["Healing Master" Zhang Quanyi 1]
Zhang Quanyi's real name is Zhang Juyan (also known as "Zhang Yan" in books). His family has been farming for generations. When he was young, he worked as a temporary worker in the county government. He was often discriminated against and humiliated by the county magistrate, and his work and life were not satisfactory. Coinciding with the Huangchao Rebellion, Zhang Quanyi, who was struggling at the bottom of society, saw the hope of class jump, so he happily gave up the temporary job and ran to poetry and distance, joined the grass army, and followed Huangchao.
Zhang Quanyi should be regarded as one of the first ashes of grass thieves to defect to the Grass Army. He followed Huang Chao in the southern and northern wars, made countless contributions, and was promoted and reused. When Huang Chao took control of Chang'an and founded the country and proclaimed himself emperor, he appointed Zhang Quanyi as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and Chief of Staff. The Water Transport Envoy is equivalent to the Minister of Organization Department and Deputy Minister of Transportation of the "Great Qi State".
After Huang Chao was defeated, Zhang Quanyi defected to Zhuge Shuang's camp and was appointed governor of Zezhou by Zhuge Shuang. After Zhuge Shuang's death, his son Zhuge Zhongfang ascended the throne. Liu Jing and Li Hanzhi, the "lonely and important ministers", were competing for power and were incompatible with each other. At that time, Zhang Quanyi sided with Li Hanzhi and joined hands to drive away Liu Jing and control the Heyang area.
Subsequently, Zhang Quanyi and Li Han divided the spoils unevenly, and a gap gradually developed. The reason is very simple. During the Zhuge Shuang era, Li Hanzhi was the second-largest figure in the group. His official position and status were superior to Zhang Quanyi's. In the process of expelling Liu Jing, he also had Li Hanzhi's personal connections (Li Keyong). He contributed the most, so Li Hanzhi acted very forcefully when dividing the fruits of victory, and was not friendly, respectful, or considerate enough to Zhang Quanyi, which made Zhang Quanyi dissatisfied. The detailed process is described previously.
Zhang Quanyi secretly contacted Wang Chongying, Li Hanzhi's enemy, and united internal and external forces to launch a surprise attack on Li Hanzhi, drive him away, and control Heyang. Li Hanzhi fled to Hedong and moved Li Keyong with his heavenly soldiers and generals. Zhang Quanyi then surrendered to Zhu Wen of Bianzhou and asked Zhu Wen for protection. The "Battle for Heyang" finally ended with Zhu Wen's victory. Zhang Quanyi occupied Heyang and officially joined the Bianzhou forces. From then on, Zhang Quanyi was loyal to Zhu Wen.
That year was the first year of Wende of Emperor Xizong of Tang Dynasty (888). Until the fall of Houliang (923), Zhang Quanyi stayed loyal to Zhu Wen for 35 years! This is true love.
"Zhang Quanyi" is a name given by Emperor Zhaozong of the Tang Dynasty, and is from the same batch as Zhu Wen's "Zhu Quanzhong". One is all-loyal, the other is all-righteous, with a good meaning. It's a pity that Quan Yi is really Quan Yi, but Quan Zhong is not very loyal.
When Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty and established Liang Dynasty, Zhang Quanyi took the initiative to request a name change to avoid sacred taboos, so Zhu Wen gave him the name Zhang Zongshi (pronounced the same as "Shi"). As a rule, he is called "Zhang Quanyi" throughout the book.
During Zhu Wen's time, Zhang Quanyi was granted the title of King of Wei, and he was granted the title of Taibao, Taifu, and Taishi. He was appointed governor of Henan and governor of various places all year round; Zhu Yougui was granted the title of Taiwei; Zhu Youzhen was granted the title of deputy marshal of the army of Luoyang who stayed behind.
When Zhuangzong entered Bianzhou, Zhang Quanyi took the initiative from Luoyang to come to Bianzhou for pilgrimage, and his head was buried in clay to await punishment. Li Cunxu comforted him for a long time, ordered people to help him go to the palace, and gave him a banquet to calm his shock.
As early as when Zhang Quanyi and Li Hanzhi were fighting for Heyang, Li Keyong captured Zhang Quanyi's younger brother Zhang Quanwu and his family. Li Keyong did not embarrass them. He gave them land and houses in Taiyuan and gave them relatively generous treatment. From then on, although Zhang Quanyi served Zhu Wen loyally, he often secretly sent people to get in touch with Taiyuan. It is not clear whether he was just limited to housework, or whether he was suspected of acting as a spy for Hedong. Historical records only say "often" Yin sent people to ask questions in Taiyuan." This sentence is left to future generations to understand for themselves.
