Guo Lishi, the prototype of Chang 'an, is the right-hand man of Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, and is most misunderstood by later generations.

On the longest day in Chang 'an, when Li needs it, Guo Lishi will always appear as a title of generals in ancient times. He not only trusted Li Bi, but also helped him a lot. The prototype of Guo Moruo in history is Gao Lishi, the most famous eunuch in Xuanzong period of Tang Dynasty. Gao Lishi, whose real name is Feng, is a descendant of the Virgin of Lingnan. In the era of Wu Zetian's cruel officials, the Feng family was influenced by the stream of people. Gao Lishi was 9 years old and was taken back to the palace as a eunuch. In the palace, Gao Lishi was adopted by a eunuch named Gao Yanfu. Since then, he changed his surname to Gao, and because of his great strength as an adult, he was given the name "Lux" by Wu Zetian, who was known as Gao Lishi in history. In Tang Zhongzong's time, Gao Lishi served Li Longji, when he was a vassal. Since then, the two have followed the situation in Datang for decades. As a trusted eunuch in Li Longji, Gao Lishi shuttled between the imperial court and ministers, which played a great role in the coup. After Li Longji became Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, he trusted Gao Lishi very much. "Biography of Gao Lishi in the Old Tang Dynasty" records that "anyone who enters a single square must be extravagant first, then enter the court, and then decide small things. "Tang Xuanzong trusted Gao Lishi so much, not only because of his loyalty, but also because of his special role. In the early years of Kaiyuan, when Yao Chonggang became prime minister, he submitted a list of five people to Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty. Tang Xuanzong was absent-minded, and Yao Chong stepped down. Gao Lishi kindly advised Tang Xuanzong not to treat the Prime Minister like this. Xuanzong told Gao Lishi that the prime minister should have the power of the prime minister, and there is no need to report minor matters. Gao Lishi suddenly realized that he wanted to tell Yao Chong that the emperor was not dissatisfied with you, but gave you due rights. Although this story is about Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and Yao Chongjun, we can see the role of Gao Lishi, the adhesive between monarch and minister. With honest adhesive, unnecessary misunderstandings are avoided. Of course, Gao Lishi's most important role is as the spokesman of the emperor, doing something for Emperor Xuanzong that he wanted to do but couldn't. Prime Minister Zhang said that he offended many people after sealing Mount Tai and was soon impeached and imprisoned. Zhang's brother had his tinnitus cut in court, and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty sent Gao Lishi to visit Zhang in prison. When Gao Lishi came back, he told Zhang that his hair was unkempt and his face was covered with dirt. He sat on a straw mat and ate with a clay pot, always waiting for punishment in panic. The once arrogant prime minister has fallen to such a level that Tang Xuanzong can't stand it. Then, Gao Lishi reviewed Zhang's contribution. Hearing this, Xuanzong pardoned Zhang and asked him to retire and go home. It can be seen from these two events that Gao Lishi played a very important role between the emperor and the ministers. Because of Gao Lishi's special identity and ability, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty sometimes nagged about the Prince's incident like a friend. When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty deposed Prince Li Ying at the instigation of Wu Huifei, who would be the new heir became a problem. Tang Xuanzong has been troubled by this for a long time. Gao Lishi's "Chang Li" made him suddenly enlightened. This is the least controversial way. No wonder Tang Xuanzong said that as long as Gao Lishi was here, I could have a good sleep. Because of the trust of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, people around him naturally fawned on Gao Lishi. The prince called Gao Lishi "brother", other princes and princesses called him Weng, and Xu called him Ye. Although he was promoted, Gao Lishi was cautious. " "Thirty-one Zi Tang" records that in the third year of Emperor Xuanzong's reign, Emperor Xuanzong asked Gao Lishi if he could hand over power to Li. Gao Lishi objected, and Emperor Xuanzong was very unhappy. Gao Lishi immediately kowtowed and apologized, saying that it should not be said in vain. ""naturally, I dare not say what's going on in the world. " Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was unhappy, and Gao Lishi reacted so strongly that he probably watched too much and got a deeper understanding of it. "Biography of Gao Lishi in the Old Tang Dynasty" also records that "timely news, observing its situation, although dear, can't be saved. "Judging from this passage, it seems that Guo Lishi's repeated efforts to help Li Bi in Chang 'an are not in line with his character. During the Anshi Rebellion, Gao Lishi followed Tang Xuanzong to Sichuan. After recovering Chang 'an, he followed Tang Xuanzong back. At this time, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty had become the emperor's father, and Gao Lishi was soon exiled and forced to leave the Tang Dynasty. In exile, Gao Lishi wrote a poem "Ode to the Dead": "Two capitals talk about selling pounds, but five streams don't pick them.". Although summer is different, the smell will not change. He used this to show his heart: even after vicissitudes, he will not change his true colors of Xuanzong. Gao Lishi is a jester in the workshop, which comes from the story of Lux taking off his boots. Legend has it that Li Bai was called by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty to write poems. He borrowed wine to make Goliath take off his boots. From then on, Gao Lishi hated Li Bai so much that he sent Jin Fang back to Chang 'an. This story was first seen in the notebook novels of literati. Fan Chuan wrote on Li Bai's tombstone: "The lotus pond will be flooded one day ... When Gong was drunk in the Hanlin Academy, he ordered General Gao to help him get on the boat ... and then wrote a letter asking him to return the old mountain. Xuanzong loves talents, or worries about getting drunk and entering and leaving the province ... I am afraid of future troubles and regret it. " Li Bai was drunk and Gao Lishi helped the dragon boat. The real reason why Li Bai gave back gold was that Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty was afraid that Li Bai was drunk and revealed the secrets of the palace. It seems that Gao Lishi's resentment and expulsion of Li Bai is purely a literati's imagination, and he has been wronged.