A Study Of Wang Gui, A Famous Official In The Northern Song Dynasty

Wang Gui,named Yu Yu,was an important minister in the middle and later period of the Northern Song Dynasty.This paper attempts to analyze Wang Gui's political attitude and behavior in different periods,to explore the deep-seated reasons behind it,and to try to get an accurate and comprehensive understanding of this political figure,then we can see how the central government officials,represented by Wang Gui,have responded to the changing times in the face of great change.First of all,the Thesis Discusses The background of Wang Gui's age and family background,paving the way for the later research.Second,a detailed chronological study of Wang Gui's political activities.During the period of Renzong and Yingzong,Wang Gui took an active part in the court meetings,defending the traditional etiquette system,doing his duty and taking on the responsibility in setting the etiquette of the suburban temple,dealing with the later affairs of Renzong and the dispute over the Puyi.He was appointed to receive and serve as an envoy to the Liao kingdom,completing his mission with distinction and winning the admiration of Injong.In the establishment of Yingzong,Wang Gui was questioned by the prime minister and insisted on serving the imperial decree.He was called "the true scholar".Wang Gui was bold,principled,and courageous.At the beginning of Shenzong's reign,there was a heated debate over whether to change the political system,but Wang Gui changed his political style and became more cautious.At the end of the third year of Xining,Wang Gui was promoted to the position of chief magistrate,starting a 16 year reign of slaughter.By combing Wang Gui's political activities during his reign as prime minister,this paper explores his important role in Xi Ning's reform,Xi He's opening to the border,and Official reform,as well as his ability to reconcile the contradictions between the reform and anti-reform groups under the circumstances of fierce party competition,and the new and old parties can maintain friendly relations,to a certain extent,the stability of the political situation in North Song.In addition,according to Huayang Collection,this paper makes a discussion on Wang Gui's thought of employing people,which mainly includes his thoughts of selecting officials and selecting candidates.At the same time,this part will study how Wang Gui became the "undecided ministers".In history,Wang Gui was denounced as a "colluding villain,framingZhongliang","because of their own selfish desires,resulting in the failure of the war",known as a useless "three prime minister","holding two hearts for the treacherous",was once listed as the yuan you party traitor biography.However,this political image is not in line with historical reality,which is closely related to the old and new parties at that time,as well as the complicated political situation.As far as historical facts are concerned,although Wang Gui was a cautious man in power and seldom proposed his policy program,he still advocated and adhered to the reform,and his humanist studies are all worthy of praise.None of the charges that the opposition has been able to pin on the facts stand up to scrutiny.