Li Zhen was stunned for a moment when he saw the two of them kneeling.

Just now, they are also brothers.

Now, they are all on their knees.

Li Zhen secretly said in his heart that it was all a bad habit of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and at the same time stretched out his hand to hold up Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi, and said with a smile: "Get up, don't kneel." In China, kneeling has long since been abolished. ”

Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi got up and sat down again.

This time, Chen Fang sat on the main seat like a pins and needles, feeling like there was sand under her buttocks, and it was uncomfortable. He got up and asked Li Zhen to sit down on the main seat, but Li Zhen resolutely refused, and Chen Fang couldn't persuade him, and after some persuasion, Chen Fang simply changed his position again, sat down on the first place on the right side of the hall, and Cheng Zhi next to him.

Chen Fang waved his finger at Cheng Zhi and introduced: "President Li-, this is my partner Cheng Zhi, Cheng Zhu's 'Cheng', he is also from Guangdong, and they are all fellow villagers. ”

Cheng Zhi greeted again: "President Lee! ”

Li Zhen said: "Brother Cheng has been staying in Hawaii, but he has broken my identity, amazing!" ”

Cheng Zhi shook his head lightly and said: "President Li has won the award, because Fang Zhiji has business dealings with the United States Federation, our buddies know about the matter, and come back to make a big splash, so that I can know about President Li-, General Liu Jintang, and General Chen Yucheng at West Point, and also know some other things about President Li-." ”

After a pause, Cheng Zhi continued: "When I heard your name, I felt very familiar and impressed, but I couldn't think of it. Later, I thought it was you, but I didn't see it, so I asked the names of your two generals before I dared to conclude that it was you. ”

Li Zhen nodded, and also admired Cheng Zhi's wit.

Chen Fang took over the words and said with a smile: "President Li asked us to discuss the affairs of the Hawaii Kingdom, could it be that you plan to meddle in the affairs of the Hawaii Kingdom?" If this is the case, it will definitely be great news for the countless Chinese on the island. However, for President Lee, I'm afraid it's not so easy. Not to mention the amazing and powerful methods of the great pirate Titch, and there are British, French, and American agents on the island, they will definitely not allow you to interfere. ”

Liu Jintang smiled and said: "Mr. Chen, don't worry, the president has already intervened!" ”

Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi were confused, as if in the clouds. Neither of them had dealt with Li Zhen before, and they knew almost nothing about Li Zhen's affairs, so they couldn't understand how Li Zhen interfered.

Chen Yucheng explained: "The great pirate Tiqi in Mr. Chen's mouth is our man. ”

"Ahh

With an exclamation, Chen Fang's face showed a look of surprise.

"No wonder, no wonder !!"

Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi looked at each other, and their faces showed a sudden look again.

Both of them suddenly realized.

Chen Fang took a deep breath, looked emotional, and said unhurriedly: "A few years ago, the goods sent from China had a great chance of encountering pirates, so that our goods were damaged one after another, and we made very little money. Since last year, our cargo has never been robbed again, and the crew is safe and sound. ”

"What's even more strange is that once after the pirates under Tiqi boarded the ship, they saw that the crew and merchants on the ship were all Chinese, and they turned around and left, without embarrassing us. At that time, everyone felt fortunate that it was the Bodhisattva's blessing. Later, after such things happened continuously, it was known that there must be a reason, but the cause was never found. ”

Chen Fang looked excited, and said loudly: "Now, I finally understand the reason. Titch is obedient***, and you can explain why Titch only targets the merchant ships of Britain, France, the United States and other countries, and never makes things difficult for us. On behalf of hundreds of merchants in the Kingdom of Hawaii and tens of thousands of Chinese people, I would like to thank President Lee. ”

He stood up and bowed respectfully to Li Zhen.

Cheng Zhi is the same, full of gratitude.

After the two sat down, Chen Fang calmed down her excitement and continued: "President Lee has already let Titch control Hawaii and can completely control the situation, why are you looking for me?" ”

Li Zhen shook his head and said: "Tiqi can fight, can attack cities and plunder land, but is not good at governance. So, I thought of you, and I was going to have you form a provisional Hawaiian government and become the president of the Republic of Hawaii. After I have dealt with the British, French, and American forces on the island, you will take the initiative to move closer to China and turn the Kingdom of Hawaii into a province of China. So, what you're going to do is to serve as the president of the transitional republic, and then as the governor of the province of Hawaii after the transition is complete. ”

"Goo-dong!!"

Chen Fang swallowed her saliva, she didn't expect such a good thing to happen.

This pie came too suddenly.

He reached out and pinched his thigh, grinning in pain, knowing it was true. Cheng Zhi looked at Chen Fang with envy, and at the same time felt happy for his fellow countryman.

Chen Fang's mind changed for a moment and asked, "President Li, why me?" ”

Li Zhen explained: "First, you are Chinese, or my fellow countryman, I am relieved that you are in charge of Hawaii Island; second, you are capable enough to be competent for the position of transitional president; Thirdly, you have status, fame and status, your wife Julia is the sister of Kamehameha IV, and you are also a member of the royal family, which is easy to accept. Add to that your own fame and be convincing. Fourth, you know very well how power is done in Hawaii, and until then, you have been an officer of the Privy Council, and you are familiar with the situation of the upper echelons, and you will certainly be able to form a government and form strong control in the shortest possible time. ”

Li Zhen said affirmatively: "I believe that you can!" ”

Chen Fang's expression was excited, and he felt that Maxima had met Bole in his heart.

Li Zhen is Bole, he is Maxima.

At the same time, Chen Fang is also a person with a local concept. He and Li Zhen are fellow countrymen, so Li Zhen gives priority to him. Now that Li Zhen trusts him and gives him such great expectations, he Chen Fang must not embarrass Li Zhen, a fellow countryman. Chen Fang stood up and said loudly: "President Li-, I am willing to accept your appointment. ”

Li Zhen waved his hand and said, "If you agree, I have one more condition." ”

"On what terms?" Chen Fang asked.

Li Zhen said: "Since you are willing to accept the position of transitional president, it means that you are an official and become an official of the state. No official is allowed to be both an official and a businessman. Therefore, Fang Zhiji, which you run, must let go completely, whether you hand it over to Cheng Zhi to take care of everything, or let your relatives and heirs take over your affairs, you will never be allowed to do business, understand? ”

Chen Fang didn't think about it, nodded and said, "President Li is reasonable, I understand this principle. After a pause, he continued, "Please give me a day, and I will complete all the handovers in one day." ”

Fang Zhi remembered that Cheng Zhi was there, and Chen Fang was not worried.

Besides, there is a road to heaven in front of him, and it is impossible for Chen Fang to give it up.

Li Zhen stood up, nodded and said, "Time is pressing, this time tomorrow, I hope you can appear in the palace." Because the next thing to form a government is very difficult, and we must go all out. ”

Chen Fang nodded solemnly, her eyes full of anticipation.

Li Zhen achieved his goal and took Chen Yucheng and Liu Jintang to leave.

ps: The third watch is coming;