Deng Tong felt ecstatic because he heard some subtext from Zhou Ming's words. If Zhou Ming wanted them to go with him, he would definitely not say these words. Since he said so, then There is still hope for them, the messengers, to continue to enjoy this feast.
Xia Dezhang also heard the mystery behind Yi Ming's words, but after all, he was not the leader of the inspection yamen in the south of the city and was not suitable to stand up and speak, so he stood silently in the crowd and paid attention to the further development of the situation.
As for the government servants under the two men, they were all downcast since they left the banquet. While they complained a lot about Zhou Ming, they were also reluctant to part with the delicacies at the banquet. Some even turned around in three steps while looking at the delicious food. Good wine and good food will make your mouth water.
After they heard what Yi Ming said, they didn't think much about it. They just hoped that after the case was successfully solved, Yi Ming would not forget about their police officers when he was promoted to a higher position. They did not expect Yi Ming to be able to Treat them to such a luxurious meal, and they will be satisfied if they can treat them to a happy meal in Zuixian Tower.
Deng Tong suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and said to Zhou Ming in a humble tone: "Brother Zhou, what are you talking about? We are brothers in the same yamen. Of course we have to advance and retreat together. How can I look at you?" It’s the reason why people leave but we still sit here and have a big meal.”
"That's right, Brother Zhou, when you said you wanted to go back, we remembered that we haven't gone back to the Yamen since last night." Seeing Deng Tong leading the way, Xia Dezhang couldn't help but also said, "Here we are. Previously, we were busy with the Northern spy case and did not return to the Yamen. This was due to official business.
At this time, all the criminals in this case have been handed over to Mr. Han. It would be inappropriate both emotionally and rationally for us to continue to enjoy ourselves here.
If the court finds out about this in the future, we, Inspector Deng, cannot afford to suffer the consequences. "
Although the other officers in the inspection yamen in the south of the city didn't want to leave, they had no choice but to agree with the two leaders and didn't dare to have any different opinions.
Deng Tong turned around and glanced at Xia Dezhang very dissatisfied, thinking that this guy is too bad. He showed his loyalty in front of Yi Ming and just wanted to please, but in the end he put all the responsibilities on me. You Don't be complacent, kid. Even if Yi Ming becomes the top leader of the Chengnan Inspection Office in the future, I will be able to deal with you more than enough.
When Han Pingzhi saw this scene, he stood aside and watched calmly without saying a word.
If it were an ordinary host, he would have been anxious when he saw all the guests leaving the banquet, because these guests leaving midway usually mean they are dissatisfied with their hospitality or the dishes on the table.
If the host cannot try his best to retain these guests and find ways to resolve the dissatisfaction of these guests, then his banquet will not only fail to achieve the expected purpose, but will have the opposite effect and offend these guests.
But Han Pingzhi is not an ordinary person after all. He is a well-connected man, and he knows that this is a great opportunity for Yi Ming to win over people's hearts. If he steps forward to retain these people, he will naturally steal the limelight from Yi Ming, and even win over these people by the way. People's hearts, although it is not a bad thing to have more confidants, but if the price is to offend Yi Ming, then it is a different matter.
After all, these small characters, like shrimp soldiers and crab generals, are not of high value to themselves. Offending Zhou Ming for them is really a stupid thing that outweighs the gains and losses. Of course, a smart man like Han Pingzhi would not do such a stupid thing.
After hearing what Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong said, Zhou Yiming was greatly surprised. He originally thought that after getting his consent, the two people would immediately return to the banquet to eat and drink without even daring to say a polite word.
As a result, these two people not only reacted quickly, but also spoke very appropriately. Even the little yamen servants under their command were clamoring to go back to the yamen.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Yiming was very happy, because he and Xia Dezhang were from the same yamen after all, and if they behaved too unpromisingly, he would also be disgraced.
"What you two said makes sense," Zhou Yiming rarely praised Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong, "but you can't just patronize yourselves. The brothers behind you have been busy with us for such a long time and have suffered so much. It's bitter, it's time for them to enjoy it.
As for going back to the Yamen to run errands, we have been delayed for so long because of business anyway, so there is still time for this meal, so everyone can feel free to eat.
Even if there is any trouble, I will ask Mr. Han to solve it for you. "
Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong had already seen through Zhou Ming's thoughts, so they were not too surprised after hearing what he said, but they were still very happy. After all, if Zhou Ming was a selfish person, this meal Anyway, he can no longer eat it, and he will definitely not let others continue to eat it.
