In the study, Li Zhen and Liu Yongfu sat opposite each other.
The corners of Li Zhen's mouth raised, half-smiling, and he said unhurriedly: "Ah Fu, thirty million silver dollars is not a small amount of money. You boasted about it in front of businessmen from all over the world in Hong Kong, and you have already made a promise. If you suddenly regret it, businessmen from all over the world will no longer trust you, and it will be difficult for you to govern Hong Kong. This word 'trust' is easier said than done, especially losing trust is even easier. Thirty million We must not use smoke bombs to deceive businessmen."
Liu Yongfu looked lazy and said with a smile: "President, I boasted about Haikou to stabilize businessmen. This is for the development of Hong Kong and the stability of Hong Kong. You promised to fully support me. If If you don’t support it, I won’t be able to complete it.”
Li Zhen refused: "No money."
Just kidding, thirty million silver dollars is not a small amount.
Liu Yongfu snorted and then said: "If you don't pay me, I won't do it."
Li Zhen's eyes widened and he scolded: "National affairs should not be trivial. I have appointed you as the mayor of Hong Kong, and this cannot be changed. If you give up your choice, I will not be lenient. The punishment that deserves punishment will be exile." You will be exiled and even pushed out as a scapegoat. Xiao Liu, you should think twice before you act and don’t be impulsive. Impulsiveness is the devil."
Liu Yongfu was bold and said: "President, it's not that I don't want to do it, it's that you don't support me."
Li Zhen gritted his teeth and said: "I fully support it, why don't I support it anymore."
Liu Yongfu said: "If you don't give money, you don't support it."
Li Zhen stood up abruptly and said loudly: "If you don't give money, you don't support it. What kind of truth is this? I will definitely support you with all my strength, but there is really no money, Ah Fu, the wool comes from the sheep, and the treasury has no money. , once you need to raise 30 million silver dollars, the only possibility is to ask the people to pay, which will inevitably increase the burden on the people. You have suffered from excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and you understand the consequences of increasing taxes. Once the people have no money, the government will continue to force them. When the time comes, it will lead to the government forcing the people to rebel. This kind of thing is not allowed to happen and cannot increase the burden on the people."
Liu Yongfu insisted: "There must be money in the national treasury, you can allocate money."
Li Zhen was completely speechless and said: "I asked you why you are so stubborn. You told me that the treasury has no money."
Regardless, Liu Yongfu persisted and said loudly: "If you have money, you must have money. How can such a big country have no money? It's a joke if you tell me."
Li Zhen pointed at Liu Yongfu and said angrily: "You, you,..."
Li Zhen didn't know how to explain his argument with Liu Yongfu. He looked at Liu Yongfu's serious expression and paused for a long time. Finally, he had to think patiently and continued: "Afu, the treasury really has no money. These days There are wars every year, especially the wars in the past few years, which consumed a lot of money. There is really no money in the national treasury. For example, the construction of railways is a major event. It is built by asking big domestic businessmen to raise money. Otherwise, the railways cannot be built. stand up."
"well……"
Liu Yongfu sighed lightly and stopped being serious.
When it comes to this matter, he can no longer be serious with Li Zhen. Liu Yongfu rolled his eyes and said: "President, you are the best at making money. Please give me your ideas. This matter must be solved. If it is solved, No, I, the newly elected mayor of Hong Kong, will be fired from office."
Li Zhen rolled his eyes and said, "I have no idea."
Thirty million is not a small amount. Li Zhen does not print banknotes. Moreover, Li Zhen does not want to take everything into his own hands. He can indeed come up with a solution, but it is undoubtedly more appropriate to leave it to Liu Yongfu to think about. Liu Yongfu is the He is the mayor of Hong Kong. Li Zhen put on a lazy look, as if he said I really can't do anything, and you can't do anything even if you beg grandpa and sue grandma.
This expression fell in Liu Yongfu's eyes, and Liu Yongfu suddenly withered.
He looked depressed and said: "It's over, what should I do now?" After a long pause, Liu Yongfu had to cheer up and said: "Forget it, I caused the trouble myself, I will find a way to solve it myself. , Go back and think about it first, and then find someone to find a way to solve this problem." He stood up and left the study. Li Zhen looked at Liu Yongfu's leaving back, his eyes already full of smiles.
Liu Yongfu took the initiative to find a solution, which is undoubtedly the best result.
Not long after Liu Yongfu left, Qi Zhenhai and Yang Banhou entered the study together, saluted and sat down.
Yang Banhou said: "President, Hong Kong is under our control. The British police officers and soldiers on the island have also been brought under control. The situation has stabilized. At this time, I think we can withdraw our troops and return to Guangdong. As for the captured commanders and soldiers of various countries, Envoy, you can escort me back to Guangdong. If you want to go back to Beijing, you can also escort me directly back to Beijing. Now you stay in Hong Kong doing nothing and wasting your time."
Qi Zhenhai continued: "I agree with Mr. Yang's view. Although Hong Kong is still threatened by various countries, it is in the hands of commanders from various countries, envoys from various countries, and major British officials in Hong Kong. No country dares to do anything. They are now We have to follow the president's temper. If we anger the president, they will only be afraid, so we can retreat."
