Zeng Guofan's officialdom is at a loss.

The traditional era is four words for most officials, "promoting to a higher position and making a fortune". Zeng Guofan, who has just entered the political high level, is ambitious and wants to make achievements in the country's major policies.

In his spare time, he never forgets to study and accumulate knowledge. But because of the busy work, it is even more difficult to continue studying. Socialization, work, worldly affairs and chores all take time. If you want to stick to your original heart, you need time management.

In order to keep a diary, Zeng Guofan divided his daily diary into eight columns, namely reading, sitting, writing, working, attending classes and answering letters. Then, he filled in the form.

After intense work, Zeng Guofan still could not put it down. He began to pay attention to the study of real politics, and the scope of investigation and research was also extremely extensive.

But Zeng Guofan, who was bent on doing more for the country, found that in the political environment of Daoguang's later years, although he was a deputy minister, it was impossible to climb to the top and do something for the Qing Dynasty. He hates this dirty and chaotic atmosphere of officialdom. In addition, he had a strong premonition that a great turmoil sweeping across the country was brewing.

2. Offend Emperor Xianfeng

In the first month of the 30th year of Daoguang 1850, Daoguang died, and Emperor Xianfeng, who was only 20 years old, ascended the throne.

After the new emperor came to power, he brought a brand-new atmosphere and burned three fires.

The first fire shortly after he ascended the throne deposed the chief military minister, Zhang Mu A.

At the same time, an unusual law was promulgated: "Your first task is to appoint a sage to expel a traitor."

Another important measure is to write a letter to the court "seeking words". You are welcome to give your opinions to the court. In all matters concerning the employment and management of the state, "everything must be truthfully stated and sealed." Show an open mind and good attitude.

For Zeng Guofan, who only served the country, he was so angry that he wrote a letter "It's time for me to give the book" day and night.

In today's society, the problem of officials in the DPRK and China has been written. One is to flinch when something happens, and the other is to flinch when something happens, unwilling to take responsibility. At the same time, he also pointed out that ways should be found to train talents to cope with the complex and difficult state form.

Because Zeng Guofan's serious attitude towards everything also led to the appreciation and affirmation of the new emperor. Zeng Guofan was even more excited, and made several memorials in succession, pointing out that there are three major sufferings in the lives of the people today: First, the price of silver is too expensive, and the burden on the people is too heavy to pay the national tax. Second, there are too many thieves, and it is difficult for good people to be peaceful. Third, judicial corruption is serious, and public anger is hard to do.

Emperor Xianfeng, seemingly broad-minded, is actually a very mediocre master, and his character is from beginning to end.

Zeng Guofan took pains to hit the passbook. He glanced at it, praised it casually and threw it into the wastebasket afterwards. Zeng Guofan was disappointed and depressed.

Zeng Guofan focused and decided to wake up the confused emperor and put the words more seriously. He went to a world famous book "Respecting Chen Shengde's Three Ends to Prevent Abuse", which pointed out the three shortcomings of Emperor Xianfeng: First, seeing the small but not the big, being smart about small things and being confused about big things. There is no time and energy to delve into the national plan. The second is "a mere formality", not seeking reality. You encouraged everyone to be dedicated, and everyone made a lot of suggestions. As a result, the words "needless to say" were approved, and neither of them was implemented. The third kind is headstrong, not refusing to remonstrate, reneging on one's word and breaking one's word.

Zeng Guofan's three speeches were intended to make Emperor Xianfeng try to correct them, otherwise it would be difficult for them to develop and change. However, the reaction of Emperor Xianfeng, who is particularly inferior, sensitive, young and self-respecting, can be imagined. His impression of Zeng Guofan immediately came to a 180 degree turn, and at the same time, the narrow-minded Xianfeng emperor kept trying to make Zeng Guofan.

3. Difficult moments in life

Zeng Guofan himself is very sociable and has many friends in Beijing. He is enthusiastic about helping others and is very popular among Beijing officials. However, due to his outspoken personality, his colleagues were also offended.

First of all, he provoked a very important minister, deeply rooted in the court, and extremely popular with Qi Shan. Because of Zeng Guofan's honest and frank, in April of the second year of Xianfeng, Jishan was dismissed, left Beijing tragically, and was sent to Jilin for atonement.

The second person who offended Zeng Guofan was Cezanne, a university student. He was also an important official in the DPRK, a university student in Wenhua Hall and a former minister of military aircraft.

At the same time, Zeng Guofan reprimanded all the officials in the paper. Alienated, he also became a joke in everyone's eyes. When people saw him, they all "smiled" and looked at him with a smile. No one spoke. Everyone talked about him behind his back for a long time, which made Zeng Guofan feel ashamed. At the same time, in the second year of Xianfeng, he became a reviled figure in the capital.

Wood is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it, and people will not do it.

In the last few days in Beijing, Zeng Guofan was very painful. He misses his hometown very much and wants to go home, but he has no money to pay for the journey home.

At this time, it is simply a blessing from heaven. On June 2nd, the second year of Xianfeng 1852, the emperor appointed him as the examiner after having obtained the provincial examination in Jiangxi. This examiner can accommodate many students and get a "plan" to make a fortune from it, which is also a rare gas station for poor Beijing officials. The most important emperor has agreed to give Zeng Guofan a two-month holiday after the exam. He can also go home to visit relatives after obtaining the provincial examination.

This chapter tells us that we should also look at the current situation, not be too straightforward, and consider the living environment from the overall situation. If you are out of place, you will not only fail to achieve great things, but also be played with by everyone, which will not pay off.