Mr. Dongye does not refer to Meng Dongye of Mengjiao in the Tang Dynasty, but to Guo Pu who followed Gao Gong to become an official in the first year of Longqing.
Guo Pu was named Zhifu, known as Mr. Dongye in the world, and was born in Anyang. In the 14th year of Jiajing's reign, he was a Jinshi, selected as a good scholar, and became the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
In March of that year, he resigned and returned home to watch over his father's death. In April of the 44th year, Emperor Shizong summoned Pu back to Beijing to take up a post. Guo Pu was unwilling to take up the post because he had not yet finished serving in the system. However, Emperor Shizong wanted to use him because he wanted to be an honest official and wanted to use him.
His request was granted, so he had no choice but to leave home and serve as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel again.
In March of the 45th year, Guo Pu concurrently served as a bachelor of Wuyingdian and entered the cabinet at the same time as Gao Gong. The first assistant of the cabinet at that time was Xu Jie. In December of that year, Jiajing died and Longqing ascended the throne. Xu Jie was drafting the posthumous edict.
, deliberately did not discuss with Gao Gong and Guo Pu, which caused Gao Gong and Guo Pu to be dissatisfied, and the estrangement became deeper and deeper. In May of the first year of Longqing, Xu Jie used the power of words to set off the "Manchu Dynasty reverse Gong" trend, and Gao Gong became angry and became an official.
In September, Guo Pu was angry at Xu Jie's specialization and returned to his hometown as an official. After retiring and returning to his hometown, he returned to his hometown of Anyang and lived in seclusion in the eastern suburbs of Anyang, living a life of ordinary people.
Guo Pu and Gao Gong had a very good relationship, and their political philosophies were relatively similar. However, Gao Gong had wanted to resurrect Guo Pu and had privately messaged him to discuss the matter, but Guo Pu rejected him because he thought his mother was filial.
Afterwards, Gao Gong and Gao Pragmatic talked about the matter, and Gao Pragmatic's nephew felt that the reason why Guo Pu refused to retaliate might not be just to fulfill his filial piety for his mother - he was a Jinshi in the 14th year of Jiajing's reign and had more qualifications than Gao Gong.
But in Long Qing's eyes, he is definitely inferior to Gao Gong. If he uses Gao Gong's power to return to the capital and join the cabinet again, will he be below Gao Gong or above Gao Gong?
Guo Pu is two years older than Gao Gong. He got Jinshi two subjects earlier and entered the cabinet at the same time. Normally, he should be ranked before Gao Gong, but once he recovers, it is not necessarily the case. Therefore, this is a very difficult matter. Once it cannot be handled,
Well, not only will it not achieve the effect of one plus one being greater than two, but it may conflict with the high arch.
Therefore, Gao Jingshi thought of a way to invite Guo Pu back to the capital under the pretext of becoming his disciple. As for his restoration, he could think of a way later. Gao Gong agreed with this.
As for why Gao Pragmatic opposed Gao Gong's recommendation of Gao Yi to join the cabinet, but insisted that it was more appropriate to rehabilitate Guo Pu, apart from Gao Yi's lack of responsibility, there was another point: longevity: Historically, Gao Yi himself died shortly after Longqing's death.
He was also frightened by Gao Gong's downfall, and soon coughed up blood and died; Guo Pu was different, he lived until the 21st year of Wanli, at the age of eighty-three.
If Guo Pu can get up and return to the palace, and if nothing unexpected happens later, he will be able to take care of Gao Pragmatic until he is thirty years old.
This advantage cannot even be compared to that of my uncle Zhang Siwei.
Of course, in addition to this, it is also very important whether the relationship between Gao Gong and Guo Pu can always maintain harmony. However, Guo Pu is known as the "elder" and does not have a strong desire for power. As long as Gao Gong can
He maintains due respect, and logically speaking, it shouldn't be a big problem.
But what Gao Pangshi didn't expect was that as soon as he met Guo Pu, he would be ridiculed by Guo Pu.
Gao pragmatically asked to see Guo Pu respectfully according to the rules. The Guo family was poor, and Guo Pu only had a couple of old servants here. After bringing Gao pragmatically and Zhong Gu into the small courtyard, Guo Pu did not put on any airs, and just stayed in the main room.
Meet with Gao Pragmatic.
