When Zeng Guofan was the governor of Liangjiang, one year, a distant cousin was bullied by a bully, and the uncle went to complain. The county magistrate accepted the bully's money, not only did he not help him make a decision, but also hit him twenty times.

Cousin couldn't swallow the evil spirit in his heart and came to Nanjing to complain to Zeng Guofan.

Seeing his uncle limping, he wiped his tears while talking. Zeng Guofan was so sad. He told his wife Ouyang to arrange accommodation and comfort the old man: "You always stay first, and I will make proper arrangements."

Although I haven't seen you for many years, Zeng Guofan is still so affectionate and so helpful, and my uncle's hanging heart finally falls down.

However, ten days passed quickly, and there were delicious drinks and people to play with them every day, but there was no news at all. Cousin was anxious and asked Zeng Guofan at dinner: "Dear nephew, have you forgotten me?"

Zeng Guofan smiled and said, "I can't forget your past. There you are at last. I want you to stay a few more days, and I will do my filial piety. Don't worry, your business will have a result in a day or two. "

The next day, it was a day when officials from the two rivers routinely discussed government affairs. After finishing his official duties, Zeng Guofan said: Everyone has been working very hard recently. Today, we have prepared several tables of family banquets to treat you.

Since it was a family dinner, my uncle also attended. At the banquet, Zeng Guofan pushed's side to the theme, paid tribute to the younger generation, toasted frequently and respectfully. When everyone saw it, it turned out that this was a relative of Zeng Dage, and they also rushed to propose a toast and tried their best to show their performance.

At the end of the banquet, Zeng Guofan took out something and said to his uncle, "It's rare for you to come often. I haven't done my duty yet, but you are in a hurry to go home. When I was leaving, I didn't take it as a gift. Here is a folding fan. Please keep it as a souvenir. "

Say that finish, pick up a pen, respectfully sign the folding fan, and affix your own private seal. Then he smiled and said to everyone, "If you are interested, you might as well leave Mo Bao on the fan as a memorial to the old man. It is also an elegant thing. "

Adults praised Zeng Guofan for his filial piety. As a result, everyone signed and sealed the folding fan, and some even apologized as "stupid nephews". After a while, fans are full of names.

When he left, Mrs Tseng sent him on behalf of his master. Uncle looked unhappy and muttered, "I came all this way. It's no use giving me a broken fan."

Mrs Tseng said with a smile, "Uncle, you always put your fans away first, and then you go to the county government to deliver the form paper. You are sure to win. "

Uncle is dubious. When I got home, I couldn't think of any other way, so I tried.

When the magistrate saw that it was him again, he thought, "Why is this old man here again?" Command around: "Get out!"

Uncle quickly took the folding fan out of his arms and said, "Wait, I have an ancestral thing to show to adults."

The chief took the fan and handed it to the judge. When the magistrate saw it, he was scared silly All the nominees on the folding fan are big officials, and anyone can give himself a pot of drink.

The magistrate dared not neglect and respectfully invited the old man to the backyard. Then the bully was caught.

At that time, Zeng Guofan was the governor of Liangjiang River, which was the most glorious period in his life. In his position, as long as he wrote a letter, not to mention a small county magistrate, even a governor couldn't lose face, but he didn't do that, but went around in a big circle. This is his genius!

One of the brilliant points: uncle's business, although reasonable, is always a family matter. It is inevitable to give people a handle if you intercede for yourself and bully the small with the big.

Brilliant 2: I am in the high position of governor, and the county magistrate is far away from me. If I say hello to my face, even if I write a note, I will degrade myself and make people laugh.

Clever third: If you intervene in this matter, you will leave something behind the county magistrate.

Gao Mingsi: A fan is a signal, which not only solves the problem of relatives, but also leaves face for the county magistrate. Kill three birds with one stone!

Zeng Guofan used an open strategy, which not only helped my relatives, but also maintained the dignity of the leader. It can be described as the best of the best. Compared with those who like to play politics with conspiracy theories, Zeng Guofan is a really clever person who uses open schemes.