Since the Accounting: A Chronicle of the Roman Khanate

Chapter 371 The Obedient Guo Ponu
"Then just tell me the answer." Seeing what he said, Guo Ponu immediately began to give up on himself.

"That's not allowed." Guo Kang immediately refused: "Do you know why, your parents have told you so many times, but you can't listen to their advice at all?"

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

"Because the authorities are obsessed, the bystanders are clear." Guo Kang said with a speechless expression, "Have you read the history books?"

"It's not that I don't study at all..." Guo Ponu thought he was mocking himself for being ignorant.

"Then look at so many people who ended up dying in history, who dares to say that they have never been persuaded?" Guo Kang asked, "Why didn't they listen?"

"Because they are self-willed." Guo Puonu said, "They think they are right, and those who advise them are wrong."

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

"Uh..." Guo Ponu realized the problem, and argued, "You can't force it. Sometimes we are right, and sometimes they are right. You can't say that these suggestions are definitely correct, right?"

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

"..."

Guo Ponu found out that this time, he came back again...

After confirming that she couldn't say anything to Guo Kang, she had no choice but to say, "Then what do you think I should watch?"

"Have you read Huo Guang's biography?" Guo Kang asked back.

"No." Guo Ponu shook his head and answered bluntly.

Guo Kang also felt that this conversation could not go on...

"Of course I can tell you directly, but in that case, you will definitely not be reconciled." He had no choice but to say, "Can my parents still use my words?"

"That's not true, if you speak well, I'll definitely listen..." Guo Ponu muttered.

Guo Kang always felt that this guy must have a conspiracy.If she really listened to her, she wouldn't have had so many troubles in the past few years.However, since he intends to help his adoptive father this time and advises her not to make trouble, it is best to help her to the end.

Thinking of this, he continued: "Look at how the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty got their official positions?"

"It was granted by the imperial court." Guo Ponu replied.

"Why did the court grant them?" Guo Kang continued to ask.

"Some people have credit, and some people were recommended." Guo Ponu replied: "Anyway, there must be a reason."

"Did someone get their official position by begging?" Guo Kang asked.

"Even if you want to ask, you have to have enough cards first?" Guo Ponu doubted: "There are often people who come to father, want to get close to him, and hope to get his recommendation. I guess, it refers to this kind of person. "

"What's your impression of them?" Guo Kang asked.

"Occasionally there will be talented people, but I think most of them are just speculators. In fact, they have no skills and just want to take advantage of it." Guo Ponu said: "So I still think that such people are not very reliable. .”

"Then go and ask your parents to find you a job. Think about it, what will others think?" Guo Kang then pointed out the theme.

"Ah..." Guo Ponu was at a loss for words for a while, but then felt that it made sense, and was quite entangled for a while.

"Besides, it's not just for your own good, it's also for the good of your family and your father." Guo Kang strikes while the iron is hot: "Think about it, you can get an official position, what about other relatives? There are so many people in our generation, you see You can make an exception to get appointed, so everyone came to ask for an official, so what should I do?"

"I've helped you a lot, and my relatives have to do a little favor, right? My relatives have done a little favor, and other old departments and friends have to help me too, right?"

"If you don't help them, people will think you are disrespectful; if you help, more people will come over, and others will think that we are unfair. What should we do?"

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

"Because exercising favor is a huge power-so the responsibility is equally huge." He estimated that Guo Ponu had never thought about it, so he explained directly: "If other people feel that it is unfair and feel dissatisfied about it, then the principal Those who read it may lose their lives. In "Spring and Autumn", are there few stories like this?"

"Most people will overestimate their abilities, especially the kind of people who have gained power after a smooth journey. Because such people often attribute their success entirely to themselves, and feel that they can really control the power in their hands freely. that power."

"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 their own private property. They feel that they should be grateful to whomever they give, and they can't say anything if they don't give. But in this way , is not far from disaster.”

"The vast majority of people don't have the ability to 'play' with power at all. It is good for themselves to obey the rules." Guo Kang warned: "In this way, at least it can be said that all rewards and punishments are in accordance with the procedures. I don’t blame the place. People who support the current system will also come to help you.”

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

"Then I don't want it anymore." Guo Ponu said quickly, "I really didn't expect so much."

"That's why I let you read books." 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. The ancients have encountered things that you have never thought about. You see Seeing 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 various things, so that we can alert ourselves and stop making mistakes. We can't be poor while guarding the treasure house. dead man."

"I see, I must read more books!" Guo Ponu was really embarrassed, and quickly promised.

"This is only one aspect." Guo Kang took the opportunity to warn her a few more words: "The most important thing is that you must have self-knowledge."

"In the future, there will definitely be things that my parents can't control, that I can't suggest, and that it's hard to find reference in history. At this time, you must think about what you have in your hand and what you want. Get what."

"Understand your bargaining chips and goals, and then think about whether it's worth it. Everything can't happen for nothing, just like you ask your father for help and say it's free of charge, but how is it actually possible? It's nothing more than because , there are no quantifiable things like money that are directly consumed, but invisible things like family reputation and father's prestige are consumed. But such intangible things are more valuable!"

"Our Guo family's ancestors worked hard to create the current family business. Grandpa, father, and several uncles all fought the enemy on the battlefield, and only then did they gain the prestige of the family. In the end, you took the reputation you earned with blood and sweat, and went to Change the 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 this chapter)