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Chapter 22 Take refuge in Zuo Shuai

He Dusi came to Zhang's house at dawn, and brought two horses, and another horse, "Speaking of this horse, it is big", it was given by Prince Seng Gelinqin of Mongolia, Jiang Yili sent people to feed it carefully, specially for Zuo The mount prepared by Zongtang is now specially lent to Hu Xueyan to ride. At the same time, He Dusi also brought news that the long hairs in Yuhang city also abandoned the city yesterday and fled to Huzhou area.Zuo Zongtang personally led the army to pursue and suppress them, and is now stationed in front of Anxi Pass, north of Pingyao.To see him, he had to take the risk and ask Hu Xueyan what he meant.

"Life and death are life and death. If Marshal Zuo can go, of course I can too. Don't be afraid!" "However, the road is very long, and it can't be reached in a day, and there is no place to stay on the way, which is also very troublesome." "Try your best! If you don't make it, there's nothing you can do. Fortunately, with your brother here, I feel relieved." This was a casual answer, but to He Dusi's ears, it was an extremely sincere trust.So he planned for him very carefully, and after a while he asked: "Master Hu, can you ride a fast horse?"

"Barely." "Where's your steward?" "I'm afraid he can't." "Then you don't need to take your housekeeper with you. Four brothers are here. If you have any errands, just let them do it." He Dusi said again, "We can use the post courier method to change horses and go, but it will come faster. " The method of emergency delivery is to change a horse at a station, because a horse only takes one stop and can run as fast as it can, so it is much faster than a horse.Although King Monk's famous horse was good, he had to go for one stop. If he lost it and couldn't find it when changing horses, it would be troublesome, so Hu Xueyan said to find another horse.

"It's easy, let's go to the horse number to change." So Hu Xueyan bid farewell to Zhang's family, and before leaving, he confessed that he would definitely come back the next morning.Then he went with He Dusi, first changed horses in the stable of the feudal secretary Xingtai, left the Wulin Gate, and galloped to Gongchen Bridge. He Dusi found a familiar military camp, changed horses, and then marched northwest. Of course, there were inspections, obstacles, and thrills along the way, but they all returned safely.Arrived at Pingyao at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and began to take a break at the top, while inquiring about Zuo Zongtang's whereabouts: he was at Anxi Pass, eighteen miles to the north.

"This is a mountain road, it's very difficult to walk." He Dusi earnestly persuaded, "Master Hu, to be honest, you are always from the south, 'Southerners ride boats, and northerners ride horses.' Your horses are not very good. To be on the safe side, let's rest overnight before leaving. What do you think?" Hu Xueyan thought to himself, the people are unfamiliar, and he can't force it. Even if he rushed to Anxi, he would not be able to meet Zuo Zongtang that night, so he nodded in agreement, but made a request: "I will leave at dawn tomorrow."

"Of course. It won't delay your old age." That being the case, might as well rest calmly.Because Pingyao has been stationed by the army for a long time, the market is quite prosperous, and there are more food stalls. Hu Xueyan never puts on official airs, so he personally invited four horses to drink together.But the four brothers felt very cramped, and finally asked them to sit at another table.He himself had a drink with He Dusi and listened to him talk about Zuo Zongtang. "Our handsome man is good at everything, but he has a bad temper. However, when he loses his temper, you can't be afraid. The more you are afraid, the worse it will be."

"This is a temper that can be hard but not soft." Hu Xueyan said, "People like this are easy to get along with." "Yes. But you can't be tough on him! It's best to ignore him, listen to him finish scolding, finish speaking, and then explain his own reasons. He will look at him differently." Hu Xueyan felt that these two sentences benefited a lot, so he toasted each other and asked, "Brother, how long have you been with Jiang Fangbo?" "We are close relatives, and I have been with him." "I have a presumptuous question to ask. How does Marshal Zuo treat Jiang Fangbo? Do you think he is your substitute?"

"Not necessarily!" He Dusi replied, "What kind of person is Zuo Dashuai? When I am Zhuge Liang, who can replace him?" These two small talk, to other people's ears, are insignificant, but Hu Xueyan made a very important decision from it.He kept lingering in his mind about his future origins, and the support of Aoyuan to regroup and start his career again. At first he thought that Jiang Yili was a simple and honest person. If he made friends deeply, he would be the second Wang Youling. That would be much more enjoyable than serving Zuo Zongtang, who is famous for his temper.

Listening to what He Dusi said now, he was enlightened, Zuo Zongtang's treatment of Jiang Yili was impossible like He Guiqing's treatment of Wang Youling, for fear of ineffectiveness.After all, the governor of a province is a very important position. Unless Zeng Guoquan makes other appropriate arrangements, Jiang Yili himself is qualified, and Zuo Zongtang is willing to do his best to protect it. It seems that the seal of the governor of Zhejiang will not fall into Jiang Yili's hands. That being the case, the only way to go is Zuo Zongtang. Get up in the middle of the night and hit the road at dawn.The eighteen-mile mountain road took three hours to arrive.

Zuo Zongtang's Xingyuan is located in a temple of Emperor Guan.Although it was a time when the army was in a hurry, his governor-general status was still not small. In front of the temple was a large green cloth sedan chair, and there were several vermilion "tall cards" under the wall, with official title honors written in lacquered imitation of Song style. , one is "imperially ordered to supervise the military affairs of Zhejiang", one is "top-ranking Dai Bingbu Shangshu and Metropolitan Procuratorate Youdu Yushi Fujian and Zhejiang Governor's Department Hall", one is "concurrently acting as governor of Zhejiang", and the other is "appreciating Dai Hualing ", another one is not glorious, and it is also Zuo Zongtang's lifelong hatred. The name of the subject is just "Chinese Style of Renchen Branch Hunan Provincial Examination in the Twelfth Year of Daoguang", but it is only a candidate.

