Lincoln didn't expect Li Zhen to come to visit in person, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he still said without hesitation: "Please wait for President Li in the living room, and I will come immediately."

The soldier nodded, and turned to deliver the message.

Lincoln's eyes turned to Seward's body and asked, "Mr. Seward, what do you think is the purpose of Li Zhen's visit at this juncture?" ”

Seward thought carefully and said, "What can happen?" It's nothing more than wanting us to let Hong Yi go. Li Zhen carefully planned the affairs of Peter and his wife, and made San Francisco a mess. Now that Li Zhen has achieved his goal, of course he wants to show off. However, the matter of Peter and his wife was nothing more than a petition. As long as we grit our teeth, we can still withstand it. ”

The corners of Powell's mouth twitched, and his heart was extremely unhappy.

He said in his heart, you Powell is the secretary of state, not the head of San Francisco, of course it doesn't matter.

However, as the mayor of San Francisco, Powell was under so much pressure that he was even out of breath, and all the gray hair on the top of his head turned white, like silver threads. Not only that, but Powell did not dare to go out, because once he met someone he knew, he would definitely criticize him. Even Powell's family began to blame Powell.

Powell wanted to explain, but couldn't, so he had to bear it silently.

Such an outcome is something that Powell does not want to see. Now Seward still insists, and Powell disagrees with 10,000 in his heart. But is it useful to disagree? He is the secretary of state, he has a lot of power, he is just a small mayor.

Even if you have the heart to oppose it, you can't do anything about it.

Powell took a deep breath and said with a depressed expression: "Please ask Your Excellency the Secretary of State and Your Excellency the President to deal with this matter as soon as possible, otherwise if it drags on for a while, I can only take the blame and resign." ”

Lincoln said, "Mr. Powell, hold on, and we'll win." ”

After a pause, Lincoln said, "Let's go, meet Li Zhen." ”

The three of them got up and left, and came to the meeting room. Lincoln and Li Zhen shook hands, and then the guests and hosts sat down, and Lincoln said unhurriedly: "Is there anything wrong with President Li coming this time?" ”

Li Zhen said: "Ming people don't say secret words, I came this time to ask Mr. President to release Hong Yi, a Chinese citizen, he was forced to kill people in self-defense, not intentionally." ”

Siward said coldly: "According to the law, it can't be released!" ”

The corners of Li Zhen's mouth turned upward, and he said without being salty or light: "There was the murder of Peter and his family, and now there is the matter of Hong Yi, what a mess!" Your Excellency the Secretary of State should pay close attention to the rule of law in the country, because if the interests of the people are not protected, the foundation of the country will not be stable. There is an old Chinese saying that whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world. If the people do not approve of the government, then it will be difficult for the government to sustain. ”

After a pause, Li Zhen said again: "As the saying goes, water can carry a boat and capsize a boat, and the people are inconspicuous currents that can carry the big ship of the government." In the same way, people can also set off a monstrous Lang and can have a huge impact. In my opinion, His Excellency Seward should think more about Hong Yi's affairs and not do things with emotions. ”

Xiward was old, but he was preached by Li Zhen, and he was even more angry in his heart, and roared loudly: "Don't think I don't know, the matter of Peter and his wife was fabricated by you Li Zhen." After we thoroughly investigate, we will surely let you realize that the laws of the U.S. government cannot be trampled on. ”

Li Zhen said: "According to US law, what Your Excellency just said is slander, and I can sue you for slander. The Peter couple thing is a fact, and I didn't make it up. Besides, there are so many photos on it to testify, is this fake? ”

In a word, Seward was stunned.

Yes, the bloody appearance in the photo, Seward still has an impression.

Lincoln diverted the topic and said with a smile: "President Li, Hong Yi has indeed broken the law and cannot be released for the time being. Please rest assured that President Li will definitely find out about Hong Yi's affairs, and if Hong Yi really killed someone by mistake, we will give Hong Yi justice. However, Hong Yi cannot be released for the time being, so he has to stay and cooperate with our investigation. ”

Li Zhen smiled coldly, and the procrastination was quite good.

If Li Zhen really believes it, he is a fool.

Li Zhen shook his head and said: "Mr. President, the matter of Peter and his wife, as well as the matter of Hong Yi, has caused a storm in the city, and even His Excellency Powell has encountered all kinds of grievances. In my opinion, the sooner Hong Yi is released, it is good for Mr. President, His Excellency the Secretary of State, Mayor Powell, and I am good. Of course, for the United States, this is a happy thing. ”

"Impossible!"

Xiward glared at Li Zhen and refused.

Li Zhen saw that the other party did not let go, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, remember what I once said? National turmoil is not a joke. ”

Lincoln raised an eyebrow, a flash of contemplation in his eyes.

Li Zhen continued: "What is happening now is only Mr. Powell who is uncomfortable, and Mr. President and His Excellency the Secretary of State have not yet reached the point of being anxious. If you don't end this matter as soon as possible and let things develop, it will definitely be out of control in the end. According to my speculation, there may be more turbulent things to come, involving both Mr. President and His Excellency the Secretary of State, and the United States will also be affected by the small matter of Hong Yi. ”

Seward said, "Are you threatening us?" ”

Li Zhen's expression was calm, he couldn't see any thoughts, he shook his head, and said coldly: "It's not a threat, I'm just standing on your position to speculate on this matter for you, please don't misunderstand." ”

Powell said: "Your Excellency, this is ......"

As soon as he spoke, Seward interrupted, "No need to be persuaded, I don't believe there is something bigger. ”

Lincoln also felt suspicious in his heart, but when he thought that if he really released Hong Yi, his face couldn't hold back, and he nodded and said, "President Li-, I'll wait and see what you speculate." ”

"In that case, let's wait and see who can have the last laugh?"

Li Zhen got up to say goodbye and left quickly.

Powell looked at Li Zhen's departing back, and his heart couldn't help beating.

Will he be able to withstand the next storm?

Xiward had a disapproving expression, his eyes flashed with anger, and he said loudly: "Li Zhen is really arrogant, hmph, I want to see what kind of fame he can make." We have absolute power, and I don't believe that Li Zhen can play any tricks. ”

Lincoln said, "Be careful! ”

Powell said suddenly: "Mr. President, Your Excellency Secretary of State, I am ready to resign. ”

Lincoln and Seward raised their eyebrows, both looking surprised. However, Powell looked firm and said helplessly: "The matter of the Peter and his family, as well as the matter of Hong Yi, has made me physically and mentally exhausted and difficult to support, please forgive me." ”

Lincoln and Seward persuaded to no avail, and both finally agreed to Powell's approach. On the same day, the San Francisco government issued an announcement that Powell resigned due to the incident between Peter and his wife and Hong Yi.

The government reappoints a new mayor to deal with the affairs of Peter and Hong Yi.

ps: the third shift;