Chapter 189: Zuo Zongtang Pacifies Guan Long (3)

The two palaces followed, and the oracle said: Recently, the official army failed to succeed in the east of the new road, and there were many casualties, and the commanders had sacrificed their lives in battle, and there were those whose whereabouts were unknown. If this situation is true, the thieves will be restored, the army will be frustrated, and the food and salary will not be able to be paid, and the future will be unspeakable!

Zuo Zongtang has been planning to besiege Hezhou for a long time, and when this matter is urgent, how to rectify the place where the war defense and dredge the grain road must have been carefully planned. However, the thieves in Hezhou are strong, the terrain is precipitous, and Zuo Zongtang should lead the troops to advance steadily and prudently.

The Taizi Temple won a great victory, and everyone wanted to take advantage of the victory to attack Zuo Zongtang's camp.

Ma Zhanao said: The soldiers are still on fire, and if they don't kill themselves, they will burn their ears. The one who attacked us on the left was the weakest; Its weakest part, we are still difficult to resist. If Liu Jintang, Huang Ding, Lei Zhengxuan, Jin Yunchang and other fierce generals are killed, can they be defeated? That is, according to the will of the people, that is, to attack the stable camp, or to kill Zuo Zongtang. However, the Qing Dynasty is huge, except for a Zuo Zongtang today, the Ming Dynasty may have countless left behind, and the land of Hezhou can resist? The ancients said that the gentleman saw the opportunity to do it, and there was nothing else to do today's things

The people looked at each other.

Ma Zhanao said: The last time he begged for care, Zuo Zongtang reversed it; I will enter the left camp immediately, bow my head and ask again. On the occasion of this great victory, I will go with a sincere heart, and everything will be successful.

Everyone said: Don't risk your life, we all bind my son into the left camp to show our sincerity.

Ma Zhanao Road; There are more than 4,000 mules and horses, more than 14,000 guns, knives and spears in Wuhe Prefecture.

Zuo Zongtang was both surprised and delighted, and said: Hezhou General Rong is really not a person who knows the difficulties and retreats, but it can be of great use, and the ministers of this lord understand it, but when the court allows it, it can be turned into jade silk.

The crowd retreated, and Yu Shaonan, the curtain guest, said: Zuo Shuai is really the prime minister's measure!

Zuo Zongtang said: This is also a helpless move! The Taizi Temple was defeated, the thieves suddenly rose, my momentum was frustrated, the morale was exhausted, and the battle was defeated. Although the two palaces are said to be steady and cautious and enterprising, Li Hongzhang and others will definitely take the opportunity to knock on the side. One defeat is forgivable, and another defeat must be responsible, and after three defeats, it will be gone.

Yu Shaonan Dao: Qi Yu Zuo Shuai, last year, Prime Minister Yamen intended to abolish the Fuzhou Shipping Bureau in view of the heavy burden. At the beginning of the year, Li Hongzhang sent a letter to Wang Kaitai, the governor of Fujian, claiming that Fuzhou's self-built steamers were expensive, and official ships were purchased by merchants to turn over capital; If it is not stopped, or it is ready for transportation, or it is delivered to merchants, it is also the method of circulation. Just now, Shen Baozhen, Minister of Shipping of Fujian, sent a letter, saying that the shipping bureau was too heavy and was proposed to be abolished. Zuo Shuai Mingcha, Fuzhou Shipyard since Tongzhi five years by Zuo Shuai to promote so far, has become the largest shipyard today, Shen Baozhen has been slacking off all night, exhausted, rewarding and punishing, Chinese and foreign employees, working together, so that the shipyard is prosperous. However, if it is to be withdrawn, the previous achievements will be abandoned, the country has no defense at sea, the magpie's nest dove, and the coveted by foreign races is also worrying.

Zong Tang also knew that the matter was serious, and immediately said: The Fujian Shipping Bureau's move to control the sea area and prevent people from intruding is a major national defense matter and must not be indispensable. If it is as the one who said it, it will be stopped or seized, and the losses will be heavy, and the silver alone has been more than 3 million taels.

At present, four ships have been anchored on the Wujiang River, five are being assembled, and another six are under construction. Compared with the purchase and employment, it is actually half a ship of goods, which is a big deal. What's more, the foreign craftsmen have resigned one after another, and the Chinese have mastered the shipbuilding skills, which are not comparable to millions of taels of silver.

In the fifth year of Tongzhi, the minister asked for a trial to build a steamer, and wanted to show extraordinary actions, slandered Yixing, failed to succeed, and harmed both public and private, and was concerned about this. In private, although all the harm is not counted; Yu Gong, although he did not dare to act recklessly. The shipping bureau realizes the country's century-old plan and revitalizes the country's strength.

