Chen Fu returned to the hotel in Xiangxiang County and told Guo Songtao everything that had happened. "Brother Guangfu," Song Tao said happily.
Not only do you know how to read physiognomy and feng shui, but you also know how to investigate the people's feelings. You even gave the grave of Granny Hesan, who died hundreds of years ago in He Ye Pond.
You've come in handy."
Chen Fu smiled proudly,"The grave of Granny He San is the best proof of that piece of Feng Shui treasure land." Otherwise, I and Assistant Minister Zeng
They don't know each other, so why would they believe me?”
Guo Songtao also laughed,"It's not that Granny He San gave you the treasure ground to prove it, I'm afraid your treasure ground was inspired by Granny He San."
Let's go!"
Chen Fu laughed loudly. After laughing, he said seriously,"Yun Xian, don't be sarcastic." Feng Shui is indeed a must
Yes. Think about it, if it weren't for the good burial of his parents, how could Zhu Yuanzhang, a beggar monk, become the emperor?
And?"
Guo Songtao nodded and said,"I have the attitude of a saint when it comes to Feng Shui. Neither believe nor do
Decline."
"Fortunately, Vice Minister Zeng's family didn't take your attitude. Otherwise, I won't be able to win.”Chen Fu said as he kept it.
Picking up her luggage, she said," Yunxian, I've been lying to Assistant Minister Zeng. This time, you have to be honest and analyze the situation to dispel him."
. He's not a hot-blooded youth in his twenties. He won't do anything just because of my empty words.
Things. Assistant Minister Zeng often told people to seek truth from facts. My words will have some effect on him, but the key lies in your truth.
We parted ways. I'm going to Baoqing Prefecture to find a friend. You will definitely come out with Assistant Minister Zeng. good
You have a bright future ahead of you."
"Brother, don't go. Let's do it together!”
"I'm a free cloud and a wild crane. I'm used to being lazy. How can I endure that kind of annoying drama?”Chen Fu smiled and said," Take care, Brother. There will be more in the future."
Period!" After saying that, he floated towards Baoqing. Guo Songtao also hurriedly packed his luggage and left the inn, heading towards Lotus Leaf Pond.
On the afternoon after Chen Fu left, the Hunan Provincial Governor sent someone to deliver a message.
The message was transcribed from the imperial edict handed over by the Ministry of War's fire ticket: Zeng Guofan, the former Ding You Dai Lang, was a native of Xiangxiang. He must be familiar with the local people in Hunan.
All. He ordered him to help with the search for bandits in the province, and he would do his best to live up to his appointment. Qin
Here.
Zeng Guofan wondered if this was the result of Mister Jing Hai's secret recommendation. As soon as Chen Fu left, the imperial edict followed. Could it be that it was really
It was just like what this Mountain Man from Jiangyou had predicted: In the second half of his life, he would enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister and be granted the title of marquis? He closed the door and lit up
A stick of Fragrance sat cross-legged on the bed. In the smoke, he closed his eyes like an old monk meditating. Everything in the world was far away.
The depths of the spiritual residence were quiet, and his thoughts were exceptionally clear. This was what he learned from Mr. Tang ten years ago when he was studying with Tang Jian.
the trick to it. Zeng Guofan's scholarly work was not focused on the door, but was good at connecting various schools. Tang Jian once told him,"The most important skill is the word 'quietness'.
Master Da Cheng was a saint three generations later, and he also practiced the art of quietness. Wang Wencheng was also skilled in the word 'quiet', so he
How could he not be tempted? If you don't calm down, you won't be able to meditate, and you won't be able to understand the truth. You're all floating.”
Tang Jian's words pointed him out. He thought about how Lao Tzu and Zhuang Zi also advocated quietness, Guan Zi also advocated quietness, and Buddhism also advocated quietness.
"Tranquility" was the main line that connected all schools of thought. It was the most subtle foundation between heaven and earth, so all schools of thought were on this point.
On the surface, he established his own theory of self-cultivation. It was the same for governing a country. People often praised virtuous officials for being quiet during major events.
Qi's character. Once his heart calmed down, he could deal with all kinds of chaotic military affairs. From then on, he would meditate for a while every day.
