But before Zeng Guofan could speak, Young Master Liang had already spoken first: "The student implores the teacher to recommend Senior Brother Peng and Senior Brother Guo to come back."

Zeng Guofan frowned, and only let out a "hmm" from his mouth, I don't know if he didn't like to interrupt what he wanted to say, or if he was a little worried about his suggestion. Since the pacification of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Zeng Guofan has adhered to the principle of flying birds and good bows, took the initiative to dismantle the Hunan army, and began to cultivate obscurity; But even so, the court squeezed him openly and secretly; Now he wants to recommend his former staff friends, which is against his low-key principle, but he can't refuse in front of everyone, otherwise it will chill the hearts of these old brothers; This boy, you're giving me all the trouble.

But Guo Songtao on the side is happy in his heart, although so many years of ups and downs in his career can be regarded as practicing qi cultivation kung fu, but that trace of smile is still inadvertently revealed, this little junior brother is on the road, and he has a keen eye, he saw at a glance what I was waiting for, and opened the words I was embarrassed to say for me, it seems that I will have a good relationship in the future.

Peng Yulin didn't want to say anything anymore, and he had nothing to say, he came out this time to scatter his mind and find old friends to reminisce about old feelings, and he wanted to be used as a target; Of course he knows Guo Songtao's thoughts, so he can't refute it now, otherwise it will hurt Guo Songtao's heart, this old brother has already been injured by Zuo Zongtang once, and he must not hurt him again.

Only Zhao Liewen is still the same dead look, his eyes turned around on everyone, and he already knew the thoughts of these people.

Zeng Guofan has always been in no hurry or slow to do things, so he was still groaning, Young Master Liang couldn't wait, and interjected again: "Teacher, even if you are low-key and low-key, the imperial court's precaution and suppression methods against you will still not decrease, why not do the opposite, and then see how the imperial court will respond to your recommendation, after all, in general terms, you are indeed recommending talents for the country, this is a means of impotence." ”

"Good!" , this time it was his confidant Zhao Liewen who applauded loudly: "What a scheme!" Zhenxi's plan is wonderful! My lord, I also agree, we can't blindly retreat and endure, otherwise the people in the court really think that we are clay sculptures and wooden tires, and there is no fire, not to mention that this is indeed a recommendation for the country, and the talents and merits of Brother Xueqin and Brother Yunxian can not be erased casually." The master is the master, and he is exquisite at all times, and these words praised everyone present.

Zeng Guofan nodded, he also figured out the truth, and then slowly spoke: "Xueqin, the eldest husband has something to do and something not to do, there is a cloud in the "Book of Rites": Self-cultivation Qi family rules the country and the world, since we have learned the doctrine of the sage, we naturally have to learn to be useful; You see Zhenxi was very young, he studied in the Hong Kong Western Academy since he was a child, but he did it to be poor and to help the world, and bought and adopted orphans all over the country, many of those orphans were estimated to be caused by the war, not only to provide them with food and shelter, but also to teach them to read and learn various skills, and in Shanghai and Guangzhou he invested heavily in the establishment of various Western-style universities and middle schools, so what he said to you is indeed sincere, and you should not be surprised by yourself."

Zeng Guofan's words made Peng Yulin's heart feel a lot better, today's exchange, only to know that this son is absolutely extraordinary, knowledge and vision are first-class, it seems that I Peng someone has been idle at home for a few years, almost underestimated the heroes of the world, Peng Xueshuai is also a person who can afford to let go, he immediately arched his hand towards Liang Sihan: "Teachable."

Young Master Liang hurriedly got up and saluted back: "Don't dare, don't dare, Xue Shuai is polite."

Zeng Guofan finished making peace, and then said: "As for the recommendation, it is not appropriate for the two of you to be recommended by me, Yunxian can come forward by me, and Xueqin will send a letter to Li Shaoquan here, so that he can come forward to recommend, and the court will be happy to see such a situation."

Young Master Liang thought that Jiang was still old and spicy, Zeng Guofan knew the situation of the imperial court well, and in turn played with the imperial court.

"It's good, it's good, so it's foolproof" Zhao Liewen also praised repeatedly: "It's just that which position will the adults recommend to Brother Peng and Brother Guo?" ”

"Well, this one", Zeng Guofan groaned again, and then looked at Peng and Guo, but strangely, he also looked at Liang Sihan.

Peng Yulin is not enthusiastic about officialdom, although this time he is studying with the prince and reluctantly agrees to make a comeback, so he doesn't want to ask for anything.

Although Guo Songtao is more enthusiastic about officialdom, he is embarrassed to ask for which position he wants to seek in public.

Young Master Liang was salty and carrot-eating: "I think with Senior Brother Peng's qualifications, I can recommend him to the position of governor, but the position of governor is a feudal official, with a high and powerful position, and the court attaches great importance to it, and the number of places is limited, I am afraid that I can only recommend the governor of Sichuan or the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou; Senior Brother Guo retired from the governor of Guangdong three years ago, and this time he can be recommended to serve as the governor of Zhejiang, presumably the imperial court will not object."

Everyone present thought about it carefully, and felt that this suggestion was really good, the key was that it was very likely to be approved by the imperial court, so Zeng Guofan made a final decision: "Then handle it according to this, Li Shaoquan will make it clear to him, Xueqin, Yunxian, do you two have any other ideas?" ”

Peng and Guo both shook their heads, and Guo Songtao thanked Zeng Guofan, Zhao and Liang repeatedly, so that Peng Yulin also hurriedly thanked him politely.

A meeting ended happily for all.

Regarding Zeng Guofan's gaze just now, Young Master Liang knew that the content of the meeting between the two of them last night was not known to a third party, it was a matter of family life, Zeng Guofan would not reveal it to anyone, although everyone present today is considered their own people, but there are some things that they will naturally know when they should know, so why bother with extraneous branches. Of course, Young Master Liang will not reveal it to others, after all, he is doing something to rebel with his head.

Zeng Guofan signaled that he proposed the recommendation positions of Peng Guo and the others, first, let him sell the two of them well, and secondly, it involves the future layout, as long as it is an area controlled by the people of the Hunan military department, then when there is an incident in the future, the resistance to the Liang family army will definitely be much smaller, if Zeng Guofan can come forward to hint at it at that time, it will be better to do.

After seeing Peng Guo and the others, Young Master Liang can finally say goodbye to the teacher, Rong Hong is even more at home, locking himself in his room these days, writing a detailed plan for young children to study in the United States, as well as the preparatory plan for the preparatory school, so busy that he doesn't know day and night, even Peng Yulin and Guo Songtao didn't know that they were coming, and he didn't see them until he said goodbye to everyone.

Rong Hong, Peng, and Guo are also old acquaintances, and hurriedly apologized to them; Peng Yulin and Guo Songtao both admired Rong Hong's knowledge and integrity, and they also praised his pure heart.

Peng Yulin even bowed to Rong Hong: "When I saw Chunfu today, I knew that I Peng was indeed narrow-minded, and I didn't dare to forget the country, not to mention that I am not a Penghao person!" Senior Brother Liang, I understand your intentions, we will come to Japan for a long time, and we will have to contact more in the future."

At this moment, Fang knew that Peng Xueshuai was really unusual, with a large pattern and a large amount of energy, he was really a person who could do great things.

Young Master Liang felt that this kowtow trip was quite rewarding, at least Zeng Guofan really regarded him as his own.

It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read 10,000 books, and the ancients did not deceive me!