Pang Gang, Song Xinghe, Wei Tongnian and others entered the hall of the capital commander's yamen together. The three of them sat down at a round table. In fact, this was also specially arranged by Song Xinghe. The arrangement of seats has been the same in China since ancient times.
This is a very serious issue, ranging from where the young and old sit when a family eats, to the arrangement of seats when court officials gather together. Logically speaking, Song Xing and Tong Pang Gang are both third-rank officials, but Song
Given Xinghe's qualifications and age, there is no problem for Song Xinghe to sit in the first seat, but Pang Gang has the title of General Dingyuan more than him. Although this title is just a false title, it is just this false title.
Being given a personal title by the emperor represented the emperor's respect for him. But having Pang Gang, his former subordinate, sit on top of him made Song Xinghe feel a little uncomfortable, so Song Xinghe simply created such a round table.
, to show that there is no distinction between each other's meanings.
Pang Gang was not clear about Song Xinghe's little thoughts. He came here today simply to go through the handover procedures. Feeling that he was pressed for time, he rushed to Qingzhou after hurriedly handling some matters with Lingshan Guard. Now
The Lingshan Guard's structure is still too small for him. For future development, only by firmly controlling Qingzhou, relying on Qingzhou's population base and commercial background can he build a territory that is enough to protect himself in troubled times.
and logistics base.
After the three of them sat down, Song Xinghe looked at Pang Gang, who was sitting opposite him with a calm posture, and looked at Wei Tongnian beside him. Both of them seemed to see a trace of helplessness and emotion in each other's eyes.
This young man was still a small soldier who didn't even dare to breathe in front of them, but how long has passed now, he is already a general who is on par with him or even better than him.
This is really an unpredictable situation.
As if he understood the thoughts of the two people opposite him, Pang Gang first clasped his fists and bowed: "Two adults, Pang Gang has been able to be where he is today thanks to the help of these two adults over the past year. His gratitude cannot be expressed in words. Although Pang Gang is now
It can be regarded as a small achievement, but Pang Gang has never dared or forgotten the kindness to the two adults, so if the two adults have anything to say to Pang Gang, please feel free to speak out, and Pang Gang will definitely listen."
After hearing Pang Gang's words, Wei Tongnian and Song Xinghe felt a lot more comfortable. Although they also knew that these words were just Pang Gang's polite words, people's hearts are like this. Everyone likes to hear nice words, no matter what.
Even upright and upright people are not exempt from vulgarity.
"Hahaha, Mr. Pangda is exaggerating." Song Xinghe stretched out his hand and stroked his beard under his chin, and said with a smile: "Although I and Mr. Wei have long seen that Pangdaman is not a thing in the pool, they did not expect that you can be in the pool."
In just one year, he was promoted to the rank of staff general in charge of the defense of the three states on the East Road, which I cannot help but admire."
Pang Gang replied modestly: "Master Song, thank you for your praise. The reason why Pang Gang is where he is today is inseparable from the strong support of you and Master Wei. Pang Gang dare not boast."
"Okay, you two should stop praising each other. Don't forget the purpose of Mr. Pang's coming today. It's more important to do business first." At this time, Wei Tongnian, who was standing aside, saw the two of them praising each other endlessly, and he was surprised.
The sound interrupted the conversation between the two.
"Hahaha, that's natural." Song Xinghe laughed brightly, stood up and picked up a brocade box from the table behind him. After walking past, he solemnly placed the box in front of Pang Gang and said solemnly: "Pang Gang
Mr. Song is incompetent. He has been guarding Qingzhou’s defense for more than ten years but has made no achievements. As a result, Qingzhou’s defense is ineffective. I feel unworthy of my trust in the emperor! Mr. Pangda, here are the seals of the Qingzhou capital commander and all the seals in the yamen and
I have handed over the defense maps of the three subordinate guard posts in Qingzhou to you."
Pang Gang stood up and took the brocade box and said solemnly, "Please rest assured, Mr. Song, Pang Gang will definitely live up to your trust!"
After receiving this small brocade box, Pang Gang also felt an invisible pressure on his shoulders. He knew that from now on, the safety of hundreds of thousands of people in Qingzhou Prefecture was completely tied to him.
.
After handing the brocade box to Pang Gang, Song Xinghe seemed to have put down a heavy burden on his body, and his whole body felt relaxed. He smiled at Pang Gang and said: "Okay, I have finally put down this burden. Tomorrow
I can go to my appointment easily."
After Song Xinghe said this, Pang Gang couldn't help but ask: "Sir Song, I wonder where you will serve?"
Song Xinghe smiled and said with satisfaction: "I will rush to Suzhou soon to take up the post of commander of the capital of Suzhou!"
"Oh, Suzhou is a good place. It is a real land of plenty, and one of the most prosperous places in the world. Congratulations to Mr. Song!" Pang Gang couldn't help but be really happy for this old boss. There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below.
The proverb is not for nothing. If you look at the prosperous Suzhou, it is much better than Qingzhou.
"Haha, this is all thanks to your great blessing, the Emperor and Pang Pang." Song Xinghe was also very happy to be transferred to Suzhou as the commander of the capital. Although it was only a flat transfer, he could be transferred to Suzhou to assume such a high-level position anyway.
