Reading guide: "Due to urgency, Yiyang Wang Mingfu was busy with his own yamen affairs, out of helplessness, Xu Zhu Hall proposed to the lower officials, can you first carve an official for emergency use. It was also a moment of confusion for the lower officials, thinking that an official defense was just for convenience, and it was not to use it to do bad things, so they agreed. I didn't know that the Xu Capture Hall was also dry, and it was carved out the next day. Seeing that he had his own official defense, Xia Guan used it to send a few documents that day, but it was just to explain the reason for the purchase of the ship, and asked the people not to misunderstand my Xiangyong sailor. ”

。。 Hu's remarks are reasonable and reasonable.

"Hu Mingfu, you went to Yiyang this time, but you did a big thing. I can't imagine that you will be so good at doing things. Cantonese bandits are rampant, and they can attack the two lakes at any time. Instead of passive defense, it is better to take the initiative to conquer and suppress. My sailor can be said to have everything, only warships. Within a few days of your arrival in Yiyang, you actually bought 300 or dozens of civilian boats. It's a great achievement. ”

。。 Zeng Guofan praised again and again, and the joy in his heart was beyond words.

At this time, the soldiers quietly walked in......

Zeng Guofan flipped through the two pages of the case, and suddenly raised his head and said: "Hu Mingfu, the submission you called to this minister, Lord Liu has already handed it over. The matter of official defense requires the record of the governor's yamen, and it is also necessary to invite the imperial court, which is more troublesome. The minister thought about it for a moment and decided not to engrave it. However, whenever it is necessary to issue notices and speeches, it is a matter of which county and which county will affix the seal. ”

When Hu Xuan heard this, he was immediately stunned.

Zeng Guofan saw that Hu Xuan's expression was different, and couldn't help asking: "Hu Mingfu, have you already carved the official defense?" ”

Hu Xuan got up and bowed deeply: "Lord Zeng, Lord Liu." Due to the urgency, Yiyang Wang Mingfu was busy with his own yamen affairs, and out of helplessness, Xu Zhu proposed to the lower officials whether they could first engrave an official for emergency use. It was also a moment of confusion for the lower officials, thinking that an official defense was just for convenience, and it was not to use it to do bad things, so they agreed. I didn't know that the Xu Capture Hall was also dry, and it was carved out the next day. Seeing that he had his own official defense, Xia Guan used it to send a few documents that day, but it was just to explain the reason for the purchase of the ship, and asked the people not to misunderstand my Xiangyong sailor. ”

After listening to Hu Xuan's words, Zeng Guofan frowned and thought for a long time before he said, "Hu Mingfu, what you did was really abrupt. But it has come to this, and he can only be wrong once. ”

Zeng Guofan said to Liu Changyou again: "Lord Liu, you immediately send a fast horse to travel to Yiyang County quickly, and ask Yiyang County to immediately take back the official defense in the hands of Xu Zhuting." Several official documents issued by the official defense should also be brought back together. The Minister shall consult the Governor's Yamen on the situation. ”

Liu Changyou hurriedly walked out to arrange.

Zeng Guofan sighed and said to Hu Xuan: "Hu Mingfu, you went to Yiyang this time, but you did a big thing. I can't imagine that you will be so good at doing things. Cantonese bandits are rampant, and they can attack the two lakes at any time. Instead of passive defense, it is better to take the initiative to conquer and suppress. My sailor can be said to have everything, only warships. Within a few days of your arrival in Yiyang, you actually bought 300 or dozens of civilian boats. It's a great achievement. ”

Hu Xuan hurriedly got up and said, "Xiaguan Xie praises you." Speaking of which, first, because the people are rich and have spare boats to sell; The second is to use the prestige of adults. ”

Zeng Guofan was about to speak, when a personal soldier hurriedly walked in and said, "My lord, there is a person who looks like a squire, with a short figure and big eyes. Say it's your old friend. ”

Zeng Guofan knew that this personal soldier had just been recruited, so he said: "You told him that this minister is meeting guests, let him wait at the door for a while." ”

The soldier said: "The villain has told him this, but he said that no matter what guest you always see, you must see him first." Otherwise, he'll come in! ”

Zeng Guofan was stunned for a moment, and before he could speak, Liu Changyou pushed the door and walked in and said, "My lord, who do you think is coming?" ”

Liu Changyou dodged away after speaking, and Zuo Zongtang, who was dressed in civilian clothes, walked in with a smile.

