南宋名臣吴潜的宰相生涯

Wu Qian's Career as Prime Minister:A Famous Official in Southern Song Dynasty

吴潜为南宋名臣,关心国事,节用爱民;为人豪迈,不附权要。屡次上奏,表达对国家的政治环境、经济形势、军事策略及用人方法等方面的独到见解和措施,因而在理宗后期曾两度为相。但由于社会形势的变化及君臣、臣相间复杂的关系与争斗,吴潜的一些建议并未实施,或是实施而效果不大。他罢相的原因主要是同僚的排挤、台谏的攻击及自身的性格等。

Wu Qian, a famous official in the Southern Song dynasty, who was generous and concerned with the national affairs, practiced economy and cherished the people, and was not attached to bigwigs. Wu Qian reported to the emperor again and again to express his unique perspectives and measures on the country＇s political, economic situation, military strategies and methods of employment. Therefore, he served as prime minister twice during Li-zong Period. However, Wu Qian＇s some good recommendations were not implemented or even so did ineffectively because of the changes in the social situation and the complex fighting relationship between the Emperor and the ministers. The main reason why Wu Qian was forced to retreat from the position of the prime minister were his colleagues＇s suppress, Tai Jian＇s attack and his own personality.