Reading guide: "Ji Gao thinks that it is not easy for the group training to make the climate. In the past, I thought that as long as I trained my courage well, I would be able to go into battle. Not really. There is no food and salary, and the governor is constrained, and he has to suffer the anger of the people. At present, all provinces are holding group exercises, but none of them have succeeded. It is not good to suppress bandits, but there is one set of disturbing the people. Zhou Tianjue's group training is the best, what is the result? Lu Xianji is more famous than you, what is the result? Even the provincial capital can't accommodate you, so you have to run to Hengzhou. You've become like this, what can you do with you? Ji Gao is allowed to go to Dongshan Baishui Cave to study, and he can't go to the group to practice this muddy water anymore! ”

！！ Zuo Zongtang's heartfelt words to his old friends are thought-provoking and thought-provoking.

"People have their own ambitions, and they can't be strong against each other. This matter is also not complained about Pushan. The governor of a province, after all, has to be paid and has a gun! We are practicing in a group, and now we want nothing or nothing. We should allow others to find another branch. ”

！！ Luo Zenan learned from the pain, helpless, and grieved in vain.

But at this time, the Yiyang Guanzhan made a fuss......

(text) Zuo Zongtang stayed in Hengzhou that night and Zeng Guofan temporarily traveled.

invited Zuo Zongtang into his study, and Zeng Guofan personally made a pot of tea and put it on the table. Then, set up the chessboard and take out the pieces.

Zuo Zongtang was shocked: "Disheng, playing chess is the most nerve-wracking. You're so busy, why don't you throw away this hobby? ”

Zeng Guofan smiled and said self-deprecatingly: "Busy and busy, busy and idle." Speaking of which, I haven't touched a chess piece for more than ten days. Meng Rong didn't come back, Yunxian was left behind by Minqiao again, and Luo Shan didn't fight my Yi Bureau when he died. Ji Gao, you came just in time, let's have a good game. ”

Zuo Zongtang said while touching chess: "It's okay to be busy, it's not good to be addicted." It looks like you've become addicted. ”

Zeng Guofan said: "When I was in Beijing, I kept smoking paper cigarettes, and then I quit. I don't know when I'll quit this chess. Ji Gao, you can stay with me. You know about military affairs, and you can take care of the case for me. I'm short of people around me right now. ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Disheng, Ji Gao is straight, and he won't turn around when he speaks. Say something wrong, you don't blame. Ji Gao thought that it was not easy for the group training to make the climate. In the past, I thought that as long as I trained my courage well, I would be able to go into battle. Not really. There is no food and salary, and the governor is constrained, and he has to suffer the anger of the people. At present, all provinces are holding group exercises, but none of them have succeeded. It is not good to suppress bandits, but there is one set of disturbing the people. Zhou Tianjue's group training is the best, what is the result? Lu Xianji is more famous than you, what is the result? Even the provincial capital can't accommodate you, so you have to run to Hengzhou. You've become like this, what can you do with you? Ji Gao was allowed to study in Dongshan Baishui Cave, and he couldn't go to the group to practice this muddy water anymore. By the way, Disheng, I hit Wuchang and returned to Hunan Province, and when I passed by Jianli, I stopped at Wang Baixin's place for a short time. I can see more than a dozen kinds of books written by Mr. Bai Xin, most of which are related to the national economy and people's livelihood. It's a pity that Bai Xin has no intention of fame and fortune. ”

Zeng Guofan hurriedly said: "Ji Gao, my Xiangyong is employing people at this time, why don't you introduce him to Hengzhou?" ”

Zuo Zongtang shook his head and said: "Bai Xin only thinks about books and passes them on, and doesn't want to be mixed in the officialdom. He's one of the people I've seen so far who is willing to really learn. ”

Zeng Guofan stopped talking and began to concentrate on playing chess.

It was the middle of the night, and Zuo Zongtang was already sleepy and yawning, but Zeng Guofan was still staring at the chessboard, engrossed, and refused to relax at all.

Zuo Zongtang was so angry that he flipped over the chessboard, got up and said hatefully: "You chessman! You are so fascinated by playing chess, what kind of courage do you practice!! Just playing chess with that Hong Xiuquan can exhaust him to death! I can't afford to be with you! ”

Zeng Guofan picked up the chess pieces and said angrily: "Look at you! This has just come to an end, but you have overturned the chessboard! Pass it out as if you can't win or lose! ”

Zuo Zongtang yawned and said, "You don't have to provoke me with words, I don't want to be fooled by you!" ”

Zeng Guofan said with a smile: "Ji Gao, you finally came once, you have to let me have fun, right?" I haven't touched a chess piece in more than ten days! ”

Zuo Zongtang pushed the door and said, "You can play by yourself." I have to sleep. ”

The next day, Zeng Guofan and Liu Changyou were accompanying Zuo Zongtang to breakfast, and a personal soldier, leading a person who looked like a subordinate, broke into the dining hall in a hurry.

