Chapter 21 Section 21 Restarting after overturning the verdict

Entering the brightly lit lobby, Zeng Guofan's eyes were instantly ablaze, and it took him a long time to get used to it. A man wearing a flower feather and a second-rank official uniform shouted loudly in the hall: "The minister of the Imperial Academy ordered Zeng Guofan, the chief examiner of the Sichuan provincial examination, to accept the order..." Zeng Guofan knelt down mechanically in front of the hall and listened to the official's proclamation: "The minister of the Imperial Academy, Zeng Guofan, the chief examiner of the Sichuan Provincial Examination, deliberately inspected the officials and people's conditions on the way to Shu, and made the corrupt officials along the way frightened. He made a great contribution. The governor of Henan Hechun listened to the slanderous rumors of Yinggui, Qingtong, Zhaoyan, etc., and acted on his own. He immediately dismissed his post and came to Beijing to return to his life. The remaining governor was temporarily acted by E Shunan, the governor of Henan Province. Zeng Guofan has been praised by the Ministry of Officials. The officials rested in Luoyang for ten days, and were rewarded with one thousand taels of silver. The silver should be paid out first by the Henan Governor's Yamen, and the silver can be deducted from the annual fund handed over to the national treasury. Enter Shu to preside over the Sichuan Provincial Examination, and there must be no mistakes. I respect this."

As soon as the words fell, the people who read the imperial decree hurriedly supported Zeng Guofan, and said repeatedly: "Master Zeng, I am ashamed and ashamed. This department is here to apologize for He Zhongcheng." Zeng Guofan looked at it for a long time, only to find that the speaker was E Shunan, the chief envoy of Henan Province, the current governor.E Shunan had kind eyes and a smile on his face. Zeng Guofan got up tremblingly, and opened his mouth for a long time before he suddenly said: "Serve with pen and ink! This official wants to go up to the emperor to impeach Mr. Ying! Throw this official into prison for more than ten years and ignore it. Which company is this?" law?!"

E Shunan whispered: "Mr. Hanlin, let's take a bath and change clothes!" He turned around and shouted: "Come here, quickly help Mr. Zeng into the back hall to take a bath and change clothes, and wait carefully, so there must be no mistakes!" The two internal office servants agreed with a "Hey", and helped Zeng Guofan staggered into the back hall.Where Zeng Guofan knelt, there were bloodstains and the smell of wet grass. Looking at Zeng Guofan's back, Chang Shun's eyes turned red, and he said, "Yingjiaotai is really messing around! These people ruined the great Qing Dynasty."

E Shunan knew that Changshun had a strong background, so he interjected: "It's not nonsense, according to the department, it's clearly muddled! Zeng Hanlin is Mu Xiangye's first disciple, he's going to cause a lot of trouble!" At this time, Taizhuang said: "Even if Mr. Zeng committed a huge crime, he should be tried by the Ministry of Punishment. He is only a third-rank inspector. Why should he torture the majestic Hanlin Gong into such a state? law!" E Shunan glanced at Taizhuang, wanted to reprimand him a few words, but because of Changshun's face, he opened his mouth a few times, but swallowed back the words that came to his lips.Taizhuang's status is humble, and in such a solemn place as the governor's yamen, it is impossible for him to speak anyway.

There was a lot of exclamation in the hall, and they all complained about Zeng Guofan.In fact, even though everyone scolded Yinggui with their mouths, they knew better than anyone in their hearts that without the emperor, even if Yinggui had the guts, he wouldn't dare to throw a Hanlin Duke into prison!It seems that the emperor still doesn't trust the Han officials very much! E Shunan smiled and said to Chang Shun: "Chief guard, the headquarters set up a banquet in the Peony Pavilion to surprise Zeng Hanlin and the two officials and make amends. You two should have a good time!" Taizhuang was very happy when he heard this. A tall boy jumped up.

