Zeng Guofan originally wanted to see Luo Bingzhang and the others, but Li Hongzhang thought that it was not the right time, and Zeng Guofan was not suitable to stay in the Hunan army camp for too long, so as not to be discovered by Seng Lingqin and others, so Li Hongzhang persuaded Zeng Guofan to leave quickly, and he reassured Zeng Guofan that the Hunan army had him and kept everything fine.

Zeng Guofan couldn't be too kind to Li Hongzhang, so after confirming the follow-up contact information with Li Hongzhang, he led Dongfang Bufu to leave the Hunan army camp.

After Zeng Guofan left, Li Hongzhang found Zeng San and them, and revealed the news that Zeng Guofan had come to Zeng San and others to know, everyone heard that Zeng Guofan had come, they were very happy, they scrambled to ask Zeng Guofan's situation, Li Hongzhang answered one by one, and the content of the answer was nothing more than to say that everything was fine with Zeng Guofan.

Someone asked again, Weishenme Marshal came, and he didn't meet them, so he left in a hurry, Li Hongzhang said, Dashuai originally wanted to stay and get together with everyone, but for the sake of Dashuai's safety, he urged Dashuai to leave first, and people who had doubts were relieved to hear Li Hongzhang say this.

After everyone had finished asking, Li Hongzhang said the purpose of Zeng Guofan's visit.

When everyone heard Li Hongzhang talk about Zeng Guofan's return to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, they were silent for a while, originally they were still complaining about Zeng Guofan, thinking that the Qing court had wronged him, but they didn't think that the truth of the matter was that their commander really threw himself into the Taiping Army, which made them embarrassed.

Don't say it's anyone else, it's Li Hongzhang himself, he didn't know what to do when he heard the news just now, so it's normal for everyone to have the same reaction now.

Li Hongzhang patiently explained to everyone and explained the reason why Zeng Guofan threw himself into the Taiping Army, I hope everyone can understand.

Just as Li Hongzhang expressed his determination in front of Zeng Guofan, Zeng San was the first to jump out and say that only Zeng Guofan's orders were obeyed, whether it was the Qing army or the Taiping army, where Zeng Guofan was, he would be there, and he would be loyal to whoever Zeng Guofan was loyal to.

After Zeng San's statement, other generals of the Hunan army also expressed their stance to follow Zeng Guofan's pace.

This is all the same as Li Hongzhang expected at the beginning. But there is another thing, which is the same as Li Hongzhang expected at the beginning, that is, in this matter, Luo Bingzhang and other people from the Chu military system hesitated. Fortunately, Li Hongzhang had been prepared, otherwise, he might really have no way to take Luo Bingzhang.

So, he told Luo Bingzhang that his marshal Zuo Zongtang was also in the Taiping Army.

Not only Luo Bingzhang, but also Liu Kunyi, Jiang Zhongyuan and other Chu army members, and even Zeng San and other Hunan army gangs were all dumbfounded, they didn't expect that Zuo Zongtang and others were also in the Taiping Army, which means that Zeng Guohua and Li Yuandu were also in the Hunan Army, in addition to Zeng Guofan's return to the Taiping Army, is there more shocking news than this?

"Is what the advisor said true?" Luo Bingzhang was a little unconvinced.

Everyone turned their eyes to Li Hongzhang, and it was obvious that everyone didn't believe it.

"That's right, this matter was said by the marshal himself, and there must be no falsehood." Li Hongzhang said calmly.

"According to what you say, the original fire was set off by the Taiping Army?" Luo Bingzhang frowned and said.

"Yes, it was indeed the Taiping Army." Li Hongzhang does not deny it.

When everyone heard that it was the Taiping army that burned their 800,000 troops to death, they were silent.

Li Hongzhang knew that everyone's heart knot still couldn't be opened, and he himself was not, at the beginning, it was life and death on the battlefield, but now you have to fight side by side, which makes it too difficult for people to adapt, but since the decision has been made, there is no turning back, only going on without hesitation.

"I can understand your feelings, and the marshal can also understand it, the marshal said, each is his own master at the time, and the Taiping Army cannot be blamed for that matter, so I hope everyone can put aside their prejudices and create a more brilliant future with the Taiping Army." Li Hongzhang moved Zeng Guofan out again.

"Yes, the military advisor is right, we can't get into the horns, we should focus on the future." Luo Zenan echoed.

Everyone is not a pedantic person, and although they are still a little uncomfortable in their hearts when they hear this, they also begin to try to let go of this matter and slowly accept the fact that they have become a Taiping army.

"Strategist, what do we mean?" Luo Bingzhang said again.

"Zeng Dashuai only confirmed that Zong Tang was in the Taiping Army, but he had not yet met with him, and Dashuai said that after he went back this time, he would immediately talk to Zong Tang about this matter, and presumably Zong Tang would understand Dashuai's distress." Li Hongzhang said truthfully.

"In that case, then we don't have any opinion, we are willing to follow Zeng Dashuai to join the Taiping Army." Luo Bingzhang also expressed his willingness to join the Taiping Army.

Luo Bingzhang agreed, so of course Jiang Zhongyuan and Liu Kunyi had no opinion.

"Okay, since everyone has agreed, then we must be prepared, and at the right time, cooperate with the Taiping Army to take Hefei City, as a gift for us to join the Taiping Army." Li Hongzhang has already prepared all the gifts.

"But by the command of the military advisor." Everyone said in unison.

"Also, for this matter, only a few people here know about it, and keep it a secret from others for the time being, so as not to expose the rumors and bring unnecessary trouble." Li Hongzhang admonished.

"So when are we going to get started?" Zeng San asked. Seeing him like that, he was a little impatient.

