"Then you just tell me the answer." When Guo Ponu saw him say this, he directly began to give up on himself.

"That's not going to work." Guo Kang immediately refused: "Do you know why, my father and mother have told you so many times, but you can't listen to people's advice at all?" ”

"Why can't I listen......" Guo Ponu really thought about it before he reacted: "No, you're not me, how do you know why I can't listen?" ”

"Because the authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear." Guo Kang looked speechless: "Have you read the history book?" ”

"It's not like I don't study at all......," Guo Ponu thought he was mocking himself for not learning and not knowing.

"Then you look at so many people in history who have died in the end, who dares to say that they have never been persuaded?" Guo Kang asked rhetorically: "Why don't they listen?" ”

"Because they're stubborn." Guo Ponu said: "They feel that they are right, and the person who advises is wrong." ”

"Okay." Guo Kang nodded: "Then now, do you think your idea is right, or is your father's idea right?" ”

"Uh......" Guo Ponu realized the problem and defended: "You can't do this hard." Sometimes we're right, sometimes they're right. You can't say that all of these suggestions are correct, right? ”

"That's right." Guo Kang nodded: "That's why I want to reason with you, instead of directly saying the answer." ”

“……”

Guo Ponu found that this time, he was rounded back again......

confirmed that she couldn't say anything about Guo Kang at all, and she had no choice but to say, "Then what do you think I should watch?" ”

"Have you seen Huo Guangchuan?" Guo Kang asked rhetorically.

"Nope." Guo Ponu shook his head and replied bluntly.

Guo Kang also felt that this conversation could not be continued......

"Of course I can tell you directly, but in that case, you will definitely not be reconciled." He had no choice but to say: "My words, can I still have my father and mother?" ”

"No, I'll definitely listen to what you say......" Guo Ponu muttered.

Guo Kang always felt that this guy must have a conspiracy. If she really listened to herself, she wouldn't have made so much trouble in the past few years. But since I plan to help my father-in-law this time and persuade her not to make trouble, it is better to help her to the end.

Thinking of this, he continued: "Do you see how the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty got official positions? ”

"It was granted 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 have to keep it." Guo Ponu replied: "No matter what, there is a reason." ”

"Is there anyone who is begging for an official position?" Guo Kang asked.

"Even if you ask for it, you have to have enough hole cards first, right?" Guo Ponu was suspicious: "People often come to my father and want to get close to him, hoping to get his recommendation." I guess that's the kind of person it is. ”

"What do you think of them?" Guo Kang asked.

"Occasionally there will be talented people, but I think most of them are just speculators, who don't really have any skills, they just want to take advantage of it." Guo Ponu said: "So I still think that this kind of person is not very reliable." ”

"Then you go and ask your father and mother to find you a position, think about it, what will others think?" Only then did Guo Kang point out the theme.

"Ah......" Guo Ponu was speechless for a while, and felt that it made sense, so he was quite entangled for a while.

"And it's not just for your good, it's also for your family and your 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 that you can make an exception to get an appointment, so they all come to ask for an official, so what should I do? ”

"I've done you a big favor, and my relatives have to do a little favor, right? Relatives have done a small favor, and other old departments and friends also have to take a hand, right? ”

"If you don't help them, people will think you're unkind; If we help, more people will come together, and others will think that we are unfair. What should we do, you say? ”

Guo Ponu couldn't answer this time, so Guo Kang continued: "We all know that favoritism is not good, but have you thought about it, why do you always say that the person in charge himself must try to abide by the rules and act impartially? ”

"Because to give a favor is a great power – so the responsibility is just as great." He estimated that Guo Ponu didn't think about it at all, so he explained directly: "If other people feel unfair and are dissatisfied about it, then the person in charge may lose his life." In "Spring and Autumn", is there still less such a story? ”

"Most people will overestimate their abilities, especially the kind of people who get power all the way. Because such people tend to attribute their success entirely to themselves, and feel that they can really control the power in their hands freely. ”

After a long time, these people will get carried away, thinking that what they get is taken for granted, and what they give to others is also their own private property, and they feel that they should be grateful to whoever they give it to, and they can't say anything if they don't give it. But in this way, disaster is not far away. ”

"The vast majority of people simply don't have the ability to 'play' with power. Obeying the rules is a good thing for yourself. Guo Kang admonished: "In this way, to say the least, all rewards and punishments are in accordance with the procedure, and I am not to blame if I am not satisfied." People who support the current system will also come to help you. ”

"Our family is also in such a situation." He said meaningfully.

"Then I don't want it." Guo Ponu hurriedly said: "I really didn't expect so much. ”

"That's why I let you read." Guo Kang said: "It is not necessary to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics every day, but at least you must know some famous events in history." What you haven't thought about, the ancients have actually encountered a long time ago. When you see their stories, won't you think of them next time? ”

"Our biggest advantage over the barbarians is that we have a long enough history. Therefore, similar precedents can be found in all kinds of things to warn yourself not to make mistakes again. We can't be poor people who guard the treasury. ”

"I know, I'll read more!" Guo Ponu was really embarrassed, and hurriedly promised.

"That's 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. ”

"In the future, there will definitely be things that my parents can't manage, I can't suggest, and even things that are difficult to find in history. At this time, you must think about what you have in your hands and what you want to get. ”

"Knowing your chips and your goals, and then thinking about whether it's worth it. Nothing can happen in vain, like if you ask your dad for help, saying it's free, but how is it actually possible? It's nothing more than that there are no quantifiable things such as direct consumption of money, but the consumption of invisible and intangible things such as the reputation of the family and the prestige of the father. But this intangible thing is more valuable! ”

"Our Guo family has been in the family business for generations. Grandfather, father, and several uncles all fought hard against the enemy on the battlefield to gain the prestige of the family. As a result, you use the fame you have earned with your blood and sweat to exchange it for the props of your own house. I won't say whether it's morally good or not, do you think it's worth it? ”

Guo Ponu looked aggrieved and couldn't speak.

(End of chapter)