The legendary life of Wang Jie, a top scholar.

In the twenty-sixth year of Emperor Gaozong of Qing Dynasty, Wang Jie, the top scholar of new learning, made a special trip to the Confucius Temple in Hancheng. Located on the Imperial Road, the Dragon Bar, which symbolizes the highest glory of literati, finally welcomed its first "owner" after hundreds of years of silence. At the same time, this is also an unprecedented era, which can be described as "once in a thousand years". But "lifting the dragon bar" is just a moment in Wang Jie's life, and his life is full of legends.

First, I was born in poverty.

Descendants of Hancheng Temple in Qing Dynasty, born in Xingyuan, whose real name is Xingyuan, whose real name is Hao, whose real name is late Baochun. Officials and records. Posthumous title Wen Duan. He was the only scholar in northwest China in Qing Dynasty. Han Cheng is the most important historical figure in modern China after Sima Qian, an important historical figure in the Western Han Dynasty.

Wang Jie's ancestral home is Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, and his ancestral home is Hongtong County, Shanxi Province. At the end of Yuan Dynasty, floods, droughts, locusts and epidemics occurred frequently, and wars continued. Wang Zu was born in Hongdong County, then moved to Hancheng and settled in Miaohou Village, Jincheng City. Both his great-grandfather and grandfather Wang were born in Bulgaria. His father, Wang, is the master book of Shimen County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang. The Lord is below the county magistrate and is one of the assistant ministers. In charge of grain and horses, taxation, household registration, arrest, etc. Yu xiancheng. Because of Wang Jie's nobility, all three ancestors were awarded Dr. Guanglu. Dr. Lu is a real doctor.

Wang Zunru, who loves people and things, has served as the chief bookkeeper of Shimen County for nine years and has committed no crime. On the day of transfer from Shimen, local people donated money spontaneously. Wang Zhao Tingjian refused, saying, "I'm here to be an official, not to take bribes from you!" " "So people bought wine with money and held a banquet on the road. When the money raised is used up, everyone will cry goodbye. Wang said with emotion: "Although I am the lowest official in the imperial court, I am kind, love others and try my best to help some people in need. This is why they respect me. "After the death of the king, he was buried in Renhe Village, southeast of Hancheng County.

Wang has three sons: the eldest son Zhuo, the second son Che and the third son Jie. Wang Meng was a martial artist during the Qianlong period; Che Wang is a tribute; Wang Jie, ranked third, was born in Yin Shi in the third year of Qing Yongzheng and died on the 10th day of the first month of Jiaqing. Wang Jie held a high position all his life, devoted himself to his duties, worked hard and loved the people. Everyone in the world says that he is his father's legacy.

Wang Jie is loyal, honest, upright and humble. He spent more than 40 years in the dynasty and 10 years in the power center. He never gives up anything. When Xiao Shenyang was in power, he often argued about state affairs. During his life, Wang Jie served as the examiner and deputy examiner of 12 provincial and provincial examinations, and served as the educational administration in Jiangxi and Zhejiang for four times. He has repeatedly spoken out to appease the refugees and rectify the deficit. He was highly valued by Emperor Qianlong and Emperor Jiaqing. His stories and legends are widely known among the people, and his integrity and fearlessness are deeply loved by the people of Hancheng.

Second, adhering to the father's will.

The Wangs have always lived in poverty. Wang Ting went out to study when she was young. Because his family is poor, he can't finish his studies. However, studying Confucian classics opened his eyes. On one occasion, Wang stopped his work while ploughing the fields and said with a sigh, "My literature can't keep up. Do sons and nephews want to be farmers forever like me? " So he took part in the reclamation and took this as an example to become the government tax ambassador in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.

