In the Old Testament of the Bible, there is such an interpretation of the Watchman: "You can see the ominous signs of a society, promote the current reform and innovation with the dangers of the future, have the knowledge and courage, and ignore personal utility and even life and death." Watchmen are the heart and vision of the times, and an era needs such a conscientious watcher or a group of watchers.
Countries that are good at listening to the watcher's wisdom will reflect. The learned Mencius once asked Qi Xuanwang, "What if judicial officials can't rule scholars?" Qi Xuanwang said, "Take him away." Mencius asked again, "Don't you get medical treatment within four borders?" Qi Xuanwang was speechless because he knew the meaning of this sentence. Mencius pointed out the disadvantages and his own death under Qi Xuanwang's rule with clever questions and answers, which is wisdom; In this speech, Qi Xuanwang was introspective, instead of furious with Mencius' "accusation", he thought deeply about his own shortcomings and was good at listening to the watcher's wisdom. The reflection of a king also represented the reflection of a country. Therefore, Qi can be the first of the "Seven Heroes of the Warring States" in the chaos of the world.
Countries that are good at appointing watchmen will prosper. Emperor Taizong once returned to his bedroom angrily and said angrily to his eldest grandson, "I must teach Wei Zhi a good lesson!" " So Emperor Taizong told his grandson how Wei Zhi confessed his fault and encouraged himself in the hall. Instead of adding fuel to the fire, the eldest grandson queen dressed up to congratulate Emperor Taizong on getting a loyal minister who dared to speak out. Emperor Taizong just woke up and stopped being angry with Wei Zhi. During the reign of Emperor Taizong, Wei Zhi, Wuji, Fang and other ministers dared to speak and remonstrate, encouraging officials of all sizes to speak out, and gradually became stronger in the Tang Dynasty, which opened the heyday of Zhenguan rule. Watchers, such as Wei Zhi, Chu Suiliang and Sun Chang Wuji, have made great achievements in the reform and innovation of this era because of their outspoken views. Emperor Taizong, a wise monarch, and Taizong, who is good at watching, finally laid the foundation for the prosperity of this country.
The era without watchmen will be replaced. Shang Zhouwang listened to da ji's flattery, killed loyal subjects and good people, and was eventually replaced by the Zhou Dynasty. Qin Shihuang reused eunuch Zhao Gao and listened to flattery, which eventually led to an uprising and could not be passed down forever. In these times, there are no watchmen, or the watchmen are all dead. They used to listen to good things, but they all died in the end.
Watchmen are the heart and vision of the times. Only by being good at appointing watchmen and obeying them can the times stand firm in the turmoil and not be replaced!