Guo Chengyu is the great-grandson of Guo Ziyi .
Famous officials of the Tang Dynasty wrote many memorials on current affairs.
at that time, Zheng’s note was the Taipuqing, and he was also very afraid of Guo Cheng and Guo Chengyu.
Tang Wenzong attaches great importance to Guo Chengyu.
Guo Chengyu was a clean official and had no money at home after his death.
Guo Chengyu is Guo Ziyi's great-grandson, Guo Xi's grandson, and Guo Jun's son.
"Old Tang Book ": Guo Chengyu, whose courtesy name is Fuqing. Great-grandfather Shangfu Fenyang Wang . Zu Xi, generals of the guards. Father Jun.
Guo Chengyu was born unknown. For his childhood, historical records show that " was born with a unique look and feel," means that you can see your outstanding appearance at birth. This is a bit fake. It is too perfunctory to praise people, because the child is "ugly" when he was born and has not yet grown up!
When is catching , they are grabbing a brush and inkstone, which means that when they grow up, they are a literati bachelor's degree and can read " Five Classics " at the age of six or six. The average child is about 16 years old, which shows that Guo Chengyu not only has a good memory, but also has a good tutoring.
When I grew up, my literary talent was naturally even better. In the fourth year of Emperor Xianzong of Tang Dynasty (809), Zhang Hongjing, who was the Minister of Rites at the time, knew that Guo Chengyu was very talented, so he promoted Guo Chengyu to the Jinshi, which was a shortcut.
Old Tang Book: In the fourth year of Yuanhe, Zhang Hongjing, the Minister of Rites, knew his talent and was promoted to the Jinshi, and was promoted to the imperial examination.
Tang Xianzong Li Chun 's concubine Guo was the concubine of Guo Chengyu, so Guo Chengyu was the cousin of Emperor Xianzong of Tang Li Chun.
Guo Chengyu was later recruited as an aide by Zhang Hongjing, the then governor.
After that, he served as Weinan Weiwei for several years.
The two emperors of the Tang Dynasty after Emperor Xianzong of Tang were emperors for a short time. In the late Tang Dynasty, eunuchs were in power and controlled the government. Emperor Muzong of Tang Li Heng was the emperor for five years (828-824), and Emperor Jingzong of Tang Li Zhan was the emperor for three years (824-826).
Tang Muzong Li Heng was Guo Chengyu's cousin, and Tang Jingzong was Guo Chengyu's cousin.
Guo Chengyu entered the court, became the censor, and moved to the residence hall.
Soon after, Guo Chengyu's mother passed away, and Ding You (Ding Naiya) mourned at home. After his term expired, he served as the Censor of the Censorate, and served as the second member of the Ministry of War, and was a doctor of the Ministry of War.
In the sixth year of Taihe (832) of Emperor Wenzong of Tang Dynasty, Guo Chengyu was appointed as the chief counselor of the counselor, and was at the fourth rank. He was in charge of the gains and losses of the counselor, and the servant praised the minister.
Guo Chengyu frequently submitted memorials on current affairs gains and losses. During the reign of Emperor Wenzong of Tang, he was a "fan" of Li Shimin's . He also wanted to make great achievements. In the rule of Zhenguan in Yang, he attached great importance to Guo Chengyu.
Zheng Zun, who was the Taipuqing at that time, was an official Wang Shoucheng . Because he cured Emperor Wenzong of Tang, he was deeply trusted by Emperor Wenzong of Tang. Guo Chengyu's arguments were quite fierce, and Zheng Zun did not dare to welcome him, and was very afraid of Guo Chengyu. Later, he worked part-time as a court official and conveyed public opinion to the court.
In the ninth year of Taihe, Guo Chengyu was transferred to the position of the clerk.
835, the nectar change occurred in . Emperor Wenzong of Tang was placed under house arrest by eunuchs, and the eunuchs took over the power.
In the first year of Kaicheng (836), Guo Chengyu served as the governor of Huazhou and the chief censor of the Censor.
Tang Wenzong knew that Guo Chengyu was demoted, so he issued an edict to ask Guo Chengyu why he was released. At that time, Lu Zai returned the edict to Emperor Wenzong of Tang. The general meaning was that since Guo Chengyu was capable, he should have Mu guarded the side, so he recommended it. In the end, Emperor Wenzong of Tang did not allow Guo Chengyu to take office and served as a director again.
Emperor Wenzong of Tang wanted to do something, but unfortunately he was powerless in the end. Although Guo Chengyu was valued by Emperor Wenzong of Tang, he still did not hold military power. The two understood and trusted each other. One asked and the other consulted. It can be said that they complemented each other, but they were defeated by the party struggles and the eunuchs.
Guo Chengyu died in February of the second year of Kaicheng (837). After his death, his family had no remaining wealth, and the funeral expenses were helped by relatives and friends. He was posthumously awarded the title of Minister of Personnel.
Guo Chengyu has three sons: Guo Fengying, Guo Chaoying, and Guo Qiying.
According to the "Epitaph of Li Yuzhong of Tang Dynasty", Guo Chengyu had a sister or sister who married Li Yuzhong, a member of the Ministry of War.
References
"Epitaph of Li Yuzhong of Tang Dynasty"
"New Book of Tang"
"Old Book of Tang"
"Old Book of Tang"