When Zeng Guofan saw Zuo Zongtang, he hurriedly got up and said, "I guess it's you。。 Except for Zuo Jigao, who dares to take such a big breath。。 Sit down and rest. Zimo, let people set the tea. ”

As soon as he turned around, Zeng Guofan saw that Hu Xuan was still standing next to him, so he said, "Hu Mingfu, you go to the official inn to rest first." After this minister finishes reading the case, he will naturally pass you on. Go down. ”

Hu Xuan hurriedly bowed and withdrew.

In an instant, the tea came up, and Zuo Zongtang and Liu Changyou all sat down.

Zeng Guofan said: "It's really heaven to fulfill my Xiangyong!" Guo Yunxian was left by Jiang Minqiao to do military affairs, I was worried about the lack of people in military affairs, but I didn't know that Zuo Jigao came to Hengzhou! ”

Zuo Zongtang shook his gray beard, waved his hand and said, "You can spare Zuo Laosan." I have managed to escape from one sea of suffering, and you are going to push me into another。。 I have made up my mind, go back to Liuzhuang to study hard for a year, and I will definitely go to Beijing next year to take the exam! I don't believe it, I can be a lifelong veteran! ”

Zeng Guofan waved his hand and said, "You have a donkey temper again!" I have told you more than once, my Qing Dynasty is not short of Jinshi and Hanlin now, but there is a shortage of talents in the world! You are a rare soldier in my Qing Dynasty, and you can show your skills, why do you have to get any eight-strand text! Zimo, Luo Shan, Meng Rong, which one is not a scholar? Now they have all put pen to paper and served the country! It's good that you've come around a lot, and you're going to participate in Beifu again! You are now an official, what if you are a jinshi? How did you persuade me? ”

Zuo Zongtang took a sip of the tea bowl and said, "It's useless what you say, Zuo Jigao must enter Beijing next year!" ”

Liu Changyou got up and said, "Lord Zeng, Lord Zuo has been tired all the way, and I am already hungry when I think about it, so I will go to the back of the canteen to prepare food." ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Zimo, I heard that alcohol is not allowed in the military camp, so you can prepare a pot of good wine for Zuo." ”

Liu Changyou said as he walked: "This is nature. ”

Seeing Liu Changyou walking out, Zuo Zongtang suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Disheng, the green camp hasn't been bothering you anymore recently, has it?" Bao Qibao was raised by a son of a bitch, why don't you join him? How does Qingde still not see Wuchang? What is Luo Qimen calculating? ”

Zeng Guofan smiled bitterly and said, "Ji Gao, can you ask one thing at a time?" You've asked three questions in a row, which one should I answer first? ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Don't talk about him about anything else, just talk about Bao Qibao and Qingde." ”

Zeng Guofan took a sip of tea and said: "Bao Qibao has a holy grace, I want to join him, and I am not sure." Taiyong, Chonglun, Guanwen, Bao Qibao, Qinglin, and Qingde are all the eyes of the imperial court in the two lakes. How is Zhang Caichen? It's not like it's been squeezed out yet! I can't afford to mess with them, so I can only dodge. ”

Zuo Zongtang thought for a while and said: "I heard Yunxian say in the letter that Taqibu is not bad. By the way, you already know about Pushan's recruitment of new braves, right? ”

Zeng Guofan nodded, suddenly got up and said, "Ji Gao, let's go see Luoshan." (End of chapter)