Why do you say that Zhao Zhen "Pepsi can do nothing but be an official"? How do you evaluate Song Renzong's life?

Among the emperors in China, Zhao Zhen, the fourth monarch of the Song Dynasty, was an emperor who had been in office for a long time but had a low sense of existence in Song Renzong. During Song Renzong's administration, he did not launch a large-scale war like Qin Shihuang and Liang Wudi, nor did he make any achievements in the military. No significant achievements have been made in internal affairs, and the celebration of the New Deal was abolished because of the opposition of aristocratic bureaucrats. During his reign, he did not monopolize the power, but chose to rule the world with the scholar-officials, played the role of emperor himself, and decentralized officials to govern the country. Therefore, the country is peaceful, the people are happy, the economy is prosperous and the social economy is greatly developed. Therefore, there is a saying that "Pepsi can't do it, it will only be an official."

Song Renzong is famous for its benevolent policies. In his view, expanding territory on all sides and fighting on all sides will inevitably increase the burden on the people and make them suffer from war. He was determined to reform, but worried about touching the interests of aristocratic bureaucrats, and finally chose to give up. Therefore, Song Renzong did not have the ambition to make contributions, nor did he have the courage to turn the tide and be determined to reform, but he had a kind heart, so he won the hearts of the people all over the world, won the peaceful development of the country, and even won the respect of his rival Liao Dynasty.

In his forty years in office, Renzong was diligent in political affairs and modest in official management. As a gentle and courteous monarch, he can abide by the laws of his ancestors, understand the duty of being kind to the people, and solve the old social ills with his heart, thus creating the "imperial decree of benevolence." Of course, in fact, this prosperous time is not well-known in history, far less than Kaiyuan and Kanggan. However, during his reign, many famous officials came forth in large numbers, with clear political affairs, such as Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Bao Zheng, Pang Ji and Yan Shu. Military commanders include Di Qing, Zhong, and others. There is hardly an era in history that can be compared with outstanding literacy and abundant talents.

From the perspective of Confucian feudal political thought, Song Renzong is undoubtedly a kind and loving emperor. He ruled in an era of national peace, people's happiness, economic prosperity and cultural prosperity. It is undoubtedly the best time.