Zuo Zongtang looked at it, but it was a subordinate in his own house, and he couldn't help but ask: "Gao Sheng, why did you come here?" Is there something that can't be done in the house? ”

Gao Sheng first saluted Zeng Guofan and Liu Changyou, and then said to Zuo Zongtang: "Master, something big happened in the house!" Anhua's eldest aunt was passed into the provincial capital by the governor's yamen, and I heard that he had been imprisoned in the first county prison! ”

Zeng Guofan was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked: "Gao Sheng, don't be in a hurry, speak slowly." Tao Gongzi of Anhua, what did he do? ”

Gao Sheng cried and said, "Lord Zeng, please save my aunt quickly." The villain heard from the people in the provincial city that my eldest aunt committed a lot of things this time, it was to resist the donation, and he was going to kill his head! The grandmother and eldest lady in the house have been crying and fainting several times! ”

Zuo Zongtang pushed the bowl and said: "The group practice persuaded donations to disturb the people, and it disturbed my Zuo Jigao's head. Disheng, you immediately transfer a small clipper for me, I will go into the province to find Luo Qimen to reason! ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Ji Gao, you sit down and finish the meal first." Don't worry, after dinner, let me write a letter to Luo Futai, ask for the reason, and then we will reason. Perhaps, this is a misunderstanding. ”

Zeng Guofan said to Gao Sheng again: "Gao Sheng, don't be afraid. Your aunt will be fine. ”

Zeng Guofan sent another soldier in and ordered: "You take Gao Sheng outside to eat." ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Gao Sheng, you have to hurry." We're going to the provincial capital. ”

Liu Changyou said: "Lord Zuo, Lord Zeng has asked about this, what are you worried about?" ”

Zuo Zongtang lowered his voice and sighed: "Zimo, you don't know something." Lord Zeng has been forced out of the provincial capital by them, and it is still uncertain whether Xiang Yong can do it. At this time, Luo Qimen may not be willing to listen to him. The governor's yamen saw me leave the governor's yamen, and he was determined to give me an ugly look. ”

Zeng Guofan smiled and said: "Ji Gao, you just think that Zeng Disheng is the minister of group training, why do you forget, Zeng Disheng is still a waiter!" ”

Zuo Zongtang said with a bitter face: "Just because you are a squire in the country, you are the minister of the regiment, and you have survived until now!" ”

After the meal, no matter how Zeng Guofan kept him, Zuo Zongtang still insisted on entering the province and theorizing with Luo Bingzhang. Zeng Guofan couldn't, so he had to ask Peng Yulin to transfer a small clipper from the camp, and sent two more water warriors to send Zuo Zongtang out of Heng together with Luo Zenan and Liu Changyou.

Back in Hengyang City, Liu Changyou went to the playground to watch the exercises.

Zeng Guofan and Luo Zenan walked into the regimental training yamen together.

The two of them entered the signing room, and their own soldiers brought up tea.

Luo Zenan pondered for a long time before saying, "Disheng, I have thought it through. Everyone has their own ambitions, and they can't be strong against each other. This matter is also not complained about Pushan. The governor of a province, after all, has to be paid and has a gun! We are practicing in a group, and now we want nothing or nothing. We should allow others to find another branch. ”

Zeng Guofan smiled bitterly and said, "It's only a matter of time before Pushan finds another way out, but I didn't expect it to be so fast!" You Luo Shan has taught a good protégé! Luo Shan, Tanma has been coming frequently recently, and in the past few days, the Cantonese bandits are likely to turn back and commit crimes. We've got to get up and train! ”

Luo Zenan said: "Disheng, I received a letter from Meng Rong yesterday. Meng Rongshen was deeply worried about the situation in the two lakes, believing that the Hunan Green Camp could not be trusted, and as soon as Wu Zhenfu arrived in office, he fell into the attack and criticism of Taiyong, Chonglun, Guanwen and other Manchurians, and he could not be trusted. If our Xiangyong Water and Land Divisions are not trained as soon as possible, it will be a matter of time before the two lakes change hands. ”

Zeng Guofan said with a sad face: "Before breakfast, Ji Gao talked to me about the current situation. Ji Gao believes that it is not fearful for the Cantonese bandits to recommit the two lakes, and if our soldiers from all walks of life bravely divide the east and west of the river, and go north to suppress the Cantonese bandits, they will win a great victory! Ji Gao understands military affairs, but sometimes he talks about it. I Xiangyong can only occupy one road, and the green camp is not reliable at all. Going out of the province to help Jiangxi is a lesson for us. I have made up my mind that in the future, it is appropriate for Xiangyong to fight against the Cantonese bandits. One point, you will suffer a big loss! Ji Gao also said that those who win the Yangtze River win the world. His words were right for the moment. ”

Luo Zenan said: "Disheng, I also realized this. By the way, the Xiangxiang Zhaozhong Temple is about to be completed, you have to write an article. Many gentlemen who donated money have written to me with this wish. ”

Zeng Guofan said: "This article is most suitable for you to write Lord Luo." At that time, I can ask Master Zhen Fu to write a plaque. ”

Luo Zenan smiled and said, "I'm afraid you won't be able to refuse." How can Luo Zenan compare with Zeng Shilang? ”

When Zeng Guofan was talking to Luo Zenan, the errand officer who managed the Yiyang official inn was having a lot of trouble with Xu Ye, "Number One" and others, and they were fighting. (End of chapter)