Sushun collects talents from all over the world, and most of the "sons of Sumen" are Hunanese, and Hunan celebrities Guo Songtao and Wang Minyun are two of them. Guo Songtao was born in a landlord family in Xiangyin County, Hunan. Before entering Beijing, he once raised food for the Hunan army, purchased weapons, and was tired of running; After entering Beijing, he became the confidant of Sushun and Emperor Xianfeng, and gave advice to Emperor Xianfeng one after another. Wang Minyun, the word Renqiu, and the word Renfu. A native of Xiangtan, Hunan. Rich and knowledgeable, he was a famous literary scholar in the late Qing Dynasty, although he did not have a prominent official position, but he often haunted the big bureaucrats in the capital, and his speech was very weighty, and he won the appreciation of all officials, especially the trust of Su Shun, and the two were brothers of the opposite sex despite the disparity in status and age, which shows that the relationship between the two is extraordinary. Guo and Wang were able to gain a foothold by the emperor's side, which undoubtedly connected the direct contact between the Hunan department and the highest authorities.

"You kneel down," Emperor Xianfeng was still indignant, this official document was made by himself since Chang Dachun was reappointed as the governor of Sichuan, and it was naturally biased, "You kneel down, I have already called Zuo Zongtang's illegal affairs to Hubei to investigate, and it must soon be revealed." ”

"Wow."

On this day, after Wang Minyun received Hu Linyi's letter, he hurriedly rushed to Sushun's mansion to plot with Sushun. Su Shun knew Emperor Xianfeng's edict at this time, to severely punish Zuo Zongtang, and he had the intention to save Zuo Gong, but he couldn't make up his mind for a while.

Wang Minyun saw the clue and said tentatively: "Zuo Zongtang is very talented and has a straightforward temperament. So it offended a lot of people. However, he was an extremely important figure in the Hunan army, and he had great support for the Hunan army in Hubei and Jiangxi. If the favor is given to the Hunan army, the Hunan family will be grateful! ”

Su Shun's heart was seen through by Wang Minyun, the power of the Hunan army is growing day by day, Su Shun is not as sincere and fearful as most of the Manchu magnates, "thinking about the heroes, to collect things", he wants to win over this force that can cover half the sky, and further consolidate his power.

"Zuo Zongtang is loyal and loyal, and he is really a talent who can carry my Qing Dynasty. If something happens to him. Heaven does not allow it! I don't want to rescue him, but this case is very important, and if I am not careful, I will lose all my efforts. Involving many people. With your strength and mine. It's hard to come back to life! ”

"But." Su Shun glanced at Wang Minyun, took another sip of tea, and continued. "I can try to intercede in front of the emperor, but my words can only work if someone sponsors me.

Wang Minyun hurriedly said: "Enxiang doesn't need to filter too much, I have already taken care of the sponsors!" ”

"Oh, who is it?" Su Shun was very surprised.

"It's Pan Zuying, a scholar today!" Wang Minyun replied loudly. Pan Zuying was a very famous Tanhua at that time, and he was a great talent of the Hanlin Academy, and the emperor liked the articles he wrote very much. instigated him to write a song to sparsely sponsor, and Emperor Xianfeng was more acceptable.

It's night, Pan.

At that time, Guo Songtao paid a generous visit to Pan Zuying, and said to him very earnestly: "Zuo Zongtang is a person who stands on the top of the sky in Hunan, and he is also a big man who relies on the Hunan army. Mr. is more talented than immortals, deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and is especially cherished by today's saints. Please also ask Mr. to take the trouble to sponsor Zuo Gong, Zuo Gong's life is a hair, and it is all in your hands, Mr. If Zuo Gong is not there, Hunan will no longer be able to bear it, Changmao will come and overturn, and the situation in the southeast will also change because of him, and the rivers and mountains of Daqing will be in danger! ”