Chang Shun calmly said: "Master Xie Zhongcheng's kindness, the mission of the humble officer is to escort Master Zeng to Shu Dian for an examination, everything is up to Master Zeng's idea. However, to tell the truth to my lord, Master Zeng is a man of poetry and books, He is highly valued by the emperor, and he doesn't like lively places very much, I'm afraid it's just to blow off your lord's kindness!" "Oh!" E Shunan mused with Nianxu, "What you said, the headquarters has also heard." Several people chatted for a long time, and Zeng Guofan, who was dressed up, walked out slowly from the back hall.Changshun and Taizhuang quickly stood up.

After taking a hot bath, Zeng Guofan felt much more relaxed from head to toe, and his mind quickly returned to the way it was before, as if he came back to life after death.He took two quick steps to the front of the hall, bowed deeply to E Shunan, and said, "The lecturer of the Imperial Academy ordered Zeng Guofan, the chief examiner of the Sichuan Provincial Examination, to kowtow to Mr. Zhongcheng!" E Shunan hurriedly went down to help Zeng Guofan and said: "Zeng Hanlin is an imperial envoy, and the headquarters dare not accept this great gift! Please get up quickly. Come here, and serve tea for Hanlin Gong!" Zeng Guofan turned to Changshun again , Taizhuang gave a deep salute and said: "I have caused the two guards to be tired, so I apologize."

Changshun and Taizhuang hurriedly let Zeng Guofan sit down in front of the hall, and the two stood behind them, returning to the previous rules. Returning to his seat, E Shunan clasped his fists at Zeng Guofan and said, "Master, a poor student, has been wronged for no reason. Although the headquarters is a provincial vassal, it cannot stop it. I am deeply ashamed. I hope the Hanlin Gonghai will accept it." E Shunan is Among the Manchus, one who was more accommodating to Han officials was the famous glazed egg.Zeng Guofan replied: "British masters of Taiwan coerced private revenge, and Zhong Cheng played wildly after hearing the wind, disregarding the laws of the Qing Dynasty, and insisted on going his own way, what has he to do with Zhong Cheng. After a short rest, the next official will definitely play Ming Sheng. Yingjiatai, and Zhongcheng are arguing about black and white. The lower officials want to see, which is stronger, the king's law or the power! If this goes on, what is the use of the Qing laws formulated by my holy ancestor!"

Changshun said at this time: "My lord, the Holy Majesty has checked clearly, and has issued an order before that: Yinggui has been demoted to Fengtian Mansion, Kaifeng's general soldier, deputy general, guerrilla and others have been dismissed from their posts to question their crimes, and the soldier Zhang Bao has been dismissed. Battalion, exiled to Heilongjiang and slaves of armored men. If the emperor is not wise, how can the lord's injustice be cleared up? How can He Zhongcheng return to Beijing to discuss with the Ministry of officials?" "Chief guard," Zeng Guofan asked quietly, "Have you ever returned my personal belongings that were confiscated by the British Standards? I have spent all the time traveling all the way, but they are all in the box."

Chang Shun replied: "My lord, I have already ordered the humble position, and there is nothing missing, thanks to Lord E for keeping it carefully." As they spoke, the yamen servants immediately carried two bamboo boxes, put them in front of Zeng Guofan and said, "Please take a look, my lord." Zeng Guofan glanced at E Shunan: "Sit down, Zhongcheng." After finishing speaking, he went down to the hall, opened the box with both hands, and counted it very carefully. Only then did he feel relieved and re-locked the box. When E Shunan saw that Zeng Guofan was seriously counting things, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face, but he soon felt relieved.He had heard it said a long time ago that Zeng Guofan was very careful about money, and he seldom updated his clothes, let alone other things.Looking at the situation today, it really is.Seeing Zeng Guofan close the bamboo box with satisfaction, E Shunan said: "The Headquarters set up a table of apology wine for Hanlin Gong in the Peony Pavilion. I'll wait..."