Wang Ting brought all eight nephews out, and Wang Jie, who was only four years old, followed him to Hangzhou. Everything was settled, and Wang hired a teacher to teach the children to read. Wang Renzi Ward

The imperial edict of Wang Ting was very strict with Wang Jie and never forgave his mistakes. Wang Jie studied very hard, and was steady since he was a child. Wang's eight nephews also became polite. After Wang Ting wrote a letter to the officials, Wang Jie and his father returned to Hancheng. Although life is tense, his studies are not relaxed at all. Seven years after Qianlong, Wang Jie became a student in Hancheng County. Dragon nine years, compiled as a student. Wang Jie was in office for 12 to 17 years. Under the arrangement of his father, he went to Guanzhong Academy, which was called "the important place of Guan Xue" in Ming and Qing Dynasties for further study. Here, he was carefully taught by Sun Jinglie, a famous scholar in Guanzhong, and systematically studied the study of Lian, Luo, Guan and Min. This is a mentor who will benefit Wang Jie for life. Wang Jie recalled this experience in Guanzhong Academy in his later years and once said with emotion: "Because of this, he lived side by side with his own residence." The two teachers he mentioned are Chen Hongmou and Sun Jinglie.

Third, high school champion.

In the eighteenth year of Qianlong, Wang Jie was appointed as a Gong Sheng and was awarded the title of teacher in Lantian County. It should be said that Wang Jie is not good enough at this time. Because Pakistan passed the imperial examination, all the candidates are first-class and seven-grade Beijing officials, second-class magistrates and third-class teachers. Even the next person's return, that is, waste tribute. Wang Jie only got the third place in the Korean exam. However, due to his father's funeral, Wang Jie failed to take office. At this point, the family had reached the end of their tether, and Wang Jie had to work as a secretary to support her mother. He worked under Yin Jishan, Governor of Liangjiang and Chen Hongmou, Governor of Jiangsu, and was highly valued by them.

He is from Lingui, Chen Hongmou. He is a neo-Confucian, politician and educator. Whether you are an official or a scholar, you can be called a model for a generation. Yin Jishan is a native of Zhenghuangqi, Manchuria, the son of Dongge University and Yintai, a minister of the Ministry of War. Gan Long once praised him and said, "For more than a hundred years, only E Ertai and Yin Jishan were real scholars in Manchuria." Under the influence and discipline of two great scholars, Wang Jie's academic level has made rapid progress. Twenty-five years in office, Wang Jie resigned as a secretary and took part in Shaanxi after having obtained the provincial examinations, ranking sixth. In 26 years, Wang Jie went to Beijing to take the exam, and entered palace examination in the tenth place, and palace examination in the third place. The first place is Zhao Yi, a native of Changzhou, Jiangsu. At that time, Shaanxi and even the whole northwest, since the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, had not produced a champion, while Jiangsu gifted scholars set themselves on fire by placards and produced 29 champions. The dragon looked at the paper and saw that the handwriting was beautiful and dignified, as if he had seen it somewhere. I remember that the calligraphy given to him by Yin Jishan, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, is exactly the same as the one on the paper in front of me. He also praised the man's words at that time. Upon inquiry, I know that Wang Jie worked as a secretary under Yin Jishan. He is not only good at writing, but also good in character, so he was chosen as the first. This year, Wang Jie was 36 years old.

When the new Jinshi entered the palace to visit the emperor, Emperor Qianlong saw Wang Jie's calm manner and elegant demeanor, and he liked it more and more. Just in June of the first year, Xinjiang returned to the territory of the Qing Dynasty and settled in the Western Regions. The first place is a westerner. Emperor Qianlong thought it was providence and was very happy. He gave a royal poem to describe it. At the end of the imperial poem Biography of the Palace on April 25th, Emperor Long wrote: "When westerners have conquered the country and pacified the west, they will know when the heavenly heart will fail."

Four, three than talent.

After Wang Jie won the first prize, many people were really unconvinced. It is said that a Shandong bachelor boasted before the gold medal, saying, "Can Shaanxi still be the number one scholar?" He personally went out and made things difficult for him: "Three Views on Thailand and Wear, Confucius and Mencius, the article was written in Qilu since ancient times." Wang Jie immediately said, "Qishan.

