After nightfall, the White House is brilliantly lit and noisy, so prosperous.

This evening, Washington's big and small officials, as well as important members of Congress, and even business tycoons, came to the White House to attend a dinner hosted by Lincoln, and specially practiced it for Li Zhen. For ordinary people, the people knew that it was Scott and Grant and others who defeated the Southern government, and the common people also believed that the government had formulated policies large and small to weaken the power of the Confederate government.

The people are grateful to the government, but the officials are people who understand and know that this is Li Zhen's credit.

Without Li Zhen, it would never have been so smooth.

Lincoln stood on the stage with a big smile on his face and said aloud, "Ladies and gentlemen, tonight, we are here for a farewell party for President Lee. I deeply regret that President Lee will leave Washington early tomorrow morning and return to China, and I will not be able to keep President Lee for a while. President Lee has provided a lot of help to the government during his visit to the Federation, and I thank President Lee for that. ”

He said a few words briefly, and then ended his speech in a hurry.

Anyway, he didn't plan to vigorously promote Li Zhen.

A little meaning is enough!

Li Zhen listened to Lincoln's words below, and he didn't care.

The dinner was lively, but the process was peaceful, and nothing particularly noticeable happened. After the dinner, Li Zhen went directly back to his residence. Early the next morning, Li Zhen and his entourage did not let Lincoln see him off, quietly left the White House, and went to the train station to leave Washington.

Li Zhen's departure was a relief for officials in Washington.

This person is too strong!

Moreover, the presence of this person made the officials in Washington feel uncomfortable. When the South launched the war, the officials in Washington were helpless, and it was Li Zhen who personally formulated the plan, and then turned the tide and solved the Southern government. As long as Li Zhen stays in Washington for one day, it will appear that the officials are incompetent, which makes the officials feel uncomfortable. Therefore, Li Zhen's departure, for officials, is a celebration of this moment.

After Li Zhen left, Lincoln was not idle, busy with the aftermath of the Civil War.

On the third day after Li Zhen's departure, Lincoln prepared to celebrate the merits of those who participated in the battle.

In connection with this matter, there must be an increase in military rank.

In this regard, Mr. Scott is undoubtedly the most influential figure. Lincoln instructed the soldiers to go to Scott's place to ask for help, but the soldiers rushed to the site, only to be disappointed. The soldier stood in front of Lincoln and replied, "Your Excellency, I went to Mr. Scott's house to look for someone, but Mr. and Mrs. Scott were not at home. Mr. Scott's neighbors said Mr. Scott had moved and left Washington. ”

"Where did you move?" Lincoln asked.

The soldier shook his head and said, "I don't know where I moved to?" ”

Lincoln had a bad premonition in his heart, and he became anxious for no reason, and ordered in a deep voice: "Go and check immediately, I will give you half a day, and I must find out the whereabouts of Commander Scott." ”

"Yes!"

The soldier turned away and immediately went to carry out the order.

That's when Seward came to the office.

Seeing Lincoln's sad face, Seward said with a smile: "Mr. President, after Li Zhen left, a big mountain that weighed on our heads has been removed. Now that everything is going on in an orderly manner, what's the worry? ”

Lincoln said, "The Scotts left Washington and don't know where they went!" ”

"Ahh

Seward exclaimed, a look of disbelief on his face.

Immediately, Seward quickly calmed down and said in a deep voice: "Impossible, Scott, as the commander of this battle, has made unparalleled feats. Presumably, he should know that he must be rewarded again, but leaving at this time, people can't find him, how to give him a reward? So, I don't think Scott's claim that he left Washington is valid. ”

Lincoln was depressed and said, "That's true! ”

Seward said: "What did you find? ”

Lincoln sighed lightly and said, "I just sent someone to find out the news, hoping to find out the reason." ”

Scott's matter is still being investigated, and the two no longer talk about Scott, discuss the promotion of the rest of the officers and generals, or what awards are given to each general. The two had been in the White House, and by noon, after having lunch together, the two had just returned to the office, and the soldier who had investigated Scott's whereabouts had returned.

Lincoln asked, "What was the result?" ”

The soldier looked serious and replied, "I asked about the time of Scott's departure, which was three days ago, that is, the same time as President Li of China. At the same time, I also asked the neighbors and so on, and they said that when the Scott family left, they were accompanied by Chinese soldiers to protect them. It can be inferred from this that Mr. Scott left Washington, most likely with President Lee. ”

"Shhh Hiss!!! ”

Lincoln gasped, his eyes filled with consternation.

At the same time, his heart was full of anger.

Scott is a citizen of the U.S. Federation and a high-ranking member of the Federation, how can he leave with Li Zhen?

This, this is treason!

Lincoln understood that if Scott and Li Zhen were together, it meant that Scott and Li Zhen would go to China. As the oldest qualified general in the United States Federation, Scott has unparalleled combat experience, and his departure will be a loss for the country. And, during his tenure as commander, Scott was exposed to numerous secrets as a high-ranking member of the state. If Scott goes to China, it won't be a good thing for the Federation.

Seward frowned and asked, "Are you sure Scott is with Li Zhen?" ”

The soldier affirmed, "It must be!" ”

Lincoln straightened his waist and said solemnly: "Immediately find out which state Li Zhen is in now, and order the governor to let the soldiers intercept the train and bring the Scott family back." Li Zhen can go back to China, but Scott definitely can't. ”

The soldier asked, "If you want to arrest Scott, on what grounds?" ”

Lincoln thought for a moment and replied, "Just say that the federal government has something to discuss with Scott, and ask him to come back immediately!" ”

"Yes!"

The soldier immediately went to send a report, and after the soldier left, Seward said worriedly: "Mr. President, this matter may not be easy. ”

"Why?" Lincoln asked.

Seward replied: "Scott left with Li Zhen quietly, this thing seems to come suddenly, but if you think about it, it is not sudden. Before contacting, Scott took the initiative to resign as the commander of the Federal Army, and Scott must have had the idea of leaving with Li Zhen. He's made up his mind, that's why he's doing it. The soldiers went to bring Scott back, and it was not so easy. ”

Lincoln said in a deep voice, "It must be brought back, and if necessary, by extraordinary means." ”

Siward immediately said: "Li Zhen may also use extraordinary means to stop it, there is difficulty. ”

Lincoln snorted and said solemnly, "The soldier has gone to send a telegram, I believe that there will be news soon." Scott is a citizen of the Federation, and even if Li Zhen intervenes, we have the right to bring Scott back. Although Li Zhen is domineering, he can't stop it, and Li Zhen has no right to stop it. ”

Seward shook his head slightly, and said in his heart, this matter will not be so easy.

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