The classic sound of carrying cannons sounded, and there were horses slinging their sleeves on both sides of the river bank to kneel down and sing their official titles.

"The magistrate of Gaoyou County, Shanyang, and the prefect of Yangzhou, met with the Grandmaster." These officials who are usually arrogant and arrogant are now yelling, raising their necks, fearing that the Grandmaster will not hear his name or see his filial piety.

Some people may say that they were openly bribed, but in the late Qing officialdom, when the power reached Zeng Guofan, he would not be able to take bribes for him.

The disciples and old officials are all over the world, and they are old and have great prestige. Giving gifts to the people below is called filial piety. Especially a group of military generals promoted by Zeng Guofan, facing Zeng Guofan is called a kind master. The meaning of a kind master is that giving gifts to the general is just as natural as a son to his father.

Even the Qingliu could not criticize this situation. But I never expected that there was no answer on the general's warship, neither saying that he would see nor saying that he would not see him. Even the banquet prepared by these local officials was too lazy to say a word of reward.

The warships slowly moved, and the generals' personal soldiers on the deck were nailed to the bow of the ship like iron javelins, staring at the squint. The cabin was even more silent, and the generals seemed to have not heard the sparrows outside.

The atmosphere gradually became suppressed. None of the officials kneeling on the river bank knew what the commander meant. He didn't say anything until he saw him, and he just kept it alone without beating or scolding. Is there anything we didn't do well?

Officials south of the Huai River in the Qing Dynasty all had a very clear understanding in their hearts: "I would rather offend the court than offend the King of Jiangnan!" The court was in the far north, and the general was right in front of everyone. The soldiers of the Hunan Army were stationed in various places. If they were anxious, they might lose their lives.

Just when all the officials were at a loss, the veterans standing guard with guns on the river bank looked at the familiar flag of the commander's flag and their eyes were swollen, and some tears were flowing down.

The feelings that people gather on the battlefield are very precious. The brotherhood in a trench in the war is closer than the wine and meat brothers of the Balance Envoy. The founder of the army who led them to win battles was the god in the minds of soldiers.

Just as the Chinese new army loved Xiao Letian, these Hunan Army trained by Zeng Guofan also worshiped the commander.

"The Grand Marshal is paying homage to the Grand Marshal! I have one ear in Xiangxiang! During the battle of Wuhu, he killed six long hair and lost one ear with one ear!"

A veteran in the team suddenly rushed out, knelt on the river bank and kowtowed to the general, reporting his name. The first one was the second one.

"Kowtow to the Grand Marshal. When Iron Knife Back of Niutouling, Anhua, Changsha, Imperial Swordsman once gave me wine! Danife Wan'an, Knocktow to you."

The atmosphere suddenly became chaotic. The veterans who had followed the Grand Marshal climbed next to the river bank and bowed their heads to the old coach who led them to fight back then. The scene was filled with tears.

Just as the local officials and military generals were about to suppress the enemy, the warship suddenly took the lead and a strong figure came out of the cabin. "One ear? The back of the iron knife? Hahaha, you little thieves who steal wine are worthy of coming to Yangzhou Prefecture to eat food!"

"Hahaha, remember you all!"

With a bang, the scene was in chaos and the veterans cried loudly, "Wuwuwu, Marshal still remembers our group of killing Qiu Ba! Marshal did not forget us."

"Master! Is there any war to fight? Take us with us, and we will continue to work hard with the Master!"

The local officials did not invite Zeng Guofan, and the high-ranking officials in the military camp did not invite the old general. Instead, these ordinary veterans covered in scars cried and actually alarmed Zeng Guofan and walked out of the cabin.

The old coach was also moved. He took out his handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes and cursed, "Nothing nonsense, I will take you to fight, the purpose is to let you enjoy the peaceful days. In the future, I will die at the head of the bed and have a grandson to die. This is a good day. What kind of war will you fight? You can't fight anymore, but you can't fight anymore!"

"One ear! Have you married my wife?" Zeng Guofan shouted at the river bank with a smile.

These veterans burst into laughter and said to him without waiting for an ear to speak, "I have married a wife, but I have never been able to marry one ear long ago. I beat my wife all day long, I think I will beat my wife away sooner or later! Hahaha."

"Far! You fart! I have that, don't listen to them fart, I don't"

Zeng Guofan also laughed, "Don't beat your wife, that's what a man with a lack of hope does! The good man I brought out from Zeng Guofan, will kill the enemy without blinking, and will be sent to the enemy for his might and evil spirits. You can't be arrogant at home."

"Live life well! You can live a peaceful life, even if my hard work is not in vain." Zeng Guofan could no longer suppress his emotions and tears rolled down.

When the officials on the levee saw this, they quickly asked loudly to stay, "Please get off the boat and have a glass of water at the bar! Dashuai get off the boat and see us!"

Zeng Guofan gave these big-headed soldiers face, but not the officials. Although many of them were officers he used that year, in order to avoid suspicion, Zeng Guofan just nodded at them, and then the old farmer behind him shouted with great enthusiasm.

"The commander has an order. You have received your banquet and rewards. Take the gifts to your respective yamen to handle the work. To protect the country and the people, I am truly filial to you. Don't spend money on such a situation in the future. Remember!"

Don’t want a gift, and you can receive a gift for a banquet. The so-called reward means not eating it. Don’t give it to me. I will receive your wishes, even if I have eaten it.

Just as Zeng Guofan was about to beg for the cabin, the veterans on the shore kowtowed in unison, begging, "When will the Grand Marshal come again! Let's invite the Grand Marshal to drink and see us!"

Zeng Guofan, who was crying, waved his hand, "It must be, it must be! I will definitely see you next time I come!"

The prophecy came true, the so-called good and bad spirits, these veterans never thought that this would be the last time they saw the commander in their lives.

When he walked into the cabin, Jiushuai, who had not shown up, was also wiping his tears. After all, the court did not let him in Beijing, but the old brother also wanted to send his brother to see him off, so he secretly got on the boat and went north. He was going to send his elder brother into Zhili and then return to Jiangning by boat.

He also knew many veterans on the shore, especially the iron sword back, who was a fellow villager from Changsha. A strong man made outstanding achievements and once gave him wine in Tianjing.

"I really miss these brats! I really want to have a good drink with them! If it weren't for avoiding suspicion, Jiushuai put down the curtain with regret, picked up the wine glass and fucked hard.

"Stop talking about this. The news that I saw the veteran in Baoying will definitely reach the capital. I want to see how the Japanese Sixth Council responded!" Zeng Guofan leaned on the chair of the Grand Master, and the soft bear skin supported his waist.

Jiushuai put down his cup, "If you want to force the devils to do six moves, it is best to get off the boat and have a few drinks with those officers. If those cowards see the commander rewarding his old subordinates all the way, they will all be scared crazy!"

"You mobilize a few thousand elite cavalry to go north, and you say that there are bandits in Taihang Mountains that are not peaceful, which makes Yi even more restless! I guess he will have to take a move in just one or two days!"

Zeng Guofan smiled faintly, "The Queen Mother Dong hopes that I can resist this thunder! Then I just resist. Do you really think it was before the Hong Yang Rebellion? Let's fight with me, so let's play slowly!"
Chapter completed!