The night of the twelfth lunar month came very early. Even though Gao Qingshi was really good at writing articles, due to the ink grinding and writing efficiency of his brush, 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 and resting, 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 didn't expect that compared with Guo Pu, Gao Pu would Home can also be considered luxurious.
Of course, the Gao family has been a long-standing official, unlike Guo Pu. Gao Jingshi's great-grandfather Gao Kuizhong was promoted to county magistrate, and later became a doctor in the Ministry of Industry's Yu Heng Division, where he was in charge of iron smelting in Jizhou; Gao Jingshi's grandfather Gao Shangxian was a Jinshi in the twelfth year of Zhengde's reign, and moved to many places. He was promoted to Guanglu The Shaoqing of the temple, Gao Jie and Gao Gong were all members of the generation, and they were full of officials. Their family reputation was far-reaching. It was also the home of a sect of practical learning, and was admired by scholars.
With such a family background, it is not surprising that there are some properties, but the contrast between Xu Jie and Guo Pu is too sharp. Xu Jie and Guo Pu were both from ordinary families. They were both proud when they were young. They were awarded gold medals, entered the court and became officials, and became senior officials.
However, the wealth of Xu Jie's family is more than ten times that of Gao's family? The poverty of Guo Pu's family is probably ten times that of Gao's family.
The difference is surprising.
Gao pragmatic thought of this and suddenly understood the "embarrassment" Guo Pu had given him just now. This person is living in poverty and enjoying life. I heard that within a year of entering Beijing, he had accumulated a huge fortune 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 about doing business with the Mongolians, otherwise he will have a meal. Even if I can't hide it in the future, I still have to make him think that it was only after I paid 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. It has a high intention and a fair argument. It is indeed a masterpiece. Looking at his writing, it is obvious that he understands the purpose of writing the question, and explains without any trace that he is not greedy for money, but just manages the world for practical purposes, and practices the family tradition of learning from the sect.
It is natural for people from the Gao family to be practical and practical, and it is even more admirable to be consistent in their 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 Pingshi stood up quickly, bowed and said, "Young official, I can't take it seriously. Just call me by my name, sir."
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 essay about Mr. Taiyue Xiangong 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 self-sufficient if they follow the right path."
Guo Pu was slightly surprised, but still nodded, flicked the manuscript paper in his hand, and said: "In terms of breaking the topic alone, your article's breaking of the topic is more impressive than Zhang Taiyue."
"How dare you compare yourself to Mr. Taiyue?" Gao pragmatic said humbly.
However, what he was thinking was: You said "it is based solely on solving 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 judgments based on how well it breaks the topic. But you are different from Zhang Taiyue. Although you two are separated by dozens of years, 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, thinking that Guo Puzhong was ranked four Jinshi 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. Bar?
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. At first glance, his article was mediocre in argumentation and 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, and he couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard this. He thought to himself: It goes without saying that Zhang Juzheng is a man with great ambitions, and his writing can be grand and broad. But just looking at him and the article I just wrote, from the perspective of solving the problem, it is indeed my solution that is more far-sighted than his.
I wrote the title "The king can control the wealth of the world, it is only born from the Tao", and he wrote the title "Those who are good at managing money will be self-prosperous if they get the Tao." 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 okay to refer to a king, but it may not be impossible to refer to ordinary people. According to Confucian tradition, the world, saints, sage kings, and all peoples are everywhere. My argument is indeed higher.
However, Guo Pu said that it was not that Zhang Juzheng could not be "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 concepts? It is very similar to the high arch: it is practical and practical, and it emphasizes practical results.
In other words: He is not interested in talking about big principles, he wants to achieve actual results.
Gao pragmatism 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. 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 earnestly 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 able to achieve great governance."
Guo Pu looked surprised, looked at Gao Pragmatic carefully for a while, and then sighed: "Zhongxuan praised you in the letter as 'very thoughtful, not like a child'. Looking at it today, it is indeed the case. Taiyue wrote this examination essay, it is not right 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 take the exam with his two articles, you will definitely be higher, but it does not mean that his article is not as good as his. You, but what he thinks and wants at this time is different from you."
Gao pragmatically raised his hands and said: "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, and he actually makes you worship me as your master?"
Gao Pangshi was a little embarrassed after hearing this. He didn't know how to give an appropriate answer. Who knew that Guo Pu waved his hand and said, "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.”