However, because of "Qinba", many people still make fun of Wang Jie from time to time. Here comes the opportunity. It is said that Wang Jie went back to his hometown to visit relatives after he was admitted as the top scholar. When you arrive at the ancient city of Chang 'an, you will naturally visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. In the face of cultural relics, the poverty and frivolity of literati can't help coming up again. There is a talented man in the south of the Yangtze River in the company who asked Wang Zhuangyuan to write a poem. Wang Jie knew that this genius from Jiangnan wanted to show off, so he decided to play a trick on him. He deliberately said, "it's easy to write poems, but no one can write my poems with a pen!" " "That wit is knowledgeable, and writing articles is also a cinch. How can he copy a few poems? Without thinking, he said, "It's a piece of cake, I'm willing to do it for you! " "

Since this brilliant scholar is determined to be cheated, Wang Jie has to draw a cross and pay attention to his tricks. He casually read in Hancheng dialect: "A pile of bricks in front of the south gate of the city broke the sky. It rained for a while and the sun didn't dry. " Everyone present applauded, and the talented people in Jiangnan listened in a fog.

It stands to reason that Wang Jie won't win when he writes poems in dialect, and everyone will laugh, but the talented people in the south of the Yangtze River have an indomitable spirit. No wonder, since ancient times, there has been a kind of indomitable talent pride. Since ancient times, there is nothing a gifted scholar cannot learn. Jiangnan gifted scholars vowed to learn Hancheng dialect well. From Chang 'an to Hancheng, he was busy doing his homework. To say that those people have never driven a car, it is enough to learn a stunt in Hancheng. When they entered Hancheng, the talented people in the south of the Yangtze River could not help but feel glad when they saw the Yellow River: "I made a fool of myself in Xi 'an, and I embarrassed you this time and left it at your door. "Hit the nail on the head, the gifted scholar said," Wang Zhuangyuan, please write another poem. "

Hearing this, the top scholar Wang nodded slightly and said, "Look at the Yellow River in the distance. When you turn into this alley, it will be dark during the day.

Jiangnan wit is completely confused this time. He never imagined that a small Hancheng dialect could be so difficult. "The southern culture is clear and mild, and the northern culture is profound and wonderful. Not to be underestimated! " Or Wang Jie's clever solution. From then on, the talented people in the south of the Yangtze River no longer despises Wang Jie, but have more respect for northerners.

5. rapid progress.

Shortly after Wang Jie became a top student in high school, he was awarded the title of editor of Hanlin College. In thirty-two years, I worked as a teacher in the Hanlin Academy. A year later, I became a lecturer. In thirty-six years, Long entered the Jin cabinet with a bachelor's degree, and served as assistant minister in five departments: ceremony, labor, punishment, official and soldier. Forty-five years later, recommended by Zuo Du, he immediately returned to Beijing from Zhejiang and served as the deputy curator of Sikuquanshu Museum.

In the forty-eighth year of Qianlong, Wang Jie went back to his hometown to attend his mother's funeral, while others were still in Hancheng. The power of attorney for Emperor Qianlong to promote him to the post of Minister of War has arrived. When Emperor Qianlong made a southern tour, Wang Jie went to give thanks. After the meeting, Gan Long couldn't hide his thoughts and said, "It's so nice of you to come. You should know that I miss you after a long separation. However, if you are a Confucian, you don't want to seize your feelings, but you can end it. " It serves to show the importance of Wang Jie in the heart of Emperor Qianlong.

At the end of the three-year mourning period, Wang Jie returned to North Korea, and Emperor Qianlong gave Wang Jie a lift in the Forbidden City. He was appointed minister of military affairs and master of research. The following year, he was a bachelor of Bai Dongge in the Prime Minister's Department. On the fifth day of the first month of the fifty-third year of Qianlong, Lin, the leader of the rebel army, was captured and Taiwan Province Province was pacified. In the fifty-seventh year of Qianlong, the Qing army defeated the Gurkha tribe that invaded Tibet, and then invaded the territory of Gurkha, becoming a vassal state of China. Wang Jie's portrait was hung twice in Ziguangge with the hero of the Anti-Japanese War, and the Prince Taibao was added. Of course, besides the famous A Gui, there are also big coffees who like it.

