Chapter seventy three
"I have never seen such a shameless person!" Luo Binwang cursed his immediate boss, the county magistrate of Chang'an County, while drinking.
The first few cases of the Ghost Case were born in Chang'an County, so Chang'an County was mainly responsible. However, because the case has not been solved for three years and the impact of the case is bad, the pressure on Chang'an County was also extremely high. For example, the Chang'an County Magistrate would be scolded by the superior every few days, and even the county magistrate in charge of the case resigned and stopped working. In the end, even the county magistrate fell ill. As a result, the entire case and pressure fell on Luo Binwang.
But what Luo Binwang never expected was that the Chang'an County Magistrate was not sick at all, but pretended to be sick to escape responsibility. What was even more unexpected was that just after he solved the case, the Chang'an County Magistrate's "illness" was cured immediately, and he immediately took over the successor of the case, and shamelessly took all the main contributions to him. Luo Binwang, who contributed the most, only received a supportive contribution.
At this time, Zhang Zong also poured wine to the other party and comforted him. He didn't expect that Luo Binwang would be so unlucky and would meet such a boss. But in the end he also suggested: "Brother Tourism, I think King Yong attaches great importance to you. Can't you tell King Yong to sue the county magistrate?"
"It's useless. That guy named Lu is a cunning guy and has long thought about things. He was originally a county magistrate, and it was his duty to take over the affairs of the county. Moreover, he did not completely deny my credit. It can be said that he did this matter very cleverly, making people unable to grasp any of his handle!" Luo Binwang said helplessly with the wine in the glass again.
Zhang Zong also understood as soon as he heard this. As the saying goes, the senior official level is to crush people to death. People use their positions to suppress subordinates. It is difficult to find evidence for such a thing, so Luo Binwang is determined to suffer this loss.
Luo Binwang even drank half a jar of wine, and then became a little drunk. He slapped the cup on the table and said angrily: "If I had changed my previous temperament, I would definitely not be able to hold back this breath. I have not done anything about the White Knife entering the Red Knife before. Unfortunately, since I became a child, I have become less and less courageous. I can only think about the matter of avenging revenge in my mind!"
Luo Binwang said this and picked up the jar, then raised his head and poured it in most of it. In the end, Zhang Zong snatched the jar, but Luo Binwang was already drunk and his face was flushed, and the smell of alcohol that could make people smother.
"Brother Zhang, I really envy you. You are young and have not gotten married yet. You don't have to be dragged down by your family. You can do whatever you want by yourself. Unlike me, you have to think about everything you do. Sometimes when you are angry, you can only swallow it quietly. This kind of life is simply too frustrating... too frustrating!"
Luo Binwang was really drunk. At the end of the conversation, he was even more shaking and trying to stand up, but Zhang Zong directly pressed it to the chair. He was afraid that the other party would fall if he accidentally did.
However, even if Luo Binwang sat back in his seat, he still kept muttering. Drunk people seemed to have this problem, that is, they were talking back and forth, and Luo Binwang’s drunken words meant to advise Zhang Zong not to get married, otherwise they would definitely regret it in the future.
In fact, Luo Binwang got married very late. According to him, he met his current wife when he was in his forties. The other party was not a prominent family, but the daughter of a private school teacher. He was more than 20 years younger than him, but the other party admired his talent very much. So after the two got married, Luo Binwang also found a way to transfer to Chang'an to settle down. Now his youngest child can't even walk.
Listening to Luo Binwang's drunken muttering, Zhang Zong also felt amused and laughed. Unexpectedly, Luo Binwang, who was famous all over the world, would be so distressed in his marriage.
As for Luo Binwang's suggestion that Zhang Zong should not get married, he just kept his reservations. Zhang Zong lived to his thirties in his previous life and did not get married either. Of course, it was mainly because the pressure in his previous life was too great, and the cost of children's houses, education, medical care, etc. was extremely high, which led to many young people like Zhang Zong not daring to get married at all.
"There is no pressure now, but getting married...it's better to go with the flow!" Zhang Zong finally murmured to himself. At his age, he should have considered getting married in the Tang Dynasty, but for some reason, he still had no idea of getting married.
At this moment, I suddenly saw another person coming outside the gate of the courtyard. Because Luo Binwang had just arrived, the gate of the courtyard was always open. I saw that the man came to the gate and did not come in directly, but stood at the door and knocked on the door, and then asked loudly: "Why is Zhang Zongke at home?"