The yamen in the inspection yamen in the south of the city had given up all hope of having this big meal, but after hearing Zhou Ming's words, each of them was ecstatic and grateful to Zhou Ming.
A few people even murmured in their hearts that if a person like Zhou Ming, who values love and justice and knows how to consider others, could really become the leader of the inspection yamen in the south of the city, we yamen servants would have a good life. .
Even if Yi Ming fails to fulfill his wish and cannot become a real inspector, these people secretly swear in their hearts that no matter what Zhou Ming's position is in the future, they will all follow his lead and obey his orders. After all, they can only follow him. Only if you work hard will you have a future.
"Isn't this not good?" Deng Tong said symbolically.
Zhou Yiming looked at Han Pingzhi who was standing aside and said with a smile: "Brother Han, you should be able to handle this little problem for the brothers, right?"
Han Pingzhi stroked his beard and said with a very confident smile: "Brother Zhou, don't worry, even if your brothers stay with me for three to five days, they will not encounter any trouble, let alone just have a meal. .
Although I have been an official for many years, I have no outstanding achievements, and I do not have any support in the court, but I still have the ability to handle such small things. "
Zhou Yiming nodded, turned around, and looked at Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong: "You all heard it, right? With Mr. Han coming out as a guarantee, you can eat here with peace of mind. Even if something big happens, Han The adults can’t cover you anymore, there’s still me!”
"Thank you Brother Zhou, thank you Master Han. If so, my brothers and I won't leave yet!" Deng Tong immediately thanked him profusely and felt happy.
The yamen who inspected the yamen in the south of the city were very happy at the thought of having another chance to eat those delicacies. After they expressed their gratitude to Yi Ming and Han Pingzhi, they immediately returned to their seats and started eating and drinking again, for fear that if they started too late, the table would be ruined. All the delicious food was taken away by others.
Deng Tong was horrified when he saw his subordinates being so ungrateful. After all, Yi Ming had not left yet. They, who were working in the same yamen as Yi Ming, had to send people out of the gate and come back for dinner. , that's what it looks like.
As if they were possessed by starving ghosts, the men under them, regardless of the strange looks from others or whether Zhou Yiming had left, just went to the banquet and wolfed down the food.
This not only humiliated Deng Tong, but also gave him a deep worry. He was afraid that Yi Ming would be furious when he saw his brother being so useless. After all, those subordinates were outnumbered, as the saying goes. In the end, Yi Ming had no choice but to take action against them. If he was really punished for this incident, it would be really unlucky.
In order to avoid such a tragic situation, Deng Tong immediately stood up and shouted angrily at the government officials who were gobbling up the food: "Assholes! Do you all only know how to eat? Didn't you see that Brother Zhou hasn't left yet? Han Your Excellency and all the respectable big shots here know that Brother Zhou must be sent away first, why are you so useless? If you don’t even understand such a simple truth, your life is simply in vain."
The government officials who were enjoying their meal suddenly heard this reprimand and were stunned. Then I was all trembling with fear. They were not afraid of Deng Tong, but they were afraid that what he said would really anger Zhou Zhou. Ming, by then, they really won’t be able to eat anymore and walk away.
One by one, they nervously put down the food in their hands and stood up slowly, wanting to come to Yi Ming to apologize.
Zhou Yiming kept whispering to Han Pingzhi and didn't pay attention to the actions of his brothers. Only after Deng Tong got angry did he turn around and see the situation in front of him.
After Han Pingzhi figured out the ins and outs of the matter, he looked at Deng Tong with a smirk on his face, thinking that this inspector surnamed Deng was really a fool. Even though Zhou Yi had made a great contribution, he had already stolen all his limelight and dignity. After leaving, it turned out that this kid didn't know how to hide his power and bide his time and maintain the little power and prestige he had left. Instead, he committed suicide at every turn and used various tricks to give all the hearts of his subordinates to Yi Ming.
Zhou Yiming frowned, stared at Deng Tong, and said sternly: "Why are you yelling? This is not your territory. Even if those brothers are at fault, you should not reprimand them here, not to mention that they are not at all wrong!
We are brothers in the same yamen, so there are so many false etiquettes. If I get angry because they don't send me out, then am I still a man? "
"Brother Zhou, I was wrong. I really shouldn't talk too much, but please don't misunderstand me. I had absolutely no other intentions. I just said that because I thought the brothers had no rules." Deng Tong was so frightened that he lost his mind. , while opening his mouth to explain, he almost knelt on the ground.
"Don't admit your mistake to me. You are not giving Mr. Han face by doing this. If you have any questions, tell Mr. Han." Zhou Yiming shook his sleeves and shouted angrily.