Looking into the temple, two lines of soldiers with knives stood from the gate to the statues of Guan Ping and Zhou Cang in the main hall. There were also several military officers from Landingzi.Seeing this scene, Hu Xueyan refused to offend Zuo Zongtang's prestige, led the horse by the side, took out the "handbook", and asked He Dusi to hand it in for him. After a long time, I saw a "Martial Patrolman" with Hu Xueyan's manuscript in his hand. He had clearly seen him, but he still asked in an official voice, "Which one is Hu Daotai from Hangzhou?" Hu Xueyan nodded, and also put on an official style, pacing in all directions, stepped forward and replied: "I am." "See you, Commander." "Yes. Please lead the way." If you don't enter the hall, you enter through the west corner door. There is a small courtyard, which is also full of guards. There is also a footman in a gray cloth robe, who is polite, lifts the curtain, and motions for Hu Xueyan to enter. When I entered the door, I saw a short and fat old man, with a pipe in his left hand and a pen in his right hand, waving his brush on a square table in front of the window.Hearing the sound of footsteps, Hu Xueyan had no choice but to wait until he put down his pen, then picked up his lapel to greet him, and signed up at the same time. "Hu Guangyong, alternate road of Zhejiang Province, please refer to my lord." "Oh, you are Hu Guangyong!" Zuo Zongtang's eyes looked majestic and radiant, looking at him from the beginning to the end, "I have been famous for a long time." This is not a good word, Hu Xueyan felt that there is no need to be modest, so he just said: "Your Excellency has made great achievements, and I am here to congratulate you!" "Oh, you are the first to get the style! No wonder you were known as a capable person during Wang Zhongcheng's lifetime." There was sarcasm in the words, Hu Xueyan could hear it naturally, and there was no need to argue for a while, the first thing in front of him was to be able to sit down - Zuo Zongtang would not understand the rules of the officialdom, civil servants see the governor, no matter how low the rank , I have to have a seat. I deliberately didn't say "please sit down" at this moment, it was intentional to embarrass others, so I had to find a way to deal with it first. When the thought changed, there was a solution. He picked up the skirt, asked for another greeting, and said at the same time: "Not only to congratulate the lord, but also to thank the lord. The lives of the two Zhejiang provinces are hanging upside down, thanks to the lord who rescued them." It is said that Zuo Zongtang has the temper of a "Hunan mule", but after repeated courtesies, he turned his mule temper over, "Don't dare to be that!" Although his voice was still faint, there was a sense of not being flattered. , but finally treated each other with courtesy, "Your Majesty, please sit down!" The servant had already been waiting there with a tea tray in his hand, but because the guests had not sat down and it was difficult to serve tea, he put a bowl of tea on the coffee table beside him.Hu Xueyan bowed his body, breathed a sigh of relief, and thought in his heart: As long as he doesn't look ugly, it will be easy to talk. "I have been in Zhejiang for the past two years, and I have heard people talking about noble ways." Zuo Zongtang said without a smile, "I heard that you are very rich!" "Don't dare!" Hu Xueyan leaned forward and asked, "Please tell me what the so-called 'wide' refers to?" "It may be an exaggeration to say that you live and enjoy yourself like a prince. However, it is conceivable to know." "Yes! To tell you the truth, my lord, I am quite comfortable compared to the impoverished candidates." He admitted it frankly, and instead of talking about the reasons for his discomfort, he seemed to gag Zuo Zongtang's mouth. After a pause, he said bluntly: "I have also received a lot of complaints about you! People's words may not be completely false. , I want to investigate and deal with it, if it is true, in order to rectify the administration of officials, I have to name Yan Shen!" "Yes! If there is anything wrong with Guangyong, my lord will name Yan Shen, and Guangyong is willing to accept the crime. However, I dare not do evil, nor do I dare to cheat for personal gain. Just to accept the virtue of Wang Zhongcheng's knowledge and experience, I swore to live and die together. At that time If you don't avoid hard work and complaints in dealing with things, you will offend people." "Whether you committed crimes or committed malpractice for personal gain remains to be investigated. As for your statement that you swore to live and die with Wang Zhongcheng, this is unbelievable. Wang Zhongcheng has been martyred, aren't you still doing well now?" "If my lord reprimands Guangyong for not following Wang Zhongcheng underground, I have nothing to say. If you think that martyrdom and martyrdom both have names, and the death of a friend is as light as a feather and is not taken by a gentleman, then Guangyong has a few words." Justify yourself." "you say." "Your Excellency, what you mean is that Guangyong and Wang Zhongcheng shared weal and woe in the dangerous city. At a critical moment, I left alone. The so-called 'swearing to live and die together' has become a lie?" "That's right!" Zuo Zongtang looked closely at him and asked, "What words can I explain? I want to ask for advice!" "Let me ask my lord first. At that time, Hangzhou was besieged, and Wang Zhongcheng was struggling to support him. What was flowing from his eyes was not tears, but blood. What was he looking forward to?" "Naturally, reinforcements." "Yes!" Hu Xueyan said in a deep voice, "At that time, Li Yuandu's army was in Quzhou, and he tried everything possible to urge him to come, but he never came. Now that he came here, he had to make a plan to stick to it. May I ask my lord, what does the dangerous city rely on?" "Nature depends on food. 