The night of the twelfth lunar month came very early. Even though Gao Qingshi was really good at writing articles, he was limited by the efficiency of grinding ink and writing brushes. It was already evening by the time he "handed in" the paper.
Guo Pu originally thought he was going to fight at night, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly. He took the manuscript immediately and sat down to wait in a pragmatic manner.
Gao Pragmatic had just finished writing the article in the last light of day. Guo Pu's eyesight was not as good as Gao Pragmatic, so he had to light an oil lamp and read again in the dim light.
Gao Pragmatic, who was sitting aside to rest, saw that Guo Pu only lit a small lamp with one wick when lighting the oil lamp, and he felt quite emotional: before comparing with Xu Jie, he felt that the Gao family was already poor and happy, but he did not expect to compare with Guo Pu.
A home can also be considered luxurious.
Of course, the Gao family has been a long-standing official, unlike Guo Pu. Gao Pragmatic's great-grandfather Gao Kui was promoted to county magistrate, and later became a doctor in Yu Hengsi of the Ministry of Industry and was in charge of iron smelting in Jizhou; Gao Pragmatic's grandfather Gao Shangxian was the twelfth member of Zhengde
Jinshi, moved to many places, and became the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple; up to Gao Jie and Gao Gong, everyone in the generation has become an official, the family is full of pillars, the family reputation is far-reaching, and it is the home of a sect of practical learning, admired by scholars.
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With such a family background, it is not surprising that they have some properties. On the contrary, the contrast between Xu Jie and Guo Pu is too sharp. Xu Jie and Guo Pu were both from ordinary families. They were also very proud when they were young. They were awarded gold medals and became officials in the court.
, from official to pavilion elder.
However, the wealth of Xu Jie's family is more than ten times that of the Gao family. The poverty of Guo Pu's family is probably ten times that of the Gao family.
The difference is surprising.
Thinking of this, Gao Pragmatic suddenly understood the "embarrassment" Guo Pu had given him just now. He had lived in poverty for so long. He heard that he had accumulated such a large fortune in less than a year after entering Beijing and was making money every day. How could he not suspect that he was greedy for money?
Fortunately, after listening to what he said just now, I finally knew that the money he made mainly came from soap, briquettes and mining, rather than relying on Gao Gong's power to farm and buy land, otherwise he would be scolded directly.
It seems that it is best not to let this old man know easily about doing business with the Mongols, otherwise he will be in trouble. Even if he cannot hide it in the future, he must think that it is only after I answer the tribute.
Gao Pragmatic was thinking about Guo Pu, and Guo Pu was actually thinking about Gao Pragmatic.
Gao pragmatically did a good job in this article, with lofty intentions and fair arguments. It is indeed an excellent work. Looking at his writing, it is obvious that he understands the purpose of his topic, and explains without any trace that he is not greedy for money, but just practical.
, practice and actually learn the family style of the sect.
It is natural for a member of the Gao family to talk about the world and apply it to the world. It is even more admirable to be consistent in words and deeds. Guo Pu nodded secretly in his heart, and most of his previous worries have gone away.
After looking at it carefully for a while, Guo Pu raised his head and said to Gao Pingshi: "Gao Shidu, you may not know that Zhang Taiyue once wrote a model essay with this title."
Gao pragmatic stood up quickly, bowed and said: "Young man, you can't take that idle official seriously, sir, just call me by my name."
Guo Pu just smiled slightly and had no other reaction. Gao pragmatic knew that he meant: I have not agreed to accept you as a disciple.
However, Gao Pragmatic was not entangled. He was thinking about the meaning of Guo Pu's words just now. After thinking for a while, he said: "The model essay about Mr. Taiyue Xianggong seems to have been written during the examination in a certain year. If I remember correctly, it is
The solution to the problem should be: Those who manage money well will be able to achieve self-prosperity."
Guo Pu was slightly surprised, but still nodded, flicked the manuscript paper in his hand, and said: "In terms of breaking the topic, your article's breaking of the topic is more impressive than Zhang Taiyue's."
"How dare you compare yourself to Mr. Taiyue?" Gao pragmatically said modestly.
