Xie An of the Eastern Jin dynasty was a very talented man. He was a lower-ranking official, but he did not enjoy this type of work. He soon resigned with the excuse of illness and lived in seclusion on Mount Dongshan of Huiji, Zhejiang Province. He would often explore and enjoy the area with friends and write poetry, gradually growing in his reputation.
朝廷想请他出来做官,册封他为吏部郎。虽然这个官位很高,但他还是婉言拒绝了。
The royal court wanted to appoint him as an official and confer upon him the title of Minister of Personal Affairs. Although it was a very high position, he graciously refused it.
At that time, Heng Wen who was very powerful asked Xie An to be the sima (the official in charge of military affairs). Xie An, not daring to oppose him, had no choice but to agree. He was over forty at that time.
On the day Xie An assumed office, many officials came to congratulate him. A man named Gao Song said, "You used to live in seclusion on Mount Dongshan and refused to be an official. Now, you have finally changed".
由于谢安才华出众,官职不断升高,后来成了宰相。他帮朝廷打败强大的敌人,巩固了统治。
Due to his talents, he was continuously promoted and later became prime minister. With his help, the government defeated powerful enemies and consolidated its control.