Except for Zuo Zongtang and Zheng Zaoru. Among the people who came, the first person was Zeng Guofan, followed by Peng Yulin, Li Hongzhang, Zeng Guoquan and others, and some of them were unknown to Li Zhen. When Li Zhen saw Zeng Guofan and others coming, he set off a monstrous giant Lang in his heart. These influential figures of the late Qing Dynasty all gathered in Nanjing.

With a smile on his face, Li Zhen stood up and said, "Brother Bohan came to Nanjing without informing me, it's really unkind. Brother Shaoquan too, you didn't even tell me in advance. ”

Zeng Guofan said: "I'm afraid that the king of Zhennan is busy with affairs and can't get away!" ”

Li Zhen smiled, understanding the meaning of Zeng Guofan's words.

The subconscious meaning in Zeng Guofan's words is that he is worried that Li Zhen will change after becoming the queen of Zhennan, but Zeng Guofan is a little different through Zuo Zongtang's introduction, after all, there is Zuo Zongtang on the side.

After Zeng Guofan sat down, he said: "I saw the prince in the camp in Jiangbei, and I was heartbroken for the prince's means of training soldiers. Today, I listened to the prince's methods of doing business, which is really unheard of and unseen. Awesome, really awesome! These words were indeed the truth from the bottom of Zeng Guofan's heart, and he was indeed calmed by Li Zhen's previous words.

The same is true for Li Hongzhang, with a strange light flashing in his eyes. Previously, when he was waiting outside the study with Zeng Guofan and others, he clearly heard what Li Zhen said, and he also admired Li Zhen's planning method very much. Li Hongzhang has certain views on officialdom and conspiracy, but there is almost no business involved, which is his shortcoming.

Li Zhen said humbly: "Brother Bohan is too famous, but it's just a little skill, and he can't be elegant." Xiao Wang, put the plan into words as soon as possible, and go down to prepare. ”

"Yes!"

Wang Chi left in a hurry to prepare the plan for the event.

Li Zhen changed his words and asked, "Brother Bohan, what are your plans to come to Nanjing?" ”

Zeng Guofan sighed lightly and said, "I brought Shaoquan and others to Nanjing because I asked the prince. Since the fight against the prince and the extermination of the bandits, the army of the Hunan army has been unable to develop, and it has been restricted everywhere, which is extremely embarrassing. In addition, the imperial court was divided into two, and there was a puppet emperor in the north, and the officials in the south were afraid of another war, so they tightly controlled their military power, and even trained their own troops, for fear of being seized power, which led us to be on guard. ”

Li Hongzhang was concerned and nodded again and again.

At present, the situation of the Hunan army is very embarrassing, grandma does not love uncle or uncle, and no one cares about it at all. Historically, Zeng Guofan has always been committed to suppressing bandits during Xianfeng's reign, but he has never held an important official position. After Xianfeng's death, Zeng Guofan exterminated the bandits and officially took office to start a legendary life.

At this time, although Xianfeng died, it was Li Zhen who destroyed Hong Xiuquan, Zeng Guofan was not reused, and even because Zeng Guofan's official position was not high, Cixi and Ci'an did not take a fancy to him.

The Hunan army ran into walls everywhere, and Zeng Guofan made up his mind to bring Li Hongzhang and other cadres to Nanjing, wanting to ask for a place for the Hunan army to settle down.

Li Zhen's heart moved, and he had another idea.

His eyes were sincere, and he said unhurriedly: "Please rest assured, Brother Bohan, I will definitely arrange it for Brother Bohan." Now that the world is divided, it is necessary for people like Brother Bohan to quell the rebellion and defeat the puppet emperor in the north. Besides, there are still Russians in the north who are ravaging, which requires talents, and it is just right for Brother Bohan to come! ”

When Zeng Guofan heard this, his heart rejoiced.

At this moment, what he hopes most is to implement the arrangements of the Hunan army.