Zeng Guofan hurriedly stood up and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Zhongcheng. I wait for the holy order, and I dare not disturb the place, so I will not bother you. Mr. Zhongcheng, sit down less, and I will leave now." He said and stood up.E Shunan hurriedly walked down the hall, stretched his hand and said: "Zeng Hanlin is upright and clean, and the headquarters has heard of it for a long time... However, the face of the headquarters must be given, right? Besides, it is not as good as the daylight, It's hard to find an inn at such a late hour." While speaking, his face was a little uncomfortable. Zeng Guofan said: "The lower official is on official business, and he is not as good as a leisurely person. I really dare not delay. I hope Mr. Zhongcheng will forgive me. It is not too late. It is always more convenient for me to rest and sleep in the inn." "Okay," E Shunan let out a long breath, "Hanlin Gong is on a business trip, and the headquarters can't beat you." Then he turned to the master and said, "Take it out." The master hurriedly moved out a small box from the back hall Silver comes. "This...?" Zeng Guofan was taken aback.E Shunan said: "This is the one thousand taels of silver that the emperor entrusted the headquarters to give to your lord." Zeng Guofan hurriedly knelt and took it in his hand: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!" The group of three walked out of the governor's office.E Shunan sent it to the second gate and returned.Out of the governor's office, Zeng Guofan said: "Chief guard, it's not too late, let's find a cleaner inn and spend a few days in Luoyang." "Why do you need my lord to order this?" Chang Shun said, "How can your lord make a trek with his current body? You need to rest for a few days!" "Alas!" Chief Zeng Guofan sighed, "If you don't go to prison, you really don't know what is bitter and what is sweet! Books often talk about the five flavors of life, sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty. Compared with the word freedom, I really don't know how much lighter it is." Double! I have only been detained for more than ten days, but it feels like more than ten years! Find an inn, I will sleep for a few days to recover from fatigue, and I will not play with the two of you. Let your hands and feet go Let's play!" "My lord's safety..." Chang Shun asked cautiously. Zeng Guofan replied with a smile: "It is the greatest security to be able to sleep in an inn instead of a prison. I am so grateful that the emperor has left me with such a poor life!" In the Baixiang Inn, Zeng Guofan slept for two days and two nights, and the chief and the stage played happily for two days. In the early morning of the fourth day, the morning dew on the outskirts of Luoyang hadn't cleared away, so a group of five people set off.Changshun hired a new bearer for Zeng Guofan. Due to an accident in the middle, the original bearer had been appointed by the Henan chief envoy Si Yamen to settle the bill with the local county government. "My lord," Changshun persuaded reluctantly, "the holy decree has rewarded you with ten days' leave, why is there such a hurry? What if you fall ill again halfway?" Zeng Guofan sighed: "It takes hundreds of years for such a wise monarch to come out like the current emperor. I will meet him when I meet him. Only by doing my best for the tasks assigned can I feel at ease!" Marquis Wu of "The List of Teachers" said: "Dedicate yourself to death, and then die." Already. After going through this catastrophe, I have a deeper understanding of this language. Kong Ming must meet the Holy King, and he will be lucky if he is exhausted, and so will I." Chang Shun nodded approvingly.Changshun's knowledge is higher than that of Taizhuang. Although his study of Han culture is not as proficient as Zeng Guofan's, it is still quite deep. He is a person with both civil and military skills.Although the bodyguards in the palace are bodyguards, their social status is relatively low. Han people nicknamed them eagle dogs, but because they walk in the palace, they often get close to the emperor. Anyone with insight can easily win promotion opportunities; They all followed the path of Ouchi guards, and Sushun was also promoted from a guard.E Shunan's grandfather is "Batulu", and Taizhuang's father is "Jingyong Batulu". "Batulu" means a warrior, and it must be obtained by those with high martial arts skills and great achievements in battle.Before the Manchus entered the customs, people with the title of "Batulu" were more eye-catching than second-rank high-ranking officials on the street. Because of their high martial arts skills, most of his descendants were Ouchi guards, and they were promoted very quickly.