Xu Naizhao stayed in Daotai Mansion for a full hour before leaving. He lowered his head, walked straight into the carriage after leaving the mansion, and ordered the groom to drive back.
Xu Naizhao returned to the post house, and his close aide Duan Yunhong also returned from the concession.
Duan Yunhong's clothes were fluttering when he walked, comfortable and relaxed, and he looked calm and unrestrained. He entered Xu Naizhao's bedroom, bowed respectfully, and immediately said: "My lord, I visited A Liguo and Aitang, and I have convinced them. They
I am willing to dispatch elite soldiers to support you. As long as you invite Li Zhen to the banquet, you can complete the battle and get rid of Li Zhen in one fell swoop."
Xu Naizhao shook his head gently, with a bitter expression on his face, as if his parents had died.
Duan Yunhong observed the words and asked softly: "Sir, what happened?"
Xu Naizhao shook his head again and did not explain the matter.
When it comes to private matters, Xu Naizhao will not tell anyone.
Duan Yunhong was confused and couldn't understand Xu Naizhao's thoughts, but he persuaded him: "The opportunity must not be missed before it comes again. If you don't seize the opportunity this time, it will be very difficult to capture Li Zhen next time. My lord, you must continue to fight back."
Don’t hesitate to suffer the chaos!”
Xu Naizhao was impatient and shouted: "Get out, don't worry about Li Zhen's affairs, get out!"
"Sir!" Duan Yunhong said eagerly.
Xu Naizhao shouted: "Get out!"
Duan Yunhong knew that something must have happened, but had no way of knowing, and retreated with helplessness. Xu Naizhao looked at Duan Yunhong's leaving figure. After Duan Yunhong closed the door, Xu Naizhao covered his face with his hands and remained silent.
Li Zhenti's conditions were very clear to Xu Naizhao.
Xu Naizhao clearly remembers that Li Zhen said that if he was killed, Xu Naizhao's nude photos and photos of him wearing dragon robes would be exposed immediately and spread throughout Shanghai. If Li Zhen was criticized, or Li Zhen was criticized because of Shanghai's
The matter was demoted, but Xu Naizhao did not take action to protect Li Zhen. Xu Naizhao's nude photos may also be exposed.
In other words, Li Zhen's honor and disgrace are closely related to Xu Naizhao's.
In fact, Xu Naizhao must protect Li Zhen's interests at all times, think about Li Zhen at all times, and pray that Li Zhen will not be killed. Such terms are completely overbearing terms.
However, Xu Naizhao had to comply.
"well!!"
Xu Naizhao let out a long sigh and shook his head helplessly.
…
Daotai Mansion, study room.
Li Zhen and Liu Taiping sat down separately, with a faint smile on their faces.
Liu Taiping, dressed in a black robe, said with a smile: "After what happened this time, Xu Naizhao does not dare to interfere in Shanghai's affairs. As long as Xu Naizhao is in Jiangsu for one day, he will definitely protect your interests in Shanghai, and he does not dare to interfere. In other words, as long as Xu Naizhao is in Jiangsu, he will definitely protect your interests in Shanghai, and he will not dare to interfere. In other words, as long as Xu Naizhao is in Jiangsu, he will not dare to interfere.
Xu Naizhao protects you from the wind and rain. Shanghai is a country within a country. It is under your control. This place has become the foundation of your management."
Li Zhen nodded and said: "Sir, what you said makes sense. This move is the right move."
The two of them talked and laughed and felt very relaxed.
"Boom! Boom!"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door outside the study.
Li Zhen asked the attendant outside the door to come in and asked, "What's the matter?"
The attendant replied: "My lord, the soldiers guarding the door just now sent word that Jiangsu Governor Xu Naizhao left in a carriage."
"Hahaha……"
When Li Zhen heard this, he laughed loudly.
At this moment, Li Zhen felt extremely relaxed. Now Li Zhen had Xu Naizhao's handle. As long as Xu Naizhao served as governor of Jiangsu, Li Zhen's interests would not be threatened. Even if Li Zhen left Shanghai, he could still designate Shanghai's successor.
Controlling the situation in Shanghai. Li Zhen asked the attendant to leave, looked at Liu Taiping, and said, "Xu Naizhao is gone, thanks to your help, sir."
Liu Taiping said: "It is my duty to plan for you."
Li Zhen said: "The matter is over, and we can free up our hands to develop our strength."
Liu Taiping nodded in agreement with a smile on his face.
Suddenly, Liu Taiping said: "Sir, during this time, I had people test the two foreign women who were helping in the study, and also set a trap to fall into the trap. However, the two of them were unmoved. I thought
After thinking about it, there are three possibilities. First, the two women are very scheming and powerful and must be treated with caution; second, the two women want to use the adults to get rid of the control of foreigners; third, the two women are loyal to the adults
Geng Geng, I want to follow my lord."
Li Zhen said: "I am free to make my own conclusions about Alice and Gu Yili. If they behave themselves, they will be transferred from the study."
Liu Taiping looked serious and said in a deep voice: "Sir, we cannot take it lightly. If the two of them catch the secret and leak it to foreigners, it will be a fatal blow to us."
Li Zhen said: "I arranged for them not to let them get involved in military and political matters, but to let them engage in business."
Liu Taiping nodded and said: "As long as the two of them do not come into contact with military and political matters, let them be arranged by you." Liu Taiping knew about Li Zhen's romantic affairs and did not interfere too much.
…
British Concession, in the Consulate.
After Aliguo received the news of Xu Naizhao's departure, he was suddenly stunned.
Immediately, Aliguo sent someone to find Aitang. When Aitang arrived, he had already received the news of Xu Naizhao's departure. The two of them were sitting in the study, both with their heads lowered, looking very depressed.
I originally thought that Xu Naizhao could deal with Li Zhen, but I didn't expect that he would leave in despair in an instant.
What made the two of them feel strange was that Xu Naizhao had just sent Duan Yunhong and reached an agreement, but now Xu Naizhao left under the premise that the agreement was reached, which was completely unexpected by the two of them.
Aitang asked: "Old friend, Xu Naizhao is no match for Li Zhen, what should we do now?"
A Liguo's eyes flashed with a cold light and he said: "It is impossible to defeat Li Zhen. I once sent someone to ask His Excellency Bao Ling, the British Minister in China. Your Excellency Bao Ling asked us to stand still for the time being, regardless of Li Zhen's problem.
.They are seeking to amend the treaty. Most of their troops are hoarded in Guangzhou. We cannot hold back."
Aitang also said: "The French Minister to China, His Excellency Bourlon, also asked me to tell me not to take any action for the time being. Alas, although the forces of Britain and France have gathered in Guangzhou as an excuse to amend the treaty, life on our side is difficult."
After a pause, Aitang asked: "Old friend, did you get anything out of letting Alice and Gu Yili sneak into Li Zhen's house?"
"Two bitches!"
When Aitang mentioned Alice and Gu Yili, Aliguo became very angry.
A Liguo said in a deep voice: "I agreed that the two of them would follow Li Zhen in order to let Alice inquire about the news. Now, the two bitches have not sent back any news. I asked someone to send a message to Alice, but she pretended not to
I know, but I don’t reply to the message. There were several times when I didn’t ask her to inquire about the message, I just asked her to reply to explain the situation, but Alice just didn’t move.”