In the sixth year of Jianxing, Zhuge Liang's troops went to Qishan to attack Wei; Wei and Shu changed their offensive and defensive changes in Longyou. Jiang Wei was inspired by the Shu Han Dynasty's loyalty in the world, and took charge of the heroes and Zhuge Liang's sincerity in love with his talents. He abandoned Wei and went to Shu, causing him to lose contact with his mother in his hometown.
Wei people coerced Jiang’s mother to write a book on Jiang Wei and asked him to return to Wei. Jiang's mother was helpless and asked herself to be sick in the letter, asking Jiang Wei to send some Angelica back from Shuzhong . When Jiang Wei saw the book, he understood the implication, not seeking angelica in medicine, but rather asserting that he should return. So the reply said: "A hundred hectares of good land are not one acre; but there is , far-reaching , not angelica." The implication is that the son has a lofty ambition and does not want to return to the land for the time being. This trick used the medicine to indicate that Mingyuanzhi was quite implicitly defeating the coercive conspiracy of the Wei people.
This incident is recorded in history books and is often praised by later generations. The Qing people said it well: "If the Angelica will not return, the grass on the Long River will cry; if you die, you will not die, and the old ministers will be able to see the unforgettable feelings of his relatives." It is pity for his unforgettable feelings of his relatives, and also painful for his death to repay Shu, which can be said to be the best conveying Jiang Wei's thoughts throughout his life. As the saying goes, loyalty and filial piety cannot be achieved at the same time. Jiang Wei lost his father at a young age and lived with his widowed mother. The mother and son had a deep relationship. But on the scale of loyalty and filial piety, he put state affairs first, had lofty ambitions, was loyal to the Han Dynasty, had a lifetime of heroism and a clean and honest style.
Zhuge Liang once wrote to the chief of the residence Zhang Yi and Jiang Wan, who joined the army, said that Jiang Wei was loyal and diligent in his duties, thought about problems in detail, and examined his talents and moral character. Even Li Shao and Ma Liang were not as good as him. After Zhuge Liang's death, Jiang Wei assisted the Han Dynasty and attacked the Central Plains. He confirmed the traditional morality of "a good man is determined by all directions" and "a scholar who is used for his confidant". He was in charge of the general and was the leader of the ministers. He was powerful and had a high position, but his residence was simple and contempt, and he was frugal in food. He was highly respected by future generations and became a model of the previous generation in Long.
Research carefully, plan to be loyal, observe people to be clear, deal with benevolence in the world, and fight with courage. This is Jiang Wei's character. This is a traditional virtue refined and forged by the Chinese nation's culture. Although due to historical limitations, historical books have mixed praises and criticisms of Jiang Wei, including many feudal colors, Jiang Wei is worthy of being a role model among people for his loyalty to Shu Han and his perfection of personality. It is also Jiang Wei's personality power that is rich and noble, unwavering, and unyielding, as the cornerstone of national culture, has influenced the quality of the national group and has become an immortal spirit. For thousands of years, he has encouraged and inspired the heroes and daughters of Longshang, and composed a heart-stirring song of righteousness, showing the magnificent and unwilling spirit of the ancient civilization, and demonstrating the character and integrity of the descendants of Yan and Huang! It is no wonder that the people in Longzhou have given Jiang Wei infinite respect and sincere admiration, so that they have built temples and tombs to commemorate the heroes.
Author Wen Yan
