Seward grimaced and said solemnly: "Since the founding of the United States in 1776, there has been no such thing as today. A small thing has pushed the government to the opposite side of the people and turned the government into the object of everyone's shouting. Even though Li Zhen does not admit that he wrote this article, we only know that only Li Zhen can make it. ”

Siward sighed: "Li Zhen single-handedly isolated the government, and the means are amazing. Mr. President, if this matter is not resolved, the United States will face a big problem. Even, as soon as you are elected president, you may be in danger of stepping down. ”

He said with a depressed expression: "The only way to solve the problem at present is to release Hong Yi. ”

"Lost, completely lost, even the pants were lost."

After finishing speaking, Seward's body slumped, as if all the essence in his body had been drained.

Lincoln was also very frustrated, and sighed: "Li Zhen's greatness lies in putting the matter of Hong Yi on the most sensitive matter in the United States, at present, the matter of black slaves is the most sensitive, and Li Zhen has used black people to make a fuss, raising a small matter to the height of a major national event, which has caused us huge trouble." ”

"I have to say that Li Zhen's hand is quite beautiful, and it can be called a stroke of genius."

"At the beginning, I didn't see Li Zhen's foreshadowing, but the plan was gradually implemented, and now I have figured it out after I suddenly understand it, but there is no solution."

Speaking of this, Lincoln's tone changed sharply, and his tone became slightly joyful, and said: "Although the Hongyi incident is a bad thing for the San Francisco government, and we also lose face to Li Zhen because of it. But from another point of view, this incident undoubtedly lit a fuse, which was beneficial to our emancipation of slaves. ”

"What fuse?"

Seward was weak and confused.

"We wanted to abolish slavery and free blacks from slavery, and one of Lee's essays closely follows the status quo of blacks," Lincoln said. He made a fuss about black people, but it was in line with our general policy of emancipating slaves, what do you think? ”

Seward perked up, straightened his waist, and said with a smile: "Yes, why didn't I think of it?" ”

His depressed expression vanished, and he suddenly became refreshed.

Xiward stood up, paced back and forth in the room, his mood gradually improved, and said with a smile: "Since the Hong Yi incident is helpful to liberate the slaves, it doesn't matter if we lose to Li Zhen, even if Hong Yi is released." A small Hongyi, in exchange for a great opportunity to free the slaves, I think it is worth it. Mr. President, I think it is appropriate to return to Washington as soon as possible and invite the governors of the states to discuss slaves. This is a great opportunity that must be seized. ”

The corners of Lincoln's mouth twitched, and his heart said that your old skin is really thick.

In the blink of an eye, I changed my tone.

The speed at which this face is pulled down is almost comparable to the speed at which a chameleon changes color.

Lincoln slandered Seward in his heart, but he also had to admit the reality. In the current situation, only by releasing Hong Yi and letting Li Zhen stop inciting blacks can the incident be gradually calmed down. Lincoln thought for a moment and said, "Since Mr. Siward agrees to release Hong Yi, I will immediately send someone to ask Li Zhen to discuss this matter and calm the matter." ”

"Well, hurry up."

Seward rubbed his hands together like a child with a toy.

Lincoln sent soldiers to invite Li Zhen, and it didn't take long for the soldiers to return alone in frustration. Li Zhen didn't see Li Zhen's figure, and he had a bad premonition in his heart, and asked, "What about Li Zhen?" ”

Seward hurriedly said, "Yes, what about President Lee?" ”

The soldier shook his head and replied helplessly: "I told you about the invitation that Mr. President invite President Lee to discuss the matter, but President Lee said that it is reasonable and reasonable for you to go. Otherwise, it will be difficult to solve the matter and it will be difficult to calm the anger of the public. ”

"Smack!!"

Seward slapped the table in a slap, furious.

This Li Zhen is too arrogant!

Lincoln thought for a moment and said, "Now that Li Zhen has the advantage, why don't we come to apologize?" As long as it's beneficial to the United States, it doesn't matter if I let me kowtow to Li Zhen, let's go! ”

Siward was indignant and had no good impression of Li Zhen.

The two got up and left, walked out of the residence less than 100 meters away, and retreated back. Because there were people blocking the road outside the residence of the two, as soon as they went out, they were surrounded and intercepted by the people, which was difficult to move an inch. Unless Lincoln uses the military, but once the military is used, the nature of the matter will change substantially, and then Lincoln and Seward will be at a loss for words, and the situation will really be irreparable.

Lincoln and Seward retreated to their lodgings in embarrassment, and Seward said, "We can't get out, what are we going to do?" ”

Lincoln said, "Go back after dark!" ”

Seward shook his head and said, "Let the soldiers try again, and the soldiers will not be affected." ”

Lincoln was unhindered and let Seward tell his soldiers to do it. Soon, the soldier got up and left, and went to invite Li Zhen over, but in the end Siward was still disappointed, because the soldier returned again in vain. Seward didn't ask why, waiting for dark. In such a long wait, every minute and second is extremely tormenting. Seward struggled until dark, and finally cheered up.

The group quietly left and rushed towards Chinatown in the dark.

When I came to Dading Restaurant, the soldiers went to spread the word.

Huang Qiang personally came out to greet him and led Lincoln and Seward to the backyard. Seward entered the backyard and saw that Powell was also there, with a look of displeasure on his face, and asked, "Powell, this is President Lee's residence, why are you here?" He thinks it is inappropriate for Powell, as the former mayor of San Francisco, to stay at Li Zhen's residence until dark.

Powell smiled and said, "Isn't it okay for me to come to visit President Lee?" ”

Seward snorted and ignored Powell.

After he and Lincoln sat down, their eyes fell on Li Zhen's body again, and he said with a smile: "President Li is really not easy to invite, I sent soldiers twice to invite, but President Li was unmoved. ”

Lincoln frowned, this is for peace talks, why did he open his mouth to provoke?

Li Zhen's expression remained unchanged, and he said with a smile: "Didn't the soldiers make it clear when they went back to report the news?" I remember, it was very clear. Regarding the matter of Hong Yi, it should be the two of you who came to see me, and if I go to see you, this matter will be difficult to solve properly. I'm doing this for both of you, and for the sake of the United States. Believe it or not, I think so. ”

The corners of Siward's mouth turned up, and he laughed: "Nonsense! ”

Lincoln frowned, hurriedly played a round, and said with a smile: "President Lee, Mr. Seward is a straightforward person, and he speaks a little straight, don't take it to heart, please bear with me." We have come this time with sincerity. ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "Since Mr. Siward wants to know the reason, it doesn't hurt for me to explain." ”

ps: first update;