Tang Huaide put down the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile: "The president has a lot of opportunities, and it is really my luck to take time out of my busy schedule to see us. In particular, we live in the United States, not in China, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the president in the United States. I have to meet the President today, and I would like to ask the President to say a few words to us. ”

After speaking, Tang Huaide took the lead in applauding.

In an instant, all the merchant squires sitting on the second floor applauded, and the applause was thunderous for a while.

Everyone's eyes fell on Li Zhen, revealing a look of anticipation.

Li Zhen said: "You are in the United States, in my opinion, you are actually in Cao Ying's heart in Han!" ”

In a word, laughter erupted on the second floor, and the atmosphere became warm.

Tang Huaide smiled and said: "The president is reasonable! We are all in Cao Ying, and our hearts are in Han! ”

"The president's remarks, although slightly joking, are really a big truth. Most of us come to the United States to do business, and most of us are forced to do business, so who wants to leave their homeland? A middle-aged man sitting next to Tang Huaide looked serious and said: "Take me as an example, it was really because the family was in decline and unable to make a living that I chose to cross the ocean and come to the United States to work hard. ”

Li Zhen nodded and agreed with these words.

The people of this era are not as diluted as the people of later generations.

Nowadays, people pay attention to returning to their roots, and as long as they can live, they will never leave their hometowns.

Tang Huaide introduced: "President, the person next to me is called A Shaman, who runs the martial arts hall. Mr. Ashaman brought out ten disciples, all of whom were skilled martial artists, and they were the loudest signboards in our Chinatown, and many foreigners were apprenticed in Mr. Ashaman's martial arts hall. Even, because of the existence of Mr. Ashaman, many foreigners who came to Chinatown to make trouble have reined in a lot and did not dare to blatantly indulge in Chinatown. ”

Asaman humbly said: "Old Man Tang has a good reputation! ”

Li Zhen continued: "You are people with heads and faces in Chinatown, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the rich side is the first party, or the famous side. Many of you may be accustomed to life in the United States, but I still want to say that although you are far away in the United States, your roots are still in China, and no matter how far you go, no matter where you are, you are all Chinese. ”

"I once said such a sentence to Mr. Tang, and I hope that Mr. Tang can return to China and do business in China. I also send this sentence to you, hoping that you can return to your hometown. When everyone left China, most of them were because the country was in a miasma and it was difficult to survive, but now that the emperor has long since stepped down and the country is becoming clearer, you can display your talents. ”

Li Zhen looked sincere and said with a welcoming tone: "When you return to China, you can not only comfort your ancestors, but also benefit the country and the nation. Of course, this is only my appeal, and it is not necessary for you to return to China, and the final choice is in your hands. ”

The merchants nodded, but no one immediately answered.

After all, they are all people with families in Chinatown, and it is not an easy matter to leave.

Li Zhen continued: "I will stay for a long time when I come to the United States for a visit. You can raise any difficulties you encounter during your stay in the United States. As long as I can help you solve it, I will do my best to solve it. I still have a good relationship with President Lincoln, and I believe he will help as long as my advice is reasonable. ”

Ah Shaman's eyes rolled, his eyes narrowed, and he said solemnly: "President, the current problem is still a status issue. Although China's growing strength, and the president's incomparably strong attitude, Americans do not dare to openly bully us, there are still problems on many issues. ”

Ashaman said helplessly: "For example, a restaurant hires workers, or a factory recruits workers. Americans must choose white Americans first, and then ours. What I want to say is whether I can ask the president to tell US President Lincoln and ask him to change this trend and treat white Americans and us Chinese equally, so that we can live a better life. ”

Li Zhen's expression was bitter, and he shook his head and said, "It's almost impossible to solve this matter. In any case, the factories run by the Americans will definitely give priority to Americans, just as we will certainly give preferential treatment to our own people. Encountering such a problem is almost an unsolvable ending. Even if I told Lincoln, the end result would have been nothing. The only way is to be self-reliant, only if we are strong ourselves, and only if our ability is extraordinary, then we don't have to worry about the place where we don't display our talents, then it's not the factory that selects you, but you choose them. ”

After a pause, Li Zhen said again: "Self-helpers! God help! ”

Ashaman nodded, no further ado.

Li Zhen continued: "Is there anything else besides this matter? ”

Tang Huaide shook his head lightly and said: "After the rise of China, with the help of the president, we have encountered a lot fewer problems, and almost all of them are problems that we can solve by ourselves. It's a rare time for the president to come, come, drink, drink! Don't talk about these things. ”

Everyone nodded yes, agreeing with Tang Huaide's words.

Li Zhen did not refuse, and those who came did not refuse.

At this time, Huang Qiang came to Li Zhen's side and said in a low voice: "President, there is a person downstairs who wants to see Tang Huaide." ”

Li Zhen ordered: "Bring it up!" ”

Huang Qiang nodded, then turned around and went downstairs. It didn't take long for Huang Qiang to bring a burly man with a rough face to come up. After the man saw Tang Huaide, he knelt down like a jade pillar with a thud, and said loudly: "Old man, help!" ”

In an instant, Tang Huaide was stunned.

Tang Huaide recovered, waved his hand and said, "Get up and talk, get up first." What the hell is going on, as long as the old man can help, he will do his best. ”

The man stood up and said, "The master of the door has been arrested, please ask the old man for help." ”

Tang Huaide said: "What's going on, make it clear." ”

Ah Shaman approached Li Zhen and explained in a low voice: "Great President, this middle-aged man is a disciple of Hongmen. The so-called Hongmen is a sect in San Francisco. ”

Li Zhen nodded and looked at the person who reported the news.

The man hurriedly explained: "Here's the thing, a brother's woman in Hongmen was working in the factory, and was called by the foreigner steward of the factory, and in the end, the brother's woman was defiled by the foreigner steward, and she committed suicide after coming back. The owner of the door got the news and took his brother to the factory to seek justice. Originally, the owner of the door wanted the foreigner to apologize and apologize, and chop off the root of the life below. Unexpectedly, things got bigger, and there was a fight between the two sides. In the end, the foreigner steward was killed, and the foreigner from dozens of factories was also killed. Then, the doorman was arrested. ”

The man almost choked up and said, "Old man, you have the widest path in San Francisco and the most friends, and now I can only ask you to come forward." No matter how much money Hongmen is willing to go out, he just asks the old man to save the life of the master. ”

After Tang Huaide heard this, his pale brows furrowed into a Sichuan character.

ps: the third update.