'Food is the first thing for the people'." "'Food is the most important thing for the people' is true. If you are poor, you can just change your son to eat. However, if the soldiers have no food, what will happen? Needless to say, my lord knows much better than me. At that time, Wang Zhongcheng and I Discuss, I want to go to Shanghai to handle rice." Hu Xueyan suddenly raised his voice and said, "Although Wang Zhongcheng was born in a donated class, he also studied. He told me the story of Zhao's orphan in "Historical Records". The city cannot be defended, but it is only a matter of death, which is easy, but it is as difficult as "Ligu" to do rice in Shanghai. He wants me to be Cheng Ying who protects the orphan of the Zhao family. Of course, he thinks highly of me, but please think about it, my lord. , He is the governor, and he has the responsibility to guard the land. Even if he has a way to get rice, he can't leave Hangzhou. Therefore, only I can do the rice in Shanghai, and I am not allowed to do it. " "Hmm, um!" Zuo Zongtang asked, "What happened next? Have you managed it yet?" "Of course it can be done. But—" Hu Xueyan whispered dejectedly, "It doesn't help!" Then, how he brought the rice to the Qiantang River outside the city of Hangzhou, how he tried his best but couldn't get through the grain road, how he paid homage to the city and returned weeping, and how he sent the batch of rice to Ningbo.It's just not to say that he suffered a serious illness in Ningbo and almost died, because the smell of showing merit is like a snake's foot. Zuo Zongtang listened very carefully, raised his face and thought for a long time, and suddenly said something, which Hu Xueyan could never think of again. "You've read some books too!" Hu Xueyan was taken aback for a moment, then thought of it, the conversation with Zuo Zongtang these days seems to be very elegant, and when he talked about the story in "Historical Records", he must have thought that he had consulted an expert in advance and thought of a set of words. This is more or less the truth. After seeing Zuo Zongtang, he has repeatedly typed out how to say it.But if he said that he intentionally told good-sounding lies, he couldn't admit it, so he replied: "How dare you say that you have read books? Guangyong just knows to respect scholars!" "This is also rare." Zuo Zongtang said, "I want to check what people told you. If it's really what you said, it's a different matter." "No. After receiving the public funds, there must be an account in the official affairs. Although the public funds are not received from the adults, but the adults are currently the governor of the province, Guangyong's official affairs can only be explained to the adults." "Oh, you come to explain the business. Is it the public money?" Zuo Zongtang asked, "How much did you get at that time?" "I received 20,000 taels of silver. Now I will pay you in person." As he spoke, he took out a red envelope from his body and presented it in person. Zuo Zongtang refused to accept the red envelope, "This is public money, so it is inconvenient to give or receive it privately." He said, "Please deal with the Liangtai." At that time, they called the committee member in charge of the cashier on the grain table to come, collected Hu Xueyan's banknote, issued a receipt, and stamped it with a big seal. "My lord, I have to explain. What I was ordered to buy was rice. If it can't be done with rice, it can't be regarded as a business transaction." "This—" Zuo Zongtang was quite troubled, and he didn't understand what he said, so he couldn't express anything. "To be honest, this batch of rice can't be done. I'm sorry for Wang Zhongcheng's spirit in heaven. Now, I can finally have a real explanation!" Hu Xueyan said calmly, "I have 10,000 shi rice, which is on the river outside Hangzhou. Please send someone to check and accept." As soon as this remark came out, Zuo Zongtang became more and more confused, "What are you talking about?" He asked, "There are ten thousand shimi?" "yes!" "On the river outside Hangzhou?" "Yes!" Hu Xueyan replied, "There are hundreds of stones, and they were first allocated to Jiang Fangbo as army rations." Hearing this, Zuo Zongtang asked left and right: "Who is escorting Mr. Hu?" "It's He Dusi." So he went to He Dusi, and Zuo Zongtang's first sentence was: "Do you know that there are hundreds of shi of military rations transported from the Qiantang River to the city?" "Return to the commander-in-chief, yes." He Du pointed with his fingers, "Master Hu transported it from Shanghai." "Okay! You go down first." Zuo Zongtang told the servant, "Master Hu, please move up to the kang!" The etiquette suddenly changed!From not being seated to being promoted to the kang, in a short while, there was a big difference between prosperity and decline. Hu Xueyan was both emotional and proud, and of course he was more confident in dealing with Zuo Zongtang. After the servant moved the bowl of tea to the kang table, Hu Xueyan thanked him and sat down, Zuo Zongtang said slowly: "With this ten thousand shi rice, not only the people in Hangzhou will be saved, but also the whole territory of Zhejiang will be wiped out. Unexpectedly, the merit is immeasurable. I am not only grateful to someone." "My lord is too serious." "This is the truth. But I have to tell the truth." Zuo Zongtang said, "The current