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| ⚫ | '''Yan Zhiyi''' (颜之仪) (523-591), courtesy name Zisheng, was a native of [[Linyi|Linyi County]], [[Langya Commandery]] (琅琊郡) (now [[Shandong|Shandong Province]]). He was a minister of [[Northern Zhou|Northern Zhou Dynasty]] and governor of [[Sui dynasty|Sui Dynasty]].<ref>Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol. 3 & 4), Yan Zhiyi (颜之仪) (523-591), Zisheng (子升), page 1801-1802 https://books.google.com.my/books?id=OWLPBAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false</ref> He died in the winter at the age of 69.<ref>颜之仪传 https://duguoxue.com/ershisishi/8802.html</ref> |
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'''Yan Zhiyi''' (颜之仪) (523-591), courtesy name Zisheng, was a native of [[Linyi|Linyi County]], [[Langya Commandery]] (琅琊郡) (now [[Shandong|Shandong Province]]). He was a minister of [[Northern Zhou|Northern Zhou Dynasty]] and governor of [[Sui dynasty|Sui Dynasty]]. |
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== Background == |
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He was the 35th generation descendant of [[Yan Hui]]. 9th generation descendant of [[Yan Han (Jin Dynasty)|Yan Han]] since [[Jin dynasty (266–420)|Jin Dynasty]]. His grandfather, [[Yan Jianyuan]], served as the Imperial Examiner of [[Southern Qi|Southern Qi Dynasty]], starved himself to death in protest when [[Emperor Wu of Liang|Xiao Yan]] killed [[Emperor He of Southern Qi|Xiao Baorong]] and founded [[Liang dynasty|Liang Dynasty]] in 502. Yan Zhiyi was the son of [[Yan Xie]] and elder brother of [[Yan Zhitui]]. |
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== Life == |
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===Early childhood=== |
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At age 3, he can read '[[Classic of Filial Piety]]'. He read a lot of books and good at writing poem. |
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===Liang Dynasty=== |
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When [[Emperor Yuan of Liang|Emperor Yuan]] ascended the throne in Jiangling in 552, Yan Zhiyi continued to reside in Jiangling. He presented him with the "Eulogy of Divine Song". |
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===Northern Zhou=== |
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After Jiangling was pacified, Yan Zhiyi moved to [[Chang'an]]. [[Emperor Ming of Northern Zhou|Emperor Ming]] appointed him as [[academician]] and promoted to senior manager of documents. When [[Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou|Emperor Wu]] was building a palace for the prince, Yan Zhiyi was appointed as [[Tutoring|tutor]]. Later, the [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]] attacked [[Tuyuhun]] and made a mistake. Zheng Yi and others were criticized for not able to assist, while only Yan Zhiyi was rewarded for repeated advice, immediately given a higher position and title, and fiefdom of 200 households. |
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When [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]] ascended the throne, he was promoted to [[General officer|General]], Minister, [[Duke]] and fiefdom increased to 1000 households. Later, [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]] issued decrees to punish those stubborn, unreasonable and obstinate. Yan Zhiyi was one of the few who dared to admonish [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]]. Although [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]] was angered by the criticisms, since, relationship was good, he was tolerated each time. When [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]] killed Wang Gui, Yan Zhiyi insisted to persuade him. [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]] was furious and wanted to punish him as well. Later, considering Yan Zhiyi's integrity and selflessness, he pardoned him. |
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Between the year (579-580), the emperor ordered imperial edict to interior official Du Qianxin to kill Xuzhou. The minister, Yan Zhiyi, protested, but the emperor did not accept it, so he was executed. He was loyal and forgiving, and he had great merits, but he was killed suddenly without a crime, and the world knew and did not know, and all regretted it.<ref>周書《卷四十 列傳第三十二》 https://ctext.org/wiki.pl?if=gb&chapter=972191</ref> |
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After the death of [[Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou|Emperor Xuan]], Liu Rifang, Zheng Yi and others falsely issued imperial edicts and appointed [[Emperor Wen of Sui]] as [[Grand chancellor (China)|Grand Chancellor]] to assist the young prince. Yan Zhiyi knew this was not the will of the late emperor, refused to obey. After Liu Rifang and others drafted the edict, signed it, they forced Yan Zhiyi to sign it as well. |
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Yan Zhiyi said sternly, "Emperor has died, the prince was young, the important task to assist the emperor should be undertaken by outstanding people in the clan." Among the royal family, [[Emperor Jing of Northern Zhou|Emperor Jing]] was the oldest, in terms of bloodline and virtue, he was the most suitable for this important task. You have been greatly favoured by the emperor and you should consider serving the country with all your loyalty. Why should you entrust the country to others all of a sudden? I, only have one life, I must not use false words to deceive the late emperor." Liu Rifang and others knew that they could not make him submit so they signed the edict and promulgated it on his behalf. |
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Later, [[Emperor Wen of Sui]] asked for the [[Heirloom Seal of the Realm|Imperial Seal]]. Yan Zhiyi said sternly, "This belonged to [[Son of Heaven]], who was in charge of it, why did the Grand Chancellor requested it?" [[Emperor Wen of Sui]] was furious and ordered him to be taken out to be executed, but was worried that Yan Zhiyi was the hope that the people expected, so he did not execute the execution and let him served as governor of Xijiang County. After [[Emperor Wen of Sui]] ascended the throne, he ordered Yan Zhiyi to be transferred back to the capital and appointed him as Duke of Xijiang. |
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===Sui Dynasty=== |
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In 585, he was appointed as Governor of Jizhou. The surrounding was quiet and all ethnic groups live in peace. The second year, he was replaced, live a leisurely life and no longer served as an official. |
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[[Emperor Wen of Sui]] saw him and recognized him after a long time. He was seated beside him and he said to him, "Sacrificing your life in time of crisis, and keeping your integrity in the face of life and death, this was even difficult for ancients, so why did it fall on your head?" He was then rewarded with 100,000 money and 100 stones. |
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== Death == |
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He died in the winter at the age of 69.<ref>颜之仪传 https://duguoxue.com/ershisishi/8802.html</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 16:37, 11 March 2022
Yan Zhiyi (颜之仪) (523-591), courtesy name Zisheng, was a native of Linyi County, Langya Commandery (琅琊郡) (now Shandong Province). He was a minister of Northern Zhou Dynasty and governor of Sui Dynasty.[1] He died in the winter at the age of 69.[2]
References
- ^ Ancient and Early Medieval Chinese Literature (vol. 3 & 4), Yan Zhiyi (颜之仪) (523-591), Zisheng (子升), page 1801-1802 https://books.google.com.my/books?id=OWLPBAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
- ^ 颜之仪传 https://duguoxue.com/ershisishi/8802.html