Li Zhen looked at Zeng Guofan and the others, and continued: "Brother Bohan, I only have two armies under my command, and there is still a lack of talents. If Brother Bohan can join, it's the best, I don't know what Brother Bohan wants? ”

When Zeng Guofan heard this, his brows furrowed.

Putting it under Li Zhen's command means that the Hunan army will be affected.

If you don't join Li Zhen, what should you do?

Zeng Guofan sat still, but Li Hongzhang moved. Li Hongzhang also served under Zeng Guofan, was Zeng Guofan's staff, and had no official position. At the moment, Li Zhen said that there were only two armies, one of which was Li Zhen's first army, and the rest was the second army that Zuo Zongtang was training. Now that the establishment is expanded, the army under Zeng Guofan's command must be the third army, which is a big opportunity!

Li Hongzhang looked at Zeng Guofan and nodded slightly.

Next to him, Zeng Guoquan, Peng Yulin and others also nodded in agreement, with a look of expectation in their eyes. In their eyes, this is indeed an opportunity.

However, Zeng Guofan said: "Lord, let me think about it for a few days!" ”

When the matter came to an end, Zeng Guofan refused Li Zhen's invitation.

He came to visit Li Zhen to find a place for the Hunan army to settle down through Li Zhen's channels, but Li Zhen wanted to recruit him. Even if this solicitation was with deep sincerity and gave enough weight, Zeng Guofan also resisted a little. Because once the army under his command is integrated into Li Zhen's army, it will definitely never be able to become independent again.

When Li Zhen heard this, he was slightly disappointed.

Similarly, the same is true of Li Hongzhang, Zeng Guoquan and others.

Li Zhen laughed and said, "Since Brother Bohan has to think about it for a few days, I have time to wait." I still say that the position of commander of the Third Army under my command will be reserved for Brother Han. ”

's words ignited the confidence of the disappointed Zeng Guoquan, Peng Yulin and others.

Zeng Guofan was reluctant, but they were willing. These people all knew the configuration of Li Zhen's army, and they also knew the strength of Li Zhen's army. can become the third army under Li Zhen, the supply of the army can be preferential, and it is directly under Li Zhen, and there is also the hope of becoming an official and a knight, after all, Li Zhen is the powerful king of Zhennan.

Li Zhen talked with Zeng Guofan, and then arranged for someone to leave Zeng Guofan and others to rest.

Zuo Zongtang stayed and did not leave.

Li Zhen said: "Brother Ji Gao, you and Brother Bohan are old friends, and they have a great relationship, and their words have more weight. I hope you will do your best to keep Brother Bohan behind. With Brother Bohan joining the army, the strength of our army will be stronger. The stronger the strength, the more stable our position will be. ”

Zuo Zongtang had already recognized Li Zhen and said loudly: "Please rest assured, I will definitely leave Zeng Guofan." ”

"Well, let's go down!"

Li Zhenyi waved his hand and let Zuo Zongtang leave.

Zeng Guofan and his entourage came to a separate courtyard, and after settling down, Zeng Guoquan, Li Hongzhang, Peng Yulin and others gathered around Zeng Guofan. Li Hongzhang was the first to speak: "Teacher, the king of Zhennan asked you to be the commander of the Third Army, why didn't you agree?" ”

Zeng Guoquan continued: "Brother, I also agree to join the army of King Zhennan. You know who he is, and with the king of Zhennan, we won't suffer. ”

Peng Yulin said: "My lord, what do you think? ”

Zeng Guofan sighed and said, "No one is good, and no flower is red." I'm worried that if we join the army of King Zhennan, we will immediately be labeled as King Zhennan. Some time ago, Li Zhen deposed He Guiqing, Xu Naizhao and others from their official positions, and fell out with the two queen mothers in the palace. If we follow Li Zhen, I'm worried that we will be liquidated in the future! ”

At this moment, Zeng Guofan said the real reason for his concern.

ps: In the early hours of the evening, there is an update, and we will fight again tomorrow.