Official Tang Jian and Emperor Taizong played Go, and (Tang Jian) seized the favorable position. Emperor Taizong was very angry and sent Tang Jian to Tanzhou. Emperor Taizong said to Wei Chijingde in anger, "Tang Jian despises me, and I'm going to kill him. You proved for me that he accused me in complaining language. " Wei Chijingde humbly agreed. The next day, Wei Chijingde kowtowed and said, "I really didn't hear it." (Emperor Taizong) asked many times to make sure there was no change. Emperor Taizong was furious and threw the jade board to the ground. Left in a hurry. After a long time, a banquet was held, and officials with more than three products were invited to attend the banquet. Emperor Taizong said: "Today's Wei Chijingde has three advantages: Tang Jian didn't die in vain, I didn't kill people in vain, and Wei Chijingde didn't have to listen to my opinions against himself. These are three advantages; I got a reputation for being angry with my mistakes, Tang Jian got the luck to survive again, and Wei Chijingde got a reputation for being loyal to his duties and being honest and frank. This is three benefits. " One thousand pieces of silks and satins were given to Wei Chijingde, and ministers said, Long live.
Taizong was arrogant but brave enough to admit his mistakes. He was a wise monarch. Wei Chijingde is loyal, upright, unflattering and flexible.