Serving as a commander in a prosperous place makes your life in this world in vain.
After finishing speaking, Song Xinghe said to Pang Gang with sincerity: "Mr. Pangda, from now on you will be responsible for the defense of Qingzhou. I have something to say to you before leaving."
"Master Song, please speak!" Pang Gang suddenly raised his hands and said solemnly.
Song Xinghe stared at Pang Gang and said: "Pang Pang, you will inevitably feel a little complacent when you suddenly reach a high position as a young man, but you must remember that the water in Qingzhou Prefecture is very muddy. As the commander of the capital, you only have to do your job well."
Just do it and don't get involved in the civil affairs of Qingzhou. After all, that is the responsibility of Magistrate Wei. If Magistrate Wei has something to do, you should also help each other. Only by supporting each other can you get things done in Qingzhou."
Pang Gang relied on his own feelings to know that what Song Xinghe said was from the bottom of his heart. It seemed that Song Xinghe really cared about him. He said gratefully: "Pang Gang will bear in mind Mr. Song's kind words."
, but Pang Gang believes that the cooperation with Mr. Wei in the future will be very pleasant."
"Hahaha" after Pang Gang finished speaking, the three of them laughed.
After handing over the official seal, Pang Gang, as the commander of the Qingzhou capital, hosted a banquet for Song Xinghe at the largest restaurant in Qingzhou, Zuixianju. The two of them in the same year of Wei also saw off Song Xinghe and participated in the farewell banquet.
There were also officials from Qingzhou Prefecture, big and small, and officials from more than 100 households in various health stations in Qingzhou all participated. Officials from more than 100 households in the other two health stations under Qingzhou, An Dongwei and Qianniu Guard, also came.
For them, today is not only a day to see off Song Xinghe, but more importantly, it is a day to meet the new boss. From now on, they will have to make a living under Pang Gang, who dares to be absent.
In this formal occasion, Pang Gang, who had the highest status, sat on the main seat without hesitation. Wei Tongnian and Song Xinghe sat on either side of him. The officials at the banquet took turns toasting to the three of them. Song Xinghe
That's all, after all, he will be transferred to Suzhou tomorrow, but Wei Tongnian and Pang Gang are different. One of them is the prefect who holds the civil power of Qingzhou, and the other is in charge of the defense power of Qingzhou, Dengzhou and Laizhou.
The staff generals, General Dingyuan, and the heads and heads in various yamen were forgetful, but the officers at the guard post and the garrison were all trying their best to get in front of Pang Gang, and they all wanted to get in front of Pang Gang.
Just leave a good impression in front of you.
No, now thousands of households from the Anton Guard and Qianniu Guards are taking turns toasting to Pang Gang.
The thousand households of the two guard stations of Anton Guard and Qianniu Guard are called Chu Guozheng and Liu Changyou respectively. They are hereditary thousand households, but both of them have entered their forties. After Pang Gang came into contact with them,
I felt that these two were just standard official figures. They spoke and acted with a slippery and philistine style unique to official figures.
The two of them saw smiles on their faces after seeing Pang Gang take a sip of the dish. They didn't dare to expect that they could enjoy the same treatment as the prefect and Song Xinghe. They commanded the master to meet you.
I already gave you a lot of face, do you still want the commander to drink to the end with you?
However, although Pang Gang didn't like these two Qianhu in his heart, he would not be stupid enough to show it in public. He also smiled and clinked glasses with these two people, but it was just a taste.
When the officials came over to toast, Pang Gang also carefully observed these subordinates. Qingzhou Du Commandery Office has two commanders and magistrates from the third rank, four commanders and senior officials, and two senior officials from Zhenfusi and Zhenfu.
From the fifth rank, there is one person who is responsible for judging affairs. From the sixth rank, there is one person who is responsible for the experience. From the seventh rank, there is the governor. From the eighth rank, there is the head of the official. From the ninth rank, there is one ambassador and deputy envoy each. There are dozens of various officials, big and small.
, these people came up one after another to toast, which made Pang Gang a little dazzled.
The farewell banquet lasted until the end of Hai, and Pang Gang, who was a little drunk, returned to the inn that had been prepared to rest.
When the morning sun had just risen the next day, Pang Gang led dozens of soldiers and hurriedly arrived outside the South Gate to say goodbye to Song Xinghe. However, when he arrived outside the South Gate, he found that Wei Tongnian and Song Xinghe had already been there for a long time.
He stood outside the city gate and waited for him.
Pang Gang, who realized that he was already late, quickly confessed to the two of them. Song Xinghe smiled nonchalantly and said: "It doesn't matter, I am very happy that Mr. Pangda can come to my office."
While Song Xinghe was talking, Pang Gang took out an envelope from his arms and handed it to Song Xinghe with both hands. He said sincerely: "Pang Gang has received a lot of favors from you over the past year. Your Excellency is going to Suzhou to take office this time."
The expenses along the way must be considerable, here is a little process prepared by Pang Gang, please be sure to accept it."
Song Xinghe stared at Pang Gang for a long time, then finally took the envelope, twitched the corners of his mouth a few times and said something!