Pan Zuying was deeply touched by Guo Songtao's heartfelt words, he was a person who knew the general situation, and hurriedly replied: "Brother Guo is too polite, Brother Guo understands righteousness, and Pan admires it very much." I have heard about Zuo Gong's affairs, and I wanted to help for a long time! Now that he has won the trust of Brother Guo and sponsored Zuo Gong, Pan is duty-bound! Immediately took the paper and took the pen, splashed the ink, and sprinkled it to the emperor and said: "Luo Bingzhang has a good plan, and Zuo Zongtang is really planning to win, and the world will see it." And for a long time in my Shengming Cave Jian also. …… It is a country that cannot live without Hunan for a day, and Hunan cannot be without a sect for a day. Zongtang is a man, negative and upright, and jealous and hateful. Hunan is an unscrupulous member, thinking of slander, for a long time. The governor of Huguang was confused by the floating rumors, and there was inevitably a place to criticize the roots. As soon as the sect is registered, it is insignificant to go and stay. And Chu Nan has a lot to do with it, so he has to cherish this talent for the country. ”

Pan Zuyin went up three times, and the case quickly improved. Almost at the same time, officials from Hunan and Beijing flew in one after another. Luo Bingzhang folded his grievances; Zeng Guofan stated that Zuo Gong was "just bright and hard-working, and Xiaochang was ...... soldiers"; Hu Linyi also clarified the facts for Zuo Zongtang at this time, strongly recommended Zuo Zongtang, and confessed for his friend, which was Hu Linyi's second way to rescue Zuo Gong.

After Xianfeng recited, he was very moved. Sure enough, after watching the recital one day, Xianfeng said to the queen beside him: "Zuo Zongtang is really capable, if there are many things today, this kind of talent should be given a chance." Xingzhen had long known about Zuo Zongtang, and she had the heart to pull it up, so she said with a smile: "The concubine also heard that Zuo Gong praised the military strategy in the curtain of Luo Bingzhang, the governor of Hunan, and achieved remarkable results, and supported the Hunan army to fight in the north and south with the power of a province. The saint is wise, such a rare talent, he should cherish it. Xianfeng thought so, nodded and said: "I think that the official statement may be untrue, so let's send the imperial history to investigate." Xingzhen smiled and nodded, and glanced at Xiao Anzi who was waiting on the side, Xiao Anzi understood and went out quietly.

After a while, Ruyi came in and said, "Lord Sushun asks to see." ”

Xingzhen stood up, shook the veil and saluted, "The concubine went back to see if the eldest brother was awake, and the concubine retired." ”

"Well, you go, tell the imperial dining room to put dinner in a frank place, and let's have dinner in front of those koi."

"Yes, do you want to announce the arrival of those sisters?"

The emperor thought for a while, "Just call Concubine Li, the noble Tsubaki, there are many people and it is hot." ”

"Yes."

Xingzhen walked out of the Qinzheng Palace, and saw Su Shun waiting in front of the stage, Su Shun bowed his head and saluted to say goodbye, Xingzhen did not dare to take this enemy in the Xianfeng Dynasty lightly, and hurriedly chuckled: "No need to be polite, Lord Su Shun hurry up and go in, the emperor is waiting for you." ”

Xingzhen walked to Tantan and looked at the carp - this place was closer to the palace gate, picked a clump of golden cinnamon to amuse the jumping koi, while watching the little eunuchs set up the table for dinner, after half an hour, Xiao Anzi came out from behind a few camphor trees in the south, smiled and made a thousand, Xingzhen said: "The matter has spread?" ”

"Back to Niangniang's words, it spread out, and I happened to see Guo Songtao next to the sedan chair man waiting outside, I beckoned him over and said what the emperor said in the Palace of Raising Hearts."

"Very good," I'm sorry, I robbed you of your idea again, Sushun. Xingzhen showed a smug smile.

Su Shun said about Zuo Zongtang, and Wen Zong said: The queen has already said about this matter, and she will go to investigate it before the imperial history. Su Shun was speechless. ”

——"The History of the National Dynasty: Wenzong Benji" (to be continued......)