Reading guide: "But there were a lot of bandits along the way, and I also encountered a few Cantonese bandits. It's almost a walk, and there are many detours. They ran out of food and ammunition. I already knew that Zhang Caichen was transferred to Huguang, and I wanted to go to Wuchang first. I don't know that the main roads leading to Wuchang have been controlled by the Cantonese bandits in advance, and they can't pass at all. It was only then that I was convinced that Zhang Caichen had transferred Lu Fu. It is really called that the heavens should not be called, and the earth is not spiritual. At this time, he met a group of bandits. In this battle, I was injured by 200 Qianyong, so I managed to break out of the encirclement and rush to Changsha. I put my soldiers and horses under the city, and I went into the city alone to see Luo Fu and you, and begged to borrow some grain and grass. You are not in the provincial capital, and Hunan is also in the midst of a shortage of food. And I'm not invited by Luo Fu. This is the heavens that will destroy my Hu Runzhi! ”

！！ Hu Linyi, the prefect of Liping, poured bitter water.

"Runzhi, don't say it again. The more you talk, the more I feel sorry for you. Disheng, you should find a way to get out. Runzhi's 600 Lian Yong is still outside Changsha City, and it has been out of cooking for two days! ”

！！ Zuo Zongtang did bad things with good intentions.

What should Zeng Guofan do?

On the afternoon of the day when the "Lichen Current Situation Fold" was issued, Zuo Zongtang rushed to Hengzhou.

Zeng Guofan saw Zuo Zongtang's anxious appearance, he was immediately stunned, hurriedly stood up, and asked urgently: "Could it be that Tao Wei is really involved in a lawsuit?!! Ji Gao, sit down and drink your saliva. ”

Zuo Zongtang took Zeng Guofan's hand and said loudly: "Disheng, who do you think is coming?" ”

Before Zuo Zongtang's words fell, a person had already strode into the door.

Zeng Guofan raised his eyes, but saw that the man was wearing a four-grade top on his head, with a one-eyed flower feather, and a snow goose supplement; tall and slender stature, with a slightly elongated face; The beard is not short, but it is sparse; The eyes are not very large, but they are bright. The man's face was haggard and covered in dust, as if he had traveled a long way.

Zeng Guofan was stunned for a moment.

The man took a step forward and said, "Unexpectedly, you and I have been separated for ten or three years, and you really can't recognize me!" It's a pity that the vicissitudes of life, the wheel of time flies. What a pity! Sigh! ”

As soon as he heard the words, Zeng Guofan grabbed the man's hand and said, "Isn't the person who came from Brother Tai Runzhi?" ”

Zuo Zongtang shouted: "It's not Runzhi, why did I enter Hengzhou again!" ”

Zeng Guofan's eyes widened and he looked at the person who came, and said casually: "It's Brother Tai!" Sure enough, it's a brother!! I didn't expect that when I said goodbye to Jingshi, you and I would meet in Hengzhou! Come quickly, make two bowls of good tea!! Brother, please take a seat! ”

Who is Runzhi in Zeng Guofan's mouth? He is Hu Linyi.

Speaking of which, the relationship between Hu Linyi and Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guofan is extraordinary, and it is a real close friend.

