Wu Zetian often listened to the ministers and said that Di Renjie was loyal, forgiving and generous. Therefore, she deliberately wanted to test Di Renjie and asked him if he wanted to know who was talking about him behind his back.

Wu Zetian often listened to the ministers and said that Di Renjie was loyal, forgiving and generous. Therefore, she deliberately wanted to test Di Renjie and asked him if he wanted to know who had said bad things about him behind his back. Di Renjie answered frankly,"If I have made a mistake, I will correct it. As for someone who came to the court to criticize me, I don't want to know who it is." Wu Zetian greatly admired Di Renjie's character and believed in the fairness of public opinion. Combined with this story, how should we deal with the criticism and comments of others? (3 points)

Answer 1

Wu Zetian often listened to the ministers and said that Di Renjie was loyal, forgiving and generous. So she deliberately wanted to test Di Renjie and asked him if he wanted to know who had said bad things about him behind his back.

Di Renjie immediately replied," I dare not hope to hear the negative comments of others, nor do I want to shake my loyalty and beliefs because of the slander of others. As officials, we should always believe in our duty and mission to contribute to the country and the people, and not be influenced by the words of others."

Wu Zetian was very satisfied with Di Renjie's answer and praised him as a "loyal and generous minister." From then on, Di Renjie continued to play an important role in the court and made great contributions to the development and stability of the country.