Cao Ming is good at governing the place, loving the people as his sonLinziDuring the reign, it was called the "holy king".See his life in《Jin Shu·In the Biography of Good Officials,Zhang Yin《Biography of Scholars》It also briefly describes his life.
Cao Shu, with the word Yan Yuan, was born in Qiao County, the country of Qiao.His grandfather, Cao Zhao, was the general in charge of the palace guard in Cao Wei's time.Cao Shu was filial to his parents when he was young, and loved to learn and write good essays. Wang Yan, the first lieutenant, thought highly of him when he met him, and was transferred to Linzi County Magistrate.[1]
discover the minutest detail in everything
There is a widow in the county. It's very respectful to support her mother-in-law.Her mother-in-law urged her to remarry because she was young, but her daughter-in-law was unmoved by her chastity.Her mother-in-law took pity on her and committed suicide quietly.Relatives from the village party accused her of murdering her mother-in-law. The judicial officer tortured her. The widow could not bear the pain, so she made up a confession to confess her guilt.When he was about to be executed for his crime, Cao Shu took over his post.Cao Shu knew that there were grievances in the case, and repeated the analysis and investigation. He was fully aware of the truth of the case. People at that time praised his wisdom.
There are prisoners sentenced to death in the prison. At the end of the year, Cao Shu investigated the prison, pitied them, and asked: "How do you feel when you are unlucky to come to this inhuman residence? The New Year has always been valued by human feelings, don't you want to meet your family at this time?" All prisoners cried: "If you can return home temporarily, you will die without regret." Cao Shu informed the prison to be released, and ordered to return to prison within a time limit.Subordinate officials hold their own opinions and all say that they cannot be released.Cao Shu said, "Although he is a villain, he will not betray his righteousness, and I will bear the responsibility for everyone." When the deadline came, everyone obeyed the time and went back to prison. There was no one who violated the order. The whole county was impressed, and was said to be "the sage". Later generations called it "Cao Shu's prisoners of covenant".[2]He joined the imperial court as a minister and transferred to the county magistrate of Luoyang. He showed his benevolence and decided to sue, and the people missed him.When it rained heavily and snowed heavily, the fence at the gate of the palace was lost at night. The public procurators did not find its whereabouts.Cao ordered the guards to be put in prison, but all the officials said it was wrong.Cao Shu said, "There is a strict ban near the palace gate, and no one will dare to steal. It must be the palace gate guards who burned it to keep out the cold." After questioning the guards, they really pleaded guilty.Resign from office due to illness.Later, he was the county magistrate of Luoyang.[3]
After several twists and turns
When Sima Xuan, the king of Qi, assisted the government, Cao ShuheZuo Sibe otherwise similarOffice supervisor。Sima Xuan once calmly asked Cao Shu, "The Son of Heaven was intimidated by rebel officials, and no one can stand up to save him. I led all the righteous soldiers to recover the dynasty. Now I join the court to assist the court, and it is difficult to save the situation. Someone advised me to return to the fiefdom. What's your opinion?"Cao Shu said, "It is not only the law of human affairs, but also the common sense of heaven that people and officials have not done as much as the king since ancient times to wipe out traitors who have brought disaster to the country and help restore the throne. However, there is no way to prosper and not die, and there is no way for things to prosper and not decline. I personally accept your inquiry. How dare I not offer my true feelings.I hope that when the king is in a high position, considering the danger and chaos, when he is rich, he will unexpectedly become empty, carefully select all officials, be fair and eliminate selfish desires, recommend talents and talents to offer good people, and strive to find good talents. Then he will rectify his chariots and horses, bid farewell to his return to the fiefdom, and we can celebrate together. Cao Shu and others should also be very grateful. "Sima Xuan didn't adopt it.[4-5]Soon, he was transferred to the post of secretary of secondary school, the king of ChangshaSima YiLet him be the riding horse of the hussars.Sima Yi was defeated and removed from office.Then came the death of his motherbe in mourning。
306（YongxingIn the third year of the reign, the court appointed Cao Shu as the governor of Xiangcheng.At that time, Xiangcheng experienced banditry for many times, and Cao Shu pacified, rectified and managed it, which was restored within a month.[6]
Lose the battle and die
308（YongjiaIn the second year of the Qing Dynasty, the General of the South Expedition, Gao Mi WangStalin(Simplified characters) He was in charge of Xiangyang and appointed Cao Ming as the commander of the Southern Army.The exiled Wang Gui and others gathered to settle downchampion, invade towns and plunder.Sima Lue sent Cui Kuang to join the army and ordered Cao Ming to be Cui Kuang's capital.Cui Kuang is a cunning and cruel man. He tricked Cao Shu into fighting for the front and made an appointment to support him. Cao Shu failed to arrive as scheduled after the war. Cao Shu fought with Wang Yu aloneLi CountyThe army was defeated and killed.The old officials and the people went to the funeral together to mourn and wail all the way, just like the funeral of their parents.[7]
Personal achievements
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Politics
Cao Shu is an excellent parent official. He loves the people as his son, and is clear in judging cases. He handles things according to the facts and makes people grateful, so he is included《Jin Shu·Biography of Good Officials.Song dynastyZheng KeWritten by《Turning to Prison Guijian·Volume I, Interpretation of Grievances, contains the article "Cao Shu clearly observed", which records the rescue of Linzi widows by Cao Shu. It says that "if Linzi widows do not meet Cao Shu, they will be no different from Donghai and Shangyu. However, we can learn from the fact that they can not bear grievances, which shows that this interpretation of grievances is still enough, so we attach it".Written by Gui Wanrong at the same time《Tangyin compares things》It also contains the article "Cao Mingming's wife".[8]
《Taiping Imperial Survey·Volume 267 contains Cao Ming's determination of the case for a widow and his investigation of the loss of a horse when he was serving as the order of Luoyang.Cao ShuXiangchengprefectBy then, Xiangcheng had been destroyed and withered due to repeated wars.After Cao Shu took office, he began to shake up the evils, and within a year, Xiangcheng regained its vitality.It can be seen that Cao Ming was a good official.
literature
Cao Shu has many poems handed down from generation to generation, and the themes are mainly gifts to friends.Among them《Feel old poems》The most famous poem says: rich and noble people unite, poor and humble relatives leave.Lianlinmen changed tracks, and Tiandou moved.The morning wind gathers the lush forest, and the birds perch on the dead branches.Today, I am only sleepy and foolish, and the county officials are carrying me away.The townspeople are honest and upright, and the people are generous.Sing praises to guests and sing praises to Ruth.What's the sigh of joy in front of me? Su Si is different from Lu Lu.
"The Book of Jin": "Ruobo Wu is clean and diligent, Yan Yuanzhi pleads for his grievances and delays the prison, Deng You wins the grain to report his work, Wu Yin drinks water to use the sharp essence, which is the most powerful in the Jin Dynasty."[10]
Zhang Yin's Biographies of Scholars: "He is less ambitious, knowledgeable and talented."
Liu Xie《Carving a Dragon at the Core of Literature·Cai Lue: "Cheng Gongzi has chosen to write beautiful poems. Xia Hou's filial piety is as specific as it is tiny. Cao Shuqing is fond of long stories, and Ji Ying is good at short rhymes."Shen QianSupplement:“Chenggong SuiyuanWhen writing Ci Fu, there is always a beautiful structure;Xiahou ZhanIt has various styles, but no broad features;Cao Shuo's long four character essay is fresh and flowing;Zhang HanThe short rhymes are clear and appropriate.These four companies all have their own advantages. "