From a poor background, to the number one scholar, and then to the first assistant, Wang Jie was dubbed as "Walking in the South Study" and "Riding in the Forbidden City". It is a great honor for him to "know each other" and enjoy the highest courtesy of a senior official. However, he has always maintained the true nature of an intellectual. He has been an official for 40 years and only likes reading. He has no personal property at home. When he retired, he returned to his hometown with only a few dozen boxes of books. Just like his late number "Spring"-it keeps its natural and mellow nature.

Wang Jie, who cares about the world and stresses practical learning, studied in Guanzhong Academy when he was young and wrote The Biography of Sun Jinglie, a Scholar of Kansai University. As an adult, he studied under Yin Jishan, a "true intellectual", and Chen Hongmou, a famous master of Neo-Confucianism, and inherited the style of study for practical use. After he took an important position, he adhered to the position of courtiers, attached importance to the sufferings of the people, and did not criticize or deny the existing policies and measures casually, which brought Guan Xue's pragmatic spirit to the extreme. Wang Jie himself once said, "When you are honest, you should not deliberately eliminate shortcomings. If you eliminate the disadvantages, you will be happy. "

Although Wang Jie showed his talent on many occasions, it was only a role played by Wang Jie in his spare time. According to records, Wang Jie's more important role is as a courtier around the emperor, serving the country all the time and sharing worries for the people. Even when writing poems as authorized, he always persuades and satirizes, which reflects his value orientation and spiritual sustenance as a thinker and politician.

Wang Jie is of medium height, amiable and upright. He held more than 30 positions in his life and made great achievements in politics, military and other fields. He served as the examiner of imperial examinations for many times, and selected countless Jiejun. Eclectic, borrowed Ruan Yuan, Hong and other celebrities; Learn from Fujian, clean up the gentry, understand the people's feelings, and carefully consider the strategy of governing the country in ethnic areas; Fight with Xiao Shenyang to defend Chaogang; Taiwan province was pacified, Gurkha surrendered, and the portrait was hung in Ziguangge with the heroes in the war. Yes, Zhu Xuan and others said that "the rise and fall of gentlemen and villains lies in the national luck."

Seven. Be a scholar.

Wang Jie is well versed in classics, history, books and books collection, and has written many works, such as Biography of Wang Jie in Qing Dynasty, Theory of Apricot Gardening, Collection of Baochun Pavilion, Notes on Reading Changes, Notes on reading of the analects of confucius, Notes on Reading Mencius, and Cases of Confucianism in Qing Dynasty. Wang Jie is included in the Biography of Scholars in Qing Dynasty and other academic history works.

Wang Jie is good at calligraphy. In his early years, he wrote Zhao Meng and Wang Xizhi in small font. After middle age, I got the meaning of Mi Nanggong, which is used in both Chinese and English. It is extraordinary and colorful. Running script and regular script are the most famous, and Wang Jie's calligraphy is called "immortal Buddha spirit, rich posture". Zhang Zhao and Cao Xiuxian, famous in the book world, were collectively called "Heaven and Earth People" by Emperor Qianlong.

Wang's works are mainly poems and couplets, and his Collection of Bao Haruka contains poems and songs 1 1 volume, which is worth celebrating. Ruan Yuan, a proté gé, commented in Postscript to Wang Wenduan's Official Document: "Wang Wenduan's poems are not conceited. The importance of building CCBA lies in building the main hall. " There is a couplet handed down by Mo Bao in the Baohe Hall of Shenyang Forbidden City: "When it rains at night, you can recite Sajima;" When the weather is fine, you can read the appropriate military books. Cliff of "Harmony Poems" in Qingyuan Mountain, Quanzhou, Fujian: "Who is Zishan Mianren? This is a long-distance bus trip. The sea clouds are steaming, and the earth's atmosphere turns to Taiwan Province Province. Strive for a grotto with strange rocks as a porch, and get older and older, and cultivate pines and cypresses by hand. Cheng Xiong's capital promised to clean the stage. "

Wang Jie also compiled eight volumes, eighty-eight volumes, one volume twenty volumes, one volume appendix, one volume twenty volumes, one volume twenty volumes, and one volume five sets of poems written by Emperor Gao Zongchun.

