All in all, Gao Qinggong was delayed in Wei Hui Mansion for four days.
When his mother, Zhang, arrived at Wei Hui Mansion, Gao Jingshi had even packed his luggage. The mother and son talked alone for no more than two sticks of incense. Gao Jingshi said goodbye to his mother and led his team to set off north to Anyang.
Originally, he thought that after meeting Guo Pu, Mr. Dongye might delay for some time, or even change his mind temporarily and refuse to return to Beijing. Who knew that the opposite was true. When Gao Pragmatic arrived in Anyang, Guo Pu had already taken care of things.
After packing up, and as soon as he saw Gao Pragmatic, he said to him: "I have read your exam paper, and it is good. I know you are in a hurry to return to Beijing, and when Wei Hui was delayed, I didn't
As many things as you have to bring, let’s go.”
Later, Gao Pingshi asked him about it on the road, and he learned that although Henan Superintendent Li Yuantai was Xu Jie's disciple, Xu Jie was actually his teacher. Guo Pu was also the same examiner that year, and happened to be two of Li Yuantai's roommates.
One of the teachers.
After such a calculation, in fact, Li Yuantai is not so much a disciple of Xu Jie as a disciple of Guo Pu. However, Li Yuantai was a gold medalist in the 32nd year of Jiajing. At that time, Xu Jie was already an important minister in the court, but Guo Pu still had a high status.
It's not obvious, so not many people know the relationship clearly.
Seeing that Gao Pragmatic was not very interested, Guo Pu knew what he was thinking and said calmly: "Do you think I will intercede with him about your Taoist examination?"
Gao pragmatic shook his head and replied: "That's not true, but since the teacher can see my test paper so quickly, Grandmaster Li must at least know that I visited the teacher when I returned to Xinzheng. There is no guarantee that he will not have any trouble because of this.
Accommodating."
Guo Pu glanced at him with interest and said, "Don't you have confidence in your article?"
"Yes." Gao Pingshi finished and sighed: "Otherwise, the student would not have this expression now, but would have a sad look on his face, for fear of being accused of cheating in the exam and ruining the family tradition."
"Haha..." Guo Pu shook his head and smiled, and said: "No matter who you show your Taoist examination article to, this talented person will be indispensable for you. Why do you think so much about other things? Meng Yan, a gentleman, has three joys.
The second is, 'You should look up to Heaven and be worthy of others'. You got it based on your ability, so there is no need to worry too much."
Gao pragmatic smiled, remained silent, and secretly thought: I won the title of the head of the case in the first step, and then I became the disciple of Grandmaster Li's former room master Guo Pu. Although the article can withstand anyone's criticism, but if there is any
If someone with ulterior motives must cause trouble, I'm afraid it will be more or less trouble.
Guo Pu suddenly reached out and patted his shoulder and said: "Pragmatically, since I promised Su Qing to accept you as a disciple, I will treat you as a nephew and nephew. There are some things I could not say originally, but now I must say them."
Gao Pingshi was slightly startled, then he bowed slightly and said, "Teacher, please give me some advice."
Guo Pu was not polite and said bluntly: "You have a genius, which is not ordinary, but there is one thing. At first glance, it seems very good, but if you think about it carefully, it may not be appropriate."
Gao pragmatic said again: "Please give me some advice, teacher."
Guo Pudao: "You have gone too far."
Gao Pragmatic was startled and didn't know how to speak.
Guo Pu sighed quietly and said: "When you first came to Anyang, you all liked me in terms of style and style. Is this a plan? When you came to Anyang again, you saw that I was fully equipped. Although my expression did not change, my eyes did not change.
You can't help but be surprised, this means that you were worried that I would not follow you back to Beijing before, maybe you have already thought about how to persuade me in advance, is this also a plan? "
Gao pragmatically opened his mouth, swallowed the words as they reached his lips.
Seeing that he didn't defend himself, Guo Pu's face softened a little, but he didn't let go. He continued: "Not to mention such a big thing you did in Wei Hui Mansion... Don't think that no one in Wei Hui Mansion noticed it.
Your thoughts are as good as yours. You spent three hundred thousand taels with just one wave of your hand. It can indeed make anyone doubt your intentions, but in the end they will not be able to express their doubts. But you have to know that you can't
Just because you say it, doesn't mean they don't understand it."
"In this matter, you not only plotted against the gentry and officials of Wei Hui Mansion, but also thousands of officials in the imperial court, and even everyone in the world - no matter who they are, they can only be forced to applaud you.
I praise you so much! You said, this...is a plan, right?"
Gao Pingshi felt a little embarrassed, but thinking that Guo Pu had just said that he "treated him as a nephew", he had no choice but to nod and admit it, but he did not admit his mistake.
Guo Pu smiled and said: "You will definitely be an official in the future. Being able to calculate is not a bad thing in itself. I just remind you not to let yourself fall into calculations, because... First, it depends on the person to make plans and achieve the results."
God, no matter how good the calculation is, there is no guarantee that there will be no accidents. Only when you have no flaws can you be on the right track. Secondly, you are plotting against others, and others are plotting against you. No one dares to say that you can always be an oriole.
Instead of making a miscalculation and becoming a mantis."
Gao Pingshi was shocked this time, bowed his head slightly and said: "The teacher taught you a lesson, and the student realized his mistake."
Guo Pu glanced at him, nodded, and then said quietly: "You are in a hurry to return to Beijing, probably because the tribute issue is about to be completed, right? Well, once the tribute issue is completed, Li Shilu will be of little use.
, Su Qing is about to be promoted to Chief Assistant, and you should go back early, firstly, to avoid being rewarded for your merits, and secondly, to watch over the inner court for him as soon as possible..."
As he spoke, he frowned slightly, looked at Gao Pragmatic carefully, and asked abruptly: "Have Zhang Baigui and Su Qing fallen out?"
"Uh..." Gao Pingshi was stunned for a while when he asked the question, but found that Guo Pu's eyes were bright at this time. He didn't have the upright and upright look before, but had a serious face. Knowing that he couldn't answer this question casually, his mind was racing.
After thinking for a while, he replied: "Not yet, but in fact, there have been signs before, just because... well, now that Duke Zhao has passed away, and Duke Li will also leave office, I am afraid that Mr. Taiyue will not be willing to stay under others for a long time."
"Sure enough." Guo Pu withdrew his eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and returned to his previous indifferent appearance. He twisted his beard and said: "Zhang Baigui is similar to you. He is rarely called a child prodigy. He participated in the competition when he was twelve years old.
The boy took the exam and was favored by Li Shi'ao, the magistrate of Jingzhou, who made him a student of the government. Regardless of his age or grades, he is only slightly inferior to you today."
Gao Pragmatic was overjoyed at first and thought to himself: Doesn't that mean I'm more awesome than Zhang Juzheng?
But then I thought: Damn it, I have been born in two lifetimes, so what should I compare?
Guo Pu had been secretly observing Gao Pragmatic, and saw that he was overjoyed at first, then calmed down immediately, and even showed a trace of reflection and shame. He couldn't help but be very satisfied and said with a smile: "Look, it seems that prodigies like you are all like this
If you are unwilling to succumb to others, why is Zhang Baigui not the same? However, it seems that you are a little better than him and know how to introspect, but he does not. Even when I became an official, he still only learned the surface.
Humility, in fact, my heart has always been 'who else in the world would rather me'. Although Su Qing is the first choice for the title and prime minister, I am afraid that Zhang Baigui is not willing to accept it lightly."