Many of his experiences and methods of dealing with society, learning, and politics were obtained from this. Especially when he encountered major problems, he was even more
He didn't make a decision easily. He had to think about it and weigh it repeatedly before coming up with an idea. To make the atmosphere more peaceful
They often lit incense sticks. Whenever he saw such a situation, his family would not disturb him no matter how big the matter was.
Whether it was to share the Emperor's worries or to realize his personal ambitions, Zeng Guofan believed that he should not decline this mission. more than a decade
The Emperor's grace was so great that the Emperor's empire, himself, and the entire Zeng Family had long become one. Now the emperor wants me to face danger
How could he refuse to accept the order? Moreover, when he was studying in his hometown, he had made up his mind to do something big in this life. into the
After the Hanlin Academy, his requirement for himself was to have Han Yu's achievements in literature and Li Mi's achievements in martial arts, so that he could shine in history.
Leave a name for posterity. Ever since he was promoted to the Assistant Minister of Rites, he became even more complacent. In the past few years, in addition to the Ministry of Revenue, he has also served as a servant of five ministries.
Lang. He could handle all the state affairs with ease. When he was in charge of the Ministry of War, he read all the military books of the past dynasties, especially Sun Tzu Bing.
Law and Qi Jiguang's "Training Practice Record" and "Ji Xiao Xin Shu." Looking at the chaotic situation, he thought of himself as a savior of the world.
He wrote a poem to express his ambition: "To cultivate virtue, to pursue Confucius and Mencius, to save the times, to assist Zhuge Liang."”He was determined to be a figure like Confucius, Mencius and Zhuge Liang. Now long hair works
The chaos would endanger the two lakes. It seemed that there was a danger that it would spread north and east. The imperial court regarded it as a grave danger. Save the country from disaster, relieve the king's worries, no
Was it the right time? Moreover, he had already formed an irreconcilable feud with Long Hair. He hated this group of rebels who had rebelled against their superiors. I've been ordered to leave
Mountain bar! Suddenly, he subconsciously shook his head. He remembered a court meeting last year.
In the main hall of the Palace of Heavenly Purity. The former Crown Prince Yi Ran and the current young Emperor sat on the throne. He had been on the throne for more than a year.
The name was changed to Xianfeng.
In Zeng Guofan's eyes, the Emperor seemed to have the drive to make the country prosperous. For more than a year, the emperor has opened up the way of speech and put wise men in important positions.
I really want to do something. Compared to Emperor Daoguang's later years, the court was full of life. Zeng Guofan, because he had been in charge of the five departments, knew the country very well.
Things had reached a point where it was difficult to clean up. Years of drought, insect disasters, some places almost no harvest, and officials at all levels of search
Extortion was increasing, and there were homeless and hungry people everywhere. It was a barren land. What was even more terrifying was that in more than ten years…
None of the nine ministers stated the gains and losses of current politics, and none of the officials in charge of science and technology talked about the advantages and disadvantages of the local government. The officials in the capital were timid and trivial, and the officials outside the capital were competent.
Xiao Yan and Xiao Daodao. Last month, Zeng Guofan gave a discount, pointing out that the country currently had two major problems: one was the lack of national funds, and the other was the military.
Not good. He suggested reducing 50,000 Green Camp soldiers to enrich the country. The memorial was sent up and approved very quickly, but only
She didn't know if he agreed or disagreed with the three words 'I know.' Zeng Guofan could only sigh softly.
In today's court meeting, several ministers talked about the war in Guangxi. Hong Xiuquan had been rebelling for nearly a year.
Things, all the civil and military officials in the court, all changed their faces. Everyone knew that even though the Eight Banners Garrison and the Green Camp added up to nearly a million,
However, they couldn't fight at all, and it was useless to send Grand Secretary Sai Shanga as an imperial envoy to supervise the army.
Zeng Guofan stood in the court and thought about how the country's power would ultimately belong to the emperor. To the young Emperor Xianfeng, he was full of
Hope. If the Emperor can continue like this, straighten his bow and work hard, then the state affairs can still be carried out. Thinking of this, he had already
After sorting out the opinions that he had prepared, he walked out of the team and knelt down to report,"I have heard that virtue is always near.
Similar people are confused, if this is not identified early, then the abuses can not be prevented. I privately observed the emperor's virtue of life and peace, about three aspects, and
The similarities between the three sides also have their own abuses. We must prevent them from developing. Please state them for my emperor.”