Eight, for the official clean.

Wang Jie is based on honesty and never seeks personal gain from the public. From entering the officialdom to becoming an assistant minister, Wang Jie served as the examiner and deputy examiner for 12 times, including 6 times as the deputy examiner.

On one occasion, Wang Jie's favorite student was transferred back to Beijing, just in time for Wang Jie's birthday. The apprentice came with several hundred taels of silver to celebrate Wang Jie's birthday. Wang Jie criticized him and said, "Remember how I taught you? If I accept your gift today, who will believe what I said in Wang Jie is true? " The primary school students were ashamed and immediately asked the waiter to receive the gift money.

Since ancient times, "the south must be north." Scholars in Zhejiang are like the Milky Way, but officials, scholars and celebrities in central Zhejiang don't always talk about Wang Jie. Emperor Jiaqing also praised Wang Jie, saying, "As Zhejiang and Zhejiang literati, we should learn from Fujian and Fujian scholars. Fu, alone. The main spring palace, peaches and plums are all over the world. "

Nine. Diligence and prudence

In 29-33, Wang Jie supervised Fujian for four years. In the 22nd year of Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty, the Qing government recovered the provinces of Taiwan Province Province, and in the second year, it established the Patrol Road and the Taiwan Government, which were subordinate to Fujian Province. Due to the lack of understanding of sea power, the Qing court appeared after recovering the provinces of Taiwan Province.

In the thirty-seventh year of the Year of the Loong's reign, he supervised Zhejiang and took Mrs. Wu to school for filial piety. Every time I finish, I will go back to my house with Mrs. Cheng to wait on her. Or sit and read the classics carefully and study the classics of various factions. Besides, there are no feasts and sightseeing. There are gardens and pavilions in the house, but he never appreciated them during his three years in office, so that the gardens were barren and the pavilions declined.

In the spring of the eighth year of Jiaqing, Wang Jie retired to his hometown. Before he left, he couldn't help worrying about national affairs. Shangshu added: "The deficit in the provincial treasury began in the forty years of Qianlong. The fundamental reason is that the country and the county use public funds to treat guests and give gifts. Welcome to his hometown. His boss took advantage of it and was forced by them. There is no way to make up for the deficit. Cleaning up and rectifying the post office responsible for reception is the biggest thing in front of the country! " Wang Jie's suggestion hit the nail on the head, and Emperor Jiaqing adopted his suggestion and ordered the rectification of official management.

Ten, Geng Jie is straight.

The first intersection between Wang Jie and Xiao Shenyang took place in the forty-second year of Qianlong: in June of this year, Xiao Shenyang was appointed as the left assistant minister of the household department and the right assistant minister of the official department. In October, command the army. Wang Jie returned to Beijing from Zhejiang, where he was appointed right assistant minister of does department and transferred to right assistant minister of official department.

1784, Little Shenyang became one of the four major forces in North Korea. In December of the fifty-first year of Qianlong, Wang Jie became the Minister of War. Wang Jie has been in the power center for over 10 years, which happens to be the hottest time in Shenyang. Wang Jie is an upright man. Whenever he has any political affairs, whether it is feasible or not, he never makes any suggestions. Small Shenyang is very independent, and colleagues keep their mouths shut about it. When something is not feasible, Wang Jie will stand up and defend it. These two men often fight for their country.

In the year of Bing Yin, Emperor Jiaqing ascended the throne. Wang Jie is still the first record. As a former teacher of Emperor Jiaqing, Wang Jie spared no effort, and Emperor Jiaqing respected him very much. In the third year of Jiaqing, Wang Sunnian, Guangxing, and Liu Yong, the first university student, committed the small Shenyang law. In the first month of Jiaqing four years, Emperor Qianlong died. On the eighth day of the first month, Xiao Shenyang went to prison. However, some people still hold a wait-and-see attitude in court. Wang Jie personally presided over the trial of this case, which was quickly closed. On the 13th day of the first month of the fourth year of Jiaqing, Emperor Jiaqing announced 20 charges against Xiao Shenyang, and copied his home on the Monkey Edition, with * * * 820 million silver. The confiscated property exceeded the total revenue of the Qing government in 15 years. When people joke that "Little Shenyang has fallen, Jiaqing is full." 1 month 18, Xiao Shenyang was executed by Emperor Jiaqing.

