Why did the powerful minister leave the door wide open and let outsiders in and out freely, saying it was to save his life?

As a consolation? An Shi rebellion? Guo Ziyi, the first hero of Zhongxing Tang Dynasty, was awarded the title of Guo Ziyi and was commended by Tang Dezong for his outstanding achievements. Fu Shang? He has been in charge of state affairs for more than 20 years and belongs to a veritable minister. Moreover, Guo Ziyi's eight sons and seven sons-in-law all hold important positions in the DPRK, with more than 60 aides, and their power and prestige are rare since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

Follow? The brave shake the master, the dangerous, and the furious don't reward? According to the law, if Guo Ziyi is so powerful, it will inevitably lead to the jealousy of his colleagues and the suspicion of the emperor, and eventually he will be killed or exiled, and certainly there will be no good fruit to eat. Surprisingly, Guo Ziyi not only lived a rich life, but also died, and his descendants continued to enjoy the splendor after his death. The reason why the Guo family can break the law is, in the final analysis, related to their high emotional intelligence and ability to be human. This assertion is by no means a fabrication, as can be seen from the following two small things.

In February of the 3rd year of Shang Dynasty (762), Tang Suzong named Guo Ziyi Guo Ziyi and built a luxurious palace for him in Qinrenfang. But surprisingly, after Guo Ziyi moved into Wang Fu, he didn't set guards at the door. Every day when Daimon Masaru is open, no matter the dignitaries or pawns, they can go in and out at will, which is in sharp contrast with the heavily guarded phenomenon of other princes' houses.

One day, our former department will go to the Guo family to say goodbye because he is going to be a local official. As a result, Mrs Guo and her daughter were combing their hair, while Guo Ziyi waited on them like a slave. After the Ministry returned to China, it was told to colleagues as a joke, which soon spread all over the officialdom, so many people made fun of Guo Ziyi. Guo Ziyi's sons are embarrassed. They complain that their father should not let anyone in and out of the mansion, and suggest that he set up guards and access control.

Guo Ziyi don't think so, smiled and said to his sons. Doing this for my father is protecting the Guo family! Think about it, saints spoil us. There are 500 horses in the family who eat official forage, and no less than 1000 subordinates and slaves eat official food. What an honor! But have you ever thought that while we Guo family are enjoying the splendor, isn't there anyone who wants to plot against us and frame us because of jealousy? ? Hearing this, Guo Yao (the eldest son of Guo Ziyi) and others all felt a tight heart.

Guo Ziyi paused and continued: If we build a high wall, close the gate and forbid others to come in and out at will, then some little people will frame us as malicious and behave badly. At that time, once the saints listened to the slanderers, the Guo family feared genocide. Now we have opened the door to convenience, allowing everyone to enter and leave no room for gossip. Even if someone wants to frame us, there is no excuse. ? Guo Yao and others praised him and even said that his father was far-sighted.

Besides, there is another thing that can explain Guo Ziyi's high EQ. At the end of Tang Daizong's reign, Guo Ziyi and Qilu, the minister of punishments, were in the same temple. But compared with Guo Ziyi, a first-class official, Qilu is not only low-level (starting from the sixth grade), but also ugly as a ghost (? The body is ugly and the ghost looks blue. ? See "New Tang Book"), with poor figure, has been despised and bullied by colleagues. Surprisingly, instead of belittling Qilu, Guo Ziyi often treats him well, which makes Qilu grateful.

One day, Guo Ziyi was ill at home. When the prince and ministers heard the news, they went to see him, and Qilu was among them. Guo Ziyi is a loose man. When meeting with princes, he not only dressed casually and talked casually, but also never let the concubines around him avoid him. However, when the servant told him about Qilu's visit, Guo Ziyi quickly cleaned his clothes, sat down, let all his concubines leave the living room, and forbade them to peek.

When meeting with Qilu, Guo Ziyi not only showed him respect, but also repeatedly asked him to be caring and attentive. At the same time, he praised Qilu's talent, encouraged him to work hard and strive for an early appointment. Wait until after the talks, Guo Ziyi personally to the door, and let the servant sent Liu Qili out of the house. It's not like Guo Ziyi's style to be a first-class official but to follow a sixth-class junior official so politely, even a little fawning. Because of this, when Qilu left, his family gathered around him and asked him why he belittled himself so much.

Guo Ziyi smiled and then explained? Although Qilu is ugly and insidious, he is very talented. He will be a prime minister in the future, and then take revenge on those who have offended him. If we make fun of him today, we will be afraid of genocide! ? Hearing this, the family repeatedly praised Guo Ziyi's profound thoughts. Fashion father and son are ill, and hundreds of officials ask questions without screening her. As soon as I heard it, I told the screen to go away and wait alone. Qi left, and his family asked him why. Ziyi said? Qi is ugly and dangerous, and he will laugh when he looks at it. If this person has power, it is that my family has no class. ? Reading old Tang books? Volume 135 ").

Facts have proved that what Guo Ziyi said is true. Shortly after he ascended the throne, his brilliant fortune turned, and Cheng, an imperial envoy, was demoted to prime minister. After paying a visit to the Prime Minister, Qilu made great efforts to win over political opponents and retaliated against his colleagues who had humiliated him, such as Yang Yan, Yan Zhenqing, Yan Ying, Zhang Yi and others. All of them were framed by him, and none of them died well. However, for the powerful Guo family, out of good intentions, instead of framing them, they used their power to protect them, making the Guo family survive in repeated crises.