price of 10,000 shi rice is 50,000 to 60,000 silver, and I can't afford that much at the grain table. If you win a battle, reward your brothers with cash. I think you should take back the money you paid first, and then we can discuss how to pay the rest." "Your Excellency, you don't have to worry about it. This ten thousand stone rice will be completely repaid by Guangyong." "Repay?" Zuo Zongtang was afraid that he had heard it wrong. "Yes! Guangyong repays the favor." "This is too expensive." Zuo Zongtang asked, "What's your plan, brother, you might as well tell the truth." "No intention. First, for Wang Zhongcheng; second, for the people of Hangzhou; third, for the adults." "Thank you so much!" Zuo Zongtang cupped his hands and said, "I will play right away, and I ask the imperial court to reward me." "My lord, Guangyong is naturally grateful for the cultivation, but if there is a sentence that doesn't know how to praise, it's like a bone stuck in the throat. Please don't get angry when you spit it out." "Heavy words, serious words!" Zuo Zongtang said repeatedly, "Just say it." "I am serving this batch of rice, not for the court's praise. Guangyong is a businessman, he can only do things, he can't be an official." "What a good one can only do things, but can't be an official!" This sentence touched Zuo Zongtang's heart, he patted the kang table, and said loudly, his admiration was beyond words. "I was thinking that adults are also people who only know how to do things, and never care about fame and wealth." Hu Xueyan said, "In my opinion, it is the opposite of a big man now." In the first half of the sentence, the compliment was just right, but Zuo Zongtang was naturally very concerned about the latter sentence, and he leaned forward and said, "Please advise!" "My lord is just the opposite of Jiangsu Li Zhongcheng. Li Zhongcheng knows how to be an official, and my lord knows how to do things." Hu Xueyan added, "It's not that my lord doesn't know how to be an official, but I just disdain being an official." "Ah, happy, happy!" Zuo Zongtang raised his face, shook his head and said, with the look of meeting a bosom friend. Hu Xueyan accepted it as soon as he saw it, and no longer gave him a high hat, but said modestly: "I am talking nonsense, presumptuous in front of adults." "Brother," Zuo Zongtang said sternly, "don't underestimate yourself. In my opinion, there are not many people who are full of nobles and nobles who are as knowledgeable as my brother. What are your big names?" "Caozi Xueyan, the snow in the wind and snow, the rock in the ravine." "Brother Xueyan," Zuo Zongtang said, "You must have been in Shanghai for the past few years. You must be well aware of what Li Shaoquan has done. You can compare me with him." "This," Hu Xueyan asked, "in which aspect?" "Compare our achievements." "Yes!" Hu Xueyan thought for a while and replied, "Li Zhongcheng's victory over Susuzhou is of course a great achievement. However, it is not as good as an adult fighting alone. It is commendable." "This is finally a fair word." Zuo Zongtang said, "There are two kinds of disadvantages for me. The first is that the place is not as good as him; the second is that there are not as many talents as him." "Yes." Hu Xueyan nodded deeply, "Li Zhongcheng is also good at employing people." "Then, I have a very presumptuous question to ask. Given your great talent and your performance with Wang Zhongcheng, he doesn't intend to recruit you?" "I have. I can't go!" "why?" "First, Li Zhongcheng has a prejudice against the prince, and I'm too unambitious to be used by him." "Okay!" Zuo Zongtang continued to ask, "What about the second one?" "Secondly, I am from Zhejiang, and I want to contribute to Zhejiang, not to mention that I have an unfinished business entrusted to me by Wang Zhongcheng, which is the money to buy rice, and there must be an explanation." "It's rare, it's rare, brother Xueyan, you are really trustworthy." Zuo Zongtang said here, and shouted, "Come on! Leave your Husband for a light meal." According to the rules in the officialdom, if the chief makes such a statement to his subordinates, the servant has to do two things. The first is to ask the guest to change into plain clothes; the second is to prepare to move the guest to the flower hall or even the "upper room". Under normal circumstances, when Hu Xueyan went to pay a visit, he naturally brought his attendant with him. The attendant held a bag in his hand and waited for the master to change it as needed.But at this time there was only Hu Xueyan alone, and of course there would be no plainclothes, so Zuo Zongtang ordered the servant to take his own thin cotton robe to replace "Master Hu".Zuo Zongtang was short and fat, and Hu Xueyan was long and thin. This padded gown was worn on the upper body, with big sleeves, and a large part of the hem hanging up, revealing a large part of the boots covered with yellow mud. The description is not only indecent, but also a bit ridiculous.But this affection is palpable, so Hu Xueyan feels comfortable wearing it. As for moving to the flower hall, of course it is impossible.In a small Guandi temple, where did the spare house come from, the official hall of the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, the signing room and bedrooms are all there.However, there is an earthen mountain behind the temple, and there is a thatched pavilion on the hill, which can be regarded as a scenic spot to climb up. Zuo Zongtang ordered wine to be placed in the thatched pavilion in order to avoid the disturbance of the generals. Wine is of course good wine.Shaoxing had been restored early, and the food that