Reading guide: Zeng Guofan was furious and took off Wang Rui's crown. Luo Bingzhang's words made Zeng Guofan's mind blank, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

What did Zeng Guofan remember?

Luo Bingzhang asked Zeng Guofan to protect Wang Rui's future, but Wang Rui himself knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, completely lacking the heroism of the beginning.

Zeng Guofan couldn't help but be in a dilemma.

At this time, Liu Changyou strode in......

When Wang Rui arrived outside the door, he still shouted: "The lower officials are upright and never do anything unscrupulous!" The lower officer is not an inferior member! Not an inferior member! ”

Luo Bingzhang smiled bitterly and said, "Lord Zeng, it was the headquarters that spoiled him!" This Wang Weihui, in addition to his temper, has a good character. ”

Zeng Guofan said to the two soldiers: "You two go out first." ”

The two pro-soldiers saluted and withdrew.

Zeng Guofan got up and said: "Luo Futai, it is said that I should not interfere in local affairs. You know, Xiang Yong is stationed in the provincial capital and has been intolerable by the green camp. Wang Weihui acted like this again, didn't this force the group to disband? If you always think that the Cantonese bandits can be exterminated by relying on the green camp alone, this minister will now ask the boss to disband all the Xiangyong, and never leave a single person! ”

Luo Bingzhang said with a smile: "Disheng, you sit down first." You're talking angrily again. You're making this bastard confused. Now don't talk about the provincial capitals, even the counties, they all rely on Xiangyong to defend. At this critical time, soldiers and warriors should have cooperated with each other in order to tide over the difficulties. ”

Zeng Guofan sat down and said: "Wang Weihui, the magistrate of the county, I must participate!" When I returned to the provincial capital, I bowed to the imperial court. ”

Luo Bingzhang pondered and said, "What kind of anger are you dealing with him." If you think this is good, I'll say a few words to him in a while and ask him to compensate you. He has been with me for many years, and he has never done anything behind my back. He has a large population, a high hall, a wife and a child, all living on his little money, and his life has been tight. If you take him home and you say, "

Zeng Guofan didn't finish his words before Luo Bingzhang finished speaking, and his mind was already blank. His thoughts quickly returned to the poor life he lived when he was in Beijing, because he offended the constitution, he was expelled by his superiors for no reason.

Seeing that Zeng Guofan was stunned, Luo Bingzhang struck while the iron was hot, and immediately continued: "This person is a tendon, his head will not turn, and he loves to admit death. For the sake of your brother, give him food. ”

Zeng Guofan had already come to his senses at this time.

He took a sip of tea from the tea bowl and said, "I've been upset about some things recently. Speaking of today's incident, if you think about it, Helmet Hui just burned a few rows of fences and beat two regiments. Cough! I even took off his crown! It's too late to regret it now. If you take it off, you can't put it back on him, can you? Cough! ”

Luo Bingzhang got up and said, "You taught him a lesson for the emperor; Give him back, you will give him a way out. Disheng, as long as you are willing to give me this face and have the heart to protect his future, you can drink tea here and rest, and let me go out. ”

After Luo Bingzhang finished speaking, he didn't wait for Zeng Guofan to express his position, and walked out quickly, as if he was afraid that Zeng Guofan would regret it.

As the governor of a province, why is Luo Bingzhang willing to bow his head to a registered Ding Wei servant?

There's a reason for this that is not known to outsiders.

As early as the beginning of the third year of Xianfeng, Xianfeng once issued such a secret edict to Zeng Guofan: "Zeng Guofan handled the regimental training in the provincial capital, and it was also his duty to participate in the inferior. It can be done in a special way. ”

This secret edict was handed over to Zeng Guofan through the governor's yamen. With this secret edict, Zeng Guofan can not only impeach the officials of the province, the prefecture, and the county, but also the governor Luo Bingzhang, and if there is any lawlessness, he can also participate in the impeachment.

It was this secret edict that made Luo Bingzhang suspicious of Zeng Guofan. Otherwise, it will never be possible for the enmity between soldiers and brave men to become more and more intense.

In fact, Zeng Guofan, Luo Bingzhang, Zhang Liangji and others all fell for Xianfeng. Xianfeng's biggest concern is not that the Han people are hating each other, but that they are like-minded. As long as Zhang Liangji, Luo Bingzhang, and Zeng Guofan are suspicious of each other, Huguang can be completely controlled by the Manchurians.

Not long after Luo Bingzhang walked out of the signing room, Wang Rui walked in with his eyes red and his head bowed.