Hu Linyi is a native of Yiyang, the word Runzhi (also known as Runzhi), and is the son of Hu Dayuan, who explored flowers in the twenty-fourth year of Jiaqing. Hu Dayuan advocated Cheng Zhu Lixue and was a generation of Confucianism. Hu Linyi Daoguang sixteen years of Jinshi, selected Jishi. Edited at the end of the term. When Zeng Guofan ordered Hanlin, Hu Linyi was on the editing post, and the two had a close relationship. For 20 years, he served as the deputy examiner of the Jiangnan Township Examination, and the examiner of the department was Wen Qing, the head of the Hanlin Academy. Try it, because Wenqing brought Xiong Shaomu into the house, he was negligent and demoted to a level. Xuan Ding's father is worried. Served as a minister, donated the cabinet book, and changed the prefect of Guizhou. Tired of Anshun and Zhenyuan. At that time, the rebel army in Guizhou rose up, and bandits were rampant. Hu Linyi arrived in office, imitated the method of Qi Jiguang to train warriors, and was very effective in arresting bandits and thieves. Wear a single-eyed flower feather for merit. And because of the prevention and suppression of Xinning Li Yuanfa, it was used as a Taoist. Wu Wenrong, the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, and the governor of Guizhou, all secretly exemplified their abilities, which can be called a great use. In the first year of Xianfeng, he was awarded the prefect of Liping. Implement the armor protection regiment training, build more than 400 watchtowers, strictly and concisely, and prepare for city defense. As a result, the people are safe, and the people feel it. At the end of the third year, because of his merits, he promoted the host and trained 1,500 Qianyong. Although the number of people is not heavy, the battle is quite effective.

Hu Linyi was the son-in-law of the late Liangjiang Governor Tao Shu, and Zuo Zongtang's eldest daughter Xiaoyu was married to Tao Shu's only son, Tao Shu. In terms of generation, Zuo Zongtang is Hu Linyi's elder. Therefore, Zuo Zongtang can call Hu Linyi's name, and Hu Linyi respectfully calls Zuo Zongtang "Ji Weng".

The three of them sat down and brought up tea.

Zeng Guofan asked urgently: "Runzhi, how did you come to Hengzhou like this?" ”

Before Hu Linyi could speak, Zuo Zongtang took the lead and said: "Disheng, you can help Runzhi." He can make Zuo Jigao miserable this time! ”

When Hu Linyi saw Zuo Zongtang's face full of guilt, he hurriedly said: "This is not to blame you for being old, after all, my luck is not good." Disheng, I really encountered something difficult this time. ”

Zeng Guofan didn't say anything, but sent someone in and ordered him to buy wine and dinner, and then said: "Runzhi, don't worry, talk to me slowly." ”

Zuo Zongtang sighed and said, "Let's talk about it." It was when Zhang Caichen was patrolling Hunan, and he felt that there was a lack of people in military affairs, so he discussed a solution with me. I was also in a hurry, so I instigated Zhang Caichen to ask Tuan Runzhi to lead Qian Yong to help Hunan, and prepared a recital for him. As soon as the fold was issued, the imperial court appointed Zhang Caichen as the governor of Huguang and ordered him to go to the front to supervise the army to recover Wuchang. ”

Taking advantage of Zuo Zongtang's drinking tea to moisten his throat, Hu Linyi said: "After I received the holy edict, I selected 800 strong Qianyong, equipped with enough arms and supplies along the way. said goodbye to Futai and rushed here day and night. However, there were many bandits along the way, and there were also a few Cantonese bandits. It's almost a walk, and there are many detours. They ran out of food and ammunition. I already knew that Zhang Caichen was transferred to Huguang, and I wanted to go to Wuchang first. I don't know that the main roads leading to Wuchang have been controlled by the Cantonese bandits in advance, and they can't pass at all. It was only then that I was convinced that Zhang Caichen had transferred Lu Fu. It is really called that the heavens should not be called, and the earth is not spiritual. At this time, he met a group of bandits. In this battle, I was injured by 200 Qianyong, so I managed to break out of the encirclement and rush to Changsha. I put my soldiers and horses under the city, and I went into the city alone to see Luo Fu and you, and begged to borrow some grain and grass. You are not in the provincial capital, and Hunan is also in the midst of a shortage of food. And I'm not invited by Luo Fu. This is the heavens that will destroy my Hu Runzhi! ”

Hu Linyi suddenly burst into tears: "I was fine in Liping, but now I have become a person who has no whereabouts!" If you have the heart to go back to Guizhou, regardless of whether you have rations or not, Guizhou can't accept it! I'm really now, and I have no way to serve the country if I have the heart! ”