So Li Cunxu comforted Zhang Quanyi and said: "Brother and nephew of the Qing family, it's good to see each other again." Zhang Quanyi burst into tears of gratitude and thanked the emperor for his kindness. Li Cunxu ordered his brothers and sons to treat Zhang Quanyi as brothers and respect Zhang Quanyi extremely. Zhang Quanyi was 71 years old at that time. He had guarded Luoyang for 35 years and enjoyed a pivotal position in Houliang. He also had a good reputation and a deep mass foundation. Even if Li Cunxu was just showing off, he had to be respectful and respectful to this living fossil and political vase. Handle with care.
The reason why Zhang Quanyi can become an evergreen tree in the political arena is that he has survived two dynasties and three emperors (not counting Zhu Yougui), and has served as the Grand Master, Grand Tutor, Grand Protector, Grand Lieutenant, and Zhongshu Ling. , given the title of "King Jingjian" (King of Wei in Later Liang and King of Qi in Later Tang), with 13,000 households in the city. He served as military governor of Heyang and Tianping, and he rose steadily in the officialdom for 40 consecutive years. In the 1980s, he was a very popular minister. In the Later Liang Dynasty, he and Zhu Wen were in-laws, and in the Later Tang Dynasty, he was the godfather of the queen... He committed suicide in the end. Not only was he not criticized by the emperor after his death, but he was immediately posthumously granted the title. Since ancient times, those who have been involved in Zhang Quanyi's role are, according to the evaluation of "Old History of the Five Dynasties," "just one person."
Of course, not long after, Feng Dao pushed forward and became a true "roly-poly prime minister" unprecedented in world history. However, overall, Feng Dao was still slightly inferior to Zhang Quanyi.
The main reason why Zhang Quanyi created this miracle in officialdom was that he was aware of current affairs, understood things, was indifferent to fame and fortune, and did not compete with the world. He can be in sharp contrast with Guo Chongtao.
Looking at Zhang Quanyi's early experience, it is not difficult to see that he is somewhat similar to Zhu Wen. He was at the bottom of society and was unsatisfied. Then he defected to the Huangchaocao Army, accumulated military exploits, and gradually gained fame.
However, before Huang Chao's defeat, Zhang Quanyi surpassed Zhu Wen in all aspects. For example, by birth, Zhang Quanyi was better than Zhu Wen, a farmer, a temporary worker in the county government VS a domestic servant; when Huang Qi's regime was established, Zhang Quanyi was the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, the highest status among the six departments of the Ministry of Personnel, and the first brother of the minister, while Zhu Wen was just a peripheral person.
Therefore, in Zhu Wen's heart, he was also somewhat suspicious of this old colleague, and he had the idea of killing him several times.
Zhang Quanyi also understands this truth. High position and power have always been the source of trouble, and he cannot steal the limelight from his leaders. Therefore, Zhang Quanyi avoids everything and is humble and cautious.
Before joining Zhu Wen, Zhang Quanyi always tolerated Li Hanzhi. In front of the powerful Li Hanzhi, Zhang Quanyi pretended to be a grandson, so much so that even his subordinates couldn't stand it;
Before Zhu Wen usurped the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Quanyi and Zhang Quanyi were ministers and ministers of each other, and they had equal status. Zhang Quanyi therefore repeatedly declined, but also insisted on resigning as governor, and voluntarily ceded his reputation and power to Zhu Wen.
Don’t form gangs, form parties for personal gains, don’t fight for power, don’t take credit or be arrogant, don’t show off your wealth... you are honest, do your duty, serve the people wholeheartedly, encourage farmers to teach, and care for the refugees, and live an extremely low-key life. Even though you are a prince, you still don't wear silk and satin. Although he was born in the military, he respects Confucian scholars and is not superstitious about heretics. He loves reading Laozi and Zhuangzi most, and is devoted to the Taoist theory of transcendental thinking. He is truly independent of the world.
One time, Zhu Wen had murderous intentions again and had arranged a Hongmen banquet, waiting for Zhang Quanyi to throw himself into the trap.
Zhang Quanyi's wife, Chu Shi, was very talented and often defended Zhang Quanyi's grievances. This time, she went all out and came straight to Zhu Wen. Regardless of the dignity of the monarch and his ministers, she even cursed Zhu Wen and sternly accused: "My old man Zhang Quanyi, but... He is just an old farmer who only knows how to farm! He has done nothing else for more than thirty years. Look at the suburbs of Luoyang. Is there an inch of idle and barren land? He has worked hard and conscientiously to open up farmland and make the people happy. Health, increased tax revenue, and laid a solid material foundation for Your Majesty to conquer the world. Now that he is old and half of his body has been buried in the ground, Your Majesty is still suspicious of him? He is almost dead, how can he rebel? "
The scolding left Zhu Wen speechless, and he could only apologize and beg for mercy, "I misunderstood, I don't have anything to do with it, please stop talking about it (I'm not disgusted, don't say too much)." In order to prove that he never meant any harm to him. , Zhu Wen asked his son to marry Zhang Quanyi's daughter and form a family of children.
