What do you think of the Anshi Rebellion? If this question is asked to Gao Pragmatic, Gao Pragmatic will definitely think about the starting point of Longqing's question, and then consider the tendency of the answer according to this starting point, and even consider not to say the answer too comprehensively when answering, to leave room for the emperor to supplement and play, this is the most serious but also the most bureaucratic answer that a subordinate who has been in the officialdom for a long time can give.

But Zhu Yijun is not highly pragmatic, he doesn't think about it so much, and he can't think about it so much, so as soon as he heard Longqing's question, he didn't hesitate to say: "An Lushan is not my race, his heart is different, and his ambition is a wolf, and he has failed Tang Xuanzong, who used all his strength for him, and he deserves death!" ”

Long Qing sighed and said: "It can't be said that the hearts of those of my race will be different, it can't be said that it is unreasonable, but you must know that An Lushan was originally just a mere Liucheng Zahuer, how can he have any ambitions to be in the dynasty?" This ambition did not come out of thin air, but was given to him by Tang Xuanzong little by little. ”

Long Qing said seriously: "Tang Xuanzong thinks that Hanchen reads a lot and has a complicated mind, so he should not be gullible. Hu Er reads little and is simple-minded, so he can be trusted. It is precisely because of this attitude of employing people that he will remove Wang Zhongsi for inexplicable reasons, and in fact, if Wang Zhongsi is here, he will not dare to oppose if he borrows ten dog guts from An Lushan. Therefore, An Lushan's opposite, although his own sins are unforgivable, but in the final analysis, Tang Xuanzong abolished his martial arts while Tai'a held it upside down. ”

"Oh...... I see. Zhu Yijun is also easy to teach, nodded when he heard this, and added: "Gao Shishi also told his sons about Wang Zhonghe, he said that the later Tang Dynasty pacified the Anshi Rebellion, and basically relied on Wang Zhongsi's previous subordinates. ”

Longqing didn't intend to tell his son history, but just drew up arguments, so he just nodded, changed the topic back, and continued: "People go to high places, water flows to low places, this is the common sense of the world, An Lushan of course also wants to climb up, so in his early years, he also worked diligently to guard the border passes for the Tang Dynasty and pacify the domain, which is really meritorious. But Tang Xuanzong forgot that people's ambitions always accumulate little by little with the growth of strength, he thought that he could afford to give it and was willing to give it, but in the end he found that An Lushan was no longer satisfied with being an official and a big official, but wanted to be the emperor directly in one step - can this still be given? ”

At this time, Zhu Yijun finally remembered what his father had told him before, and said: "I understand, so my father said that time, you must know what the courtiers want, such as Mr. Gao, his family has been an official eunuch for generations, and his reputation is good, and what he wants is to assist the Holy Son of Heaven to prosper the Ming Dynasty, in order to be famous for centuries - this is also an ambition, but it is the kind that the emperor needs." ”

Long Qing clapped his hands happily and praised: "Okay, good, it seems that Jun'er does understand." But since you mentioned Mr. Gao, Daddy has to add. I just said that Tang Xuanzong thought that Han Chen read a lot because his mind was complicated and he should not be gullible, but in fact, his idea may not be all wrong, nor is it all right, do you know why? ”

Of course, Zhu Yijun didn't know, so he immediately shook his head and said that he would ask his father for advice.

Long Qing said: "Of course, Hanchen reads a lot, but Tang Chen's reading is different from my Mingchen's reading...... Well, forget it, I won't say much about this, but I'll say another point: the difference between Hanchen and the Hu people is the biggest difference: the Hu people respect strength, and you are stronger than me, so I respect you as the master; On the other hand, if I am stronger than you, I will not tolerate you still giving orders over me. ”

Zhu Yijun nodded again and again, he had already discovered this situation when he was reading history.