When the two classes of civil and military officials heard this, they were so frightened that they did not dare to make a sound. Today, Zeng Guofan had become as brave as a tiger and as brave as a leopard. He actually dared to talk about the emperor.
No! Someone stole a glance at the Emperor.
He saw that the thin and refined Emperor, who was twenty years old, was listening under the "Fair and Bright" plaque. Perhaps it is Zeng Guofan's Xiangxiang
Because it was not easy to understand the official language, the Emperor's face was expressionless. When Zeng Guofan paused for a moment, Emperor Xianfeng
He was slightly startled and said,"Please continue."”
Zeng Guofan slowly said,"Every time I watch the Emperor sacrifice to Suyong, I will be cautious at every step.
Exquisite. This is the virtue of respect and prudence. However, it is not early to distinguish, and its abuses are trivial. Since last year, Guanglin, Fuji, Linkui, Hui,
Li Feng and others were blamed for their trifles. Once this trend grows, the ministers will pursue the small and lose the big. For the matter of Guangxi, the most important thing is the position and talent.
The second is to assess the geographical advantage, and the second is to be careful with military supplies. All three of them had mistakes.”
Emperor Xianfeng's face was already unhappy. For the sake of his dignity and fear of blocking the way of speech, he did not flare up, but interrupted impatiently.
Zeng Guofan asked,"What about the second end?”
"I heard that the emperor has a lot of free time to study ancient books and play, just like the sages of the past. This is the virtue of loving ancient times. But I can't tell
In detail, its abuses are only for decoration, but also must be prevented. Last year, he opened up the way for public opinion, but the ministers 'memorials were mostly written with the words "I know".
So he gave up. Occasionally, there were people who were specially rewarded and approved. They wrote an edict to praise the Japanese for their benevolence. Soon, they alienated them from thousands of miles away. He replied to Su Tingkui with a generous edict, and soon
To denounce him as a disorderly person is to examine the true meaning of his words and to embellish the empty words of accepting remonstrance.”
Emperor Xianfeng saw that Zeng Guofan first accused him of handling the military affairs of Guangxi, and now he said that he accepted the remonstrance was empty, and he was very angry.
She didn't want to let him finish, but she also wanted to know what happened next, so she instructed angrily,"Zeng Guofan's memorial should be short.”
When Zeng Guofan heard this, he immediately felt his legs tremble and sweat. "Yes, sir!"
He calmed himself down and decided to speak quickly."This minister also heard that the emperor is indifferent to the gods and is respectful to himself. This is a great virtue. Ran Bian
I'm afraid that I'll be disgusted with the usual customs and grow arrogant. I can't help but guard against it…"
"Kuang Bei! How dare you!" Emperor Xianfeng couldn't take it anymore. Over the past year, the officials and workers have also criticized the malpractices of the times.
The memorials to persuade the Emperor, but the tone was extremely tactful and gentle. Emperor Xianfeng could read such memorials. Although the words are used gently
But he still understood the intention. He liked it when his subjects used such language to reply.
He didn't expect that Zeng Guofan would use such sharp words as "mistakes","empty words", and "arrogance" in front of so many civil and military officials.
He felt that his supreme dignity had been hurt, and he was burning with anger. Zeng Guofan clearly saw that he was just
Only a young man who had just passed the age of twenty would dare to be so unscrupulous. If he didn't teach him a lesson today, how could he establish his own prestige?
Hope? "Zeng Guofan's memorial is purely imaginary and has no real content," he snapped. In this way, you can sell loyalty and integrity with provocative words
Isn't fame hypocritical? Isn't he proud? What crime should I be punished for!"
The two classes of civil and military officials saw Emperor Xianfeng's anger and were all frightened. Panicking, Grand Secretary Qi Junzao hurriedly left the class and kowtowed."Zeng Guofan
The memorial is arrogant and rebellious, and deserves ten thousand deaths. However, considering that he dared to risk his life to remonstrate, he originally regarded the emperor as the king of Yao and Shun. Since ancient times, the monarch is wise and the minister is upright.
I beg the emperor to forgive him this time."
Left Capital Censor Ji Zhichang also came out to guarantee,"Zeng Guofan is my student. He is stupid and foolish, but his heart is the most straightforward and loyal. If the Emperor Meng
If the emperor does not punish him for his crimes, he will naturally be cautious in the future.”
