Of course, Zuo Zongtang's words were said to Pan Shien, Pan Lao Fox. Since the beginning of the Kangxi period, the Manchu court began to "reuse" the Han people, and each dynasty always reused several Han ministers with a good reputation all over the world to show that the Manchu and Han families were one master and slave. However, who can really be the leader of the clear stream, become the minister of military aircraft, a university scholar and the chief master of the study, and be honored by the emperor Lao Tzu as "a certain master", which one is not a scheming master? This minister is not a righteous man who can do it with two sleeves and a clean breeze.

However, there is also a good side to dealing with such a clear old fox, as long as you mention it slightly, the other party's exquisite mind has already figured out the interests and disadvantages.

For example, Zhu Datianzi's respect for the meaning of loyalty and goodness, where does Pan Lao Fox not understand? That kind of stinky and hard "loyal" Zhu will not be respected, otherwise the Shi Jinghai clan will not be destroyed! Zhu Jishi's respect is conditional, as long as Pan Shien and Lin Zexu can hand over a prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River to the Ming Dynasty. Of course, Pan Shien and Lin Zexu can be the Qing Dynasty Guzhong at ease. Their children and grandchildren will still be the magnates of the new dynasty, and the so-called loyal ministers, filial sons and good fathers will not be delayed. What a good thing?

But the old man Pan still chanted the scriptures endlessly, and it seemed that he did not plan to be a famous minister and a lonely loyalty, but to become a monk.

"In Zhong (Pan Zuyin's) junior brother, are you a talented person?" Zuo Zongtang saw that Pan Shien was silent, and continued to talk to Pan Zuyin.

"Back to Mr. Ji Gao, he was born in his later years and was famous for his talents." Pan Zuyin replied respectfully.

"Xiucai can be an official in my Daming," Zuo Zongtang nodded: "However, Daming is based on middle school and Western learning, and it is not easy to be a big official just by being proficient in middle school." In Zhong Xiaodi's middle school, there are Zhiweng teachings. I think I've learned from the past and the present. If you can go to Jishi Academy and Jishi University to study. In the future, I will be the pillar of the Ming Dynasty. ”

"Mr. Xie Jigao, a late student, mentions." Pan Zuyin bowed politely to Zuo Zongtang. However, Pan Lao Fox still recites his scriptures, and he is probably going to become a monk!

"In Brother Zhong, I see the prosperity of the Suzhou market (thanks to this, it is still prosperous after the financial crisis?) The people live and work in peace and contentment, and they can be regarded as a first-class paradise in the troubled times, I don't know who is the governor of Jiangsu? ”

"The governor of Jiangsu is my father."

Pan Zengshou, the governor of Jiangsu, is the third son of Pan Shien, and he has been raised by Daoguang for 20 years. However, after taking the exam three times, he didn't succeed, so he simply hid at home and pretended to be a filial son, and Daoguang accompanied his father Pan Shien back to Suzhou in 27 years. Who knew that Lu Dao met Lin Zexu to supervise Liangjiang to run a group practice and pulled him out as the governor of Jiangsu, in fact, Lin Zexu was in charge of Jiangsu's affairs, and he, the governor, was an official who messed around.

Of course, Zuo Zongtang knew these things, but he still pretended to be surprised and said: "It is really condescending to be such a talented person to be an official in the local area, if it can be attributed to my Daming, there will always be a scholar to do." ”

Now there is only one bachelor in the Daming University Scholar's Mansion, Lu Peifang, which is indeed a little less. It's no problem to add a few more. When Zuo Zongtang left Guangzhou, he had already discussed with Zhu Jishi and arrived in Jiangnan. The officials of the university scholars follow him, even if they seal ten at once, there is no problem! In addition, Shangshu, governors, waiters or something, you can also allow a few to go out as appropriate. As for the smaller officials, whatever Zuo Zongtang arranges, King Zhu will always follow suit.

At present, the most important thing is the "peaceful liberation" of Jiangnan.

It's a pity that the old fox is still pretending to be a monk.

"In Zhong Xiaoyou, the recent collapse of Lixin Bank seems to have some impact on the market in Jiangnan, is there a lot of tickets issued by Lixin Bank?" Zuo Zongtang changed his words and talked about the Lixin money village incident.

"It's a lot of money, Fong's money is a big bank, and the proprietor is still the comprador of HSBC, so everyone believes in Fong's silver bills." Pan Zuyin was stunned, but still replied truthfully.

Zuo Zongtang nodded and said with a smile: "Lixin Bank is only in temporary difficulty, and I believe that HSBC will not die without help." ”

Unlike certificates of deposit, silver notes are bearer and negotiable, similar to large-denomination banknotes. Now that the bank has collapsed, its silver bills are of course waste paper, but what if HSBC wants to take over the bank and take on all its debts? This waste paper will turn into gold! So whoever gets the news first can ...... It's sent!