However, what he was thinking in his mind was: You said "just based on breaking the problem", which means that Zhang Juzheng has the advantage in other aspects.
Unexpectedly, Guo Pu shook his head and said: "The literature of the time has its own characteristics, and you will probably make a judgment based on whether it solves the problem. But you are different from Zhang Taiyue. Although there are decades of difference between you two, it is precisely because of the length of your literary studies.
There are differences, and the positions are very different, so it is not surprising that there are some differences. I only talk about articles, not official positions."
Gao Pangshi didn't know how to answer for a while. He thought that Guo Puzhong was ranked four times earlier than Zhang Juzheng. He didn't mind the evaluation, but if he said something bad about Zhang Juzheng, it wouldn't reach Zhang Juzheng's ears in the future, and it would harm me.
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But Mr. Guo had already said so, so Gao Pragmatic had no choice but to say: "Please give me some advice, sir."
Guo Pu didn't care about his embarrassment and said calmly: "When Zhang Taiyue wrote this essay, he was already an assistant minister in the cabinet and held a high position. His article was mediocre at first glance and was not as grand and broad as yours.
But don't think that he can't do it, he just deliberately takes advantage of it... Do you know what I mean?"
Gao Jingshi had never thought about this. He couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this. He thought to himself: Zhang Juzheng is a man with great ambitions. It goes without saying that his writing can be grand and broad. But just looking at his and his own article just now, from
In terms of solving the problem, it is true that I am more far-sighted than him in solving the problem.
I wrote the title "The king can control the wealth of the world, it is only created by the Tao", and he wrote the title "Those who are good at managing money will be self-prosperous if they have the right way." I started from the perspective of a king and understood financial management as a king governing the world.
However, he did not specify who this "manager of money" is. Of course it is possible to say that a king can be used, but it is not necessarily impossible to say that it is an ordinary person. According to the Confucian tradition, there are saints, sage kings and all the people in the world. My conclusion is indeed true.
Be higher.
However, Guo Pu said that Zhang Juzheng was not incapable of being "magnificent and broad", but that he specifically "opted for the small", but why?
Gao Pragmatic thought carefully about what Guo Pu just said, and suddenly an idea flashed: Guo Pu specifically pointed out that Zhang Juzheng was already a senior minister when he wrote this exam essay, so it is most likely that Zhang Juzheng wanted to express some political thought.
, or governance philosophy.
What are Zhang Juzheng's political thoughts and governance philosophy? They are very similar to Gao Gong: applying the principles of management and focusing on practical results.
In other words: He is not interested in talking about big principles, what he wants is to achieve results.
Gao pragmatic suddenly realized, and said: "Sir, I think that the reason why Taiyue Xianggong's article is not about bigness but smallness is because he is already a respected minister, and he does not need to be big to show himself, but to be profound.
Aware of the long-standing shortcomings of the country, we advocate discussing matters based on the actual situation, and do a good job in the current practical affairs. Only by acting down-to-earth and abandoning lofty and far-reaching arguments can the world be governed."
Guo Pu looked surprised, looked at Gao Pragmatic carefully for a while, and then sighed: "Zhongxuan's letter praised you for being 'very thoughtful, not like a child'. Looking at it today, it is indeed the case. Taiyue wrote this examination essay, which is not true.
You need to show off your writing skills, and as you said, you want to convey the spirit of truth-seeking to all the candidates. Therefore, if you and his two articles are tested together, you will definitely be higher, but it does not mean that his article is not as good as
You, but what he thinks and wants at this time is different from you."
Gao pragmatically raised his hands and said sincerely: "Student understands, thank you for your guidance."
Guo Pu looked at him for a while, then suddenly laughed and said: "Your third brother is so interesting. I, Guo Zhifu, am responsible for two canons, and three masters are responsible for talents. He actually made you worship me as your master?"
Gao Pangshi was also a little embarrassed after hearing this. He didn't know how to answer appropriately. Who knew that Guo Pu waved his hand: "I shouldn't have agreed, but seeing that your article has already entered the room, I guess you won't need me to teach you how to read chapter by chapter. I
I'll give him this face and accept you. If you don't understand anything, come and ask me again."