Emperor Xianfeng saw that Qi Junzao and Ji Zhichang were talking about love, and thought that Zeng Guofan's words were originally out of loyalty. Today, he was punished.
It will certainly attract the discussion of the government and the people, but it will be not good.
Hence, while they were pleading, he waved his hand."Get down!"
Zeng Guofan did not dare to say anything more. He quickly kowtowed to thank him and retreated. He didn't know how he got home that day. He's in bed
After lying on the bed for an entire day, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful when he thought of the impending disaster. I thought I would do something today, but who knew this
Such a narrow tolerance! He imagined the punishments that would come soon: severe ones would be cut off for the people, light ones would be demoted and transferred outside. He instructed Madam Ouyang to take it.
He then called Ji Ze to the front and told him to study hard and be a gentleman who knew things well in the future.
He wanted to be a high official. Ji Ze nodded his head in a half-understanding manner.
Zeng Guofan was really nervous for a few days. Later, when he heard that Emperor Xianfeng's anger had subsided, he only criticized him for being "pedantic". At the same time, he also affirmed that
He didn't punish him because he had a good opinion. Although the panic had passed, Zeng Guofan had finally experienced the holiness of the new emperor.
After more than ten years of official career, Zeng Guofan deeply understood that today's officials did not have the trust of the emperor and the support of the rich and noble.
It was impossible to do anything big. Now that they were organizing regimental training, the nature was even more different. If the regiments cannot fight, they cannot succeed. not
If he succeeded, the emperor would look down on him. If they could fight, they would definitely become an actual army. The Manchu people were against the Han people who held military power.
He had always been very suspicious. This army would attract so much suspicion! If it was not done well, not only would it be useless, but there would also be unexpected disasters. Besides, the lake
The governance of the South was too corrupt. It could be said to be second to none among the eighteen provinces. From last year to the first half of this year, the emperor has repeatedly criticized Hunan.
The administration of officials. The former governor, Lu Feiquan, the governor, Wan Gongzhen, and Lu Enzhan, the governor of Chen Yongyuan, were all guilty of corruption and malpractices.
The reason for this is handed over to the Ministry of Justice for strict discussion, or dismissal and investigation. Although the governor and the two divisions had both been replaced by new people, the corrupt habits of the past few years had not changed.
Would it change after changing a few people? There was another reason that was buried in the deepest part of his heart and could not be revealed.
In the past, when he was an official in the capital, Zeng Guofan knew from memorials, reports, and letters from relatives and friends that the country had fallen. This time
The capital went south, from Zhili to Shandong, from northern Jiangsu to Huainan. Everywhere they went, there were people everywhere, starving people filling the road, and the scene was full of devastation.
I can't bear to see it. All the events made him feel that the country was in a moment of uncertainty and danger. Zeng Guofan sighed in his heart many times
[I didn't expect the power of the nation to be so bad!] Half a day after he was captured by the Taiping Country Army, he saw with his own eyes that Long Hair's army was neat and tidy.
He was strong, and there was no lack of talents in the army, especially the notice he was asked to copy that night, which encouraged the Han people to recover the country with national righteousness.
One section, is very in line with the hearts of the Han people. It seemed that Hong Yang was not someone to be trifled with. Is Tianxin really tired of Aisin Gioro and wants to change the dynasty?
A new generation? He was deeply indebted to the Emperor and should support the Imperial Family, but since he did not mean it, how could human power change it! The great building is about to collapse,
Can the Emperor's country be preserved?
Thinking of this, Zeng Guofan sighed deeply."I didn't expect that I couldn't serve Wuxiang and Lord Ye!”He decided not to accept
Life, at least temporarily do not accept. Zeng Guofan stopped thinking about it. He got up from the bed and spread out the paper to write a letter to the emperor.
The Final Break."
After three to four days of repeated editing, polishing, and copying, the memorial was out. I'm planning to send someone to Changsha to report to Zhang Liangji.
"Guo Hanlin of Xiangyin has come to visit.”
It had been a few years since they last met. Zeng Guofan and Guo Songtao, two old friends, were exceptionally affectionate after meeting. Guo Songtao, as a junior
Then, he knelt down and saluted the coffin of Old Madam Jiang, who was resting in the new house in his waist. He also paid his respects to Old Master Zeng Lin's letter and Zeng Guofan's fourth letter.
The younger brothers met one by one.
