Tang Huaide put down the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile: "The President has a lot to do, so he can take time out of his busy schedule to meet with us. It is really a blessing for us, especially since we live in the United States, not at home, so we can meet him in the United States. Meeting the President is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We have the opportunity to meet the President today. Please give us a few words from the President."
After finishing speaking, Tang Huaide took the lead in applauding.
In an instant, all the businessmen and gentry sitting on the second floor applauded, and there was thunderous applause.
Everyone's eyes fell on Li Zhen, showing anticipation.
Li Zhen said: "You are in the United States. In my opinion, you are actually in the Cao camp and your heart is in the Han Dynasty."
With one sentence, laughter broke out all over the second floor, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.
Tang Huaide said with a smile: "What the president said makes sense. We are all in the Cao camp and our hearts are in the Han camp."
"Although the President's words were slightly joking, they are actually the truth. Most of us have no choice but to come to the United States to do business. Who is willing to leave home?" A middle-aged man sitting next to Tang Huaide looked serious. He said, "For me, it was because my family was in decline and I couldn't make a living, so I chose to cross the ocean and come to the United States to work hard."
Li Zhen nodded and agreed with these words.
People of this era do not have downplayed rural concepts like people of later generations.
People nowadays pay attention to returning to their roots after falling leaves. As long as they can survive, they will never leave their hometown.
Tang Huaide introduced: "President, the person next to me is called Asaman, who runs a martial arts gym. Mr. Asaman brought out ten disciples, all of whom are skilled in martial arts. They are the loudest signs in our Chinatown. , many foreigners have studied under Mr. Asaman’s martial arts school, and even because of Mr. Asaman’s existence, many foreigners who come to Chinatown to cause trouble have restrained themselves a lot and do not dare to blatantly act recklessly in Chinatown.”
Asaman said modestly: "Mr. Tang is too praised."
Li Zhen continued: "You are well-known people in Chinatown. It is not an exaggeration to say that you are rich or famous. Many of you may be used to life in the United States, but I still want to say that although you I am far away in the United States, but my roots are still in China. No matter how far I go or where I am, I am still a Chinese."
"I once said this to Mr. Tang. I hope that Mr. Tang can return to China and do business in China. I also give these words to you. I hope you can return to your hometown. Everyone When they left China, most of them did so because the country was in such a mess that it was difficult to survive, but now that the emperor has long since stepped down, the country is getting clearer and clearer, allowing you to display your talents."
Li Zhen looked sincere and said in a welcoming tone: "If you return to China, you will not only comfort your ancestors, but also benefit the country and the nation. Of course, this is just my appeal, and it does not necessarily require you to return. The final decision lies with you." in the hands.”
The businessmen nodded, but no one answered immediately.
After all, they all have families in Chinatown, so leaving is not an easy thing.
Li Zhen continued: "This time I am visiting the United States and will stay for a long time. If you encounter any difficulties during your stay in the United States, you can raise them. As long as I can help you solve them, I will definitely I will try my best to solve it. I still maintain a good relationship with President Lincoln of the United States. As long as the opinions I put forward are reasonable, I believe he will help."
Asaman rolled his eyes, narrowed his eyes, and said seriously: "President, the current problem is still a status issue. Although China's strength is getting stronger day by day, although the President has shown an extremely strong attitude, the Americans We dare not bully us openly, but we still have problems on many issues."
Asaman said helplessly: "For example, when a restaurant hires workers, or a factory recruits workers, Americans must first choose American white people, and then our people. What I want to say is, can we hire workers?" The president told President Lincoln of the United States, asking him to change this trend and treat white Americans and us Chinese equally so that we can live a better life."
Li Zhen looked bitter and shook his head and said: "It is almost impossible to solve this matter. No matter what, factories run by Americans will definitely give priority to recruiting Americans, just like we will definitely treat our own people preferentially. When encountering such a problem, It's almost an unsolvable ending. Even if I talk to Lincoln, the final result can only end without a problem. The only way is to strengthen ourselves. Only when we become stronger, and only when our own abilities are outstanding, then we don't have to worry about not being able to display our talents. place, then it’s not the factory that chooses you, but you that choose them.”
After a pause, Li Zhen said again: "Those who help themselves, God will help them."
Asaman nodded and said no more.
Li Zhen continued: "Besides this matter, is there anything else?"
Tang Huaide shook his head slightly and said: "After the rise of China, with the help of the president, we have encountered a lot fewer problems. Almost all of them can be solved by ourselves. It is rare for the president to come, come, drink, drink , don’t talk about these things.”
Everyone nodded in agreement and agreed with Tang Huaide's words.
Li Zhen never refuses, and never rejects anyone who comes.
At this time, Huang Qiang came to Li Zhen and whispered: "President, there is a man downstairs who wants to see Tang Huaide."
Li Zhen ordered: "Bring it up."
Huang Qiang nodded, then turned and went downstairs. Not long after, Huang Qiang brought a burly man with a rough face up. After the man saw Tang Huaide, he knelt down with a plop like pushing a golden mountain toppling a jade pillar, and said loudly: "Old man, Help."
For a moment, Tang Huaide was stunned.
Tang Huaide recovered, waved his hand and said: "Get up and talk, get up first and then talk about what happened. As long as I can help, I will do my best."
The man stood up and said: "The master of the door has been arrested, please help me."
Tang Huaide said: "Explain exactly what happened."
Asaman approached Li Zhen and explained in a low voice: "President, this middle-aged man is a disciple of Hongmen. The so-called Hongmen is a sect in San Francisco."
Li Zhen nodded and looked at the person who reported the message.
The man hurriedly explained: "The thing is like this. A brother's woman in Hongmen was working in a factory and was summoned by the foreign manager of the factory. In the end, the brother's woman was defiled by the foreign manager and committed suicide after she came back. The owner got the news. , took his brothers to the factory to seek justice. Originally, the owner wanted the foreign manager to apologize and chop off the lifeblood below. Unexpectedly, the matter escalated and a fight broke out. In the end, the foreign manager was killed, and several people were killed. Foreigners from ten factories were also killed, and then the owner was arrested."
The man almost choked and said: "Old man, you have the widest connections and the most friends in San Francisco. Now I can only ask you to come forward. The Hongmen are willing to do it no matter how much money it costs. I just ask the old man to save the life of the sect leader."
After hearing this, Tang Huaide's gray brows furrowed into the character "Chuan".