But Gao Jingshi had just paid a visit to him, and Guo Pu looked at Gao Jingshi and Zhong Gu expressionlessly, and said: "In the past, Zhongxuan Zhiyan's Mansion once quoted two lines of Han Yu's poems. Does Gao Shi know that?
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Gao Pragmatic was startled for a moment, then he reacted and nodded, but he didn't know what Guo Pu meant by this.
At that time, Yan Song was in power and had been the chief minister for many years. Because of his old age, he often acted as director at home. One time, Gao Gong went to Yan Song's house to report to him. Because there were so many people hugging Yan Song at that time, Yan Song's housekeeper also met many senior officials.
Gao Gong was only a fifth-rank official, so he didn't take him seriously and told Gao Gong to wait.
Gao Gong's temper was certainly not faulty, but he was too lazy to argue with a servant. When Yan Song came out to see him, he laughed deliberately. Yan Song was surprised when he saw him laughing suddenly, and asked him why he was laughing.
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Gao Gong said: "I just saw Yuan Fu coming out. The officials present were very respectful. I couldn't help but think of Han Yu's poem, 'The big chicken comes proudly, but the little chicken waits in fear'."
As soon as these words came out, the situation naturally became awkward, because Gao Gong compared Yan Song to a big chicken, compared all the officials present to chickens, and scolded everyone. The faces of the officials present were ugly.
Seeing Gao Pu pragmatically, Guo Pu nodded and said calmly: "Today is different. The little chicken comes with pride, and the big chicken follows suit."
Magistrate Zhong was suddenly embarrassed. He wanted to refute, but he didn't dare to take advantage of Gao Pragmatic's words, so he was at a loss.
Gao Pangshi was also shocked and thought to himself: What is going on? Why is Mr. Guo so disrespectful and scolding me and Zhong Gu? Or does he think that I am a playboy and rely on the power of my third uncle?
Is the local fox pretending to be a tiger?
However, Gao Pragmatic was very good at dealing with such an old man. Not only did he not explain, but he took it upon himself and excused Zhong Gu at the same time: "Shibo's lesson is that it was the boy who was rash. But Mr. Zhong County just
I just came to lead the way at the request of the young man. This is all the young man's fault. I hope Shi Bo will see clearly." After saying this, he stepped forward and bowed.
Guo Pu was a little surprised by Gao Pragmatic's reaction, but his expression did not change. He glanced at Zhong Gu lightly and said, "In that case, Mr. Zhong County, now that the new year is approaching, you must be busy, so there is no need to delay here.
Already."
Zhong Gu was angry in his heart, but he didn't dare to get angry in front of Guo Pu. His face turned blue and white, and he forced a smile and said, "Thank you Mr. Guo for your understanding. I won't bother you that night. I'll come back for advice later when I have time."
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Guo Pu nodded slightly: "Your Majesty, please go slowly. Old Huang, see the guests off for me."
The old servant came to Zhong Gu and made a gesture of extension: "Your Excellency, County Zhong, please."
Zhong Gu turned and walked away without saying a word, his face tense.
Gao Pragmatic seemed to have not seen him before, and as soon as he raised his hand to Guo Pu, he wanted to speak.
Guo Pu waved his hand and said calmly: "Zhongxuan has already told me your purpose of coming in the letter."
Gao Pingshi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he asked respectfully: "I wonder if I have such an honor?"
Guo Pu did not answer, but just looked at Gao Pragmatic, and said slowly: "I heard that Gao Shi studied in Beijing for half a year, founded Jinghua soap, supplied it to Dauchi, and marketed it in both capitals; he also opened Jingxi Carboniferous, making briquettes, which became popular in Fuzhou.
Ji; then encircle and level the land, force the guards to move to the town, mine and smelt iron... If you make money today, you can say that you have a way to make money."
Gao Pinggong said honestly: Could it be that he wants to accuse me of being greedy for money?
However, for a veteran minister like Guo Pu who lives in poverty and loves his country, it is not surprising that Gao Pragmatic would make such an accusation. He admitted it without changing his face and said: "This is a move that is convenient for both the government and the people. I have put a lot of thought into it."
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Guo Pu laughed and turned cold: "So, you are quite contented? Well, I won't argue with you. Since Zhongxuan sent you here, I have been with him for many years. If I just send you away,
, it would be rude. Since you want to become my teacher under his orders, I have to take the exam, do you dare to accept it?"