When he came to Zeng Guofan's side, he suddenly fell to his knees, kowtowing and crying: "The lower official knows that he is wrong!" Please spare the lower officials this time. Give the subordinate a chance to make amends. ”

Zeng Guofan put down the tea bowl and said after a long time: "Wang Ling, don't cry first." This minister just wants to ask you the truth today, whose land is the defense land that Peng Da chose to defend? Why didn't he go out early and late, but chose to go out at this time? ”

Wang Rui wiped his tears with his sleeve and said, "Lord Zeng, the lower officials know that they are wrong. The defense land chosen by Lord Peng is actually a borderless land. ”

Luo Bingzhang walked in with a smile.

Zeng Guofan glanced at Luo Bingzhang.

Luo Bingzhang deliberately narrowed his eyes and said, "Wang Zhuhui, why are you so confused." The government and the regimental training are enemies, and the people are bound to have difficulty in the regimental training. Why don't you think about the consequences! ”

Wang Rui snorted and said, "The lower officials know that they are wrong. That piece of defense land should be returned to the regimental battalion. The fence that was burned down, Xia Guan Ming'er asked someone to rebuild it. In the future, all the things that are in the group training, the subordinate will do his best to maintain it. ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Wang Ling, you are so unsure of right and wrong, are you capable or inferior?" ”

Wang Rui whispered: "Adults, don't be ashamed of your subordinates. The lower official assured the adults that when the lower official did things in the future, he would definitely think twice before acting, and strive to be a capable person. ”

When Luo Bingzhang heard this, he subconsciously looked at Zeng Guofan.

Zeng Guofan sighed and said: "It's not that Lord Futai has repeatedly interceded for you, this minister really wants to send you home!" As an official, it is important to be honest, but it is also necessary to distinguish between right and wrong. Because you are incorruptible, you will do a lot of foolish things, and the court will still punish you! You should know this truth! ”

Wang Rui said: "The next official will no longer do foolish things." That piece of defense land should be returned to the regimental battalion. The fence that was burned down, Xia Guan Ming'er asked someone to rebuild it. ”

Zeng Guofan sneered: "Wang Helmet Hui, what you said is light! Do you want the government to compensate you for the fence you burned? You can figure it out! There is also the matter of indiscriminately arresting the group members, if you beat them like that, won't they be beaten in vain? If you have been wronged, this minister will not believe it, and with your official reputation, you will be willing to give up! ”

Luo Bingzhang said: "Wang Weihui, do you understand what Lord Zeng said?" ”

Wang Rui said: "The lower officials understand. The burned fence, the subordinate was willing to pay for it at home. The lower officials were fascinated for a while, and they beat the group, and the lower officials were willing to give them some silver to treat their injuries. ”

Zeng Guofan looked at Luo Bingzhang and said to Wang Rui: "You Ming'er will send someone to count how much silver you need in total." This money will be paid by the minister and Luo Futai for you. You can't do foolish things anymore! ,,Put on the top yourself., ”

Wang Rui kowtowed three times in a row at Zeng Guofan, and said, "The lower official thanked Lord Zeng!" The lower official thanked Master Zeng! This silver, the lower officials are smashing the pot and selling iron, and they have to make up for it themselves. ”

After Wang Rui finished speaking, he turned around again and kowtowed to Luo Bingzhang, then got up, picked up the top on the table with both hands, and carefully put it on his head.

Luo Bingzhang sighed at Wang Rui and said, "You, Lord Zeng doesn't want to ruin your future!" Master Zeng has been in Beijing for more than ten years, who hasn't seen him? Do you still have Qi Shan's ability? Master Zeng tried him the same! ”

Wang Rui blushed and said, "It's all the ignorance of the officials!" I won't dare to go down again. ”

Zeng Guofan was about to speak, and Liu Changyou hurriedly walked in.

After the ceremony, Liu Changyou said to Zeng Guofan: "My lord, there are some things in the regimental camp that need to be dealt with by the lower officials. ”

Saying this, Liu Changyou suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Xiao Guan has brought it back." ”

Liu Changyou and Zeng Guofan whispered, looking at Luo Bingzhang and Wang Rui inexplicably.

Zeng Guofan got up and said: "Luo Futai, Wang Mingfu, this minister also has to go to the regimental camp to have a look." ”

Luo Bingzhang got up and asked Liu Changyou in a low voice: "What happened to the regimental camp, do you have to go over in person?" ”

Before Liu Changyou could answer, Zeng Guofan said as he walked: "This minister still has to go to Lord Peng's defense camp to have a look, so he won't accompany Futai to drink tea." ”

Luo Bingzhang and Wang Rui were both stunned. (End of chapter)