Yan Song, Xu Jie, Zhang and Gao Gong, these four records actually have their own characteristics. If Zhang were in power, they would be in the first place. Zhang is a rising star among the four, but his contribution to the Ming Dynasty is unmatched by the other three.
Zhang was a trusted official with the strongest political ability in Ming Dynasty. Zhang can be said to be the standard-bearer of civil servants in Ming Dynasty. I was wrong, but I was cheated. No one dares to speak so arrogantly except him.
During the period, Zhang carried out political reform. He implemented the flogging system, which quickly filled the financial deficit of the Ming Dynasty. During the reign, the prosperity of the Ming dynasty mainly depended on Zhang's reform, which was incomparable to the other three.
Compared with the other three, Zhang has a decisive spirit. In the face of strong resistance, Zhang still vigorously promoted his reform. Even if he infringes on the interests of current ministers in the reform, Zhang will not compromise. Such a strong cabinet record is obviously better than the other three.
Compared with Gao Gong's decisive action, Zhang is more calm. Gao Gong's work is not considered. He often gives outsiders a handle, but Zhang is not. Zhang often thought of the posterior approach at the moment he made a decision. He did not blindly carry out his own reforms, but only carried out his own ideas under the condition of maintaining the stability of the country or the court. From this point of view, Zhang is indeed better than Gao Gong. In addition, although Xu Jie and Yan Song had high EQ, they didn't make such dazzling achievements as Zhang's, which could bring temporary glory to the post-Ming era. I'm afraid Zhang is the only one.
Among Gao Gong, Yan Song, Zhang and Xu Jie, Zhang should rank first, followed by Yan Song. Yan Song was able to lead the Ming cabinet and Huiji for a long time, which naturally had its political means. Yan Song's sexual greed has also become his achilles heel. This person's EQ is higher than that of Zhang, Xu Jie and others, and his ability to put on a show is far behind.
Yan Song was in charge of the cabinet for more than twenty years, during which Yan Song embezzled a lot of property. However, although everyone knows the nature of its corruption, Yan Song can always find suitable reasons to prevaricate. This has to make people doubt his political means.
Yan Song is as clever as Zhang. However, although this person is in a high position, he has no ability to handle practical affairs. At this point, Yan Song can't compare with Zhang. Although Yan Song had such a clever mind, he didn't make any contribution to the court. So Yan Song should be ranked second.
Xu Jie and Gao Gong, their ruling ability, should be equal. Xu Jie's EQ is higher than Gao Gong's, but he lacks the determination of Gao Gong. As we all know, Yan Song finally brought down Xu Jie. However, this does not show how strong Xu Jie itself is, just because Yan Song leaked clues. During his tenure as a bachelor of cabinet, Xu Jie really kept a straight face, so that Yan Song felt that it was not enough to break his heart.
Xu Jie's low profile is by no means complacent, but positive. He wants to paralyze Yan Song first, and then give him a fatal blow. The downfall of Yan Song was largely due to the secret downfall of Xu Jie. However, although Xu Jie has great political talent, he is a little hesitant. At critical times, Xu Jie often lacks courage.
Compared with Xu Jie, the high arch has more means and prestige, but the strong have their own hands. The high arch is still slightly inferior to Zhang. The determination of high arch and no bottom line finally left a flaw for himself, which also became the key factor for him to step down. Therefore, both Gao Gong and Xu Jie are inferior to Zhang in emotional intelligence and personality. On Ability Ranking: Zhang, Yan Song, Xu Jie and Gao Gong. If it's about personality ranking: Gao Gong, Xu Jie, Zhang, Yan Song.