"If you don't speak, no one will think you are mute! Sit down and eat your food!" Zhou Ming was so angry that he couldn't help showing his emotions.
Xia Dezhang was very proud of being appreciated by Han Pingzhi and planned to further flatter Han Pingzhi. What he didn't expect was that Yiming gave him a slap in the face and reprimanded him. In front of so many people, he didn't leave any room for him. A trace of face.
Xia Dezhang felt aggrieved, thinking that what I said was all for your sake. Why didn't you think of me at all? Instead, you scolded me in front of so many people. If this matter spread, why would you let me be there? How do you get along in the yamen?
Although there were various emotions in his heart, Xia Dezhang understood that his arms could not twist his thighs. He had no capital to resist in front of Yi Ming, so he could only sit down at the table with a look of dejection, feeling dejected and even eating delicious food. None.
"Brother Zhou, why are you doing this? Even if my brother has something wrong, you can just say it. Why are you so angry? Look, I was enjoying this meal. How can everyone eat when there is such a fuss?" Han Pingzhi said very appropriately. On the one hand, he comforted Yi Ming not to be angry. On the other hand, he confirmed that Xia Dezhang was indeed at fault in this matter. In just a few words, he said that the two Conflicts between individuals are resolved invisible.
And on the other hand, he put pressure on Zhou Ming, telling him to stop. If he continued to have his own way and made trouble, not only would his face not look good, but everyone would not be able to eat the meal.
Zhou Yiming quickly realized that he had lost his composure, and he immediately smiled and said: "Brother Han, you are absolutely right. I was impulsive and spoke a little anxiously just now. In fact, Lao Xia also did it for my own good."
"That's right. We are all brothers. We can talk to each other if we have anything to say." Han Pingzhi filled Zhou Ming's glass with wine again.
Seeing this situation, Zhou Ming knew that if he didn't tell the truth, it would be difficult to escape.
So he pondered for a long time and finally spoke out what was in his heart: "Brother Han, to be honest, I want to go home not entirely because of those little things just now."
"Oh?" Han Pingzhi put down his wine glass and looked at Zhou Ming with confusion.
"Since I went to the Yamen for work yesterday morning, I haven't returned home yet, because our case is of great importance, and I haven't given any news to my family during the process." At this point, Zhou Ming's expression became more and more serious. He became more and more serious, "They don't know anything about my whereabouts, and they must be very anxious now.
My parents are both elderly. If I delay going back to report the news because I drank a few drinks here, and my parents suddenly fall ill because of this, then I would be really unfilial. "
Before Zhou Ming said these words, Han Pingzhi had already planned that no matter what huge reasons Zhou Ming gave, he would definitely keep Zhou Ming and continue to drink with him, because once Zhou Ming left, this would The meal is boring.
But after listening to Zhou Ming's words, Han Pingzhi changed his mind. After all, filial piety comes first. If Zhou Ming ignored his parents in order to have a good relationship with him, then he would not dare to work with such a cold-blooded person. .
"Oh, Brother Zhou, why didn't you say this earlier? I almost made a big mistake!" Han Pingzhi's attitude changed completely, "Since there are old people at home who are worried about you, then you should go back as soon as possible. Come on, as for this drink, we can drink it anytime."
"Thank you, Brother Han!" Zhou Ming cupped his fists and said thanks.
Everyone present just heard Yi Ming say that he wanted to leave early, and they all thought that he was a person who was ignorant of current affairs. Han Pingzhi valued him so much that he wanted to get drunk with him, but he was shameless and started to act pretentious.
The yamen who patrolled the yamen in the south of the city were very worried when they saw Yi Ming's move. After all, if the relationship between Yi Ming and Han Pingzhi broke out, they would definitely not be able to eat this meal.
Looking at the delicacies in front of them, everyone was filled with regret, because they had already planned to take advantage of the banquet to end and no one was paying attention, to secretly pack up the leftovers and give them to their families to taste.
Once the meal suddenly stopped midway, they didn't even have the chance to start.
It wasn't until they heard Yi Ming say that he left early because he missed his parents at home that everyone suddenly realized and understood Yi Ming's good intentions.
Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong were even more ashamed when they learned about Zhou Ming's thoughts, because they had never gone back since they left home yesterday morning. However, whether they were on the arrest mission or eating During this feast, I didn't think about my family at all, I just thought about enjoying it.
Just now, the two of them were complaining about Zhou Ming publicly reprimanding them. They felt that Zhou Ming was not giving them face. Only then did they realize that Zhou Ming's scolding them was an understatement.
The two of them lowered their heads in unison, not daring to look at Zhou Ming, for fear that he would continue to scold them both in anger.