Old Fox Pan slowly closed the yellow paper book in front of him, staggered out, stood in front of Zuo Zongtang, and said with a wry smile: "It's Brother Ji Gao, what's the matter with coming to me, this old man?" ”

Zuo Zongtang respectfully shook to the ground: "The younger generation is here for the hundreds of millions of people in the two rivers and three provinces, and they are here to protect the name of the Taoist system and continue the Zhengshuo of China." Hope for Zhiweng to be fulfilled! ”

After a long time, Pan Lao Fox still didn't speak, Zuo Zongtang never raised his body, Pan Zuyin stood behind his grandfather, and the old god was also there. The wind swept past the three of them, Pan Shien finally stretched out his hand and helped Zuo Zongtang up, he sighed: "The old man and Shaomu are both ministers who have been tired of the emperor's favor, and now the national disaster is at the head, the Son of Heaven is trapped in Beijing, death and life are unknown, we can't save the country, Bao Sheji, I already have a clear conscience, how can I vote for another master?" ”

Zuo Zongtang looked at Pan Shien and saw that his expression was resolute and righteous. After a long time, he exhaled a breath and said tentatively: "Does Zhi Weng mean to go north to King Qin and save Emperor Daoguang from danger?" ”

Pan Shien said: "This is really the duty of a minister. ”

Zuo Zongtang was moved when he heard this, and said loudly: "The loyalty of Zhiweng and Mu Weng is really an example of the world's scholars!" Zuo is willing to help Erweng...... In any case, it is necessary to say that tomorrow will help the staff. Why don't you wait for Mu Weng's army to be delivered in Pukou after crossing the Yangtze River? ”

Pan Shien looked up at the sky, and suddenly showed a wry smile: "Also-that!" When the old man and Shao Mu encountered this troubled world, they could only do their best and obey the fate of heaven...... If we can save the Jingshi and pacify the Cantonese bandits, how about the Ming and Qing dynasties in the future, with the Huai River as the boundary, and forever as a country of brothers? ”

Zuo Zongtang nodded very seriously: "A word is a certainty!" ”

"I still need to ask Zhu Tianzi and Shao Mu to meet in Shanghai and announce the world!"

Zuo Zongtang still agreed: "Okay, no problem!" After the younger generation saw Lin Muweng, he immediately returned to Fujian to meet the Son of Heaven. ”

The Son of Heaven that Zuo Zongtang wanted to see had actually arrived at the coast of Zhejiang at this time. Zhu Jishi did not expect to peacefully "liberate" Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Anhui provinces without moving a single sword. Right here in Skoppel. William and Rodriguez created a financial crisis that undermined the financial stability of the Liangjiang region. The Zhu family's army has already rushed towards Liangjiang!

The road from Guangzhou to Zhejiang is not close, there are many mountains along the way, if you walk with two feet, it will take at least more than a month to reach Zhejiang. However, the amount of shipping power that Zhu Jishi can control is not weak, in addition to Zhu Ming's navy, there is also the largest shipping company in the Nanyang region, the Nanyang Trading Company. After several years of rapid development, Nanyang Bank has more than 120 Canton ships and 33 Western-style clippers, far more than Jardine Matheson.

In addition, a large number of wealthy businessmen in Guangdong, including the Thirteen Banks, have also devoted themselves to maritime trade since the recovery of Guangzhou. The total number of ships they own has exceeded 500. Therefore, Zhu Jishi now has enough capacity to drop a large army to any place along the coast of the two rivers!

On the Guangfu, the newest and largest third-class battleship of the Ming Navy, Zhu Jishi, the great son of the Great Tomorrow, was standing on the platform of the stern, looking at the coastline of Wenzhou Longwan in the distance with a telescope. To the left of the Guangfu are hundreds of sailing ships, large and small, covering a large area of the ocean.

The landing operation has begun! The boats had been lowered, all full of the soldiers who had landed, rocking the pulp and rowing towards the nearest beach. On the beach of Longwan, however, it is quiet, and there do not seem to be any defenders.

"Your Majesty, it seems that there are no heavy troops in Wenzhou City, so we can spend the night in Wenzhou City tonight!" Su Yuniang came to Zhu Jishi's side, pointed to a rising fireworks with a smile and said, "This is sent back by the scouts who just landed." ”

"Well, Wenzhou has won...... Liu Mulin has probably already hit Quzhou, right? Zhu Jishi put down the binoculars and said with a smile: "When you meet Liu Mulin, half of Zhejiang will be counted!" (To be continued......)