using history as a mirror, we can see the reasons for the rise and fall of the country; Using people as a mirror, you can find out whether you have done it right or not. When Wei Zheng died, I lost a good mirror. "

"A husband can learn from copper and dress himself;

Taking history as a mirror, we can know the rise and fall;

by learning from others, you can know the gains and losses.

Now that Wei Zhi is dead, I have missed a lesson! "

-this is the best annotation of Wei Zhi's life value.