"Come here, prepare the carriage. I want to take Brother Zhou home personally." Han Pingzhi said loudly, using the strength of his wine, while walking out.
Except for Zhou Yiming, everyone present was shocked, because Zhou Ming had made it clear before that he wanted to go home early. If Han Pingzhi went to see him off, then the two main backbones here would be gone. In case the thieves from the North took this opportunity , if they come to the Yamen of the General Affairs Office to rob the prison, the remaining soldiers and generals like them will be unable to resist at all and will have no choice but to die.
Only Zhou Yiming remained calm without any panic, because he knew very well that it was impossible for a smart and capable person like Han Pingzhi to do such a stupid thing.
He finally went through all kinds of difficulties and dangers to get those traitors from the North into prison. If he really wanted to send him home at this time, wouldn't it be equivalent to letting these traitors from the North go? Even if he was lucky and no accident happened to these northern thieves during his absence, if the court discovered this in the future, he would still be convicted of leaving his post without permission.
Han Pingzhi, who is well versed in the unspoken rules of officialdom, naturally knows the seriousness of this matter. The reason why he said he wanted to send him home was just a show, in order to show his goodwill and let his subordinates know that he He is a person who values love and justice, so there is absolutely nothing wrong with following him.
His little tricks are fine for deceiving those minor characters, but trying to deceive Zhou Ming is simply wishful thinking.
Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong also panicked. After all, they had been fighting in the officialdom for more than ten years, and they knew the stakes of certain things very well.
The two of them admired Han Pingzhi's love and righteousness, but they were also very worried that if he and Yi Ming left at the same time, they would be responsible if something went wrong with the prisoner.
Thinking of this, the delicacies in front of the two people suddenly lost their aroma. They were all complaining about Yi Ming in their hearts, thinking that no matter how filial you are, you still have to set up an occasion. At this critical moment of life and death, you It doesn't matter if we go home alone, but if we take Han Pingzhi away, isn't this just asking us to be the scapegoats?
Zhou Yiming glanced at the people at the scene and found that the expressions on everyone's faces were not good-looking. He knew that these people must be scolding him in their hearts. If he didn't take action to dissuade Han Pingzhi and accompany him to finish the play, he would Eight generations of ancestors will be in bad luck.
Zhou Yiming hurriedly chased after him, took Han Pingzhi's hand, and said in a sincere tone: "Brother Han, you must not do it. It doesn't matter if I go home. You are the backbone of everyone here. If you leave, what will you do to everyone?" ?
Besides, I have personally handed over the crimes of those people to your hands. If any problems arise in the future, it will have nothing to do with me.
If you send me home at any other time, I would definitely welcome it, but at this moment, it is really not the time. After all, brother, you have a heavy burden on you. If you insist on having your own way, won't I be scolded? ? "
"Good brother, what you said makes sense." Han Pingzhi said pretentiously. In fact, he had been waiting for Yi Ming to pull him out. "In this case, let's put national affairs first and put aside brotherly loyalty for the time being. As for the two elderly people in my house, I will definitely visit them personally after the case is settled."
"Okay, it's a deal!" Zhou Yiming and Han Pingzhi held hands tightly together. After the two reached an agreement, they both smiled.
Seeing this scene, everyone present finally breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone stood up and gathered together in twos and threes to bid farewell to Zhou Ming.
"Let's go, Mr. Zhou!"
"Master Zhou, I will come to my house to send my greetings when I have time due to my humble duties."
"Thank you all, you don't have to be polite, just go back and continue eating." Zhou Ming returned the greetings one by one.
Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong looked awkward. They didn't know whether they should continue to sit down to eat or go back with Yiming. The officials under them were also at a loss. Everyone exchanged glances, trying to find A definite answer.
After much hesitation, Deng Tong finally decided to put down the big meal in front of him and go back to safety with Yi Ming. After all, Yi Ming was now the one who talked about the inspection of the Yamen in the south of the city. The county magistrate might as well be in charge now. He couldn't afford to offend this giant Buddha. of.
He slowly left the table and quietly walked towards Zhou Ming.
When Xia Dezhang and other government officials saw that the inspection envoy chose to go back with Zhou Ming, they naturally did not dare to stay any longer. They followed Deng Tong and planned to go back with Zhou Ming.
Zhou Yiming was saying goodbye to the others when he suddenly saw the actions of Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong. He said with a serious face: "If you don't sit down and eat obediently, why are you standing up and acting like monsters?"
Deng Tong was already in a low mood after giving up so many delicious dishes. When he heard Zhou Ming's words, his eyes suddenly lit up.