"The Han people are different." Long Qing said: "King Wen of Zhou has two-thirds of the world, and he is still a minister, why?" Zhou Gongdan saved the chaos in one year, Ke Yin in two years, practiced in three years, built Hou Wei in four years, camped into Zhou in five years, made ceremonies in six years, and became a king in seven years...... The so-called Zhou Gong spit and feed, and the world returns to the heart. But even so, he still returned the great government to King Cheng after seven years of regency, why? ”

Zhu Yijun said: "Before that, the sages were loyal and righteous. ”

Long Qing nodded first, but shook his head again, and said, "Of course, there is loyalty and righteousness, but it may not be true. You should have heard and read Bai Juyi's poem: 'Zhou Gong is afraid of rumors, and Wang Mang is humble and has not usurped the time. Xiang Zhi died at the beginning, who knows the truth of his life? It can be seen that it also depends on the person, so Bai Juyi said, 'The jade test should be burned for three days, and the material must be judged for seven years', you can't treat a person with all your heart because he performed very well at that time, there must be a period of careful observation to see what kind of person this person is. ”

Long Qing thought for a while, and then said: "Let's also take Mr. Gao as an example: Mr. Gao has served me in the Qiandi for many years and is loyal, so there is no need to say this...... Last time, you asked me why I didn't have the strength to refuse when Xu Jie forced Mr. Gao away, and I didn't tell you the reason clearly at that time, but today I can talk about it. ”

Zhu Yijun remembered that the last time his father faced this question of his own, he only said, "Sometimes, there is always some sacrifice to do big things", and couldn't help but nodded, with some expectations in his heart, not knowing the real reason why his father did this in the first place.

Long Qing sighed and said, "There are actually several reasons, but there is no need to say anything else today, just one thing: the previous Mr. Gao Zhishi was actually a 'jade test' - it was the last jade test I gave him." ”

Because of the foundations mentioned earlier, Zhu Yijun understood a little when he heard it this time.

Long Qing smiled and added, "Even, even Qifu itself is part of this last jade test. ”

Zhu Yijun nodded again and again, this time he felt that he really understood, and said: "Mr. Gao Zhishi, he did not complain about his father in a word, and later recovered, and he did not say a word, so Mr. Gao is really loyal to his father." ”

Long Qing nodded: "That's right, so Dad completely determined Mr. Gao's ambition at that time, that is, to be a minister of Zhongxing, and he attaches great importance to the minister's festival." What he wants, his father can afford and is willing to give...... Therefore, Jun'er, you should understand by now that Mr. Gao can be the first assistant and in charge of the ministry, not because of his father's partiality as the emperor, but because he won it with his own actions and performance, which he deserves. ”

Zhu Yijun nodded, but suddenly hesitated a little, and couldn't help asking: "Although this is the case, my father also said that people's ambitions may grow step by step, although Mr. Gao is loyal and ......."

"Are you trying to ask, is it possible that Mr. Gao has slowly grown his ambitions with the passage of time and changes in the situation?" Long Qing asked with a smile.

Zhu Yijun was a little embarrassed, feeling that he was so suspicious of a loyal old minister, it was too suspicious - the word suspicious has never been a good word in history books. What's more, this old minister is still his companion Gao Shishi's uncle, and with his relationship with Gao Shishi, this is even more mean and unkind. It's just that, after all, this is "discussing politics" with his father, and it doesn't seem right to hold his doubts in his stomach.

Long Qing didn't mind, but was a little relieved, smiled, and said gently: "It's not a good thing that you can always be vigilant, as long as you keep your senses, don't judge loyalty and treachery with one word, and don't judge the virtuous and foolish with one thing, it's desirable." ”

Then he paused for a moment, and said: "In Daming, no matter how powerful a civil official is, as long as you don't relax two points, at least you don't have to worry about this person becoming Wang Mang." ”

Zhu Yijun's eyes lit up, and he asked sincerely, "Which two points?" ”

Long Qing's face was calm, like an ancient well, and he said lightly: "Factory guard and Jingying." ”