The candlelight flickered, and the thin figure was reflected on the wall, shaking constantly. In the middle of the night, there was no one in the Shangshu Mansion. Guo Jia sat alone in front of the case. There were three cases in front of him. The one on the far left had a mountain of documents.
, these are all things that he has not yet dealt with. On the case in front of him, there are the documents he is processing. On the right, there are also piles of documents, proving that he has spent a whole day here.
In the year of Yankang, a busy year, Guo Jia had already realized this. When Cao Cao became Situ, he was already in despair. This political madman would definitely not let him go. Sure enough, as he expected
Since Cao Cao became Situ, Guo Jia has never had any rest time. A long time ago, probably before he met Cao Cao, Guo Jia still enjoyed the feeling of writing furiously under candlelight.
But now... it makes me cry just talking about it. Guo Jia let out a long sigh, and the chancellery was divided into three. Fortunately, the formulation and review of decrees no longer belong to his jurisdiction, but the specific implementation matters are still left to him.
I can't hold my head high. The construction of the Yangzhou Canal and the actions of officials from various places need to be reported to the Shangshutai, including Cao Cao. All material transfers, personnel transfers, and people's corvée orders must be issued by the Shangshutai.
Cao Cao wanted to implement an administrative order in Yangzhou. After he issued the order, he had to report it to the Shizhongtai. After being reviewed by the Shizhongtai, he arrived at the Shangshutai. Guo Jia went to watch it in person and gave the best implementation plan.
Only by issuing orders can Cao Cao's political orders be implemented. Although this is a bit cumbersome, it is all to ensure that the temple is informed of all political orders. All political orders are issued from the temple, not privately, which is conducive to the concentration of power in the temple.
With the simultaneous development of the Yangzhou Canal and the Xizhou Chidao, the number of officials in the Shangshutai has been expanded again and again. Most of the officials evaluated this year are likely to enter the Shangshutai. This is a person who cannot please others and has great power, but
Only people like Guo Jia, who don't care about their reputation, are willing to stay in a place where they can't gain fame for themselves. The officials at Shangshutai are very tired, but they still have time to rest.
Guo Jia is different. These days, he has moved his home directly to Shangshutai and is busy working day and night.
"Guo Fengxiao~~Guo Fengxiao~~~"
Suddenly, there were bursts of strange whispers coming from outside the door. Guo Jia, who was writing, shivered with fright and dropped the pen in his hand to the ground. Guo Jia felt shuddering and trembled all over. He stretched out his hand to grab it.
With the sword hilt at his waist, he asked loudly: "Who is pretending to be a ghost here?!"
"Guo Fengxiao~~Your death has come~~~"
The sound outside the door was erratic. Guo Jia's face turned pale and his whole body was trembling. The door was suddenly opened and cold wind blew into the house. Guo Jia also took advantage of the situation and pulled out his sword. His eyes widened. He vaguely saw what was outside the door.
In the reflection, it was a person who seemed to be wearing a long sword... A ghost still wears a sword? Guo Jia thought about it. Suddenly, he frowned, breathed a sigh of relief, and said with some displeasure: "I still have a sword?"
What kind of evil thing do you think it is..."
"It turns out he is a mediocre ghost who is not good at agriculture..."
"Hahaha!!" There was laughter from outside the door. Xun Yu walked into the room, closed the door and sat in front of Guo Jia. Guo Jia stared at him angrily, gritted his teeth and said, "Is it fun?
"Aren't you afraid that I will be scared to death?"
He will definitely come back to life..."
Guo Jia glanced at him, said nothing, and continued to write with his head down.
Seeing that he was serious, Xun Yu didn't say much. He brought the case from the side, put it in front of him, lit a candle, took the case from the left, and started to help Guo Jia write. Guo Jia didn't even look at it.
He glanced at him and found that Xun Yu often ran to him these days to help Guo Jia deal with these things. The two of them were busy for a long time. Guo Jia just ate some food and drank a few sips of wine. His body was trembling slightly.
Somewhat warm.
"I asked you to move a stove, but you didn't listen... It's better now... It's freezing cold..."
"Cut the nonsense and write your..."
The two of them were busy until almost early in the morning. They just put down the pen in their hands and simply drank all the remaining drinks. After a few drinks, Guo Jia just asked: "Tell me, how can I help you?"
"Do you think I brought these here just to beg you?"
"hehe."
Xun Yu smiled and said: "Jia Xu is back and wants to serve as a farmer..."
"So what?"
"Of course it's nothing, but I'm still a little worried about this guy. You don't know, he's completely invisible. You can't tell what's true or false when you talk to him... I think, he
When you give an order in the future and you want to implement it, help me see..."
"Oh, aren't you the one who will review the decree before it is implemented?"
"The document of a government order is one thing, but the specific implementation is another. In this aspect, you are better than me..."
"No, I am better than you in every aspect. I am the best in all four subjects, but you are not as good as agriculture..."
