How do you view the Anshi Rebellion? If this question was asked to Gao Pragmatic, Gao Pragmatic would first think about Long Qing's starting point for asking this question, and then consider the tendency of the answer based on this starting point, and would even consider not giving the answer too comprehensively when answering.
, to leave space for the emperor to supplement and develop. This is the most serious but also the most bureaucratic answer that a subordinate with long experience in officialdom can give.
But Zhu Yijun is not very pragmatic. He does not think about that much, and he cannot think about that much. So when he heard Long Qing's question, he said without hesitation: "Anlushan is not of my race. His mind is different, and his mind is different."
He was so ambitious that he let down Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, who had used his power so much for him. He deserves death!"
Long Qing sighed and said: "It cannot be said that it is unreasonable to say that those who are not from my race must have different minds, but you have to know that Anlu Mountain was originally just a bastard in a willow city, so how could he have any ambition to rule the dynasty?
?This ambition did not come out of thin air, but was given to him bit by bit by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty."
Long Qing said seriously: "Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty believed that Hanchens read a lot and had complicated minds, so they should not be trusted easily. Hu'er read little and had a simple mind, so he could be trusted. It was precisely because of this attitude that he withdrew for inexplicable reasons.
Wang Zhongsi, but in fact, if Wang Zhongsi was still alive, he would not dare to rebel even if he borrowed the courage of An Lushan's ten dogs. Therefore, although he himself was guilty of An Lushan's rebellion, in the final analysis, he was on the side of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty
He abandoned his martial arts while supporting Tai'a."
"Oh...that's it." Zhu Yijun was also easy to teach. He nodded and added: "Gao Pragmatic also told his ministers about Wang Zhongsi. He said that the Tang Dynasty later relied on basically everything to quell the Anshi Rebellion.
He is Wang Zhongsi's former subordinate."
Long Qing did not intend to tell his son about history, but just to introduce arguments, so he just nodded, turned the topic back, and continued: "People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. This is common sense in the world, An Lu
Of course, the mountain also wants to climb up, so in his early years, he also worked hard to guard the borders for the Tang Dynasty and appease the vassals, which was a real achievement. But Tang Xuanzong forgot that people's ambitions always increase little by little with their strength.
After accumulating points, he thought he could afford it and was willing to give it, but in the end he discovered that An Lushan was no longer satisfied with being an official or a high official, but wanted to be the emperor directly in one step - this
Can you still give it?"
At this time, Zhu Yijun finally remembered what his father had said to him before, and said: "I understand, so that time my father said that you must know what the ministers want. For example, like Mr. Gao, his family has been filled with officials for generations.
He has a good reputation, and what he wants is to assist the Holy Emperor in reviving the Ming Dynasty in order to be famous throughout the ages - this is also an ambition, but it is the kind that the emperor needs."
Long Qing clapped his hands happily and praised: "Okay, okay, it seems that Jun'er really understands. But since you mentioned Mr. Gao, dad would like to add something. Just now, Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty thought that Han Chen read a lot, so he
He has complicated thoughts and should not be taken lightly. In fact, his idea may not be completely wrong, nor may it be completely right. Do you know why?"
Of course Zhu Yijun didn't know, so he immediately shook his head and asked his father for advice.
Long Qing then said: "Of course the Han officials studied a lot, but the study done by the Tang officials was fundamentally different from the study done by the Ming officials... Well, forget it, I won't say more about this first. Let me talk about another point: Han officials were better at Hu
There is one biggest difference between people: Hu people respect strength. If you are stronger than me, I will respect you as my master. On the contrary, if I am stronger than you, I will never tolerate you still being in front of me.
Give orders from above."
Zhu Yijun nodded repeatedly. He had already discovered this situation when he was studying history.
"The Han people are different." Long Qing said: "King Wen of Zhou Dynasty had two-thirds of the world, but he still served the Yin and Shang Dynasties. Why? In the first year of Duke Zhou's reign, he saved the rebellion, in the second year he conquered Yin, in the third year he died, and in the fourth year he built a marquis guard.
