Gao Rou

Gao Rou

Gao Rou (174-263) was named Wenhui. Chen Liu county (now Qi county south of Henan Province) people. During the period of the Three Kingdoms, Cao Wei, a minister of the state of Cao Wei, a governor of Bingzhou, was well-known for his ability to administer the law. He was appointed as a minor official, and then became an official to Jiuqing twenty years later. Twenty three years later, Ren Tingwei was promoted too often. At the age of 72, he took the post of Sikong. Later, his official career rose to a high level. He supported Sima Yi during the change of Gaoping mausoleum. According to Cao Shuang's camp, he served as a military general in a false manner. A few years later, he was promoted to Taiwei and became Marquis of Jue'an. Jingyuan four years (263 years) died, at the age of 90, posthumous title YuanHou. Gao Rou was an official of Cao Cao and Cao's five emperors, which almost spanned the whole history of Cao Wei and witnessed the rise and fall of Cao Wei regime.

Life of the characters

Go to Sichuan to welcome the funeral

Gao Rou's father, Gao Jing, once served as the commander of Shu County, but Gao Rou stayed in Chen Liu. At that time, Cao Cao was the governor of Yanzhou. Gao Rou told the people in the city that Chen Liu was a place of four wars, and Cao Cao had the desire to go into all directions. He didn't defend Yanzhou safely, and Zhang Miao was the prefect of Chen Liu when he started his army. Now he is afraid that he will rebel with Cao Cao Cao. At that time, everyone thought that Zhang Miao had a close relationship with Cao Cao, but Gao Rou was too young to pay attention to it. Gao Gan, Gao Rou's cousin, was Yuan Shao's nephew. At that time, Gao Gan called Gao Rou to Hebei, so Gao Rou and the clan attached to Gao Gan. When her father died, Gao Rou was not afraid of being robbed by soldiers. She ventured to Sichuan to manage her funeral. After three years of hard work, she returned to the north.

Assist Cao Shi

In the ninth year of Jian'an (204), Gao Gan and Gao Rou surrendered to Cao Cao, who appointed Gao Rou as the head of Kan county. People in the county have heard about him, and several traitor officials voluntarily resign, but Gao Rou keeps them, tolerates their past affairs, and makes them all good officials. Gao Gan rebelled against Cao in Bingzhou the next year. Although Gao Rou didn't take part in it, Cao Cao wanted to kill him because of the incident and ordered him to be the order of stabbing and raping. However, Gao Rou did a very good job. He dealt with the law properly. There were no prisoners in prison. Every night, he read the documents late into the night and fell asleep with them. Cao Cao changed his mind and made him Prime Minister Cang Cao.

Try things and offer advice

In the 16th year of Jian'an (211), Cao Cao wanted to send Zhong Yao and other leaders to fight against Zhang Lu. But Gao Rou thought that leading the soldiers to enter the pass would alarm Ma Chao and Han Sui in Guanzhong. He thought that he wanted to attack himself and force them to rebel. He thought that he could stabilize Sanfu first and then recruit Zhang Lu peacefully. But Cao Cao did not listen. After Zhong Yao and others entered the pass, Ma Chao and others rebelled.

In the 18th year of Jian'an (213), Cao Cao was called Duke of Wei. He built the state of Wei. Gao Rou was appointed as shangshulang, and then became Prime Minister Li Cao. At that time, Song Jin and other soldiers fled in Hefei. Some people suggested killing his mother, wife, children and younger brother as much as possible. However, Gao Rou believed that heavy punishment not only did not help to stop the soldiers from escaping, but also caused more people to flee because he had no way to go. Huairou's rebellion could touch their hearts of attachment. Cao Cao obeyed, and many innocent families of deserters survived.

Later, Gao Rou became governor of Yingchuan. At that time, the imperial court set up school affairs to supervise the masses. Gao Rou thought that school affairs were not above or under the orders of hundreds of officials. Moreover, Zhao Da, the school affairs officer, and others had repeatedly dealt with their likes and dislikes, which should be reviewed. However, Cao Cao trusted Zhao DA and believed that they could only achieve the effectiveness of prosecuting hundreds of officials. Later, Zhao DA and others' treachery was exposed, and Cao Cao killed them as an apology for not listening to Gao Rou's advice that day.

Enforce the law impartially

Cao pirou was appointed to be the Marquis of Guan, and then he was appointed to be the governor of Guan. At that time, because of slander words, Cao Pi ordered to kill the speaker and reward the informant, but many people falsely accused each other. Gao Rou suggested that the law should be abolished to avoid innocent people suffering. However, Cao Pi did not immediately obey, and ordered that the person falsely accused should be punished for slander. Gao Rou examined every case to find out the truth. A slight violation of the law was also a light fine.