was supplied to the governors of the province was of course aged in cellars that had survived the war. The dishes were of Hunan taste. Even though there were only two people sharing a drink, there were still large plates and long chopsticks. In the end, the cook wore a red tasseled hat and came to serve the dishes himself. Open the food box, just a small plate of Hunan bacon.I don't know why it is so solemn? "This is prepared by my wife. It took thousands of miles to send it here from Hunan. It's no longer good. It's just that I remind myself, don't forget the painstaking efforts of my wife." Hu Xueyan has also heard that Zuo Zongtang's Mrs. Zhou is the daughter of a rich family. When she was first married to Zuo's family, her husband was a poor scholar.But Mrs. Zhou knew very well that Zuo Zongtang, who "has no half an acre in his body and worries about the world", is full of talents. Although he failed in the test repeatedly, he would eventually fly away one day, so he encouraged and comforted him in every way.In the future, Zuo Zongtang moved to Yue's family, and the big Zhou family would not look down on this poor young man with a bad temper.On the one hand, Mrs. Zhou was afraid that her husband and son-in-law would leave in a fit of anger, on the other hand, she had to save face for her husband's family, mediating left and right, exhausted both physically and mentally. This is another inspiration for Hu Xueyan.Zuo Zongtang now respects Mrs. Zhou, and repays favor more than anything else, which shows that he is a person who will not betray others, and who is unwilling to betray others, and has a deep temperament. Compared with Li Hongzhang who came down to control his subordinates with profit and wealth, he would rather befriend this person. . Therefore, when Zuo Zongtang asked something, he became even more unreserved. From the aftermath of Hangzhou to raising wages, he had a set of methods, and he talked endlessly.Between the guest and the host, it was soon close to the situation where everything was talked about. It takes two hours to drink a meal.Zuo Zongtang suddenly sighed and said: "Brother Xueyan, I'm a little worried. I don't know where I should borrow your help? The most urgent thing is to deal with the aftermath of the local area, but the salary of 256,000 yuan per month is still unavailable. I have to rely on great strength. I only hate that one step is incapable! Brother Xueyan, please tell me yourself, what are you willing to do?" "Raising wages is a big matter, but as long as there is a way, anyone with reliable integrity can do it." Hu Xueyan said apologetically, "Guangyong has a little selfishness and wants to do his part for the local people." "This is not selfishness! It just shows your chivalrous heart. Since the rise of the army, Hangzhou has suffered the most disasters, and the aftermath has a lot to do. It's very kind of someone who works for Sangzi to help me again." Zuo Zongtang said this, and asked, "Want to meet Jiang Xiangquan?" "yes!" "What do you think of him?" "Very straightforward guy. We talked very speculatively." "Excellent, excellent!" Zuo Zongtang asked happily, "Have you talked about all the aftermath in the local area?" "I haven't discussed it in depth yet. However, Jiang Fangbo can appreciate it and entrust a small bank of mine to act as his agent for the treasury. I will always try my best to maintain the urgently needed expenses." "That's even better. There is nothing like emergency relief. Now there are 10,000 shimi, military supplies and food for the people. If it can last for a month or two, backup will be received. In addition, Baohao will support all expenses of the treasury on behalf of the government. If you die from a wounded shirt, you don’t have to worry about running out of money. However, the relief work in Hangzhou should be started immediately. I think, how about setting up a rehabilitation bureau, brother Xueyan, please be the general manager?” "Yes!" Hu Xueyan replied solemnly, "It is duty-bound for public and private purposes." "I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the people of Hangzhou." Zuo Zongtang cupped his hands and said, "I will immediately ask them to prepare for official business and hand it over to Jiang Xiangquan." This treatment is in line with Hu Xueyan's hope.Because he behaves in the world, he has always followed the three words "Don't be jealous" as his motto, and his identity is similar to that of Jiang Yili, but under Zuo Zongtang, he is only a guest official after all. Take orders from Zuo Zongtang, put yourself in the shoes of others, and feel uncomfortable.Now that I am here in person, but the appointed letter has to be forwarded by Jiang Yili, that is to respect the authority of the feudal official, and to win over Jiang Yili for him invisibly, but there is a lot of attention to a small official procedure, which shows that It is not easy to be an official. Thinking of this, he had a little more admiration for Zuo Zongtang, so he was willing to do more things for him, at least he had to plan a few more good ideas for him.As soon as his thoughts moved, Zuo Zongtang happened to talk about raising wages again, so he decided to present a clever plan. He has already figured out this plan, and his original plan was to "sell the goods to know the family", so he might as well "sell them for a price".That is to say, if there is no considerable reward, he is not willing to confide easily. At this moment, he feels more or less familiar with Zuo Zongtang, so he poured out all his money. "There are many ways to raise wages, and there are basically two ways. The first is to pay lijin, which depends on the prosperity of the market and cannot be forced; the second is to persuade donations. In recent years, all those who can afford to donate have donated. 