Five years of camp established the Zhou Dynasty, six years of rites and music, and seven years of administration to become the king... It is said that the Duke of Zhou vouched for support and the world returned to its heart. But even so, after seven years of regency, he still handed over the great government to the king. Why?
"
Zhu Yijun said: "Before, the wise knew loyalty."
Long Qing nodded first, but then shook his head and said: "Although there is loyalty and righteousness, it may not always be the case. You should have heard Bai Juyi's poem: 'The Duke of Zhou is afraid of the day of rumors, but Wang Mang is respectful and modest. He did not usurp the throne.'
The body dies, and who knows the authenticity of the life?' It can be seen that it also depends on the person, so Bai Juyi said, 'It takes three days to test the jade, and seven years to identify the material.' It cannot be just because a person performed well at that time.
, you treat each other wholeheartedly, and you should always observe carefully for a while to see what kind of person this person is."
Long Qing thought for a while and then said: "Let's take Mr. Gao as an example: Mr. Gao has served me in Qiandi for many years and served me loyally. Needless to say... You asked me last time why Xu Jie forced Mr. Gao away.
At that time, I didn’t have the strength to refuse, and I didn’t clearly tell you the reason at that time, but I can tell you today.”
Zhu Yijun remembered that the last time his father faced this question of his, he only said, "Sometimes, doing great things requires some sacrifice." He couldn't help but nodded, with some expectation in his heart. He didn't know the real reason why his father did this in the first place.
Long Qing sighed and said: "There are actually several reasons, but there is no need to mention the others today. I will only say one: the last time Mr. Gao became an official, it was actually a 'test of jade' - it was my last time for him.
Test jade."
Because of the background mentioned above, Zhu Yijun understood a little bit when he heard it this time.
Long Qing smiled and added: "Even the restoration itself is part of this last jade test."
Zhu Yijun nodded repeatedly. This time he felt that he really understood. He said: "When Mr. Gao became an official, he did not complain about his father. Later, when he came back, he did not refuse. Therefore, Mr. Gao is really loyal to his father."
dedicated."
Long Qing nodded: "That's right, so dad was completely sure of Mr. Gao's ambition at that time, which was to be a minister of ZTE and attach great importance to ministerial integrity. What he wanted, dad could afford and was willing to give... So
, Jun'er, you should understand now that Mr. Gao's ability to hold the title of chief assistant and take charge of the ministry is not due to his father's partial favor as the emperor, but because of his own actions and performance. This is all
He deserves it."
Zhu Yijun nodded, but suddenly hesitated and couldn't help but ask: "Even so, dad also said just now that people's ambitions may grow step by step. Although Mr. Gao is loyal..."
"You want to ask, is it possible that Mr. Gao has gradually grown his ambitions as time goes by and the situation changes?" Long Qing asked with a smile.
Zhu Yijun was a little embarrassed. He felt that he was too suspicious of a loyal veteran. The word "suspicious" was never a good word in history books. What's more, this veteran was his close uncle, Gao Pragmatic.
, based on his relationship with Gao Pragmatic, this seems a bit mean and ungrateful. However, after all, this is "discussing politics" with his father, so it doesn't seem right to keep questions in his stomach.
Long Qing didn't mind, but was a little relieved. He smiled and said gently: "It's not a bad thing if you can always be vigilant. As long as you stay rational and don't judge the loyal and the traitor with one word, and don't judge the wise and the foolish with one thing, it is advisable.
."
Then he paused and continued: "In the Ming Dynasty, no matter how powerful a civil official is, as long as you don't relax on two points, at least you don't have to worry about this person becoming Wang Mang."
Zhu Yijun's eyes lit up and he asked sincerely: "What two points?"
Long Qing's face was calm, as calm as an ancient well, and he said calmly: "Factory guard and Beijing camp."