The night of Layuetian came very early, even if the speed of Gao Shishi's writing was really not slow, but due to the writing efficiency of ink grinding and brushes, it was already evening when he "handed in the paper".

Guo Pu thought that he was going to fight at night, but he didn't expect it to be so fast, so he immediately took the manuscript and ordered Gao Pragmatic to sit aside and wait.

Gao Pragmatic finished writing the article at the last daylight, Guo Pu's eyesight was not as good as Gao Pragmatic, so he had to light an oil lamp and look at it again in the dim light.

Gao Shishi, who was sitting on the side resting, saw that Guo Pu only lit a small lamp with a wick when he lit an oil lamp, and he was also quite emotional: compared with Xu Jie, he felt that the Gao family was already poor and happy, and he didn't expect that compared with Guo Pu, the Gao family could also be regarded as luxurious.

Of course, the Gao family is a long-standing official eunuch, different from Guo Pu. Gao Kuizhong, the great-grandfather of Gao Pragmatic, was awarded the county order, and later became the official to Yu Heng Shilang of the Ministry of Industry, and was in charge of Jizhou iron smelting; Gao Shixian's grandfather Gao Shangxian was a 12-year jinshi of Zhengde, moved to many places, and tired officials to Guanglu Temple Shaoqing; The generation of Gao Jie and Gao Gong has been all out of the ranks, full of pillars, the reputation of the family is far and wide, and it is the home of the sect of practical learning, and Shilin admires.

With such a family background, it is not surprising that some industries have some industries, but the contrast between Xu Jie and Guo Pu is too stark. Xu Jie and Guo Pu are both from ordinary families, they are also young and proud, with the title of the gold list, they entered the dynasty as officials, and the officials are old in the cabinet.

However, the wealth of Xu Jie's family is not only ten times that of the Gao family? Guo Pu's family is probably ten times poorer than the Gao family.

The gap is emotional.

Gao Pragmatic thought of this, and suddenly understood Guo Pu's "embarrassment" to him just now. People are happy to be poor so far, I heard that I have been in Beijing for less than a year, I have saved a lot of property, and I am making money every day, how can I not suspect that I am greedy for money?

Fortunately, listening to what he said just now, he finally knew that the money he earned mainly came from soap, honeycomb coal and mining, rather than relying on the power of Gao Gong to buy land, otherwise he was afraid that he would be scolded directly.

It seems that it is better not to let this old man know about the business with the Mongols, otherwise he will have a meal. Even if he can't hide it in the future, he must make him think that it is only after I have paid tribute.

Gao Pragmatic is thinking about Guo Pu in his heart, and Guo Pu is actually thinking about Gao Pragmatic.

Gao pragmatic This article is very well done, with lofty intentions and fair arguments, and it is indeed a good work. Looking at his writing, it is obvious that he understands the intention of his question, and explains without a trace that he is not greedy for money and good goods, but just applies it to the world, and practices the family style of learning from the sect.

The people of the Gao family, it is natural to be able to match words and deeds, and it is even more commendable Guo Pu nodded secretly in his heart, and most of his previous worries had gone.

After looking at it carefully for a while, Guo Pu raised his head and said to Gao Shishi: "Gao Shiyu, you may not know that Zhang Taiyue once wrote a model essay on this topic. ”

Gao Shishi hurriedly stood up, bowed down and said, "The kid is not a serious idle official, Mr. can call me by my name." ”

Guo Pu just smiled slightly, and had no other reaction. Gao Shishi knew that he was saying: I haven't promised to accept you as a disciple yet.

However, Gao Pragmatic was not entangled, he was thinking about the meaning of Guo Pu's words just now, thought for a while, and then said: "The model text of Taiyue Xianggong that Mr. said seems to have been made during the main examination in a certain year. ”

Guo Pu was slightly surprised, but still nodded, flicked the manuscript paper in his hand, and said: "In terms of solving the topic alone, the problem solving of your article is more atmospheric than Zhang Taiyue." ”

"How dare you compare it with Taiyue." Gao pragmatic hurriedly said modestly.

