Inn, Qiao Zhiyong's room.

Li Zhen came to the room with a familiar car and handed a pair of words written by Zeng Guofan to Qiao Zhiyong's hand. After Qiao Zhiyong took it, he stared at this big character, nodded again and again: "This character is vigorous and powerful, the pen is old, and the power penetrates the back of the paper, good words, good words!" As the saying goes, words are like people, and this character is just like the president's personality, fierce and uncast, revealing a force, which is admirable. ”

Li Zhen smiled, waved his hand and said, "Pass the prize, pass the prize!" ”

It's just that Li Zhen's expression fell in Qiao Zhiyong's eyes, but he thought that this was Li Zhen's self-humility.

Li Zhen's family knows about his own family affairs and knows it in his heart, because this character was written by Zeng Guofan, not his. It is estimated that if he writes a pair of words, Qiao Zhiyong will laugh off his big teeth.

Qiao Zhiyong said: "President, the number of businessmen coming to Beijing is increasing day by day. At this stage, you may have met your requirements, but on which day do you plan to hold the meeting? ”

Li Zhen said: "The eighteenth day of the first month! ”

Qiao Zhiyong bowed his head slightly and said, "***, how much do you know about our Jin merchants?" ”

Li Zhen said: "The Jin merchants usually refer to the Shanxi merchants in the Qing Dynasty, mainly engaged in the salt industry, ticket numbers, etc., especially the ticket number is the most famous. Of course, it can go back even further......"

Li Zhen briefly said what he knew.

After Qiao Zhiyong heard this, he had a surprised expression on his face, Li Zhenneng understood that this was already very good. He sighed: "If you look at the words of the president, you will know that the president is a good reader. At the same time, the president also knows Jin Shang well, which is admirable. ”

Li Zhen said: "What I understand is just the surface, not enough to mention! Compared to Mr. Joe, I am far behind. ”

Qiao Zhiyong said humbly: "The president is too famous!" ”

The two expressed their admiration for each other, which was quite interesting.

Li Zhen changed his words and said, "Mr. Qiao, I came to visit today because I have something to ask for!" ”

Qiao Zhiyong said: "The president, please say, if Zhiyong is within his ability, he will not shirk." ”

Li Zhen sat up straight, his expression was serious, and he said seriously: "I want to ask Mr. Qiao to become an official and serve as China's Minister of Finance." At present, most of the country's finances are controlled by banks remotely, and all money goes through the banks, and there is no leader in the country, and there is no detailed system in terms of finance. Therefore, I would like to ask Mr. Qiao to take care of the country's finances and consider the livelihood of the people. As the saying goes, if you are poor, you will be good alone, and if you are good, you will help the world, please ask Mr. Qiao to consider the world. ”

Li Zhen got up and bowed respectfully, giving Qiao Zhiyong enough face.

At this moment, Qiao Zhiyong was stunned.

He looked at Li Zhen and didn't speak, because he didn't expect such a thing to happen.

After a long while, Qiao Zhiyong recovered, then took a deep breath to calm his restless mind, and then said unhurriedly: "President, what you said came too suddenly, and I was not prepared at all. I ask the President for forgiving me for the gaffes. ”

Li Zhen said: "Mr. Qiao is talented and sincere, and the country needs talents like Mr. Qiao. With Mr. Qiao's talent, he can govern a family, and there is no problem in governing a country. Self-cultivation Qi family rule the world, Qiao's family under the management of Mr. Qiao, famous in Shanxi, famous all over the world, has been quite brilliant, next, I hope that Mr. Qiao can contribute his talent to the world, for the people for the benefit of the country. ”

Qiao Zhiyong was short of breath, and his heart began to waver.

Whoever hears the news can't keep calm.

"Step! Trample!!! ”

Footsteps came, and Lao Liu walked in with a footbath. Previously, Lao Liu went out to fetch water and wash his feet, so he didn't know that Li Zhen was coming. Now after seeing Li Zhen, he bowed and saluted: "President! ”

Li Zhen nodded, waiting for Qiao Zhiyong's reply.

Qiao Zhiyong's brows furrowed, and he hadn't made up his mind yet.

Seeing this, Lao Liu was puzzled.

What's going on? Why does the proprietor seem to be so entangled?

Qiao Zhiyong was silent for a long time, and finally said with difficulty: "***, what you said was too sudden, and I was not prepared, so I can't give you an answer immediately." I'm going to think about it all night, and tomorrow morning I'll come to visit the presidential palace in person, and I'll report back to you whether it succeeds or not. ”

Li Zhen said: "Okay, I'll wait!" ”

After a pause, Li Zhen said: "Mr. Qiao, I hope you can show your talents for the country!" ”

Immediately, Li Zhen said goodbye and left.

After Lao Liu closed the door, he sat down and lifted his trouser legs, put his thin feet in the footbasin, groaned, and said, "Boss, what did *** tell you just now?" How do you see that you are very entangled and have encountered problems? ”

Qiao Zhiyong asked: "Lao Liu, if you were asked to choose between officials and businessmen, what would you choose?" ”

"Of course it's to be an official!" Lao Liu said without hesitation.

The next moment, Lao Liu's eyes widened, and he said deliciously: "Dongjia, do you mean *** please be an official?" ”

Qiao Zhiyong nodded, but sighed again.

Lao Liu swallowed his saliva and said, "*** What official position do you have?" ”

Qiao Zhiyong replied: "Minister of Finance, in charge of the world's finances!" ”

"Isn't that what you want? Stupid! Lao Liu had an expression of hatred that iron could not become steel, and said loudly: "The official position of the Minister of Finance, when it was changed to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, was the head of the Ministry of Households, which was a position of real power, and it was majestic!" Now that the country has just been founded, there is only one big framework, which needs to be filled with countless talents, and the owner has caught up with this time, which is an opportunity. Inviting you in person shows your sincerity, so why not go? If it's done well, it's something that will last forever, so why not go? Promise, hurry up and say yes! ”

Qiao Zhiyong said: "The Qiao family has just improved, if it is ...... at this time"

"Don't be stupid, don't be stupid!"

Lao Liu waved his hand and interrupted directly: "You are just a head of the family at home, follow ***, that is one of the top officials in the country." Back then, you were bent on getting into the office, but for various reasons, you couldn't get in. Now, because you have a good way of doing business, *** chose you, and you have come full circle and returned to the original stage. Owner, this is an opportunity, and if you miss it, there will be no more. ”

After a pause, Lao Liu continued: "As for the arrangements of the Qiao family, you can go back to settle down at home, arrange the family's business, and let the rest of the people take over." Moreover, you have become an official, which is also helpful to the family. ”

Qiao Zhiyong thought carefully, and gradually preferred to help Li Zhen do things.

He was in business for the sake of his family, which was not his original intention.

To be an official, to ask for the people's lives, and to seek benefits for the country, this is his original dream. Now that I have an opportunity, I can't let it go. After Qiao Zhiyong made up his mind, he no longer hesitated and said: "Wash your feet, sleep, and I'll go to the presidential palace tomorrow morning to tell ***." ”

"Yes, my minister!" Lao Liu quipped.

Qiao Zhiyong glared at Lao Liu, but there was still a hint of joy in his heart.

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