Standing outside the door was Tao Gong, a family member of the Tao family. Zuo Zongtang went out to welcome him. Tao Gong followed Zuo Zongtang to the living room.
The couplet on the pillars on both sides was very eye-catching:"The two Sima generals of the Western Han Dynasty, Nanyang and Wolong.”Has Tao Gong been in and out?
Young Master Shishu was from an official family and had never seen such a bold couplet. She was secretly amazed. After sitting down, Tao Gong handed over Tao Wei's letter.
He handed it to Zuo Zongtang. Although Tao Gong had long heard of his father-in-law's great name, this was the first time they had met. He took advantage of Zuo Zongtang's letter as he walked
While he was looking, he quietly sized her up. Zuo Zongtang was in his forties, short, with a thick back and waist, and a pale face.
He was slightly plump, with round eyes, a straight nose, and a full chin. Tao Gong remembered that when others talked about Zuo Zongtang, they often said that he had a swallow's chin and a tiger's back.
But it's like this. He turned to look at the living room. Although it was a refuge residence with simple furnishings, the four walls were neatly stacked with bookcases. Front wall
On the wall hung an ink painting titled "Longzhong Dui". In the painting, Zhuge Liang was pointing at the map and talking, while Liu Bei was washing his ears respectfully.
Listen. On both sides of the painting were couplets written by Zuo Zongtang: " Without any literary talent, your heart worries about the world. After reading thousands of books, your spirit will become friends with the ancients.”couplet
On the left was a colorful ancient sword. There was a sparkling jade pendant tied to the sword hilt. Upon closer inspection, it was a bared teeth kick.
Kylin with legs. Just as Tao Gong was looking around, he suddenly heard a furious roar,""This Zhang Liangji is outrageous!”
Zuo Zongtang's voice was usually loud and clear. This roar shook the roof tiles, scaring Madam Zhou and Madam Zhang out of the inner room.
Yang Zhaoxiong also hurriedly walked into the living room from the study.
"Ji Gao, why are you so angry?”Madam Zhou's body had always been weak, and now her face was even paler and she was panting.
"Look, look, this Zhang Liangji is really going too far!”
Madam Zhou took the letter and read it. Madam Zhang helped Zong Tang sit down and brought the teacup over.
Tao Xi's wife, Xiao Yu, was the daughter of Madam Zhou. After reading the letter, she burst into tears and muttered,""What should we do?"
He handed the letter to Ouyang Zhaoxiong.
"Young Master Tao may be young, but you still have me! As long as I am alive, I will not allow anyone to bully him. Not afraid of him, Zhang Liang
Ji is Futai, I'll go to Changsha to reason with him! Tao Wenyi was an honest official with clean sleeves. Who in the court did not know him? he opened
Liang Ji asking the Tao family to donate 100,000 silver was clearly extortion!”Whenever Zuo Zongtang mentioned Tao Shu, he would always call him "Tao".
Wen Yi Gong, in his anger today, did not change his usual behavior.
The more Zuo Zongtang spoke, the angrier he became. He threw his hand away and shouted,"Prepare the horses! I'll go to Changsha immediately." He said to Ouyang,
"Brother Xiao Cen, I'm really sorry. I can't take this lying down. Stay here for two days, we'll talk again when I come back.
Poetry."
"Don't worry. Don't be anxious.”Ouyang said," I'm going to Yunxian's house. I
I'll wait for you at Yun Xian's house."
"Alright, I'll send someone to send you to Zimu Cave.”
Zuo Zongtang cupped his hands and bid Ouyang farewell. Then, he rode two fast horses with the Tao family servants and headed straight for Changsha. The next morning, on the left.
Zong Tang entered Changsha City and came to the Tao Mansion.
When the gatekeeper saw that it was Young Master's father-in-law, he immediately opened the door. Before Zuo Zongtang entered the room, he asked,"Where's Master?"”
"Yesterday afternoon, a group of soldiers kidnapped Young Master," the gatekeeper said with tears in his eyes.”
Zuo Zongtang immediately rode his horse to the governor's yamen next to Youyi Village and rushed inside angrily. The guards guarding the door
He did not stop him. Zuo Zongtang went straight to the hall. A private advisor walked out and said with a smile,"Is it Old Master Zuo? Zhang
Milord has been waiting here for a long time."
After saying that, Governor Zhang Liangji walked out of the signing room and cupped his hands to Zuo Zongtang."Mister Zuo, this humble one is waiting for you here.
Long."
Zuo Zongtang's anger had not subsided. He asked unhappily,""Where is Young Master Tao? Lord Futai, please release Young Master Tao immediately!
Young Master is still young, so I'm the one taking care of his family affairs. If you have any big problems, come to me, Zuo Zongtang. Don't make things difficult for Young Master.”
Zhang Liangji laughed and said,"Mr. Zuo, please calm down. Where do you get the word 'release' from!" Where is the son of Tao Wenyi, Zuo Ji?