Xun Yu was silent for a moment and then said: "Oh, by the way, you don't know, there is a young man named Cao Chong recently... The son of Situ, he is extremely talented..." Guo Jia sneered,
Not caring at all, Xun Yu continued: "This guy has also won a championship in all four subjects. He is not yet 18... Do you think he is better than you?", after hearing Xun Yu
Guo Jia was stunned for a moment, frowned, and asked: "What did you say?"
"I've got all four subjects...according to your standards, he should be much better than you..."
"Haha, my master, King Jiexin!"
"That's right, he doesn't even have a teacher. Look at him, he doesn't even need to be taught. How outstanding he is!"
"you!!!"
Xun Yu looked at the irritable Guo Jia, smiled, and then prepared to leave. Just as he was about to leave, Xun Yu stopped, looked at Guo Jia, and said, "By the way, come to my mansion another day...
.Don’t forget..."
Watching Xun Yu leave, Guo Jia sat in the mansion and thought, Cao Cao's child actually won four crowns? It's a shame. No, he is Sikong's son-in-law, and Sikong presided over the assessment. Well, probably
There is a shady story.
The next day, Guo Jia hurriedly left the Shangshutai. The officials were a little surprised. Shangshuling never leaves here, especially at such a busy time. What happened?
Guo Jia knocked on the door of Cao's mansion. Soon, a servant opened the door and paid homage to Guo Jia. After asking about his purpose, Guo Jia cleared his throat and asked, "Is Cao Chong here?"
The servant was stunned. Recently, many people had indeed come to visit Cao Chong, but no one dared to call him by his name. Looking at the man in front of him, he seemed to have a high status. He thought to himself, and then asked: "My young master
You are at home, I wonder if your Excellency..."
"Tell him that Shangshu ordered Guo Jia to come out and ask him to come out to greet you!!"
The servant was shocked and hurriedly paid his respects again before hurriedly entering the house.
Not long after, Cao Pi led everyone over. Cao Pi knew him, and he bowed and said, "Meet Shangshu Ling!!" In the past, Cao Pi followed Liu Xi to see Guo Jia, and Guo Jia also had some impressions of him.
, nodded and asked: "Where is your younger brother?" A young man flashed out from behind Cao Pi and bowed to Guo Jia. Guo Jia looked at the handsome young man in front of him, and he looked like him no matter what.
That black dwarf Situ doesn’t look like him?!
Cao Pi led him into the mansion, entered the room, and the three of them sat down.
Guo Jia ignored Cao Pi, but looked at Cao Chong and asked with a smile: "I heard that Lang Jun won all four subjects??"
Cao Chong smiled shyly and said, "It's just a fluke."
"You are the second, and the first is me!" Guo Jia said. Cao Chong was not surprised at all. Obviously he also knew the news. He nodded and said: "Of course I don't dare to compete with Guo Gong.
..." Seeing his respectful look, Guo Jia couldn't help but nodded, and his tone became much gentler. He said: "In the past, I had all four subjects, and the emperor gave me the position of minister...I am
Very happy..."
"In these years, those who are inferior to me have all climbed to high positions. Even those who are not as good as farmers have become ministers. I am the only one who still serves as minister. As of today..." Guo
Jia said, Cao Chong nodded. Guo Jia looked at Cao Chong and said seriously: "I want to recommend you to be the minister's servant. What do you think?" Cao Chong was shocked and looked at his brother beside him. Cao Pi frowned.
brow.
The position of Shangshu Pushe is not low, but very high. In terms of power, it is even more powerful than Cao Pi, who is the ninth minister. However, this position belongs to Shangshutai, and Cao Pi also knows the situation of Shangshutai.
He didn't really hope that Cao Chong would go over. Before he could speak, Cao Chong asked: "I wonder where Pu She is an official??" Guo Jia replied: "Luoyang, Shangshu Terrace."
"We are responsible for implementing administrative orders. Any administrative order in the world must pass through our hands. If the order fails, it is our fault. If it succeeds, it is the achievement of the person who issued the order. In this position, there is no benefit and nothing to gain.
Fame is unknown, but it requires the most sacrifice, the busiest work, and all the hardships..." Guo Jia did not hide anything and told him the truth directly.
Both Cao Chong and Cao Pi looked a little dull.
Cao Chong asked doubtfully: "Isn't there no benefit?"
"The benefits... of course there are... the only benefit is that you can create a prosperous world in your heart with your own hands... you can truly participate in the process, instead of talking about it in the palace or thinking in the temple.
The affairs of the world are really about doing practical things..." Guo Jia said.
"Okay...I'll go!" Cao Chong said directly. Cao Pi was startled and said: "Cangshu, this still requires my father..." Cao Chong shook his head and said: "My father said that he will not interfere.
Our choice will allow us to do what we want to do. I want to go to Shangshutai, brother, there is no need to say more..."
Cao Pi looked at Cao Chong and then at Guo Jia, feeling a little headache.
Guo Jia laughed, nodded, and said: "Okay, now, I recognize you as a champion in all four subjects..."
Cao Chong was still a little shy, but his eyes were particularly firm. He nodded and said, "I am willing to follow Mr. Guo!"
Guo Jia nodded and said nothing more.
Thief Cao, I want you to know what the natural cycle is!!!