Tang Huaide smiled faintly and did not have an in-depth conversation on the issue of money.

This kind of thing is an undeclared secret.

Li Zhen was also interested, changed his words, and said: "Old Tang, there are not a few people who want to make war money. You came to the north to do business, what are you going to do and make money? ”

Tang Huaide replied; "In times of war, it is natural to make money with food."

Li Zhen frowned and said: "It is true that the grain is profitable, but such behavior will lead to market chaos. If the government is determined to deal with unscrupulous businessmen, you will not be able to escape. I think that this kind of thing should be done as little as possible, and you can go through other channels to make money. ”

Tang Huaide said: "Thank you for your concern, but it is impossible to do business without taking risks. ”

Li Zhen shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands and said, "Since you have decided, I will not interfere." If you encounter any difficulties, come directly to the White House to find me, as long as I can solve it, I will do my best to help. ”

Tang Huaide expressed his gratitude and said, "President, I'm going to greet the guests." ”

"Wait a minute!" Li Zhen said suddenly.

Tang Huaide stopped and asked, "What does the president command?" ”

After thinking for a while, Li Zhen said, "Here's the thing, I need a sum of money urgently. It's not much, maybe a few thousand dollars. But I didn't bring any money with me, and the people under my command also belonged to the people who came to eat, and they didn't prepare any money. Even if there is, it's all small money. You're in Washington, D.C., and I'm looking for you to borrow some money to turn around. ”

Tang Huaide waved his sleeves and said arrogantly: "The president is polite, can you and I still need to borrow it?" I'll have you get $10,000 right away, and I'll do it. ”

Li Zhen didn't say anything, and watched Tang Huaide go down.

Huang Qiang asked: "President, we don't need to spend money, what are we borrowing money for?" ”

Liu Jintang's eyes rolled, and he suddenly realized, and said: "I thought of it, the president is going to visit Scott." At the beginning, Scott's wife, Maria, said that the family lacked money, and presumably the president's purpose was for this. ”

Li Zhen scolded with a smile: "Just you kid is smart!" ”

It didn't take long for Tang Huaide to take 10,000 dollars and give it to Li Zhen. Tang Huaide's old face showed a bright smile, and said with a smile: "If the president still needs money turnover, as long as he sends someone to Dading Restaurant to say hello, I will immediately let the people below prepare, and there will be no delay." ”

Li Zhen hurriedly thanked, this 10,000 US dollars is very critical.

After Tang Huaide sent the money, he went to greet the guests.

Li Zhen stayed in the Dading Restaurant for half an hour, and then said goodbye to Tang Huaide. After leaving the Dading Restaurant, Li Zhen asked Huang Qiang and Chen Yucheng to return to the White House first, and he and Liu Jintang went to Scott's residence. The two stood outside Scott's door, Liu Jintang knocked on the door, and after a moment, Maria let go of the door.

When Maria saw Li Zhen and Liu Jintang coming, she stared at Li Zhen with a bright smile on her face as if she were looking at the God of Wealth. She invited Li Zhen to sit down in the hall and said with a smile: "Is there anything wrong with the president's visit this time?" ”

Scott didn't interject in amusement, he didn't have the right to speak in front of Maria.

Li Zhen took out the encapsulated $10,000 and said, "Madam, this is the $10,000 I raised, and I'll give you a temporary turnover." Because of the Civil War, I can't meet China for the time being, and you have to wait for a while. So I gave my wife $10,000 to ensure the turnover of the family, and then we went to China together after the matter here was dealt with. ”

"Good, good!"

Maria grabbed the money and smiled.

She quickly put the money away, stood up, and said, "The president is here, why be so polite?" You talk to the old man, and I'll prepare lunch at noon, and talk while eating. ”

Li Zhenxin said, if I don't bring money, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get in!

Since Scotta promised Li Zhen, he will not regret it. However, he said jokingly: "President Lee, if you go down for $10,000, Mary will definitely follow you with all her heart." This trick is really ruthless. ”

Li Zhen said: "It's not ruthless, it's to take care of you!" ”

On the same day, Li Zhen and Liu Jintang spent time at Scott's home, discussing the affairs of the military academy with Scott.

After dinner in the evening, Li Zhencai and Liu Jintang returned.

……

South, Richmond.

This is the national capital of the Confederate government!

Presidential Palace, conference room!

Ministers from various ministries such as President Jefferson Hamilton Davis, Vice President Alexander Stevens, Secretary of State Robert Hunt, Secretary of the Treasury Christopher Meminger, Secretary of War Judah Benjamin, Secretary of the Navy Stephen Mallory, and other secretaries of the Navy, as well as dignitaries from the South, all gathered in the conference room to discuss matters.

President Davis looked relaxed, with a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "There is good news from the north, and the Lincoln administration has determined the final response. At present, the Lincoln administration has divided a total of three theaters of operations. The first theater is near the Virginia theater, which is the eastern part of the Union; The second theater of operations is the Mississippi River Valley, which is the middle of the battlefield; The third theater is New Mexico and Texas. ”

"The three major regions are an important division of this battle."

"Among them, the commander of the 1st Theater of Operations is named Brigadier General McDowell, a graduate of West Point, and many of the generals in our army are brothers. The commander of the 2nd Theater of Operations was Colonel Grant, also a graduate of West Point. The third theater of operations is of little value, and there is no detailed information for the time being. ”

President Davis said: "Brigadier General McDowell was judged to be sharp, arrogant, and inexperienced on the battlefield, which was his greatest shortcoming." If we want to fight back, we have to take advantage of Brigadier McDowell's shortcomings, so this theater is relatively easy. However, the fundamental feedback is that Colonel Grant of the Second War Zone is a very difficult person to deal with. ”

Secretary of State Robert Hunt said solemnly: "In that case, I think we should focus on the first theater of operations. Virginia is close to Washington, and if it can crush the Virginia army and go straight to Washington, it will be a chance to win. ”

"Yes, I agree!"

President Davis smiled slightly, a faint smile on his face.

He looked at the Secretary of War, Judas Benjamin, and smiled: "Your Excellency, please immediately inform Robert Edward Lee of Brigadier General McDowell's news, and ask him to defeat McDowell in the First War Zone." I believe in Lee's ability, and he will win. ”

Minister of War Ban Zheming nodded, and replied: "The second theater of operations must also be careful, be careful. ”

President Davis's expression became more serious, and he said: "In addition to the necessary war, we should also contact France, Britain, and other countries to get these countries to recognize our legitimate status and win their support." ”

His words were agreed by those present.

Everyone agreed on a unified opinion and was full of confidence in the battle.

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