Guo Songtao said to Zeng Guofan,"I came to Lotus Pond to pay my respects to my aunt and to congratulate my brother."”
"What do I have to congratulate you for?" Zeng Guofan asked in surprise.”
Song Tao smiled and said," I heard that you're going to the provincial capital to take up high positions. You'll be in charge of the provincial regimental training affairs. The scholars of Sanxiang, whether you know them or not, don't you know them?"
I am not happy, but I think Hunan can be done. I hope you will generously display the great talents of Guo and Li, and fulfill your ambition to clear up the world.
To pacify the people and bring order out of chaos. Such a good thing, how can Songtao not congratulate?”
Hearing these words, Zeng Guofan was excited, but his face was expressionless. He said,"Yun Xian, you have heard the rumors wrongly. Although Zhang Zhongcheng has come
The letter invited him, and the emperor recently issued an edict, but Guofan was already unlucky, how could he bear this heavy responsibility? Zhang Zhongcheng had already sent a letter of thanks, Emperor.
I can't accept the imperial edict."
As he spoke, he took out two letters from the cabinet and handed them to Guo Songtao. When Guo Songtao read it, one of them was a copy of the fire ticket from the Ministry of War.
One of them was a memorial that Zeng Guofan had just transcribed. The first sentence of the memorial read,"I beg you to stay in the capital and not accept my orders.
Praying for the Holy Mirror." Guo Songtao didn't continue to look at it and threw it aside. He sighed and said,""Sigh! Unfortunately, Zhang Zhongcheng, Zuo Jigao, Jiang Minqiao
They had all misjudged him. I, Guo Songtao, have thought of myself as the best friend of yours in these twenty years, but it seems that you are not reliable.‘Just like Guo and Li, hand
It turned out that it was just a poem of a scholar and not the wish of a person with lofty ideals.”
Zeng Guofan was a strong-willed person. Guo Songtao's sarcastic words made his face heat up and he felt extremely embarrassed.
"Yunxian, you don't understand me either? I'm in mourning! How could he leave the mountain to do things before his mother died?”
Guo Songtao ignored his confession and continued to talk to himself,""Only one person is right."
"Who is it?" Zeng Guofan blurted out.
"Hunan Water and Land Admiral Bao Qibao. He said that Zeng Guofan was a weak scholar. What ability did he have to organize regimental training?
If you are as arrogant as an ox, you will be as timid as a mouse in the end.”
Zeng Guofan burst into laughter. He knew that Guo Songtao was deliberately provoking him, but his face was not hot. He smiled calmly and said,
"What an obedient Boss Guo. I'm not Zhou Gongjin who can be provoked with a few words.”
"Who wants to provoke you?" Guo Songtao said seriously. I only feel pity for you. You have let down Sangzi's high hopes. What's more, it's a pity that you
It made King Gong, Scholar Su, and Mister Jing Hai have a bad reputation of not knowing people.”
Zeng Guofan was shocked. Mr. Jing Hai had secretly recommended the matter to the emperor. He had already learned from his letter. As for the protection of Prince Gong and Sushun, he was very worried.
But he didn't know.
"Yun Xian, what do you mean?"
"Take a look at this letter!"
Guo Songtao took out Zhou Shouchang's letter to Zuo Zongtang from his sleeve. Zeng Guofan quickly took it and looked at it carefully.
Zhou Shouchang's letter said that after Tang Jian's secret recommendation, the Emperor had been considering using Zeng Guofan, but he had not made up his mind. for
For this matter, the emperor summoned Gong Wang Yi and cabinet scholar Su Shun. Both of them strongly advocated the use of Han people to pacify Hong Yang. Prince Gong said,
Zeng Guofan was a young and promising talent who was promoted by the late emperor. He was a figure like Lin Zexu and Tao Shu. He wanted the emperor to sincerely give him the opportunity to give him the opportunity.
Because of this, he was put in an important position. Sushun also made it clear that the current turmoil in the two lakes, please order Zeng Guofan to organize regimental training in his hometown, and follow Jiaqing Ye Pingchuan Chu Bai.
The Lotus Cult's rules gave Zeng Guofan the right to do things conveniently. In this way, Hong Yang could be wiped out as soon as possible, and the country could be safe as soon as possible. the Emperor
He gladly accepted it and praised King Gong and Sushun for their outstanding knowledge and wisdom.
