In Dading Restaurant, the sound of firecrackers rang out one after another.

The first and second floors are already full of tables, and there is an endless stream of people coming and going.

There is a certain difference between the people on the first floor and the second floor, and most of the ** people who stay on the first floor are ordinary businessmen, or ordinary disciples of Hongmen. However, on the second floor are all people with heads and faces, or powerful people who dominate one side, or big businessmen who are rich and armory, all of whom are Chinese who have been rooted in the United States for many years. In addition, there are a very small number of foreigners.

The restaurant was full of joy and joy, in order to wash the dust for Hong Yi, who had just been released from prison.

The people have arrived, waiting for Hong Yi to come back.

Li Zhen had never seen Hong Yi and didn't know about Hong Yi's situation. He looked at Tang Huaide, who was sitting beside him, and asked with a smile: "Old Tang, how is the Hongmen Master?" ”

Tang Huaide said with a smile: "The lord of Hongmen is a bold person, a man who fights righteousness and squanders money, and is a man who stands up to the sky and the earth, and is deeply respected by the people of Chinatown. Most of us who work hard in the United States have received the blessings of the Hongmen Lord. People who do business will encounter some troubles to a greater or lesser extent, and they are all sent by the lord of Hongmen to solve them. Moreover, the Hongmen master can fight for a disciple, which shows his moral character. ”

Li Zhen nodded and smiled, it was true.

can make a big fight for an inconspicuous disciple, and you can see Hong Yi's character.

"It's back, the master is back."

Downstairs, cheers filled with joy were heard.

Immediately afterwards, the crackling firecrackers sounded, the downstairs was noisy and lively, and countless people took the initiative to greet Hong Yi, the owner of Hongmen, and the scene was hot. The sound of hurried footsteps came from the corridor, Huang Qiangqiang walked over, quickly came to Li Zhen's side, and said in a low voice: "Lincoln and Seward have publicly apologized and admitted their mistakes, and they have explained to the people according to your instructions. Now that the anger of the people is gradually suppressed, and without the instigation of the Hongmen disciples, the situation will soon calm down. ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "Got it!" ”

Huang Qiang retreated, and the noise downstairs was getting closer and closer, coming towards the corridor.

"Boom! Boom!!! ”

It didn't take long for the corridor to sound steady footsteps. Soon, a burly middle-aged man appeared in Li Zhen's sight. This person gave birth to a Chinese face, still with braids, thick eyebrows and big eyes, clear and bright eyes, a high nose bridge, two mustaches on the lips, and a beard under the chin, giving people a sense of fortitude and ruggedness.

As soon as he appeared, he felt like he stood out from the crowd.

Even Li Zhen's eyes lit up, and the businessmen who cheered for the man who appeared in front of him got up one after another, and saluted one after another.

There is no doubt that this person is Hong Yi, the master of Hongmen. He saw Li Zhen sitting next to Tang Huaide, and immediately took a step, almost in the blink of an eye, he came to Li Zhen's side, knelt down like a jade pillar pushing a mountain of gold, and said loudly: "Hong Yi, a rural villager, has seen the president, this time Hong Yi is in prison, and he survived with the help of the president, thank you for the president's life-saving grace." ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "I will accept your courtesy, and I will offset the life-saving feelings." I don't like people to kneel, and I don't like to kneel, so I don't want to do this in the future. ”

After a pause, Li Zhen said again: "Everyone is Chinese, as the saying goes, all brothers in the four seas, we are brothers, you are in danger, I must come to the rescue." Don't be so polite, sit! ”

Hong Yi stood up, his face extremely excited.

Unexpectedly, he could see Li Zhen in person, and what was even more bizarre was that Li Zhen personally saved his life. Hong Yi was grateful to Li Zhen for saving his life, and also had a good impression of Li Zhen's easy-going attitude, and said with his fists: "The president's kindness, Hong Yi remembers it in his chest, if the president has a place to get Hong Yi in the future, just send someone to inform him, Hong Yi will never blink, and is willing to obey the president's dispatch." ”

As the saying goes, people respect me a foot, and I respect people!

Hong Yi is easy to speak, and Li Zhen is also polite when he speaks, and the atmosphere between them is warm. In addition, Tang Huaide and A Shaman enlivened the atmosphere from time to time, and they were even more cheerful. After the feast began, everyone congratulated Hong Yi on his release from prison, constantly toasted Hong Yi, and took the opportunity to say a few words to Li Zhen, and the atmosphere was warm. This day is undoubtedly worth remembering for Dading Restaurant, and the banquet does not end until the evening.

Late at night, the laughter of Dading Restaurant had dissipated.

Hong Yi left with Hongmen's disciples, leaving only Li Zhen, Zuo Zongtang, Zeng Jize, Zeng Jihong and others who stayed in Dading Restaurant. Huang Qiang hurriedly came to Li Zhen's residence and reported: "President, Lincoln and Seward are visiting. ”

"Please!"

Li Zhen nodded in agreement, got up and walked towards the living room.

It's just that Li Zhen has some doubts in his heart, what are you doing these two ** nights, could it be that something happened? As soon as Li Zhen arrived in the meeting room, Lincoln and Seward also entered it, Li Zhen waved his hand to let the two sit down, and said with a smile: "Mr. President, Your Excellency the Secretary of State, is there anything to do with coming to me so late?" ”

Lincoln nodded and said solemnly: "Thanks to the assistance of the president, the people's opposition to the government has been calmed down and the situation has been controlled. Now that the mayor of San Francisco has stepped in to appease him, things will soon settle down. ”

After a pause, Lincoln continued: "We've been in San Francisco for a few days, and it's time to leave for the north to return to Washington. The purpose of coming here today is to tell President Lee about the next arrangements, so please get ready. ”

Li Zhen thought for a moment and said, "Mr. President, I'm afraid we can't be together." ”

Seward raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why is that?" ”

Li Zhen replied: "On the one hand, I came to the United States at the invitation of Mr. President to see the situation in the United States; On the other hand, I would like to visit the United States. The matter of Hong Yi has been satisfactorily resolved, and the two of them are going back to Washington to deal with the matter, and I plan to go to the next location, West Point. This is one of the purposes of my visit, so I can't be with you for the time being. ”

Lincoln laughed, "It's good that President Lee is willing to go to West Point, and I'm sure they'll welcome it." ”

Seward stood up and said, "That being the case, we will not disturb the rest of President Lee and take his leave!" ”

Li Zhen said: "The two of you go slowly, and you won't be far away!" ”

Immediately, Li Zhen asked Huang Qiang to send Lincoln and Seward away. It was already the end of December, the weather was cold, and it was cold after leaving the room, and Li Zhen was too lazy to go out. After sending off West Walter and Lincoln, Li Zhen called Zuo Zongtang, Zeng Jize, Huang Qiang, Rong Hong and others to announce the decision to go to West Point Military Academy next.

Rong Hong looked excited, but with a hint of apprehension, he said: "President, West Point Military Academy is a must, but I think Yale University is also quite good, please take a trip by the way, I believe it will be beneficial to the people who come with us." ”

"Good!"

Li Zhen nodded and agreed without hesitation.

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the room, and the soldier's voice sounded: "President, Tang Huaide asks to see you." ”

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