Li Zhen nodded, this is indeed the truth.
At present, Li Zhen completely has the upper hand.
If all countries want to save the lives of their commanders and envoys, and if Britain wants to save the lives of Robinson, Masha and others, they must stabilize Li Zhen and please Li Zhen. Therefore, Li Zhen is the real boss. Li Zhen thought briefly and said: "You go reorganize the army and prepare to return. I will arrange the remaining things and may set off northward in the next few days."
"yes."
Yang Banhou and Qi Zhenhai answered in unison, looking at each other with joy in their eyes.
The two stood up and turned around to leave.
"President, I have thought of a way, I have thought of a way,."
When Yang Banhou and Qi Zhenhai were walking out, a figure rushed in.
"Snapped,."
Caught off guard, he bumped directly into Yang Banhou.
Although Yang Banhou serves as a teacher, he has been practicing martial arts diligently, and his boxing skills are even more perfect. His martial arts has long been perfected. The moment Liu Yongfu bumped into him, Yang Banhou instinctively retreated, and then blocked with force. A huge force burst out, and Liu Yongfu flew backwards, falling to the ground with a snap, and fell backwards.
Liu Yongfu had thick skin and thick flesh, so he wasn't damaged by the fall, but it only hurt a little.
He stood up and found that he had bumped into Yang Banhou. He looked apologetic and said quickly: "Mr. Yang, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was too anxious. Please forgive me." Liu Yongfu felt even more horrified in his heart, thinking to himself. Could it be that he hit a ghost? He hit him with such force, but Yang Banhou didn't change his expression and stood calmly. It was simply terrifying.
Yang Banhou smiled and said, "Just be more careful next time and don't panic."
After finishing speaking, Yang Banhou stepped forward and left with Qi Zhenhai.
After the two people left, Liu Yongfu entered the study with a look of ecstasy on his face and said: "President, I have thought of a way to solve the problem of 30 million silver dollars. I have figured it out, haha."
Li Zhen said: "Tell me what you think."
Liu Yongfu said: "You captured the commanders and envoys of various countries, so you made a fuss about these people and asked each country to pay and collect 30 million silver dollars. Otherwise, we frightened the foreigners and said that we would kill these captured envoys and commanders. What do you think?" Ah, it is impossible for countries to ignore death, otherwise who will work for them, our 30 million silver dollars can easily be collected."
Li Zhen felt funny in his heart, this was his most commonly used method.
We have people from various countries in our hands, and we should make full use of them.
Liu Yongfu chuckled and continued: "President, this is the only way I can think of. You said you would fully support it. Now, it's time for you to fully support it."
Li Zhen said: "I support and give you enough support."
"Great, we are saved now."
Liu Yongfu laughed and let out a long sigh of relief.
Li Zhen then said: "Afu, the overall situation in Hong Kong has been stabilized. I may have to lead my troops to leave next, so I don't have much time left for you. In the next few days, you should sort out the affairs in Hong Kong as soon as possible and sort out the situation in Hong Kong. After major matters are resolved, you can manage your affairs smoothly only after I leave. If you have any difficulties, raise them now, otherwise I will withdraw and it will not be easy for you to find me to solve the problem face to face."
"ah,."
Liu Yongfu exclaimed with a surprised expression on his face.
"You are leaving so soon."
Liu Yongfu was stunned, not mentally prepared.
He knew that Li Zhen would leave sooner or later, but he didn't expect that Li Zhen would leave so soon.
Li Zhen said: "Hong Kong is already under control. It is meaningless for me to stay. Besides, there are still many things to deal with in the country. It is time to go back."
Liu Yongfu took a deep breath and said seriously: "I have thought about the matter in Hong Kong. The only thing I am worried about is that there will be chaos in Hong Kong that cannot be suppressed, so I need you to leave the necessary troops to ensure the stability of Hong Kong. It is true that I will try not to use soldiers. Suppression, but sometimes, sending troops to suppress is definitely the easiest and fastest way, so a force is needed to stay in Hong Kong to scare some people."
At this moment, Liu Yongfu must put forward all his demands.
Once Li Zhen leaves Hong Kong, he can only rely on himself, and what Liu Yongfu needs is a force that can ensure his safety and ensure the stable development of Hong Kong.
Li Zhen praised: "This request is very good and very crucial."
After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "When I leave, I will leave a certain number of soldiers behind. At that time, some local soldiers will be recruited from Hong Kong to form an army stationed in Hong Kong to protect the safety of Hong Kong."
"Thank you, President."
Liu Yongfu chuckled, and a big stone fell to his heart.
Li Zhen added: "If you have any other requests, feel free to put them forward."
Liu Yongfu thought about it carefully and then continued: "I am the mayor of Hong Kong. I have never done anything like this before. I don't understand many things. It would be best if you could match me with a master who understands the market. "
Li Zhen coughed repeatedly and said with a straight face: "Go and do it yourself, don't look for me."
Liu Yongfu shrugged, shook his head and said: "Forget it if you don't agree, there is nothing else. Now that the money problem has been solved, Hong Kong's security guarantee has also been solved, and the only thing left is to rely on myself."
Li Zhen nodded slightly, Liu Yongfu was pretty good.