"At this stage, we must do our best to stabilize the situation of our own department, and we also need to beware of Seng Greenqin playing a conspiracy behind his back, in short, we must ensure that after the incident, we can achieve a smooth transition." Li Hongzhang emphasized.

"What if the second army of Hunan and Chu is unwilling to go with us?" Luo Zenan was a little worried.

His worries were somewhat similar to what Li Hongzhang had said to Zeng Guofan earlier, and he was also worried that the Hunan army was used to living a comfortable life, and if they went to a hard life, they would be unwilling.

"General Luo, your worries must also be the worries of all of us, so I have also told the marshal similar worries, the marshal means to try to fight, but not forced, respect everyone's own choice." Li Hongzhang said.

"Can the military advisor be more specific?" South Luo Ze Road.

"It means that those who are willing to go with us, of course we welcome them, but those who are not willing to go with us, we are open-minded, they can choose by themselves, if they want to go home, the Taiping Army can also fund them to entangle, anyway, there are no strings attached." Li Hongzhang said.

"Do the Taipings really agree to do this?" Luo Zenan hadn't heard of anyone who could be so enlightened.

"Yes, our marshal has already obtained the approval of Marshal Huang of the Taiping Army." Li Hongzhang said

"Marshal Huang? Strategist, do you mean the one who captured the commander?" Zeng Guoquan seems to be very sensitive to this matter.

"That's right, it's him." Li Hongzhang said.

"This man has such a heart?" Luo Zenan is still a little unconvinced.

"Yes, I didn't believe it at first, but Dashuai's words completely dispelled my doubts." Li Hongzhang said.

"What?" Luo Zenan asked.

"The marshal said that the reason why he was really willing to surrender to the Taiping army was mostly because of this person, and he believed that this person could lead us to create a new situation, so the marshal was so willing to surrender to the Taiping army......" Li Hongzhang said this, suddenly saving a question.

His face changed dramatically, and he didn't know what was going on in his heart.

"Strategist, what's wrong with you?" Luo Zenan didn't understand Weishenme Li Hongzhang's face changed drastically as he spoke.

"General Luo, everyone, I really understand the hard work of the marshal now." Li Hongzhang sighed and said.

"What do you mean by this?" Luo Bingzhang asked anxiously.

"According to my analysis, there are many reasons why the marshal surrendered to the Taiping Army, although the reasons mentioned above are objective, but they are not the main reasons, the main reason should be related to our Hunan and Chu army." Li Hongzhang finally figured out the key to this.

"Strategist, please advise." Luo Bingzhang didn't understand what Li Hongzhang wanted to say.

"You think, before the marshal surrendered to the Taiping army, he must have known Xianfeng's will, with the wisdom of the marshal, he must have guessed that someone must have framed him behind his back, then, think about it again, after they bring down the marshal, who will they deal with next?" Li Hongzhang said solemnly.

"Strategist, you mean....mean that the person they're going to deal with is us." Luo Bingzhang thought about it for a while, and then he understood.

"That's right, after they take down the big handsome, the next thing they have to deal with is us, and, if you think about it, you can do it. And who have the strength to do these things, and who are the people who are usually incompatible with the handsome?" Li Hongzhang nodded further.

"At odds with the handsome....well, could it be him?" Luo Bingzhang's mind flashed the shadow of a person.

"Yes, that's him." Li Hongzhang nodded and said.

"Strategist, Mr. Luo, what kind of dumb riddle are you playing, we are all stunned when we hear it." The more Zeng San listened, the more confused he became.

"Zeng San, who is the current commander of the Qing army?" Li Hongzhang asked.

"Monk Greenqin, what's wrong?" Zeng San didn't understand what Li Hongzhang was asking for this.

"Now you understand." Li Hongzhang said.

Everyone looked abrupt, except for Zeng San.

"Strategist, you haven't said who this person is?" Zeng San asked stupidly.

"Zeng San, you usually look weird and clever, why are you confused about this, didn't you already say his name just now?" Li Hongzhang said with a smile.

"Oh, oh... The military advisor is talking about Monk Grinqin." Zeng San seemed to understand all at once.

"It is Monk Greenqin, this matter can only be done by Monk Greenqin, and the teacher is most worried about not himself, but us, once Monk Greenqin has the heart to deal with us, then we will not be able to prevent it, so the teacher will return to the Taiping Army, and want to use the Taiping Army's Liliang to protect us and the Hunan Army. The teacher is really well-intentioned." Li Hongzhang was moved.

"I see." Luo Bingzhang listened and couldn't help nodding. His admiration for Zeng Guofan couldn't help but deepen again.

"The marshal also underestimates us too much, what role can a monk Grinqin play, the Qing Dynasty still has to rely on our Hunan army, if there is no us, why should they deal with the Taiping army, is it just Monk Grinqin himself? Jokes." Zeng San is still very confident in the Hunan army.

"Zeng San, if you say that, you are underestimating Monk Lingqin. Monk Greenqin is a person with a resolute character, once he decides something, it is indomitable, he will try all means to achieve his goal, the teacher's matter is a living example, so the teacher sees this, and will let us return to the Taiping army at all costs." Li Hongzhang also admired Zeng Guofan's foresight in his heart.

"I haven't seen it yet, this old thief is so terrible." Zeng San couldn't help but shudder.

"Therefore, everyone must remember that when it comes to surrendering the Taiping Army, you must be extra careful everywhere." Li Hongzhang admonished.

"Yes." Everyone.

"Okay, you guys go back first, just act as if nothing happened, I will keep in touch with the teacher, and I will inform you as soon as there is any update." Li Hongzhang commanded.

The crowd answered and gradually retreated. (To be continued......)