XI. resourceful

1786 165438+ In October of the first year of Qianlong, the largest peasant uprising broke out in Taiwan Province. The Qing government sent troops to Taiwan Province Province for repression many times, but did nothing militarily. At this time, Wang Jie has served in the military department, and he participated in the planning of the war. He suggested that Emperor Qianlong should respect the folk customs of Taiwan Province provincial capital and attach importance to economic problems, so as to properly solve the problems of Taiwan Province provincial capital. So, Wang Jie's portrait was hung in Ziguangge, and Emperor Qianlong wrote a poem: "Learn from the classics of seven provinces in Fujian, and be upright." The folk customs in Taiwan Province Province are very cautious. Mountains and seas are dangerous, and painting tools are good. There is Zuo Yu, and the picture looks like Ji Palace. "

At the end of Qianlong period, Anbaili Uprising broke out in Sichuan and Hubei, affecting Sichuan, Chu, Qin and Henan provinces. Over the years, the imperial court fought and killed millions of people. However, instead of being controlled, the situation is getting worse. Several provinces did not follow the survivors of the rebels, but narrowly escaped a sword. Men are busy farming and women are busy knitting. Wang Jie Tang Shu pointed out the crux of the problem. He said that the uprising was delayed because the victims were poor and local officials didn't know how to appease them, so that more and more people were intimidated. In addition, those local military commanders are "equivalent in rank and position" and their responsibilities are unclear. Although there are many people, in fact, no one cares, fearing death. Not many can really play a role. "Thieves will avoid coming and win", which leads to the strange thing that "bandits cross the river for five days and local officials don't report it". If you don't want to take part in the war, you should "take Xiang Yong as the front line", get the imperial salary by falsely reporting the number of officers and men, make up for the past deficit, and make a fortune from the national disaster. Wang Jie suggested that the court appease the people and officers and men. Dragon accepted Wang Jie's advice and fought for three years. Wang Sanhuai, leader of Sichuan Rebel Army, was captured. In the ninth year of Jiaqing, the Anbailian uprising was suppressed.

Before Wang Jie resigned and returned to his hometown, a man named Chen De surprised the emperor in the palace. Wang Jie rushed into the palace to see the emperor and said, "Chen Deben is a humble cook. How dare he plan a rebellion? There must be a big traitor behind the scenes who wants to engage in the "Zhang Qian incident" of the Ming Dynasty. Evil is around the emperor and should be eliminated as soon as possible. " Emperor Jiaqing disagreed. In the 18th year of Jiaqing, the Tian Li Uprising led by Lin Qing broke out. At this time, Wang Jie has been dead for eight years. Emperor Jiaqing recalled what Wang Jie had said before and made a letter for him.

Twelve, pay attention to moral cultivation.

Wang Jie is very filial. When Wang Jie's father died, his family was very poor. "He is the foster mother's secretary." The Governor of Zhejiang Province took Mrs. Wu Taifu to school for filial piety. He is more obedient to the old lady's instruction. In the second year of becoming the No.1 scholar in Wang Jie, he went to Hunan as an assistant examiner after having obtained the provincial examination. Before leaving, Mrs. Wu said, "You were a juror last year, and now the emperor has appointed you as the chief examiner. You can't bear it. " After takeoff

Wang Jie is very generous. Wang Jie is kind to people, and if he has the ability, he will recommend it to make it noble; If you are incompetent or make mistakes, you will sincerely help them. He opposed arbitrary impeachment and never impeached any other official in his life. But that doesn't mean he has no principles. On the contrary, he was upright, opposed appeasement and sneered at winning people's hearts by this means. He often says, "What is the name of a country, such as a country?"