Yesterday, I invited Young Master to come down to discuss the reason why Gao Zhison-in-law was kidnapped. Liangji has always admired Mr. Tao's high style
I also like Mr. Zuo's bold and unconstrained style. Last night, when I heard the young master talking about the past of Tao Gong and Mr. Zuo, I couldn't help but be fascinated. The young master is in the rear flower
Flowers in the garden." He turned to the advisor and said,"Please, Master Tao."”
When Zuo Zongtang heard that it wasn't a kidnapping, his anger subsided a little.
"Mister Zuo, please take a seat in the signing room.”
Zuo Zongtang was not modest. He walked into the signing room with Zhang Liangji and the servant served tea.
Zuo Zongtang said," Lord Zhang, you know that Tao Wenyi was an honest official when he was alive. When did his family ever take out 100,000 taels of silver?
Are you intentionally making things difficult for Young Master Tao?"
Zhang Liangji laughed again." Mr. Zuo, Liangji has long heard of Tao Gong's integrity. Today's so-called donation of silver-"
Then, a person came in from the signing room. When Zuo Zongtang saw this, he quickly stood up and said,""Brother Minqiao, long time no see."
"Brother Ji Gao, what wind blew here? Nice to meet you!"
"I'm here for Young Master Tao's matter. Brother Min Qiao, tell me, can the Tao family afford 100,000 silver? Lord Zhang's actions
Too thoughtless."
Jiang Zhongyuan laughed and said,"Don't blame Lord Zhang. I was the one who suggested this to you."”
"You?" Zuo Zongtang did not expect his old friend to come up with such a bad idea.
Jiang Zhongyuan patted Zuo Zongtang's shoulder and said,""Brother Ji Gao, let me tell you slowly.”
Thus, Jiang Zhongyuan told Zhang Liangji how he admired him, how he recommended him, and how he offered advice. Finally, Jiang Zhongyuan
"Brother Ji Gao," he said emotionally,"the officials have been disrespectful for a long time. Lord Zhang's actions are rarely heard in modern times. I hope my brother can achieve his good deeds.”
At this moment, Zuo Zongtang had calmed down. He said to Jiang Zhongyuan,"You shouldn't have offered such a plan. I've been working hard for a few days."
It was said that Young Master Tao had been threatened and his wife was still crying at home. Don't you think you've made us suffer?”
"Brother, you've always been strong. Riding a fast horse for a few days isn't a big deal." Jiang Zhongyuan smiled. As for Master Tao, Lord Zhang kissed him yesterday.
She explained it to him. At such a young age, going through some risks was also a form of tempering. As for his wife and sister-in-law, Zhongyuan knows his guilt and will do it another day.
I'll go and apologize. But otherwise, how could you come to Changsha? How could he enter the yamen? How can Lord Zhang and I see you?”
As they were talking, Tao Xi came in. Zuo Zongtang calmed down after knowing that Tao Xi was being treated with respect. He asked Zhang Liangji and Jiang
"I wonder why you two want Zongtang to come here?"”
"Please help me to protect Changsha.”
Zuo Zongtang smiled and said," Zongtang is just a commoner. There are many civil and military officials in Changsha. How can I interfere?"
Time."
"Sir is highly talented. Hu Runzhi praised you before, and General Jiang recommended you yesterday. long
Although Sha Wenwu has many talents, how can he compare with you?”
Zuo Zongtang liked to compare himself to Zhuge Liang. At the end of his letters, he often signed himself "today's Liang" and said to others,"today's Liang may be better than ancient Liang." he had
He hoped that he could do something great like Zhuge Liang. Seeing Zhang Liangji's sincerity and Jiang Zhongyuan's recommendation, who wouldn't?
It's reasonable to agree. However, Zuo Zongtang was not in a hurry to express his opinion. He said to Zhang Liangji,"Thank you for your kindness, sir. but his
Li Tang has a bad temper and is very arbitrary when things happen. I'm afraid he won't be able to get along with the officials in the future, and it will be difficult to finish what he started and finished with you.”
Zhang Liangji replied,"Don't worry, sir. I'll let you handle all the important matters in the future. I won't hold you back." Since Mr. is the master, the crowd
I won't make things difficult for you. Please let it go. Tomorrow I will send someone to pick up Baojuan and bring him to Changsha.”
Zuo Zongtang quickly waved his hand." Since you trust me so much, you won't let me not come." However, Changsha is currently in a dangerous situation.
It is better for my wife to live in Xiangyin. However, there was one thing that needed to be explained in advance: Zong Tang was a farmer in Xiangjiang and was not used to official life.
If you get along well with your superiors and colleagues, you can stay in Changsha for a few more days. If they did not get along well, Zong Tang would leave at any time. please
Daren, please don't take offense when the time comes."
Zhang Liangji had already learned about Zuo Zongtang's strange temper from others, so he didn't mind his words at all. He agreed readily and said,
He ordered a banquet to be held to welcome him.
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