Li Zhen had just returned to the official residence of the presidential palace, and before his ass was hot, Tang Huaide and A Shaman came together.

In the room, Li Zhen beckoned the two to sit down.

Tang Huaide smiled and looked expectant, and said: "President, we have received news that the Southern Alliance has surrendered, and now Colonel Grant's army is dealing with the remaining issues, and will return to Washington with troops soon." The end of the Confederate Civil War means that you won't stay in the Confederation for too long, and you'll even be out of Washington in the near future. I came to visit you with Shaman to ask when you would leave Washington and we would return to San Francisco with the President. ”

Li Zhen thought for a while and said with a smile: "The latest time should be the triumphant return of the federal army." If it was earlier, it would probably be in the near future. When I leave, I'll let you know and let's go to San Francisco together. ”

"Great!"

Tang Huaide was extremely excited, and his old face smiled like a flower.

Li Zhen asked, "Old Tang, don't you plan to go back to China to have a look?" ”

After Tang Huaide heard this, his face showed sadness, he was silent for a while, and said: "President, the old man has been out for decades, there is no one at home, and the house is estimated to be dilapidated and decayed. Going back can only increase the sadness, it is better not to go back. ”

Li Zhen said: "No matter what, I hope you can go back to China to have a look." I'm just suggesting that the decision is up to you. After a pause, Li Zhen said, "The two of you have been in Washington recently, you should know Jessica, right?" ”

Ashaman raised his head and said, "Yes! ”

Li Zhen said: "After I leave, please take care of Jessica. ”

Tang Huaide patted his chest and said loudly: "Please rest assured, as long as we can help, we will never refuse." ”

Ashaman also made a guarantee, very solemnly.

……

Scott's home, the hall.

At this point, Scott and Maria sat opposite each other.

With a smile on her face, Mary said with a smile: "Old man, now you are the commander of the Federal Army again, and you have also commanded the army to quell this rebellion. When the army returns in triumph, you will definitely be rewarded. Maybe the president will raise your rank to the first general in the history of the Union (there was no general before that), and how happy it would be if so. ”

The thought of becoming the Admiral's wife made Maria excited.

This is a great honor!

After hearing this, Scott's expression was not shocked, he was not excited, and said very calmly: "When I was the commander of the federal army, I retired because of my age. Now I am holding it because of the war period, and now that the war is over, I still have to retire, after all, I am old. As for whether or not to get promoted, I don't care. If you are fighting for power, it is better not to fight. ”

Mary pursed her lips in disapproval.

Scotta said: "Let it be! ”

Mary rolled her eyes and said, "Now that you are in a position again, you will not go to China at all." ”

Scott shook his head and said with a resolute expression: "Be honest and trustworthy." When President Lee invited me to go to China, you were very supportive, and I agreed to President Lee to go to China. Now, just because you are the commander of the Union Army, you can't be discredited. I intend to resign from the post of commander and leave with President Lee. ”

With a look of struggle on her face, Mary said, "Well, we have to keep our faith!" ”

……

Li Zhen is in the White House, but he is thinking about Jessica.

In his heart, he doesn't have much confidence.

Therefore, Li Zhencai specially asked Tang Huaide and A Shaman to let the two take care of Jessica. Jessica hadn't made up his mind yet, and he had a glimmer of hope. One night, Li Zhen didn't sleep well, and the next morning, Li Zhen got up early, got dressed, began to wash, eat breakfast, and then prepared to go to Jessica's place.

Before Li Zhen left the White House, Huang Qiang ran over.

Huang Qiang held a letter in his hand and said, "President, just now outside the presidential palace, a teenage girl sent a letter, and the roll call is for you!" ”

Li Zhen took it, and the letter was written in English.

Immediately, Li Zhen opened the envelope and pulled out the stationery inside.

At the first glance, Li Zhen's eyes widened instantly.

The letter was written by Jessica to Li Zhen. On the letter, the first thing is the word 'sorry', which is Jessica's apology to Li Zhen. Then, start the content. The gist of the letter was that Jessica remembered her homeland and could not adapt to life in China, so she was unwilling to leave the U.S. Commonwealth and could not go to China with Li Zhen.

At the same time, Jessica is also a staunch monogamous person who wants Li Zhen to have only one wife. However, there are many women in Li Zhen's family, and it is impossible to meet Jessica's requirements, so Jessica is unwilling to wronged herself. After saying something, Jessica asked Li Zhen not to go to her because Jessica had already left Washington.

After Li Zhen finished reading it, he sighed lightly.

He had done everything he could to keep Jessica, but Jessica didn't accept it.

Li Zhen turned around and went back to his residence and did not leave.

At noon, Scott visited.

In the room, Scott said solemnly, "President Lee, I'm here to make good on my promise." This morning, I met with President Lincoln and presented my letter of resignation to President Lincoln, and Mr. President has approved my resignation. So you can prepare to leave Washington. As long as you leave, I will travel with you to China. ”

When Li Zhen heard this, a smile appeared on his face.

Jessica's affair made Li Zhen sullen, and now he finally has a good thing. Li Zhen stood up and said loudly, "Since Mr. Scott is ready, please go back and clean up." I will now go to President Lincoln and bid farewell to President Lincoln. It is estimated that there may be a send-off ceremony for an evening party or something, and then you can leave. ”

"Okay, I'll go back and wait for news from President Lee."

Scott was a crisp man and immediately left the White House.

Li Zhen sent Scott away and went straight to the president's office. After he sat down, he said solemnly: "Mr. President, the war between the North and the South is over. I didn't have to stay, so I was ready to head to San Francisco and take a boat back to China. I have come today to bid farewell to Mr. President. ”

Lincoln frowned and said, "The army will return in triumph soon, so let's stay longer." ”

Li Zhen shook his head lightly and refused, and said: "I stayed in Washington, and I will let many people know that I planned this war, which will weaken the influence of the federal government." It's better for the federal government for me to leave. Of course, I've been in the Federation for more than half a year with people, and I miss my homeland so much that I want to leave early. ”

When Lincoln heard this, his heart was immediately moved.

As Li Zhen said, if Li Zhen stayed to participate in the celebration, many people's eyes would focus on Li Zhen, after all, many people knew that this battle was planned by Li, which was equivalent to winning because of Li Zhen. But Li Zhen left Washington, and the result was different, no one cared about a person who had already left.

Lincoln smiled and said, "President Lee insists on leaving, and I won't stop him." Well, you leave tomorrow, and tonight I'll have a banquet at the White House to see you off, what do you think? ”

Li Zhen thanked: "Thank you, Mr. President! ”

Lincoln waved his hand and said, "It's settled, I'll arrange it immediately!" ”

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