Wang Jie respectfully. One of Wang Jie's sons is very literary and writes well. Colleagues are very optimistic about him, and even Emperor Qianlong has asked about him many times. However, Wang Jie thinks that the boy likes drinking and is not suitable for being an official. Whenever the scientific examination approaches, Wang Jie always announces to everyone in advance: "Whoever accepts my son, I will impeach him!" Wang Jiesheng has four sons and two daughters. The eldest son only works as foreign minister, the second son only works as a imperial academy diploma, and the fourth son works as a teacher in Baoji. Only the third son has the highest official position and became a magistrate in Jianning, Fujian.

Thirteen. Simple and close to the people

Wang Jie treats people kindly and never puts on airs. He said: "although I am an assistant, I am also a person!" " Not only that, he also educated future generations to follow his example, saying, "Our ancestors were very frugal, so if you can't bear to go hungry, you should be content. "In addition, I have nothing left for you. If I don't check myself, I can't support you or shelter you. "

Wang Jie is a modest man. After returning to his hometown, he never took an official car when he went out, but only rode a servant. He wears the same clothes as people. Walking in the street, I occasionally hear the sound of avoiding the road in the distance. I immediately stood on the side of the road with my hands upright and said, "The county magistrate is also my official."

Wang Jie lived a simple life, and he never lavished on food and clothing. Even his prime minister's mansion was built by himself with 750 taels of silver. There are only two courtyards, no gardens, and the furnishings are very simple, just like ordinary literati. The "No.1 Mansion" where Wang Jie lived after returning to China was rented and purchased by his grandson. Emperor Long gave a mansion in the center of Beijing, donated it to the county government, and converted it into Hancheng Guild Hall for Hancheng officials to do business in Beijing and students to stay in Beijing for exams.

Legend has it that Xiao Shenyang once told Emperor Qianlong that Wang Jie's family had "three palaces" and "four palaces" in Hancheng. Emperor Qianlong secretly ordered his cronies to visit Hancheng and found that Wang Jie's home was hidden in a narrow lane, like a scholar. The local people think that these houses really don't deserve Wang Jie's identity, and jokingly call them "Wangfu" with their surnames. So the dragon summoned him and gave him 3200 yuan of grain and silver to build a house. Wang Jie politely refused.

Fourteen back to my hometown.

In March of the eighth year of Jiaqing, 78-year-old Wang Jie retired to his hometown. On the day he left Beijing, Emperor Jiaqing gave him a jade dove stick and two imperial poems used by Emperor Qianlong to show his respect and esteem. One of the poems said: "Go straight to Langsi, and the wind will return to Hancheng."

In the ninth year of Jiaqing, Wang Jie celebrated his eightieth birthday. Shaanxi governor Fang came to the door with imperial poems, plaques and treasures. On the occasion of Wang Jie's seventieth birthday, Emperor Qianlong also gave him a plaque. Up to now, hancheng city Museum treasures two bronzing plaques presented to him by Emperor Qianlong and Emperor Jiaqing, one is "Ode to Yuan Dynasty" and the other is "Fusui". Wang Jie went to Beijing to thank him and died in Beijing soon. Posthumous title, the emperor of Jiaqing, personally handled the eulogy, gave two thousand two hundred pieces of silver, and gave the title of Prince of Taishi as a memorial to the court. It is: "Wen Shan Wen, honest and clean, not afraid of powerful people; High quality, good eloquence, dare to denounce evil. " This is the best evaluation of Wang Jie's hard life.

In the era when Wang Jie lived, the industrial revolution in the west made China fall behind the west in an all-round way. Under the prosperous times, the crisis is deep, and China is on the eve of modern times. However, by the Qing Dynasty, the economic problems had not been fundamentally solved.

There is an old saying: "If you are rich, you will help the world, and if you are poor, you will help yourself." As a top scholar and recorder, Wang Jie has been moving towards this goal. However, throughout Wang Jie's life, although he was a brilliant scholar and a great minister, in the end, he only got a clear name of "loyalty, honesty and integrity". He is both happy and sad.