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On December 8, 266, in the second year of Xianxi, Sima Yan ascended the throne by Chan, established the Western Jin Dynasty, appointed Shan Tao as the guard (agent) of the Great Honglu, and escorted Cao Huan back to Yecheng.[12]

Governance is well done

In the early years of Taishi (266-274), Emperor Wu Jia Shantao was appointed as the commander of Fengche and promoted to Xindabo. When Yang Hu was in power, someone wanted to frame Pei Xiu. Shantao spoke seriously and protected Pei Xiu. Therefore, it was not in line with the intention of a powerful minister and was appointed as the governor of Jizhou and General Ningyuan.[13]

Jizhou has despised customs and no style of recommending talents. Shantao identified and selected hermits, visited wise men, commended or appointed more than 30 people, and all of them were famous in the world. Shantao was admired and praised by the scholars of the people, and local customs were also changed. [14]

The mother is extremely filial

Later, Shan Tao was transferred to the position of General of the Northern Central Army and supervised the garrison of Yecheng. Later, he went to the court to serve as the Minister of State and was promoted to the Minister of State. Because his mother was old, Sima Yan issued an edict saying: "Although you want to support your mother, your position is divided into public and private. Sooner or later, there are people in the family to serve medicine. You should temporarily cut off love and promote the virtue of being single-minded in public." Shan Tao decided to resign and wrote a memorial for dozens of times. Sima Yan agreed to his request for a long time and was granted a title of counselor to return to the mansion. Sima Yan was poor and frugal, unable to support his family, so he specially provided daily meals and gave him a bedside table and bedding. The courtesy was heavy, and no one could compare with him at that time. [15]

In the tenth year of Taishi (274), Shan Tao was appointed as Taichang and did not take office due to illness. When his mother died, he returned to his hometown.[16]

At that time, Shan Tao was over 70 years old and was mourning more than usual rituals. He personally carried the soil and built graves and planted pine and cypress. Sima Yan issued an edict to appoint Shan Tao as the Minister of Personnel. Shan Tao resigned on the grounds that his mother died and was ill, expressing his sincere feelings. At this time, Empress Sima Yan, Yang Yan, passed away, and Shan Tao reluctantly supported him to return to Luoyang. Forced by the edict, he barely took office. The people who recommended him to the capital and prefectures were all useful talents. [17]

Repeatedly seeking abdication

In the early years of Xianning (275-280), he was transferred to the position of the young tutor of the prince and was appointed as the attendant of the Sanqi. He was also appointed as the Minister of Shangshu Pushe, and was appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and was in charge of affairs. Because Shantao was old and sick, he refused to give in, so he wrote a letter to express his feelings. He wrote dozens of times, but he had not taken office as a director for a long time. [18]

The Left Secretary of the Shangshu Bai Bao reported to Shan Tao for disobeying the edict. Sima Yan said: "Shan Tao asked to resign because of illness, but he just did not obey his request. It is okay for Shan Tao to be punished by improper employment. Why do you have to act and turn the severity of the matter? You must not pursue this matter again." Shan Tao felt uneasy, so he apologized and said: "Since ancient times, those who practiced the kingly way have been upholding the right way. Your Majesty cannot change the national law because of an old minister. What kind of intention is that I have to say to the emperor? Please follow the statements given by Bai Bao to show that the criminal law is not in vain." Sima Yan issued another edict: "Bai Bao's report is false, and the reason why I did not pursue him is because I don't like to get angry at every turn. You are a wise and moderate person, how can you mind! You should take office as a director and not let them post the seal again." [19]

Shan Tao was determined to retreat, but because his cousin and his wife had a funeral, he returned to the house. Sima Yan issued an edict saying: "Shan Pu She has been away recently and has not returned because of some hard work. This is not my intention to sit on the side table and wait for the virtuous. Now I am sending a minister to report to the emperor. If he has not recovered, he will take a carriage and carry it back to the temple." Shan Tao was unable to give up his resignation, so he took office as a director in desperation. [20]

Shan Gong Announcement

Shan Tao has been elected for more than ten years again. Whenever there is a lack of official position, he will select several backup people. When he sees the edict, he will report the memorial first and propose the person Sima Yan wants to use. Therefore, the person Sima Yan wants to use is not mentioned first. Everyone does not know the details and thinks that Shan Tao is employed according to his own wishes. Someone said in front of Sima Yan that Shan Tao is not, so Sima Yan wrote an edict and warned Shan Tao: "The standard for employed people is talent, and no omissions are left out.