In 223 A.D. (the fourth year of the early yellow Dynasty), he was transferred to the rank of Tingwei. In the early Wei Dynasty, Sangong had no business and seldom dealt with the government affairs. Gao Rou Shangshu said: "heaven and earth have harvest because of the four seasons, and the head of state revitalizes politics because of the assistance of ministers. Cheng Tang relies on the assistance of Yi Yin, and King Wen and King Wu of Zhou rely on the power of Duke Zhou and Jiang Ziya. In the early Han Dynasty, Xiao He and Cao can became prime ministers of emperor Gaozu and Emperor Huidi one after another with the status of national dignitaries I'll try my best to help you. Today, the three princes are the pillars of the country, admired by the people, but now they are put aside. They are not allowed to take charge of the state affairs, and they are not allowed to maintain their noble ideals. Few of them give advice and suggestions. This is not the idea that the imperial court worships the appointment of ministers, nor is it the way for ministers to assist others and fulfill their duties. In ancient times, when there were difficult problems in the country, officials always discussed and solved them in one place according to a certain order. In the future, the court should always consult Sangong about any difficult problems and major penalties. Besides going to the court on the first and the fifteenth day of each month, Sangong can also invite people into the court at the right time to discuss the gains and losses of the state's political affairs, and explain the facts extensively, which may be helpful to enlighten the emperor and carry forward the country's enlightenment. " Cao Pi praised and adopted his suggestion.

In 226, Cao Pi wanted to kill Bao Xun because he had a long-standing grudge against Bao Xun. Gao Rou refused to obey him. Cao Pi simply transferred Gao Rou and ordered Ting Wei to execute the imperial edict. He executed Bao Xun regardless of the opposition of the officials.

Admonish the assistant leader

After Cao Rui succeeded to the throne, Gao Rou was granted the title of Marquis of longevity extension Pavilion. At this time, all the doctors were teachers. Gao Rou Shangshu said, "I heard that following the way of the former king and attaching importance to learning were the great teachings of the sages; praising the rites and music regulations and worshiping Confucianism were the principles well known by the emperors. At the end of the Han Dynasty, the country collapsed, the rules and regulations of rites and music were destroyed, the heroes fought with tigers, and the wars were frequent, which made the literati ignored. When Taizu just rose, it was these things that worried him. In the aspect of governance of troubled times, let all counties set up teaching officials together. After emperor Gaozu ascended the throne, he further developed the cause, restored the construction of schools, and set up an assessment system in each state. So the world bachelor, once again by the formal school education, re implementation of various rituals of sacrifice. Now that your majesty is in charge of the state affairs, he can give full play to your intelligence, carry out great plans, and carry forward the laws of the former Emperor. Even the inheritors of Xia Qi and Zhou Cheng can't surpass you. However, doctors are now well versed in Confucian classics and conduct, but the number of selected talents and promoted officials in China is limited to no more than the level of county magistrate. I'm afraid this is not a way to promote Confucianism and encourage laziness. Confucius said, "those who are good and talented will be promoted to teach, while those who are not will be encouraged." In the Han Dynasty, Zhuo Mao was respected and admired by scholars. I think the so-called doctor is to set morality and justice in itself, with the Confucian six classics as its purpose. They should be treated separately according to their academic and moral merits, and they should not stick to the routine to arrange their official positions. Respecting the moralization of ethics is used to encourage scholars to carry forward the enlightenment. " Cao Rui took his advice.

Later, Cao Rui built a palace, and the people worked hard; he elected beautiful women, and filled the back palace; and the princes of the back palace died one after another, and there was no heir. Gao Rou Shangshu said: "the two enemies of Wu and Shu are treacherous and cunning. They secretly practice martial arts and plan to stir up war without any intention of stopping. We should recruit and train our officers and men, repair our weapons and armor, and make all preparations for the battle. If Wu and Shu understand the reality, they will conspire to fight together again. We can't ignore that. In the past, Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty pitied his wealth and did not build a small terrace for his entertainment; Huo Qubing was worried about the harm of Xiongnu and had no leisure to consider building a mansion. What's more, what we have lost is not just a small expense like hundred taels of gold, and what we are worried about is not just a small disaster like Beidi! It can be used to decorate the built palaces and hold court meetings and banquets. Let the builders go back to farming. When Wu and Shu were pacified, they would be gradually repaired. In the past, Xuanyuan had 25 sons, so the throne could be passed on for a long time. The Zhou royal family had 40 vassal states with Ji surname, so the Zhou Dynasty had a long history. His majesty is intelligent and wise, and deeply studies the justice of things and human nature. Recently, the prince has died one after another, but he has not felt the auspicious omen of having a son. All the officials are depressed and sad. According to Zhou Li, as the son of heaven, there are 120 concubines and many concubines. I heard that the number of concubines and concubines in the harem today is probably more than that. I'm afraid that's why the emperor's heirs are not prosperous. I think we can choose beautiful women to satisfy the number of concubines and send the rest home. Cultivate the essence and spirit, concentrate on giving birth to the prince. In this way, the signs of a large number of future generations will come. " Cao Rui replied, "I know that you are loyal and honest. You are concerned about the royal family in your heart. You can always speak frankly and have known everything else."

At that time, the law prohibiting hunting in the emperor's garden was very strict. Liu GUI, a Diannong in Yiyang County, shot a rabbit in the forbidden area in private. Zhang Jing, a meritorious Cao, told the school about it. Cao Rui hides Zhang Jing's name and catches Liu GUI and throws him in prison. Gao Rou asks Cao Rui to name the informant. Cao Rui says angrily, "Liu GUI should be executed! How dare he hunt in my forbidden area. When Liu GUI is sent to Tingwei, Tingwei should torture him. Why do you want to inquire about the informant's name? Am I grabbing him at random? " Gao Rou said, "Tingwei is the most fair official in the world. How can he destroy the law with his Majesty's joy and anger?" Once again on the table, the words are clear and sincere. Cao Rui wakes up and tells Gao Rou the name of Zhang Jing. Gao Rou goes back immediately

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