Zeng Guofan was extremely excited after reading the letter. Ever since Chen Fu came, although the Zeng residence was still in mourning on the surface,
It was filled with joy. Guoquan invited more than ten Feng Shui masters nearby to take a look at the concave land, and everyone praised it as an excellent piece.
Therefore, he believed Chen Fu's words even more. In addition, there was an imperial edict. The brothers encouraged their eldest brother to organize regimental training in Jin Province. Guohua said,
"Li He said it well,'Please come to the Lingyan Pavilion for the time being.'The fifth rank was obtained by hunting on the battlefield, rarely seen
Was he conferred the title of Marquis by virtue of his articles?"
Guo Quan said,"During the Jiaqing period, Yang Yuchun was just a general under Eletengbao. Later, he was appointed Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu and was granted a first-class title.
Hou. During the reign of Emperor Daoguang, Ma Jisheng was a brave man and was granted the title of second-class baron. What did he rely on? Did he not rely on his military achievements in quelling the rebellion?”
What his younger brothers said made sense, but Zeng Guofan thought deeper. Chen Fu's prophecy brought him excitement and increased his desire to leave the mountain.
Confidence. However, a prophecy was a prophecy after all. It was not reality, but reality had many difficulties. Now, from Zhou Shouchang's letter
Zeng Guofan saw hope. He had come into contact with Prince Gong and Su Shun many times. King Gong was quick-witted and open-minded.
The most intelligent person in the imperial family. Sushun was the sixth son of Prince Zheng, Ulan Tyre. He was skilled, resolute, and daring.
He was one of the top figures in the clan and was also a talent that few in the entire court could compare to. In the first half of the year in Beijing, Zeng Guofan
He knew that the emperor would put Su Shun in an important position and rely on him to rectify the court and rectify the shortcomings. I'll enter the cabinet and pay my respects to the prime minister, just two years after tomorrow
It was over. With the trust of Prince Gong and Sushun, with the Emperor readily accepting it, would he still be afraid of no help in the court? The biggest concern
Zeng Guofan was really tempted. However, he did not express it clearly. He only said to Guo Songtao with a regretful expression,
"It's such a big matter, but Xingnong didn't write to me directly. He's still holding a grudge against me!”
Zhou Shouchang, also known as Xingnong, was born in Changsha. In the twenty-fourth year of Daoguang, he passed the provincial examination of Shuntian in Nanyuan. In the twenty-fifth year, he passed the examination of Jinshi.
Hanlin Academy. Zhou Shouchang made a lot of friends. Although his official position was only a scholar of the Imperial Academy, he made friends with princes and ministers. He was the capital of Hunan Province.
He was a know-it-all in the government. The information that came from him was most likely reliable. However, Zhou Shouchang was also a person who did not care about trifles.
He drank, composed poems, and sang with prostitutes in a brothel. He was almost reported. Zeng Guofan scolded him as a senior.
Zhou Shouchang felt that Zeng Guofan was too reserved, and Zeng Guofan was also afraid of being implicated by Zhou Shouchang in the future. From then on, the two of them did not interact much.
Zhou Shouchang revealed this top-secret news, which made Zeng Guofan very grateful.
"I was a little harsh when I said that to him, but it was completely for his own good.”
"Xingnong still accepted your kindness. From then on, he restrained himself a lot. He told Ji Gao the news, which was actually a complaint.
Tell you. He didn't write to you directly because he was afraid that you would still hate him!”
"I want to write a letter to thank him. Sometimes I don't look good to people, and I always keep them at arm's length
Son."
"Di Sheng, look, if you insist on not accepting the order, what will Gong Prince and Scholar Su think?”
Zeng Guofan lowered his head and said nothing. After a long time, he said softly,"Yunxian, to tell you the truth, I have never been with Zhang Zhongcheng and Pan Fan.
The station had dealt with them before, so he didn't know if they were easy to get along with. As you know, the situation in Hunan is difficult to reverse. My personality
If it is urgent, it will be difficult to get along with Hunan officialdom in the future.”
"Zhang Zhongcheng loves talent the most and is extremely honest. You should know that he doesn't accept bribes.”
"Deputy Zhang's honesty is indeed rare.”
