从唐玄宗之政“先理而后乱”谈用人

Focusing on Employment of People:Emperor Xuan Zong′s Administration of Initial Organization and Subsequent Turmoil

唐玄宗在谋取政权后 ,选贤才为相 ,坚持少而精的置相原则 ,不重用功臣和皇亲国戚 ,并注意加强地方政权的建设 ,使“开元盛世”得以实现。但他执政的后期却骄侈养奸 ,摈弃忠臣贤吏 ,宠信重用奸佞小人 ,终酿“安史之乱” ,他在用人上的得失值得后人记取。

After coming into power, Emperor Xuan Zong chose the talented person for the prime minister, adhered to the principle of choosing fewer but better talents instead of putting the founders and his relatives in important positions, and paid great attention to the strengthening of local governments, which helped to bring about a good beginning. In the later periods of his administration, however, he lived an extravagant life and was tolerant of evils, dismissed faithful and wise officials and gave favor to crafty and fawning persons. This led to “the Rebellion of An Lushan and Shi Siming”. Later generations should prove into his merits and demerits in employing persons.