In the twenty-sixth year of Jiajing (1547), he was the first scholar, and Ding Jia was the first scholar in the department, with Zhang Tongke. He was chosen to write green ci in Xiyuan, which was appreciated by Zhu Houzong in Ming Dynasty. He was promoted to Bachelor of Hanlin with Yan Ne, assistant minister of Hanlin, and was immediately promoted to Shao Qing, the right assistant minister of does, who is still a Bachelor of Hanlin. He is on duty in Xiyuan as before. Later, he helped manage the affairs of does, was promoted to assistant minister of does, and was transferred to assistant minister of official department. On behalf of Yan Ne, he was the minister of rites, and later he was promoted to Prince Taibao. In the forty-fourth year of Jiajing (1565), he served as a bachelor of Wuying Temple, joined the cabinet, and participated in the handling of confidential events with Yan Ne. Sejong dotes on the ministers on duty around him, and their promotion appointments are made by special decrees. Li Chunfang has been promoted six times since he became a bachelor, but none of them was elected by a minister.
When Li Chunfang entered the cabinet, Xu Jie was appointed as the records at that time, which was very trusted by Sejong. Li Chunfang will help Xu Jie when he is in trouble, and Xu Jie also values him. In the spring of the first year of Qin Long (1567), the Xiangfeng Tower was built in Mu Zong. Li Chunfang said: "Is it reasonable for the emperor to start large-scale construction as soon as he ascended the throne?" The building repair stopped like this. It was after being involved in the whirlpool of Xu Jie and Gaogong that Li Chunfang had the idea of quitting for the first time. Qi Kang, the high arch supervisor, impeached Xu Jie, the first record, and Li Chunfang, the second record, and they colluded with the Cabinet. At that time, Li Chunfang begged for a rest twice, but he didn't mention Qi Kang's impeachment. He only talked about two reasons: his parents were "77 years old and forced Sang Yu to live with the wind"; I'm old, my energy is fading, and I can't take on the heavy responsibility of the cabinet. Of course, the emperor knew the reason why Li Chunfang begged for mercy, and immediately ordered to comfort and retain him: "Your virtue is expected, and your strength has not declined. We are eager to rely on our posts and govern with our plans. How can we beg for rest? " You should go out to work immediately and be considerate, and you are not allowed to resign. "
Two years later, Li Chunfang went begging for a rest again. This time, it was Xu Jie's resignation after he succeeded to the throne, that is, in the Ming Dynasty, "starting with people's words." Chunfang sighed and said,' Xu Gong, can I be safe for a long time? I am willing to beg my ears. The reason given in the recitation is that "the blood disease is steep and can't work", and the left nose bleeds many times. The doctor thinks that "overwork can't be recovered after illness" and hopes that the emperor can "pity the minister and return to the field". The emperor sent a doctor for treatment, but he still refused to ask for help: "I am a loyal minister and diligent, which is what I rely on." Can't I ask for a break? "It is advisable to adjust with your heart, and you can go out to work immediately."
Li Chunfang finally put forward a leave of absence, which is Qin Long for five years. At that time, Nanjing made Wang Zhen ponder the intention of the high arch, because Li Chunfang "is too old to ask for help, and his brother does not give thanks for changing his job", and wrote that he was "unfaithful and unfilial". Li Chunfang also mentioned in the petition that "the minister is loyal to the fruit and deceives the fruit, and the emperor's wisdom is tolerant of everything, so he can distinguish it naturally", but he asked the emperor to "put it back in the field that day". Emperor Qin Long quickly ordered him to stay: "I am a minister loyal to the country, and I want to rely on him as soon as possible, so I can't ask for a rest." . It is wise to work with peace of mind. Words are not allowed. This time, Li Chunfang made up his mind to play four letters in a row, which made the emperor impatient: "Why did you play when you left yesterday?" "Maintenance, the party can rely on, why stand? It is advisable to give the assistant a reason immediately and be careful not to resign. " "Green repeatedly asked for withdrawing troops, repeatedly set the purpose of comfort and retention. The body is sacred, and it is appropriate to encourage the auxiliary government, so don't stick to it. "When Li Chunfang went to five performances, Emperor Qin Long was helpless. He wrote" Give Li Chunfang, a great scholar, to return to the field ","Please, use your kindness "and gave an official escort to Ikekawa." There are eight people in four years, and six stones are given to the official every month. " After Li Chunfang returned home, his parents were still alive. The family entertained him from morning till night, and the villagers all worshipped him. Li Chunfang died a few years after his parents died.
On March 19th, 13th year of Wanli (1585, 18 April), Li Chunfang died at the age of seventy-five, and was named by posthumous title.