Zhang Zong also stood up when he heard the sound. He and Luo Binwang didn't go to the living room, but drank in the pavilion in the yard. They were covered by flowers and plants just now. Now after he stood up, he also saw clearly the person coming.
I saw that the outsider was a gray-headed old man, older than Luo Binwang, probably at least 60 or 70 years old, but he was strong in spirit, with bright eyes, and no turbidity or dullness as the elderly. He was tall and thin, had a firm face, and did not have many wrinkles on his face. At this time, he was also looking at Zhang Zong up and down.
"It's Zhang Zong below. I wonder what my father-in-law is asking me for?" Zhang Zong saw that the old man was very arrogant and immediately stepped forward to salute.
"It's not bad, I have a strategy at a young age. I am indeed a young talent in the prince's words!" The old man looked at Zhang Zong and nodded with satisfaction.
When he heard the other party mention Li Hong, he thought of a person Li Hong mentioned the day before yesterday. This made Zhang Zong suddenly guess the other party’s identity. He immediately looked at the other party in surprise. After a moment, he asked tentatively: “Is the father-in-law named Liu?”
"Yes, I am Liu Rengui. I believe the prince has told you about my coming back today!" The old man also directly explained his identity without any concealment. He was Liu Rengui, who defeated the Japanese and Baekje Navy coalition forces in Baijiangkou!
"Greetings to the left prime minister!" Zhang Zong saw that the other party admitted his identity and immediately saluted him.
This time, Liu Rengui was transferred back to Chang'an and was directly appointed by the court as the Minister of Shangshu Zuo Pushe, and was also the guest of the prince. The Minister of Shangshu had divided the left and right purshe, which was actually the prime minister, so the left purshe was generally called the left prime minister and the right purshe was the right prime minister.
"No need to be polite. I just came out of the prince. He praised you. I have also heard of you offering Lin Yidao. I didn't expect that it would be rare to make such contributions to the court at such a young age!" Liu Rengui also looked at Zhang Zongdao with emotion at this time.
Liu Rengui's life was ups and downs, especially his first half of his life was very bumpy. It was not until he was in his sixties that he defeated the Japanese army in Baijiangkou. He officially entered the court and was valued. So when he saw that Zhang Zong was able to make so many contributions at a young age and was valued by Li Hong, he couldn't help but come to see Zhang Zong.
"The Left Prime Minister is praised. I just know something by chance, which is far less than the great military achievements of the Left Prime Minister!" Zhang Zong also said modestly. He also truly admired Liu Rengui. After all, most of his contributions were just tricks, while Liu Rengui made real military achievements and could not get any water.
Zhang Zong invited Liu Rengui in, but he still felt a little blamed in his heart. Because the other party had not discussed it with him at all, he told Liu Rengui about his own affairs, which made him not prepared at all. He even didn't know how much Liu Rengui knew about himself now?
However, Zhang Zong thought about his own thoughts, but forgot that there was another drunken ghost at home. Liu Rengui entered the house, but the drunk Luo Binwang was a little reluctant. He immediately stood up and pointed at Liu Rengui and asked, "You...hehe~, who are you? Why did you ruin my drinking and Brother Zhang?"
When Zhang Zong saw this, he smiled bitterly and immediately explained to Liu Rengui: "This is my friend. Today, I am in a bad mood and come to me to drink. I hope the left prime minister will not blame me!"
Liu Rengui frowned when he looked at Luo Binwang's drunken look, but he didn't say anything. However, Luo Binwang was unwilling to do so. He immediately pointed at Liu Rengui and said angrily again: "It turns out that your surname is Zuo, Zuo, who is the left side of the door, will not be a good person when he hears it. If he leaves, he will definitely make you look good!"
I'm not a good person? Liu Rengui was so angry that he almost cursed when he heard this. Fortunately, he had a very good cultivation. He immediately looked dark and asked, "Who are you? I want to see how you make me look good?"
"No, no, no! He is just drunk, don't be as knowledgeable as Zuo Xiang!" Zhang Zong saw that the matter was about to make a big deal, so he immediately stepped forward to stop Luo Binwang. After all, he was already unlucky enough, and there was no need to offend Liu Rengui, who had just returned to Beijing and became the most powerful minister.
Chapter completed!