I am fortunate to have the intention of being tired and tired for a while, otherwise although Weichen was martyred with his own life, the disaster would benefit the country? The thought of this is really chilling.

Yu Shaonan Road: This fold is offered, and the shipping bureau guarantees seven points.

Zuo Zongtang said: This place is three thousand miles away from Jingshi, and the big sound is also the sound of hope. Zeng Di Lao Xiongzhi Jiangdong, covering the sky with one hand, and Di Lao's words can be worth those three points. Immediately sent a letter to the old man, asking him to protect the shipping bureau.

That night, Zong Tang worked hard to write, and suddenly there was an urgent report of 600 miles, saying that Zeng Guofan had passed away on March 12.

When Zong Tang heard this, the pen fell to the ground, and tears poured out.

Zong Tang was heartbroken, and Yu Shaonan hurriedly comforted: cherish the day and not take a holiday, and Di Shuai will be listed as an immortal class early; Sooner or later, we will also enter this way, and I implore Zuo Shuai to mourn.

Zong Tang sighed and said: As soon as Zeng Gong is gone, there will be no one between me and Li Shaoquan to reconcile. In all fairness, knowing the wisdom of people and seeking loyalty to the country, I am not as good as Zeng Gong; If you are like gold, if you make mistakes, if you are wrong, I and Zeng Gong will have no negative life in this life.

Zong Tang said, that is, sent his eldest son Zuo Xiaowei to Hunan to mourn, Zong Tang in the name of his late life, pay tribute to a couplet, four hundred. Fu also warned his son: I and Zeng Gong, there are those who fight, the national strength is also strategic, and the competition is not for power.

The news of the death of the national domain came to Beijing, and the two palaces mourned, and the news was issued: Zeng Guofan, the governor of Liangjiang, a scholar of the university, was pure in learning, profound in knowledge, loyal in temperament, and upright. Heng Nian meritorious service, grace to Zhen Wenzheng, enshrined in the Beijing Zhaozhong Temple, Xian Liang Temple, and in Hunan origin, Jiangning Provincial City to establish a special ancestral hall, the facts of his life and political achievements, Xuanfu National History Museum, its first-class marquis, that is, Yizi Zeng Ji Ze inherited.

The queen mother of the two palaces adorned the court for three days to show mourning. At the end of the three days, the two palaces immediately summoned the ministers to discuss the successor of the governor of Jiang and the appointment of Huang Yisheng, the commander of the Yangtze River Navy.

Prince Gong Yixun said: Emperor Qi, the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, the Governor of Jiangsu, He Jing, is not from Hunan and Chu, this person was once under the command of Zeng Guofan, and temporarily served as the governor of Liangjiang, and his name is justified. Huang Yisheng, the commander of the Yangtze River Naval Division, has no way to control his subordinates and is nepotistic, so it is advisable to open vacancies. Zeng Guo's appointment as the governor of the river also had this intention; However, Zeng Fu passed away and suddenly resigned from his position, as if someone was suspected of taking tea and cooling.

Empress Dowager Cixi said: Peng Yulin was issued to send ministers to pass the defense, Peng Chen will inspect the Yangtze River and the two lakes from now on, and all the generals of the Yangtze River and the two lakes from the commander and below, Peng Chen has the right to audit.

Minister of Military Aircraft Wen Xiang said: Emperor Qiyu, the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, Zuo Zongtang, Ma Hualong started with wealth, Ma Guiyuan confused the public with teachings, wealth can buy people's hearts, and teachings can encircle the people. Hezhou General Manager Rong Ma occupies Ao, wealth and knowledge are lacking, and his people are rigid and soft, and can understand righteousness, so they can be selected.

Empress Dowager Cixi said: Zuo Chen once played, the disaster of Shaanxi, because Han Wei has been grudging for a long time, and the provocation is really caused by Han people; Guan Long provoked, and the song was in Hanmin. Immediately sent a decree to Zuo Zongtang, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, who fights, those who serve will be conceived, and those who will be asked for it; Since ancient times.

In July 1872, Zongtang moved to Lanzhou, that is, to call the Zhumei of Hezhou.

Ma Zhanao tied his arms, burst into tears, and choked up: Ma is guilty of a lot of sin, and he is guilty of self-restraint; From now on, the foolish people will be faithful and will never rebel.

Zuo Zongtang also sighed and said: You can understand the righteousness and are very comforting. The minister of Benjue has already played the imperial court, and he will form three banners of horses and make meritorious contributions.