As soon as he saw Hu Linyi say this, Zuo Zongtang's eyes turned red, and he hurriedly said, "Runzhi, don't say it again." The more you talk, the more I feel sorry for you. Disheng, you should find a way to get out. Runzhi's 600 Lian Yong is still outside Changsha City, and it has been out of cooking for two days! ”

Zeng Guofan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Runzhi, don't be sad, let alone worry. You and Ji Gao are both my Qing Dynasty, a rare soldier. Although I am Zeng Disheng and not a superintendent, since you have arrived in Hengzhou, I can't let you and your Lian Yong go hungry. I will now send a fast horse and send a letter to Tazib, and ask him to give you half a month's ration first. You also write a letter to the commander of the battalion and send it to the horse as soon as possible. Runzhi, you and Ji Gao will live in Hengzhou for a few days, help me take a look at the, and then discuss the matter of sending troops. By the way, I received an express report in the afternoon that another group of bandits from Yongxing was being chased and beaten by the official army and was rushing in the direction of Hengzhou. This group of bandits has been repeatedly exterminated and has become a huge problem in Hunan. You can order Qian Yong, and quickly cooperate with Xiang Yong to suppress it. Runzhi, can you understand me? ”

Hu Linyi nodded and said, "You have good intentions, you don't know if you can run Zhiyan!" You want Qian Yong to make a contribution first, and then speak for me. I guessed right? ”

Zuo Zongtang smiled: "How about Runzhi?" I'm expecting a good left, right? As long as you see Disheng, he will definitely be able to figure it out for you! ”

Zeng Guofan smiled, and suddenly changed his words and said: "Ji Gao, I heard that Luo Futai sent envoys to invite you into the curtain twice, how can you ignore others?" ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "If he invites me, I have to go to the mountain?" I am in Dongshan Baishui Cave, accompanied by hundreds of birds during the day and gurgling water at night. Every day, I figure out the art of making, and occasionally flip through the military books. What a pleasure! ”

Zeng Guofan's face sank and said, "Ji Gao, you must not mess around!" In the autumn of the army, when it is timely, it is a good time for you to show your skills! What's more, with you in the governor's yamen, my courage is easy to practice, isn't it? ”

Zuo Zongtang looked at Hu Linyi with his eyes and said: "Since he practiced bravery, I am more and more afraid of meeting him!" Every time we meet, they either pick me hard, or pull me desperately to play chess with him! Zeng Disheng is Zuo Jigao's nemesis! ”

Hu Linyi said with a smile: "Ji Weng, when Di Sheng was in Beijing, he often talked about you!" said that you are the Zhuge Kongming of the Qing Dynasty, and also said that what you study is the big economy, and it is the study of the world. ”

Zuo Zongtang said with a bitter face: "Runzhi, how do you know his intentions!" He just doesn't want me to calm down and figure out the craftsmanship, let me be a lifelong veteran! ”

Hu Linyi said: "Ji Weng, let's talk serious. I thought it was a good point. You shouldn't have retreated to the mountains so early, you should have gone out to the mountains to make a contribution. ”

Zuo Zongtang said with a bitter face: "Luo Qimen invited me, or to be a staff member, it is nothing more than copywriting or something." What a merit to build, what a career! Runzhi, I really don't want to make wedding dresses for others anymore! ”

Zeng Guofan stood up and said, "I'm going to write to Taqib now." Runzhi rested and wrote a letter to the camp. Ji Gao, listen, if Luo Qimen sends an envoy into the mountain to invite you again, you must go out of the mountain! Otherwise, I will chase you to Dongshan to play chess with you! ”

Zuo Zongtang was stunned.

Zeng Guofan has made great strides out.

Hu Linyi smiled and said to Zuo Zongtang: "Ji Weng, if you are afraid of playing chess with Disheng, hurry up and go out of the mountain." (End of chapter)