But Gao Shi did seize the opportunity in the Anshi Rebellion. From then on, he can be said to be a late bloomer in his career. After the Anshi Rebellion broke out, the different choices of Gao Shi and Li Bai have decided that these two former friends are now enemies. After Li Bai was put in prison, he also wrote a letter to his former friend asking for help.
Gao Shi also burned an article written by Li Bai, which led to a complete break between Li Bai and Gao Shi. Generally speaking, I think the different results of their lives are still because of their different identities at the beginning. Li Bai is a pure poet. Although Li Bai wanted to be an official at first, it was a pity that time was against Li Bai, and Li Bai could only be a poet. Gao Shi was a military commander from the beginning. Although he was just an ordinary official before the An Shi Rebellion broke out, he made meritorious military service in the An Shi Rebellion and his official career rose from then on.
The only reason for this ending is that they have different ideas. Unfortunately, although they have different political positions, they are friends after all. When Li Bai called for help, Gao Shi fell to the ground and was still hitting people. He turned a blind eye to his former friend's cry for help, which can be said to be a loss of character. Therefore, although Gao Shi got a high official and generous salary, he lost his personal dignity. What is the significance of his existence?