Old Tang Book

Original text:

Miao Jinqing, a native of Shangdang Huguan, is famous for Confucianism. Jin Qing, who is young and eager to learn and good at literature, is the first scholar. In the twenty-fourth year of Kaiyuan, he and Sun Ti, a doctor in the official department, died in worship of Chinese books. Twenty-seven years, with the official prestige, I didn't know the official department's election. Jin Qingsheng is a modest gentleman, and the candidate has a good lawsuit. Although there are thousands of words, Jin Qing will be more tolerant and democratic to those who are very outspoken.

for twenty-nine years, I paid homage to the assistant minister of the official department. In the five years before and after the election, the government was very tolerant, and small officials were often raped and bribed by karma. When the world is at peace, more than 11 thousand people take part in the election every year. Yes, Li Shangshu is a full-time entrance examination, and only Jin Qing and assistant minister are in charge of state affairs. There are many candidates. Every year, people of insight and other officials are ordered to take exams and decide on this book to ensure that it is true. In the spring of the second year of Tianbao, Shi Yuzhong and Zhang Chengyi participated in the election, and 64 people including Jin Qing and Yao Yichu were divided into three parts: A, B and C, and won the first place. Everyone knows that you don't study, but there is no room for discussion. If there is Xiao Su Kan, try John Yang's Thistle Order, and tell it when it comes to the Anshi Rebellion. Lushan's hobby is very special. His audience is small, so he plays. Xuanzong assembled a large number of troops and personally tried them in Calyx Building. No more than 112 people at the beginning; When you have a test paper in your hand, you can expect more than one word, which is called "dragging white". In public anger, Jin Qing was demoted to the prefect of Ankang County and Wudang County, and Zhang Yi was demoted to the prefect of Huaiyang County. He said: "You can't train children between courts; At the time of choice, it is the customer. " The scholar thought it was funny.

it will count, because please go home on the watch. To Huguan, take the county gate. The petty official said, "The satrap is tall and heavy, so don't sell yourself short." Jin Qing said, "Li said,' Out of the city gate, it's like a horse.' The status of parents should be respected. What are you talking about? "Fellow citizens, drink. And pay 31 thousand yuan to teach children in township schools.

During the Lushan Uprising, Jin Qing sneaked into the valley and joined forces with Nantou in Jinzhou. Send' Zong' to Fengxiang and chase Jin Qing to travel with a letter in his hand. Now, he worships the left, and has informed all the consultations related to military affairs. Jin Qing is generous, upright, takes politics as the key link, seeks no minor mistakes, and is mercenary. Ren Wei praised the monument when he remembered it. Catch Jun Heng, be careful and never be dissatisfied. He is intelligent, eloquent and can read hundreds of books, but he is well-cultivated and has a wider range of expositors than hankyung. April of the first year of Yongtai.

Translation:

Miao Jinqing comes from Shangdang Huguan and is famous for Confucianism. Miao Jinqing was studious and good at writing articles when he was young. In the twenty-fourth year of Kaiyuan, Dr. Sun Pi, an official, was a master of credentials. In the twenty-seventh year of Kaiyuan, Miao Jinqing temporarily served as secretary of Ren Zhongshu, and was responsible for selecting officials in the official department. Miao Jinqing's character is modest and gentle. The people who participated in the selection complained about their good positions. Although some people have written thousands of words, even some people are very strict in tone and expression. Miao Jinqing must tolerate him and not resent him.

in the 29th year of kaiyuan, he served as assistant minister of the official department. Presided over the election of officials for five years, the policy was very loose, officials took the opportunity to commit rape and bribery prevailed. At that time, the world was peaceful, and more than 11 thousand officials participated in the election every year. Ren Shangshu is a bookkeeper, with exclusive power in the imperial court, and entrusted Miao Jinqing and He Wei, the assistant minister of the official department at the same level with him. Many officials took part in the selection. Every year, other knowledgeable officials are appointed to check the calligraphy art and science of the selected officials, and strive to seek truth from facts. In the spring of Tianbao, the son of Yi participated in the selection. Miao Jinqing and Song Yao, because Zhang Yi was highly valued by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, intended to please and rely on him. They participated in the selection, and 64 people were selected, which were divided into three families: A, B and C. Zhang Ying was classified as a family. People know that Zhang Ying doesn't study, so there is a lot of discussion. There was a man named Xiao Su Kan, a former magistrate of Jixian County, John Yang, who worked in the Anshi Rebellion. He told the Anshi Rebellion about it in detail. The Anshi Rebellion was favored by Xuanzong at that time and did not appear in front of Xuanzong at a fixed time, so he took the opportunity to report to Xuanzong. Xuanzong summoned all the people who took the exam and went to Calyx Building to take the exam in person. Ten qualified people, not one or two. Zhang Ying has a test paper in his hand and hasn't written a word all day. At that time, he was called "white". Xuanzong flew into a rage Miao Jinqing was demoted to Ankang Prefecture, Song Yao was demoted to Wudang Prefecture and Zhang Yi was demoted to Huaiyang Prefecture. Xuanzong said: "You can't educate your son at home, but choosing an official requires the people to be kind to themselves." Scholars at that time thought it was a joke.

Just as she was going to Beijing for an exam, Miao Jinqing asked to go back to her hometown. When I got to Huguan, I saw the gate of the county government and started walking. The official said, "My Lord, you are too obedient and respected. You shouldn't despise yourself. " Miao Jinqing said, "The Book of Rites says,' When you get to the Chaomen, you must get off. When you see the king's horse, you must salute. Besides, when you come to your hometown, you should show respect. What are you talking about? "Miao Jinqing and the villagers got together and had a good time. It was several days before he left. He took out his salary of 31 thousand yuan as the fund of township schools to teach children in his hometown.

During the Anshi Rebellion, Miao Jinqing absconded in the valley and fled to Jinzhou in the south. When Tang Suzong arrived in Fengxiang, he personally wrote a letter and chased Miao Jinqing to his own residence. On the same day, I worshipped like a leftist and asked him for advice on all military affairs. Miao Jinqing is generous, honest and cautious. He handles political affairs from a big perspective and doesn't blame small mistakes. Wherever he goes, he can benefit the people. Wei ren remembered him and erected a monument to praise him. When officials arrive before the Prime Minister, they should be careful not to go against the wishes of others. He is naturally intelligent, quick-witted and proficient in affairs. He can understand the official documents of various departments at a glance, so as to cultivate self-cultivation, keep his official position and save himself with wisdom. People who talk about him compare him to Hu Guang of the Han Dynasty. He died in April of the first year of Yongtai.