'Persuade' It is also very difficult. Now I think of a group of people who can afford to donate and will definitely donate, so I might as well make an idea on this group of people.” "Affordable and willing to donate, isn't that wonderful?" Zuo Zongtang asked anxiously, "Which way are you from?" "It's Changmao!" Hu Xueyan said, "Shangmao has been entrenched in the southeast for more than ten years, and they have looted a lot. Isn't it natural to ask them to donate a few pennies now?" After saying this, Zuo Zongtang suddenly realized, and nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, please continue." So Hu Xueyan pointed out to him that in the past ten years or so, there have been quite a few long-haired people who have made their fortunes by chance and retired to hide in the secrets.However, although the crime of rebellion is unforgivable, there are so many people who are coerced into rebellion that it is impossible to deal with it.Too many entanglements and turmoil are not the way to recuperate after the chaos, so the best way to deal with it is to open the net and give people a new way. It's just that it's too cheap to ignore the past, and this generation should be punished slightly. "Your Excellency knows that it is human nature to be willing to be punished and not to fight, unless you can't afford it." Hu Xueyan said, "As far as I know, there are many people who can afford to be punished. Most of them hide in the barbarian field, relying on the influence of foreigners , the government is helpless for a while, but after all, he is a "black man" who can't get ahead. If he acts with interests and understands righteousness, anyway, he has ill-gotten wealth at hand. Why not give up a fortune and change a chance to be a new man? ?” "That's right." Zuo Zongtang said with a smile, "This generation is unwilling to be lonely. Not only does it have to get up and be a man, but it's even more likely to stand up and be an official." "That's exactly what you said." Hu Xueyan held up two fingers and stretched out, "For a person like this, I have to donate two sums to him." "how?" "One is for being a man, and the other is for being an official. Don't you want to donate to be an official?" Zuo Zongtang laughed, "I'm confused!" He said, "From this point of view, I have to quickly get thousands of blank donation photos from the Ministry." "Yes! My lord, go get it with official business." "I got it. Brother Xueyan," Zuo Zongtang asked intentionally, "Who will I give it to?" Hu Xueyan remained silent, paused for a while before saying, "Let me take my time to find out, and recommend it to your lord." "I don't think you need to look for it anymore, it's just you trying to do it yourself!" "I'm afraid—" "No, no!" Zuo Zongtang waved his hand and interrupted him, "You don't have to refuse! Brother Xueyan, if you meet me, you won't be allowed to make any further claims. This seems unreasonable, no! It’s as big as the sea, I already know it well. Don’t just talk about these two things, you can also handle Yuru with a few more errands. I think you always have a group of capable people under you. Just make a list and I’ll take care of it. Jiang Xiangquan, all will follow the commission. You travel between Shanghai and Hangzhou, just come up with ideas." With such a high regard, Hu Xueyan couldn't help but think of the two words Wang Youling often said during the siege: "Dedicate yourself to death and die." He replied generously: "Since your lord thinks I can do it, I will give it a try." "You don't have to try, I guarantee you success!" Zuo Zongtang said, "I hope you will take care of both things. Zhejiang's military affairs are at a critical juncture, and there must be no tricks of 'paying'." "Yes. I will do my best." Hu Xueyan said, "What I need to ask for now is the name of this donation. I want to call it 'penalty donation'." "Punishment is worthy of the name. But—" He pondered for a long time. This is of course scruples, and Hu Xueyan can also imagine that the establishment of "penalty donations" may cause controversy, referring to it as "protecting against the party."This is a serious crime.However, whether to "cover up" or not depends on the circumstances, and giving people the road to self-rehabilitation is two different things. He was thinking like this in his heart, but kept silent verbally, and he paid great attention to Zuo Zongtang's expression, to see if he was responsible? Zuo Zongtang is naturally responsible, and this is exactly what he usually prides himself on.What he was considering was to change the name, but after thinking for a while, he couldn't find a suitable word, so he decided to use it for the time being. Then, there was another question, "Do you want to play this penalty?" He asked, "What do you think?" "I'm afraid that someone will object to it. If it doesn't work, what if I don't play it? I'm also afraid that the ministry will play a bureaucratic tone, or that the 'Master Du' will participate in a book." Hu Xueyan said, "See the pros and cons, and it's all up to the adults to decide." "It must be done, but although I'm not afraid of trouble, I can't take the blame for no reason. Think about it again, is there any way to not be afraid of being hindered by others, but also to leave yourself a step back?" "As long as everything is done impartially, there will definitely be setbacks. I think that there is no need to make a report before starting the operation. After the results are achieved, the amount of donations