"'Civil officials don't love money, no matter how mediocre they are, they are still good officials; As a military officer, he was not afraid of death. No matter how rude he was, he was still a good general.'do
You said it. From this, one could know Zhang Zhongcheng's character. Disheng, you probably don't know how Ji Gao arrived in Changsha, right?”
Zeng Guofan shook his head.
"This is a hilarious story.”
Guo Songtao told the story of Zuo Zongtang's plot in Changsha vividly, which really made Zeng Guofan laugh.
He said,"Ji Gao, this matter, I really have to engrave an epitaph for him in the future, so that future generations will know how his left third father suffered."
He lied to become a Grand Master."
"Although the method used was a lie, his heart was sincere.”
Zeng Guofan nodded in agreement.
"Pan Fantai is also a loyal person. Ji Gao and Min Qiao are old friends for many years. As for Hunan,
The government was indeed corrupt. However, Brother Disheng, there are currently 18 provinces in the Celestial Empire. Which province doesn't have corrupt officials? The World's Crow
Black as a crow. Unless he didn't do anything, and since he wanted to do something, he had no choice. Su Po asked Jia Taifu,"But there is no such thing as a god in the world."
Could Yao and Shun have done something? Song Tao borrowed this sentence to ask his dear brother,'But there is no paradise in the world, and there is nothing to be done in the end.
Evil?"
Zeng Guofan couldn't help but laugh. He pointed at Guo Songtao and said,"Of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, only you can read them!”
"Disheng, don't beat around the bush with me. What filial piety, what corruption of Hunan's officials, it's not because you don't want to come out of the mountain.
I know what your concerns are.”
"Where is it?"
"In this life, no one knows you better than me." Guo Songtao looked at Zeng Guofan slyly." Are you worried that Long Hair is not easy to deal with?
He was afraid that if he did not succeed, his reputation would be ruined.”
"Hahaha!" Zeng Guofan laughed, neither agreeing nor denying.
"Di Sheng, I'll make a bet with you: Don't look at Long Hair's power in front of you.”Guo Songtao stretched out his hand.
He placed his hand in front of Zeng Guofan and made a high-five gesture. Guofan still sat still and asked without showing any emotion,"Why
See?"
Guo Songtao brought out the knowledge he had painstakingly thought about these past few days,""Long Hair has a fatal weakness when it comes to rebellion.
Point. The people they rely on worship God, and the people they worship are the Heavenly Father and the Heavenly Brother. Believing in Jesus 'heresy and being obsessed with the evil book of the New testament; Where it passed,
Destroying the memorial tablet of Confucius and burning the scholar's school palace have made China's thousands of years of civilization an enemy, which has aroused the anger of heaven and the resentment of the people. All the disciples of Confucius and Mencius,
There is no one like Wen who does not gnash his teeth in hatred. Even the ignorant villagers, peddlers, and pawns could not allow them to smash the statues of Bodhisattvas, gods, and Guandi and Yue Wang.
Atrocities. Di Sheng, after you leave the mountain, you will raise the banner of defending the sect and will definitely win the hearts of the people. The whole world is loyal to your king
Teacher, can Long Hair last long?"
Guo Songtao's straightforward words opened Zeng Guofan's mind. Hong Yang won the hearts of the people with the righteousness of the nation, while I won the hearts of the people with the protection of morality.
Heart! Guo Songtao saw the excitement in Zeng Guofan's eyes and knew that these words had completely moved him.
"Brother Disheng, you say that the administration of officials is corrupt and that the state affairs are getting worse and worse. It is not the time to do things. Brother, you are familiar with the history of this dynasty, have you forgotten?
Was it the feat of the Holy Ancestor in quelling the San Francisco Rebellion? When the San Fan rebelled, the Holy Ancestor had not been in power for long. Some courtiers said that the foundation of the country was still
Wu Sangui and the others were very powerful, so it was better to use Fu as insurance. The Saint Ancestor was unmoved and resolutely cut off his vassal state. The result was not only calm
After the chaos of the three vassal states, we will use the power of pacifying the chaos to refresh the country and create the prosperous era of Kangxi and Qianlong, so that our Qing Dynasty will be impregnable. The seas flow in waves,
It could even show the true colors of a hero. Brother has always admired Wuxiang Marquis and Ye Marquis. Wuxiang was appointed to the post, and the treacherous minister stole the post. Lord Ye came out of the mountain.