However, what he thought in his heart was: You said "just to break the topic", that is to say, Zhang Juzheng has the advantage in other aspects.

Who knew that Guo Pu shook his head and said: "Shiwen has its characteristics, and if you look at its problem, you will make a judgment." But you are different from Zhang Taiyue, although the two of you are decades apart, but because of the difference in the length of study and the different status, there are some differences, which is not surprising. I only talk about articles, I don't mention official positions. ”

Gao Pragmatic didn't know how to answer for a while, thinking that Guo Puzhong Jinshi was four times earlier than Zhang Juzheng, but he didn't mind the evaluation, but if he said anything about Zhang Juzheng, would it reach Zhang Juzheng's ears in the future, and it hurt me, right?

But Mr. Guo had already said so, and Gao Pragmatic had no choice but to say, "Please ask Mr. for advice." ”

Guo Pu didn't care about his embarrassment, and said lightly: "When Zhang Taiyue wrote this model text, he was already an auxiliary minister of the cabinet, and he was in a high position...... Do you know what I mean? ”

Gao Pragmatic didn't think about this, and couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this, and secretly thought in his heart: Zhang Ju is a person with great ambitions, and of course his writing can be magnificent and broad, which is needless to say. But just looking at the article he and himself just now, in terms of solving the problem, it is indeed me who has a higher vision than him.

I broke the title "The king equalizes the wealth of the world, and he is only born with the Tao", and he broke the topic "Those who are good at managing money will get their way and be prosperous", and I started by standing at the height of the king, and understanding financial management as the way of the king to govern the world; He did not specifically refer to who this "good financial manager" was, saying that of course kings can be, but it is not necessarily impossible to say that ordinary people are not bad. According to the Confucian tradition, the world, saints, saints, and all the people are at every turn, and my argument is indeed higher.

It's just that Guo Pu said that Zhang Juzheng is not unable to be "magnificent and broad", but specially "takes the small", but why?

Gao Pragmatic thought carefully about what Guo Pu had just said, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration: Guo Pu deliberately pointed out that when Zhang Juzheng wrote this sample essay for the examination, he was already a cabinet elder, so it is most likely that Zhang Juzheng wants to express some political ideas or governance ideas.

What is Zhang Juzheng's political thought and governance philosophy? It is very similar to the high arch: it is practical and practical.

In other words: he's not interested in talking about big things, he wants to make real things.

Gao pragmatic suddenly realized, arched his hand and said: "Sir, the kid thinks that the reason why Taiyue Xianggong wrote this article is that he does not seek big but small, because he is already the respect of the cabinet ministers, and he does not need to be big and show himself, but he knows the disadvantages of the country and the dynasty, advocates talking about things, and does a good job in the current practical matters. ”

Guo Pu's face was surprised, and he looked at Gao pragmatic carefully for a while before he sighed: "Zhongxuanxin praised you for being 'very thoughtful, not like a child', and looking at it today, it is indeed so." Taiyue wrote this sample essay for the exam, not to show the talent of writing, but as you said, I hope to convey the spirit of seeking truth to all candidates, because if you take the same test with his two articles, you will be on top of it, but it does not mean that his article is not as good as you, but what he thinks and wants at this time is different from you. ”

Gao pragmatically arched his hand and said, "The student understands, Mr. Xie instructs." ”

Guo Pu looked at him for a while, then suddenly laughed, and said: "Your three uncles are interesting, I, Guo Qianfu, have two classics and three masters, and he actually made you worship me as a teacher?" ”

Gao Pragmatic was also a little embarrassed when he heard it, and he didn't know how to answer it properly, who knew that Guo Pu waved his hand: "I shouldn't have agreed, but seeing that your article has already entered the hall, I guess I don't need to follow the rules and sentences in the future, so I will give him this face, accept you, if you don't understand anything, come and ask me again." ”