Li Zhen issued an order, and Zuo Zongtang, Zeng Guofan, Zhao Liewen and others quickly rushed to the presidential palace.

It didn't take long for everyone to gather in the conference room.

Li Zhen sat on the main seat, his eyes swept over everyone present, and he said unhurriedly: "Half an hour ago, the American envoy Ma Hui came to see me. During the chat, Ma Hui said that China is already a veritable power, with strong strength, and no one dares to invade it. This situation is the result of everyone's sincere cooperation. Only with all of you who have done your best for the country can the country develop steadily and stand on top of the world. ”

Li Zhen stood up and bowed.

Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang and others also stood up and said again and again that there was no need to do so.

After Li Zhen sat down, everyone sat down again.

With a smile on his face, Li Zhen continued: "I invited everyone here because of Ma Hui's visit to me. Ma Hui took out a letter, which was written by Lincoln, who was about to become the new president of the United States. Lincoln invited me to visit the United States. ”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar around them.

Li Zhen said: "I plan to personally go to the United States to see the situation in the United States, and then take some people out to see the outside world and feel the situation outside." ”

"I'm against it!"

Zeng Guofan was the first to raise his hand, with a look of disapproval.

He said solemnly: "As the president of a country, the president is concerned about the security of the country. For the safety of the great president, he cannot be easily visited, and the United States is not a good thing, so he cannot be trusted. ”

Li Zhen asked, "Why?" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Just imagine, once there is any mistake in the president, it will definitely cause turmoil in the country. The good things that have just been built up are likely to come to naught. I even have the idea that this may be a trap deliberately set by the Americans, wanting the president to leave China, and then ambush the president outside, so as to take the opportunity to cause chaos in China, so that they can take advantage of the situation. As the saying goes, you can't have the heart to harm people, but you can't have the heart to prevent people, and the president is asked to put safety first. ”

For foreigners, Zeng Guofan is not at ease.

Especially when Li Zhen went to the United States, Zeng Guofan's heart was even more unhappy.

It's too dangerous to go to the United States.

Li Zhen smiled slightly and said: "Brother Bohan's concern does not exist, in my opinion, the United States took the initiative to invite me to go, but will do its best to protect me, how can I be threatened?" The stronger China is, the more jealous the United States becomes, and the more afraid it is that China will retaliate against the United States, so the safer I am. If something goes wrong with me, the United States will face a counterattack from China, and the United States cannot afford such consequences. ”

Shi Dakai shook his head in opposition and said, "President, I'm against it too!" ”

Li Zhen frowned and said, "Why can't you figure it out?" That's the simple question. ”

Huang Shihai said: "The security of the president is at stake, and the problem is very serious. ”

Li Zhen scratched his head and said, "In this way, in order to relieve your worries and for the good development of the country in the future, you should set up a rule." In the unfortunate event that the president is killed, the prime minister will temporarily serve as the interim president to deal with state affairs, and then the Supreme Court will take the lead and the United Nations Congress will re-elect the president. In this way, even if there is a problem with the president, the country will not be in chaos. You say, "What about this proposal?" There are also such problems, and no one can avoid any unexpected incidents. ”

Zuo Zongtang nodded and said, "I think it's feasible!" And I agree with the President's trip to the United States. ”

Compared with Zeng Guofan, Shi Dakai and others, Zuo Zongtang gradually disappeared behind the scenes and rarely came forward. However, in the congress managed by Zuo Zongtang, all the people involved in it are important members of the provinces, as well as important tasks of the army, and they are all powerful figures, and their rights are not weaker than Zeng Guofan's, but there are fewer opportunities to show their faces.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the weight was so heavy that everyone around him was stunned.

Huang Shihai said in a deep voice: "Brother Ji Gao, the president went to the United States alone, don't you see the danger?" ”

Zuo Zongtang snorted and said solemnly: "It's dangerous to stay in the country all the time, and if the country wants to develop, it must see the situation outside." As the saying goes, knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent will win all battles, and the weapons we have now are a little more powerful, and the number of people is a little more, and others will know it. But what good things do people have, do we know? Comparatively speaking, the overall quality of the soldiers in our country's army, as well as the culture of the soldiers, etc., are still much worse. When the president went to the United States, I followed him to see the situation in the United States. ”

With a serious expression on his face, he continued: "During this time, on the one hand, I formed the Congress, and on the other hand, I learned about the situation of various countries through various channels. The United States has the Federal Army Military Academy at West Point, France has the Saint-Cyr Military Academy, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. Regardless of whether the military academies established by Britain, France, and the United States are effective or not, and whether they really train strong people, at least they have the consciousness to do this and want to cultivate good officers. China is the most powerful country, shouldn't it be? If you are satisfied with the current little bit of the status quo, it will definitely go downhill, and there will be a day when you will be caught up. ”

"Well said!"

Li Zhen's eyes were full of brilliance, and his face was full of joy.

Huang Shihai was stunned, and the rest of the people were frightened by Zuo Zongtang's words.

It seems that Zuo Zongtang is a little different.

Li Zhen continued: "Brother Ji Gao said well, you should go out for a walk to know how big the world is. I agree that Brother Ji will follow me to the United States, and I also agree that Brother Ji will go to West Point to have a look. Although West Point has not produced a famous person at the moment, I believe that it will appear in the near future. When a country's military school is established, students are selected from among countless people, and there will always be talents that emerge, and there will always be gold that shines. ”

Zuo Zongtang said respectfully: "The president is reasonable! ”

Zhao Liewen spread out his hands and said helplessly: "The president and Brother Ji Gao both said so, what else can I say?" Besides, the president has even thought of emergency measures in the event of an emergency, and I have no reason to oppose it. ”

Zhao Liewen sighed lightly and said, "On the contrary, I envy Brother Ji Gao for taking a trip to the United States in his busy time." I wanted to go, but I couldn't do it because of the lack of time. Our country's system was born out of the United States, and it would be best to see the situation in the United States in person, but unfortunately there are too many things, and I still have to build courts all over the country, so I don't have time. ”

Li Zhen waved his hand and said, "Dean Zhao, don't worry, there will be opportunities in the future." This time, Brother Ji and I, and then select some good seedlings and take a look with me. ”

Zeng Guofan said in a deep voice: "Since you are going, the safety of the president must be in place. ”

Li Zhen said with a smile: "The Sharp Knife Battalion has followed me enough, and it lost part of it at the beginning, but after the development of these times. Huang Qiang has restored the combat effectiveness of the Three Hundred Sharp Knife Battalion. When the time comes, they will come with me. ”

After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "My safety will be taken care of, this is not the most important thing. The people who will travel with me to the U.S. are the most important thing, and this will be the first people we will go out, so we have to think about it. ”

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