At that time, the world was in chaos. Today's national power is like the decline of the Tang Dynasty at the end of the Han Dynasty. How can we know that Wuxiang and Ye Hou will not appear again?”
Zeng Guofan's triangular eyes became brighter and brighter as he shouted,"Good! Brother, you're right!"
"Brother Di Sheng, you have always had the ambition to clear the world, today is the day to show your ambition. The ancients said,"Although you have wisdom, it is better to ride
It is better to wait for the right time, even if there is a foundation.'He also said,"It is the opportunity that is hard to come by and easy to lose. It is the opportunity that comes when it is not too late." Therefore, the sage often
Act according to the times, and a wise man must act according to the opportunity.'Now the time has come, the fate has come, from the emperor and princes, down to the scholars and friends, no one can
I don't care about you. If you don't take advantage of the opportunity, not only will you fail to live up to your life's ambition, but you will also make the emperor's heart cold and his friends cold.
Disappointed. Brother Di Sheng, what are you hesitating for?”
"The predecessors wrote that Su Qin and Zhang Yi were eloquent, while Lu Jia and Li Sheng had sharp tongues.
I feel like I can see the blue sky through the clouds. Even if I have a heart of stone, I can't help but be moved. Today I know that Su, Zhang and Lu Li are not fake!”Zeng Guofan sighed
He said.
Song Tao said happily,"My dear brother, when you come out of the mountain to do regimental training, pay is the most important thing." Long Hair besieged the city, the treasury was empty, and the materials were scattered.
Zhongcheng for a while difficult to raise money, Song Tao immediately returned to Xiangyin, advised him to raise 200,000 silver, to help his brother.”
Zeng Guofan patted Song Tao's back and said affectionately,"It's rare for you to be so hot-blooded. If all the civil and military officials are as loyal as you are
Emperor, you are worried about the country and the people. Why would Hong Yang cause trouble today? On account of his good brother, Guofan couldn't help it. However, Zeng Guo
Fan paused. He remembered that he had always used the banner of never producing anything. Now that he had put away this banner, he had to have something.
He said,"Today, Guofan is a filial son. His mother has not been properly buried. How can he bear to leave home and go out of the mountain? He will also attract the criticism of the scholars."
Take responsibility!"
Guo Songtao sneered in his heart and said,""A real man can't be too rigid when doing things! Moreover, there is a clear instruction in ancient times to wear black mourning clothes to serve in the army.
To protect the mulberry, to protect the way of Confucius and Mencius, it is fair and aboveboard, not to mention the emperor's brilliant instructions, you don't have to worry too much, if
If you still have any inconveniences, you can let uncle come out and urge you to leave the mountain. In this way, the king's command, the father's instruction,
Who would dare to say anything more? And I heard from Old Jiu that a few days ago, a mountain man from Jiangyou found an extremely wonderful place for auntie.
The good city will protect your family's wealth and wealth. I also determined that my brother's trip out of the mountain this time is to follow the footsteps of Guo Fenyang and Pei Xiangguo. In the future, he will certainly be rich and noble.
He was appointed to the post of Prime Minister. It seemed that this was not a coincidence. The timing, location, and people were all ready. My dear brother, don't stick to trifles and lose your righteousness.
Leave behind an eternal regret!"
The next day, Guo Songtao told Zeng Linshu about last night's conversation. Lin Shu was the nominal head of Xiangxiang County.
After Guo Songtao finished speaking, he immediately agreed to Fu's prophecy. So he told Guo Guofan to change his filial piety to loyalty and serve the court. Coincidentally, at this moment,
Zhang Liangji sent another letter, reporting the news of the fall of Wuchang, once again earnestly urging Guofan to leave the mountain to Jin Province. Therefore, Zeng Guofan led his family
After everything was arranged, he had a long talk with each of his four younger brothers. Sixth brother, ninth brother, and full brother all asked big brother to bring them out this time
Zeng Guofan thought about it again and again and decided to take Guobao to Changsha first. He told Guohua and Guoquan to stay at home and not to act rashly.
He would act rashly and decide on how to proceed based on the development of the situation. Then, he went to the new house in his waist and burned his mother's coffin.
He then gently said to his mother's portrait,"" A son can't fulfill his filial piety. He's been in the tomb for three years.
In order to repay the king's kindness and to revitalize the clan, he had decided to leave the mountain!”
(End of Chapter 3)
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