received will be announced, and then the department will be directly consulted for filing as a basis for future reimbursement." "Okay! It must be done like this." Zuo Zongtang greatly appreciated, "'As long as everything is done impartially, there will be setbacks.' This is a very good statement. However, the 'effect' you mentioned is also very important. There are tens of millions of silver, which are often sealed up in the inner treasury, just for the purpose of large-scale conquests. This huge sum of money was squandered by the bosses like Sai Shang'a, so "the emperor does not send hungry soldiers" A common saying doesn't apply anymore! Now the imperial court not only lacks hungry soldiers, but also requires the provinces to raise their own salaries, and also has to coordinate with the "Beijing salaries". If we say that we are not allowed to do taxes that have been effective, then Alright, please ask the imperial court to allocate a sum of money according to the number." These words came to an end, and Hu Xueyan gained a deeper understanding of Zuo Zongtang's situation, thoughts, and coping methods from these words.As long as it doesn't hurt the sky, any method of raising wages can get his consent. Hu Xueyan lingered in Zuo Zongtang's residence for two days before returning to Hangzhou.The scenery on his return was very different from the one he had gone there. Zuo Zongtang sent a small team of personal soldiers to escort him. What surprised him the most was that when he arrived outside the Wulin Gate, he found a group of very respectable people welcoming him. Most of them were gentlemen from Hangzhou, including Zhang Xiucai, and the rest wore official uniforms, but Hu Xueyan didn't know any of them.In addition, there is a big green baize sedan chair, which is placed in the opening of the city gate, let alone its purpose. Hu Xueyan was rather confused, "Did you pick me up?" He asked He Dusi. He Dusi didn't need to answer, seeing Liu Bucai and Xiao Zhang, Hu Xueyan knew that it would be good to pick him up.Sure enough, Xiao Zhang ran up with a smile on his face, grabbed the bit on the horse's head, and said loudly: "I got the news the night before yesterday! Looking forward to a great drive is like looking forward to the clouds in a severe drought!" What is the news, and why are you looking forward to his return so earnestly?Hu Xueyan was about to ask, but before he opened his mouth, a military inspector bowed in front of the horse, and said at the same time: "Master Hu, please get off the horse and change to a big sedan chair!" "It's like this," Xiao Zhang hurriedly explained, "This is an official sent by Jiang Fangbo, and the green cloth sedan chair is used by Jiang Fangbo himself, and he is here to serve." "Yes!" The military inspector opened the worship box, and handed over Jiang Yili's name card and an invitation card, "My lord sent me to wait on Mr. Hu, just to explain, I was going to greet him in person, just for someone else A few urgent business matters, waiting for the results, can't be separated. My majesty also said: Please meet Mr. Hu as soon as he arrives, there are many things waiting to be discussed." Hu Xueyan understands this point. The "news" Xiao Zhang mentioned refers to him being entrusted with the task of being the general manager of the Rehabilitation Bureau. Everyone is looking forward to it so much, and the meeting with Jiang Yili and others is of course because "everything is urgent." The aftermath matters can only be set up after he comes to make a decision. After understanding this, he felt that it was inappropriate to meet Jiang Yili first.But at this moment, Jiang Yili is equal to the governor of a province. If he treats each other so courteously, it would be very rude if he doesn't accept his favor. He must find a good excuse to get through it. His mind was quick, and as soon as he got off his horse, he had already thought up a set of words, "Please reply to your lord," he said, "I am also eager to come in for an interview, and I have a lot of business to ask for instructions. However, I have been running back and forth these days, My body is filthy. It's disrespectful to go to see the officer like this. I'll go right away after I wipe myself off and change into a set of clean clothes. The green woolen sedan chair on your house is not for me, but it's disrespectful. Please take care of the sedan chair, and the empty sedan chair will follow me." So he first went to Zhang's house to take a rest, and wrote an outline of the important things that should be done in the aftermath, as well as the things that Jiang Yili's support was required, and then he went to the banquet at the appointment. Happy to meet each other, Jiang Yili handed over the commission in person, and Hu Xueyan took out a piece of paper from his body and handed it over. On it was written: "Urgent matters for the aftermath", a total of seven items: First, the burial of the corpse is limited to half a month.The great epidemic after the soldiers is not only for the comfort of the dead, but also for the prevention of epidemics. Second, handle porridge with a period of half a year.The public allocates rice and grain, and it is handed over to the local fair gentleman for supervision and management. Third, food, clothing, bricks, wood, and other necessities for people's livelihood are invited to be trafficked and exempted from tax to solicit. Fourth, investigate martyrs, interview deeds, and ask for the establishment of Zhaozhong Shrine. Fifth, the bandit camp pulls out women, visits their homes, and sends appropriate personnel back. Sixth, spring plowing is related to the livelihood of this autumn and winter, so we should do our best to prepare for it. Seventh, restore the academies and give preferential treatment to scholars. “应该,应该!”