"Then just tell me the answer." Seeing what he said, Guo Ponu immediately began to give up on himself.
"That won't work." Guo Kang immediately refused: "Do you know why, even though your parents have told you so many times, you can't listen to their advice at all?"
"Why can't I listen..." Guo Ponu really thought about it before reacting: "No, you're not me. How do you know why I can't listen?"
"Because the authorities are obsessed, but the onlookers are clear." Guo Kang looked speechless: "Have you read the history books?"
"It's not like I don't study at all..." Guo Ponu thought he was mocking his lack of knowledge.
"Then look at the many people in history who ended up dead. Who dares to say that he has never been persuaded by anyone?" Guo Kang asked, "Why didn't they listen?"
"It's because they are headstrong." Guo Ponu said: "They think they are right and the people who advise are wrong."
"Okay." Guo Kang nodded: "Now, do you think your idea is right, or your parents' idea?"
"Uh..." Guo Ponu realized the problem and defended: "You can't be rigid. Sometimes we are right, sometimes they are right. You can't say that these suggestions are definitely correct, right?"
"Yes." Guo Kang nodded: "That's why I want to reason with you instead of directly giving the answer."
"..."
Guo Ponu discovered that this time, he was back again...
After confirming that she could not defeat Guo Kang, she had no choice but to say: "Then what do you think I should watch?"
"Have you seen Huo Guang's biography?" Guo Kang asked.
"No." Guo Ponu shook his head and answered bluntly.
Guo Kang also felt that this conversation could not continue...
"Of course I can tell you directly, but in that case, you will definitely not be willing to accept it." He had no choice but to say: "Can my parents still use my words?"
"No, if you tell me well, I will definitely listen..." Guo Ponu muttered.
Guo Kang always felt that this guy must have a conspiracy. If she had really listened to herself, she wouldn't have had so many awkward moments in the past few years. But since he planned to help his adoptive father this time and advised her not to make trouble, it was best to help him to the end.
Thinking of this, he continued: "Look at how the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty obtained their official positions today?"
"It was awarded by the imperial court." Guo Ponu replied.
"Why did the imperial court grant them?" Guo Kang continued to ask.
"Some people have merit, and some people are recommended." Guo Ponu replied: "No matter what, there is a reason."
"Did anyone get their official position through begging?" Guo Kang asked.
"Even if you want to beg, you have to have enough trump cards first, right?" Guo Ponu doubted: "People often come to my father, wanting to get close to him, hoping to get his recommendation. I guess they refer to this kind of people. "
"What's your impression of them?" Guo Kang asked.
"Occasionally, talented people will appear, but I think most of them are just speculators. In fact, they have no skills and are just trying to take advantage." Guo Ponu said: "So I still feel that such people are not very reliable. .”
"Then you go ask your parents to find a position for you. Think about it, what will others think?" Guo Kang then pointed out the topic.
"Ah..." Guo Ponu was speechless for a moment, but then he felt that it made sense, and he was quite confused for a while.
"Moreover, this is not only good for you, but also good for the family and father." Guo Kang struck while the iron was hot: "Think about it, you can get an official position, but what about other relatives? There are so many people in our generation, everyone sees You can make an exception and get appointed, so everyone comes to ask for an appointment, so what should you do?"
"I've helped you a lot, so my relatives should also give me a small favor, right? My relatives have given me a small favor, and other old subordinates and friends should also lend a hand, right?"
"If you don't help them, people will think you are unkind; if you help them, more people will join in, and others will think we are unfair. What do you think we should do?"
Guo Ponu couldn't answer this time, so Guo Kang continued: "We all know that showing favoritism is not good, but have you ever thought about why everyone always says that those in charge should try their best to abide by the rules and act impartially? ?”
"Because extending favor is a huge power - so the responsibility is also huge." He estimated that Guo Ponu had not thought about it at all, so he explained directly: "If other people feel it is unfair and are dissatisfied, then the person in charge If you do it, you may lose your life. Are there not many such stories in "Spring and Autumn"?"
"Most people overestimate their abilities, especially those who gain power after a smooth journey. Because such people tend to attribute success entirely to themselves and feel that they can really control what they have in their hands. that power."
"As time goes by, these people will forget about themselves and think that what they get is taken for granted, and what they give to others is their own private property. They feel that they should be grateful to anyone who gives it, and they can't say anything if they don't give it. But in this case , then disaster is not far away.”
"The vast majority of people simply don't have the ability to 'play' with power. Complying with the rules is actually a good thing for themselves." Guo Kang warned: "In this way, it can be said at least that all rewards and punishments are based on procedures. If you are not satisfied, The local government doesn’t blame me. People who support the current system will also come to help you.”
"Our family is in the same situation." He said meaningfully.
"Then I don't want it." Guo Ponu said quickly: "I really didn't expect so much."
"That's why I let you read." Guo Kang said: "You don't have to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics every day, but at least you have to know some famous events in history. Things you haven't thought about, the ancients have actually encountered them a long time ago. You see When you hear their stories, won’t you be able to think of them next time?”
"Compared to the barbarians, our biggest advantage is that we have a long enough history. Therefore, we can find similar precedents for all kinds of things to remind ourselves not to make mistakes again. We cannot guard the treasure house but be poor. Dead people."
"I know, I will definitely read more books!" Guo Ponu was really embarrassed and promised quickly.
"This is just one aspect." Guo Kang took the opportunity to warn her a few more words: "The most important thing is that you must be self-aware."
"There will definitely be things that I do in the future that my parents can't control, that I can't suggest, and that are even difficult to refer to in history. At this time, you must think about what you have in your hands and what you want. Get something.”
"Understand your own chips and goals, and then consider whether it is worth it. Nothing can happen for nothing, just like you ask your father for help and say it is free, but how is it actually possible? It's just because , It does not directly consume quantifiable things such as money, but consumes invisible and intangible things such as the family's reputation and father's prestige. But this kind of intangible thing is more valuable!"
"Our Guo family has worked hard for generations to create our current family business. My grandfather, father, and several uncles all fought against the enemy on the battlefield to gain the prestige of the family. As a result, you use the reputation gained with these blood and sweat to Change your own props for playing house. I won’t say whether it’s morally good or not. Do you think it’s worth it?”
Guo Ponu looked aggrieved and was speechless.
(End of chapter)