Only by alienating the lonely and talented people can education spread throughout the world.” Shan Tao still acted the same way. A year later, everyone's opinions were calmed down. The people recommended by Shan Tao and listed them in a list, which was called "Shan Gong's Notice" at that time. [21] He elected all officials to select talents and use talents, and only Lu Liang was appointed by Sima Yan's order. He had different opinions from Shan Tao. Shan Tao argued but Sima Yan refused to listen. Lu Liang was also dismissed for corruption and bribery. [22]

Shan Tao was among all sects in the court. In his later years, Empress Yang was in his own party dictatorship. Shan Tao was unwilling to use Yang and repeatedly mocked Sima Yan. Although Sima Yan understood his intentions, he could not correct it. Later, Shan Tao wrote a memorial to leave because of his age and illness, saying, "I am nearly eighty years old and are dying. If I have any benefits to the country, how can I keep my energy in the prosperous era? Due to aging, I can no longer bear heavy responsibilities. There is nothing wrong in the world today. The world wants to follow education and follow the hearts of the people and act in voluntarily. The people can correct themselves. It is just that we should advocate the style and education to make the folk customs rich. What can Your Majesty do? I am deaf and blind and unable to move forward. There is no need to hide between the monarch and minister, and father and son, so I express my ignorance and hope to agree to my request." So I took off my hat and hike barefoot to return the seal.[23]

Sima Yan issued an edict to comfort Shan Tao. Shan Tao wrote a letter to retreat, but Sima Yan issued an edict to refuse. The Secretary of State ordered Wei Guan to report to him, "Shan Tao has a minor illness and has not performed his duties for a long time. He frequently issued edicts but still did not obey the edict. The court argued that this would not fulfill his noble character and violate the requirements of being a public official. If Shan Tao was in a serious condition, he would not be suitable for his official position. Shan Tao could be removed from his official position." Sima Yan issued an edict to Wei Guan, saying: "Shan Tao has virtue and is always expected by the public, but he is deeply grateful. Therefore, he issued edicts continuously, and he must change his ideas to support the court and make up for the shortcomings. The person in charge did not understand the profound meaning of the edict, but instead misinterpreted it. This was a disadvantage to the spirit of respecting the virtuous and adding the name of being polite and not virtuous to me. How could he set an example for people from far and near?" Shan Tao had no choice but to take office as a director again. [24]

Wang Yan: 1. The time is in harmony with Tao, and its depth is unfathomable. [36] 2. This person refused to talk about himself at first, but he did not read "Lao". When he heard that his poems were often in line with his purpose. [36]

Sun Sheng: 1 Shan Tao is virtuous, beautiful, Xian, Rong, Linglangda is handsome and talented. In the current conversation, Ruan was the leader, Wang Rong was second to him, Shan and Xiang were all his kindness. [36] 2 Tao was elegant and prosperous, with great measure, and had a broad mind, but was indifferent to the times. [36]

Sun Chuo: Protecting the public morality and living in the Wuzong clan, and becoming a master of the great source to discuss the Tao. The two public morality and virtue are so noble that they are the best.[37]

Yuan Hong: Shan Gong is silent in his heart, and he can be in voluntarily, and he can be in a peaceful and unyielding manner. He can enjoy the whole life and enjoy it for a lifetime. Isn’t it okay to be able to do it! [38]

Gu Kaizhi: 1 There is no sign of the waves, and the abyss is silent. No one can see its traces, and its tools also enter the Tao. Therefore, no one can call it, but obey its greatness. [36] 2 The waves have them but do not rely on them. [36]
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