Li Zhen was stunned for a moment when he saw the two of them kneeling down.
Just now, we were treating each other like brothers.
Now, they are all kneeling on the ground.
Li Zhen secretly said that these were all bad habits of the Manchus. At the same time, he reached out to hold up Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi, and said with a smile: "Get up, no need to kneel down. In China, the method of kneeling to salute has long been abolished."
Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi stood up and sat down again.
This time, Chen Fang felt like sitting on pins and needles while sitting on the main seat. She felt like there was sand under her buttocks and she felt uncomfortable. He stood up and asked Li Zhen to sit down on the main seat, but Li Zhen firmly refused, and Chen Fang again After some persuasion, Chen Fang simply changed her position and sat down at the front seat on the right side of the hall, next to Cheng Zhi.
Chen Fang pointed at Cheng Zhi and introduced: "President Li, this is my partner Cheng Zhi, the 'Cheng' of Cheng and Zhu Neo-Confucianism. He is also a Cantonese, both from the same hometown."
Cheng Zhi greeted again: "President Li."
Li Zhen said: "Brother Cheng has been staying in Hawaii, but he revealed my identity, which is awesome."
Cheng Zhi shook his head slightly and said: "President Li has given the award because Fang Zhiji has business dealings with the United States Federation. Our guy knew about the matter and came back to exaggerate it. Only then did I know that President Li and Liu Jintang General, General Chen Yucheng’s affairs at West Point Military Academy, and he also knows some other matters about President Lee.”
After a pause, Cheng Zhi continued: "When I heard your name, I felt very familiar and had an impression, but I couldn't think of it. Later, I thought it was you, but I had never seen it, so I asked you for the names of the two generals. I dare to conclude that it is you."
Li Zhen nodded and admired Cheng Zhi's wit.
Chen Fang took the words and said with a smile: "President Li came to us to discuss the affairs of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Could it be that you intend to interfere in the affairs of the Hawaiian Kingdom? If so, it will definitely be a big deal to the countless Chinese on the island. Good news, but it may not be that easy for President Lee. Not to mention that the big pirate Teach has amazing methods and powerful strength. There are also agents from Britain, France and the United States on the island. They will definitely not allow you to interfere. ."
Liu Jintang smiled and said: "Mr. Chen, don't worry, the president has already intervened."
Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi were at a loss. Neither of them had ever dealt with Li Zhen before and knew little about Li Zhen's affairs, so they couldn't understand how Li Zhen got involved.
Chen Yucheng explained: "The big pirate Tiqi mentioned by Mr. Chen is one of ours."
"ah,."
With an exclamation, Chen Fang showed surprise on her face.
"No wonder, no wonder,,."
Chen Fang and Cheng Zhi looked at each other with a look of surprise on their faces.
Both of them suddenly realized.
Chen Fang took a deep breath, with a look of emotion on her face, and said unhurriedly: "In the past few years, there was a high chance that goods sent from China would encounter pirates, so that our goods were damaged one after another and we made a lot of money. Since last year, our cargo has never been robbed again, and our crew members are safe and sound."
"What's even more strange is that one time, after the pirates under Ti Qi boarded the ship, they saw that the crew and businessmen on the ship were all Chinese. They turned around and left without causing trouble for us. At that time, everyone felt lucky that it was the Bodhisattva who had blessed us. Later, when things like this happened one after another, I knew there must be a reason, but I never found out the reason."
Chen Fang looked excited and said loudly: "Now, I finally understand the reason. Teach has surrendered to President Li, which can explain why Teach only targets merchant ships from Britain, France, the United States and other countries, and never makes things difficult for us. , on behalf of hundreds of businessmen in the Kingdom of Hawaii and tens of thousands of Chinese people, I would like to thank President Lee."
He stood up and bowed respectfully to Li Zhen.
Cheng Zhi was also the same, full of gratitude.
After the two sat down, Chen Fang calmed down her excitement and continued: "President Li has let Teach take control of Hawaii and is completely in control of the situation. Why are you looking for me?"
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "Teach can fight and conquer cities and territories, but he is not good at governing. Therefore, I thought of you and prepared for you to form a temporary Hawaiian government and serve as the president of the Republic of Hawaii, etc. After I deal with the forces of Britain, France, and the United States on the island, you will take the initiative to move closer to China and turn the Kingdom of Hawaii into a province of China. Therefore, what you have to do is to serve as the transitional republic. The President, after the transition is completed, will again serve as the governor of the Province of Hawaii."
"Gudong,."
Chen Fang swallowed, not expecting such a good thing to happen.
This pie came so suddenly.
He stretched out his hand and pinched his thigh violently, grinning in pain. Knowing that this was true, Cheng Zhi looked at Chen Fang with envy, and at the same time he was happy for his fellow countryman.
Chen Fang's mind changed and she asked: "President Li, why me."
Li Zhen explained: "First, you are Chinese and a fellow countryman of mine, so I can rest assured that you will preside over Hawaii Island; second, you are capable enough to be qualified for the position of transitional president; third, you have status and reputation. You have status. Your wife Julia is the sister of Kamehameha IV. You are also a member of the royal family and are easily accepted by others. Plus your own reputation is convincing. Fourth, you have rights over Hawaii. I know very well that before this, you have been an official of the Privy Council and are familiar with the situation of upper-level officials. After you take office, you will definitely be able to form a government in the shortest time and form strong control."
Li Zhen said firmly: "I believe you can do it."
Chen Fang looked excited, and felt like a thousand-mile horse meeting Bole.
Li Zhen is a bole, and he is a thousand-mile horse.
At the same time, Chen Fang is also a person with local concepts. He and Li Zhen are fellow villagers, so Li Zhen chose him first. Now that Li Zhen trusts him and has such great expectations, Chen Fang must not embarrass Li Zhen, a fellow villager. Chen Fang stood up and said loudly: "President Li, I am willing to accept your appointment."
Li Zhen waved his hands and said, "If you agree, I have one more condition."
"What conditions?" Chen Fang asked.
Li Zhen said: "Since you are willing to accept the position of president during the transitional period, it means that you have become an official and become an official of the country. No official is allowed to be an official and engage in business at the same time. Therefore, the way you operate will Zhiji must let go of everything, whether you leave it all to Cheng Zhi or let your relatives and heirs take over your affairs, you will never allow business, understand."
Chen Fang nodded and said without thinking: "President Li is right, I understand this principle." He paused for a moment, then continued: "Please give me one day, President Li, and I will put everything together within one day." The handover is complete.”
Fang Zhi remembered that Cheng Zhi was here, so Chen Fang was not worried.
Besides, there is a road to the sky in front of him, and Chen Fang cannot give it up.
Li Zhen stood up, nodded and said: "Time is pressing. I hope you can appear in the palace at this time tomorrow, because the next task of forming a government will be very difficult and we must go all out."
Chen Fang nodded solemnly, her eyes full of expectation.
Li Zhen achieved his goal and left with Chen Yucheng and Liu Jintang.