蒋益澧说,“我无不同意。至于要人,或者要下委札,动公事,请雪翁告诉我,只要力之所及,一定如命。” “多谢芗翁成全浙江百姓。不过眼前有件事,无论如何要请芗翁格外支持。”胡雪岩率直说道,“弟兄们的纪律一定要维持。” 蒋益澧脸一红,他也知道他部下的纪律不好,不过,他亦有所辩解:“说实话,弟兄们亦是饿得久了——” “芗翁,”胡雪岩打断他的话说,“饷、我负责,军纪、请芗翁负责。” 蒋益澧心想,胡雪岩现在直接可以见左宗棠,而且据说言听计从,倘或拿此事跟上面一说,再交下来,面子就不好看了。既然如此,不如自己下决心来办。 于是他决定了两个办法:一是出告示重申军纪,违者就地正法;二是他从第二天开始,整天坐镇杭州城中心的官巷口,亲自执行军法。 这一来,纪律果然好得多了。善后事宜,亦就比较容易着手,只是苦了胡雪岩,一天睡不到三个时辰,身上掉了好几斤的肉,不过始终精神奕奕,毫无倦容。 左宗棠是三月初二到省城的,一下了轿,约见的第一个人就是胡雪岩。 “惨得很!”左宗棠脸上很少有那样沮丧的颜色,“军兴以来,我也到过好些地方,从没有见过杭州这样子遭劫的!以前杭州有多少人?” “八十一万。”胡雪岩答说。 "What now?" “七万多。” “七万多?”左宗棠嗟叹着,忽然抬眼问道,“雪翁,不说八万,不说六万,独说七万多,请问何所据而云然?” “这是大概的估计。不过,亦不是空口瞎说。”胡雪岩答道,“是从各处施粥厂、平粜处发出的'筹子'算出来的。” “好极!”左宗棠极为嘉许,“雪翁真正才大心细。照你看,现在办善后,当务之急是哪几样?” “当务之急,自然是振兴市面,市面要兴旺,全靠有人肯来做生意,做生意的人胆子小,如果大人有办法让他们放心大胆地到杭州来,市面就会兴旺,百姓有了生路,公家的厘金税收,亦会增加。于公于私,都有莫大的好处。” “这无非在整饬纪律四个字,格外下功夫,你叫商人不要怕,尽管到杭州来做生意。如果吃了亏,准他们直接到我衙门来投诉,我一定严办。” “有大人这句话,他们就敢来了。”胡雪岩又问,“善后事宜,千头万绪,包罗太广,目前以赈抚为主,善后局是否可以改为赈抚局?” “不错!这个意见很好。”左宗棠随即下条子照办,一切如旧,只是换了个名字。 赈抚局的公事,麻烦而琐碎,占去了胡雪岩许多的工夫,以致想见一次左宗棠,一直找不到适当的时间。 这样迁延了半个月,专折奏报克复杭州的折差,已由京里回到杭州,为左宗棠个人带来一个好消息,“内阁奉口谕:闽浙总督左宗棠自督办浙江军务以来,连克各府州县城池。兹复将杭州省城、余杭县城攻拔,实属调度有方。着加恩赏太子少保衔,并赏穿黄马褂。”此外,蒋益澧亦赏穿黄马褂,“所有在事出力将士,着左宗棠查明,择优保举。” 消息一传,全城文武官员,够得上资格见总督的无不肃具衣冠,到总督行辕去叩贺。左宗棠穿上簇新的黄马褂,分班接见,慰勉有加,看到胡雪岩随着候补道员同班磕头,特为嘱咐戈什哈等在二堂门口,将他留了下来。 等宾僚散尽,左宗棠在花厅与胡雪岩以便服相见。一见少不得再次致贺,左宗棠自道受恩深重,对朝廷益难报称,紧接着又向胡雪岩致歉,说克复杭州有功人员报奖,奏稿已经办好,即将拜发,其中并无胡雪岩的名字,因为第一次保案,只限于破城将士,以后奏保办理地方善后人员,一定将他列为首位。 胡雪岩自然要道谢,同时简单扼要地报告办理善后的进展,奉“以工代赈,振兴市面”八个字为宗旨,这样一方面办了赈济,一方面做了复旧的工作。左宗棠不断点头,表示满意,然后问起胡雪岩有何困难。 “困难当然很多,言不胜言,也不敢麻烦大人,只要力所能及,我自会料理,请大人放心。不过,人无远虑,必有近忧,如今已经三月下旬了,转眼'五荒六月',家家要应付眼前。青黄不接的当口,能够过得去,都因为有个指望,指望秋天的收成,还了债好过年,大人,今年只怕难了!” 一句话提醒了左宗棠,悚然而惊,搓着手说:“是啊!秋收全靠春耕。目前正是插秧的时候,如果耽误了,可是件不得了的事!” “大人说这话,两浙的百姓有救了。” “你不要看得太容易,这件事着实要好好商量。雪翁,你看,劝农这件事,该怎么样做法?” “大人古书读得多,列朝列代,都有大乱,大乱之后,怎么帮乡下人下田生产,想来总记得明明白白?” “啊,啊,言之有理。”左宗棠说,“我看,这方面是汉初办得好,薄太后的黄老之学,清静无为,才真是与民休息。就不知道当今两宫太后,能否像薄太后那样?” 胡雪岩不懂黄老之学,用于政务,便是无为而治,也不知道薄太后就是汉文帝的生母。不过清静无为、与民休息这两句成语是听得懂,便紧接着他的话说:“真正再明白不过是大人!要荒了的田地有生气,办法也很简单,三个字:不骚扰!大人威望如山,令出必行,只要下一道命令,百姓受惠无穷。” “当然,这道命令是一定要下的。雪翁,你且说一说,命令中要禁止些什么?” “是!”胡雪岩想了一下答说,“第一,军饷的来源是厘金、是殷实大户的捐献,与种田的老百姓无干。今年的钱粮,想来大人总要奏请豁免的,就怕各县的'户书'假名追征旧欠。那一来,老百姓就吓得不敢下田了!” “那怎么行?”左宗棠神色凛然地,“若有此事,简直毫无心肝了,杀无赦!” “第二,怕弟兄们抓差拉夫。” “这也不会。我早就下令严禁,征差要给价。如今我可以重申前令,农忙季节,一律不准骚扰,而且还要保护。”左宗棠问道,“还有呢?” “还有就是怕弟兄们杀耕牛!” “那也不会,谁杀耕牛,我就杀他。” “大人肯这样卫护百姓,今年秋收有望了。至于种籽、农具,我去备办,将来是由公家贷放,还是平价现卖,请大人定章程。好在不管怎么样,东西早预备在那里,总是不错的!” “不错,不错。请你去预备,也要请你垫款。”左宗棠说道,“除了钱以外,我这里什么都好商量。” “是!”胡雪岩答道,“我是除了钱以外,什么事都要跟大人商量,请大人做我的靠山。” “那还用说,要人要公事,你尽管开口。” “有件事要跟大人商量。湖州府属的丝,是浙西的命脉,养蚕又是件极麻烦的事,以蚕叫'蚕宝宝',娇嫩得很,家家关门闭户,轮流守夜,按时喂食,生客上门都不接待的。如今蒋方伯正带兵攻打湖州,大军到处,可能连茶水饭食都不预备,可是这一来,蚕就不能养了。还有,养蚕全靠桑叶,倘或弟兄们砍了桑树当柴烧,蚕宝宝岂不是要活活饿死?” “噢,”左宗棠很注意地,“我平日对经济实用之学,亦颇肯留意,倒不知道养蚕有这么多讲究。照你所说,关系极重,我得赶紧通知蒋芗泉,格外保护。除了不准弟兄骚扰以外,最要防备湖州城里的长毛突围乱窜,扰害养蚕人家。” “大人这么下令,事情就不要紧了!”胡雪岩欣慰地说,“江南是四月里一个月最吃重,唱山歌的话:'做天难做四月天',因为插秧、养蚕都在四月里,一个要雨,一个要晴。托朝廷的鸿福,大人的威望,下个月风调雨顺,军务顺手,让这一个月平平安安过去,浙江就可以苦出头了!” “我知道了,总想法子如大家的愿就是。”说到这里,左宗棠眉心打了个结,“倒是有件事,雪翁,我要跟你商量,看看你有没有高招,治那一班蠹吏!” “蠹吏”二字,胡雪岩没有听懂,瞠然不知所答。及至左宗棠作了进一步的解释,才知道指的是京里户部与兵部的书办。 “户部与兵部的书办,盼望肃清长毛之心,比谁都殷切,在他们看,平了洪杨,就是他们发财的机会到了。正月廿一,曾老九克了天保城,金陵合围,洪秀全已如釜底游魂。李少荃的淮军,攻克常州,亦是指顾间事,常州一下,淮军长驱西进,会合苦守镇江的冯子材,经丹阳驰援曾九,看起来可以在江宁吃粽子了。” “没有那么快!”胡雪岩接口便答。 这一答,使得左宗棠错愕而不悦,“何以见得?”他问。 胡雪岩知道自己答得太率直了。左宗棠有句没有说出来的话:莫非论兵我还不如你?因而很见机地改口:“大人用兵,妙算如神,我何敢瞎议论。不过,我在上海那两年,听到看到,关于李中丞的性情,自以为摸得很透。常州如果攻了下来,他未必肯带兵西进,因为,他不会那么傻,去分曾九帅一心想独得的大功。” “啊!”左宗棠重重一掌,拍在自己大腿上,“你也是这么想?” “只怕我想得不对。” “不会错!”左宗棠叹口气,“我一直也是这么在想,不过不肯承认我自己的想法,我总觉得李少荃总算也是个翰林,肚子里的货色,虽只不过温熟了一部,忠君爱国的道理总也懂的,而况受恩深重,又何忍辜负君父灭此大盗,以安四海的至意?如今你跟我的看法不约而同,就见得彼此的想法都不错。论少荃的为人,倒还不致巴结曾九,只为他老师节制五省军务,帘眷正隆,不免功名心热,屈己从人。至于他对曾九,虽不便明助,暗底下却要帮忙,助饷助械,尽力而为,所以金陵克复的日子,仍旧不会远。” “是的。这是明摆在那里的事,江宁合围,外援断绝,城里的存粮一完,长毛也就完了。照我看,总在夏秋之交,一定可以成功。” “那时候就有麻烦了。你先看这个。” 说着左宗棠从怀中掏出一封信来,厚甸甸地,总有十来张信笺,他检视了一下,抽出其中的两张,递了给胡雪岩。 这两张信笺中,谈的是一件事,也就是报告一个消息。说兵部与户部的书办,眼看洪杨肃清在即,军务告竣,要办军费报销,无不额手相庆。但以湘淮两军,起自田间,将领不谙规制,必不知军费应如何报销。因而有人出头,邀约户兵两部的书办,商定了包揽的办法,多雇书手,备办笔墨纸张,专程南下,就地为湘淮两军代办报销。一切不用费心,只照例奉送“部费”即可。在他们看,这是利人利己的两全之计,必为湘淮两军乐于接纳,所以不但已有成议,而且已经筹集了两万银子,作为“本钱”,光是办购置造报销的连史纸,就将琉璃厂几家纸店的存货都搜空了。 “这个花样倒不错!”胡雪岩有意出以轻松的姿态,“不过这笔'部费'可观。我替殉节的王中丞经手过,至少要百分之二。” “就是这话啰!”左宗棠说,“我要跟你商量的就是这件事。我前后用过上千万的银子,如果照例致送,就得二十万银子。哪里来这笔闲钱,且不去说它,就有这笔闲钱,我也不愿意塞狗洞。你倒想个法子看,怎么样打消了它!” “打消是容易,放句话出去挡驾就是。可是以后呢?恐怕不胜其烦了!军费报销是最噜苏的事,一案核销,有几年不结的。大人倒仔细想一想,宝贵的精神,犯得着犯不着花在跟这些人打交道上头?” “不!”左宗棠大不以为然,“我的意思是,根本不要办报销。军费报销,在乾隆年间最认真,部里书办的花样也最多。不过此一时,彼一时,那时是'在人檐下过,不敢不低头',如今我又何必低头?户部也没有资格跟我要账!” 这话说得太霸道了些。诚然,湘军和淮军的军费,都是在地方自筹,户部并没有支付过,但在地方自筹,不管是厘金、捐募,总是公款,何至于户部连要个账都没有资格?胡雪岩不以左宗棠的话为然,因而沉默未答。 “雪翁,”左宗棠催问着,“有何高见,请指教!” 这就不能不回答了,胡雪岩想了一下答道:“那不是大人一个人的事。” “是啊!不过事情来了,我可是脱不了麻烦。” “就有麻烦,也不至于比两江来得大。” 这一说,左宗棠明白了,“你的意思是,策动曾相去顶?”他问。 这是指曾国藩,他协办大学士兼领两江总督,也算入阁拜相,所以称之为“曾相”,胡雪岩正是此意,点点头答说:“似乎以曾相出面去争,比较容易见效。” “我也想到过,没有用。曾相忧谗畏讥,胆小如鼠,最近还有密折,请朝廷另简亲信大臣,分任重责。你想,他怎么肯不避嫌疑,奏请免办报销?何况时机亦还未到可以上折的时候。” “难处就在这里。”胡雪岩说,“军务究竟尚未告竣,贸贸然奏请免办报销,反会节外生枝,惹起无谓的麻烦。” “可是消弭隐患,此刻就得着手。倘或部里书办勾结司员,然后说动堂官,再进而由军机奏闻两宫,一经定案,要打消就难了。” 胡雪岩觉得这番顾虑,决不能说是多余,而且由他的“书办勾结司员”这句话,触机而有灵感,不假思索地答说:“既然如此,不妨在第一关上就拿书办挡了回去。” “嗯,嗯!”左宗棠一面想,一面说,“你这话很有意味。然而,是如何个挡法呢?” “这等大事,书办不能做主,就如大人所说的,得要勾结司官。司官给他们来盆冷水,迎头一浇,或者表面上敷衍,到紧要关头,挺身出来讲话,只要有理,户部堂官亦不能不听。” “话是有理。难在哪里去找这么一位明大体、有胆识的户部司官?” “不一定要明大体、有胆识。”胡雪岩答说,“只要这位司官,觉得这么做于他有利,自然就会挺身而出。” “着!”左宗棠又是猛拍自己的大腿,“雪翁,你的看法,确是高人一等,足以破惑。”略停一下,他又说道,“听你的口气,似乎胸有成竹,已经想到有这么一个人了。” “是的。就是杭州人。” “杭州人,”左宗棠偏着头想,“在户部当司官的是谁?我倒想不起来了。” “这个人是咸丰二年的进士,分发户部,由主事做起,现在是掌印郎中了。他叫王文韶,大人听说过此人没有?” 左宗棠凝神了一会,想起来了:“似乎听人提起过。”他问,“他的号,是叫夔石吗?” “正是。王夔石。” “此人怎么样?很能干吧?” “很能干,也很圆滑,人缘不错。加以户部左侍郎沈桂芬是他乡试的座师,很照应这个门生,所以王夔石在户部很红。” “既然人很圆滑,只怕不肯出头去争!”左宗棠说,“这种事,只有性情比较耿直的人才肯做。” “大人见得是。不过,我的意思不是鼓动王夔石出头去力争,是托他暗底下疏通。我想,为了他自己的前程,他是肯效劳的。” “何以见得?雪翁,请道其详。” 照胡雪岩的看法,做京官若说不靠关系靠自己,所可凭借者,不是学问,便是才干。当翰林靠学问,当司官就要靠才干。这才干是干济之才,不在乎腹有
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