Chapter 1270 Detained officials from various countries
At the end of the new year, Beijing is becoming more and more lively.
On the last day of the year, the Presidential Palace is also busy with people coming and going. Many important officials from other places return to Beijing to report on their duties, some return to Beijing to visit relatives, and some return to Beijing to run relationships... No matter what they do, they come back to Beijing to do business. Most people from Beijing went to the Presidential Palace to visit Li Zhen and establish relations with Li Zhen. On this day, the commanders of the seven military regions all returned to Beijing and came to the Presidential Palace together.
In the conference room, Li Zhen, Peng Yulin, Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong and Huang Qiang were present, as were Yang Banhou, Qi Zhenhai, Zeng Guoquan, Li Xiucheng and others from the seven military regions.
Liu Jintang stood on the rostrum and talked about the establishment of the Chengdu Military Region.
During his time in the Chengdu Military Region, Liu Jintang encountered many things. He recounted the things he encountered in the Chengdu Military Region. There were hardships, achievements, and even more pride... The Chengdu Military Region is located in the southwest of China. The strategic location is extremely important. Liu Jintang had many difficulties in taking charge of a party at a young age. However, Liu Jintang finally convinced the generals in the army and built the Chengdu Military Region into an important location that remotely controls the southwest borders. In addition, Liu Jintang has already established establishments in the southwest provinces. He established military divisions, set up strongholds one after another, and firmly controlled the southwest region, becoming the mainstay of protecting the country's stability.
After Liu Jintang finished speaking, Lu Shaochuan, Zeng Guoquan and others came on stage to talk about their affairs in charge of the military region.
After the commanders of each military region finished speaking, Li Zhen couldn't help but nodded.
Next, the major commanders reported the matter again. After the official business was over, it was the reception banquet prepared by Li Zhen for the commanders of the military regions. At the meeting, everyone sat around a big table. Li Zhen sat at the head of the table. Holding the wine glass, with a big smile on his face, he said loudly: "The seven military regions taking root will be the foundation for national revitalization and the prerequisite for national development. The stability of the country cannot be separated from you. Without your efforts in the major military regions , there are hidden dangers in the country, I would like to toast everyone with this glass of wine, thank you."
Li Zhen drank the cup in one gulp, very happy.
Everyone in the banquet hall picked up their cups and drank, laughing constantly.
A banquet ended happily.
Li Zhen was drunk and was sent to his room to rest. After waking up the next day, Li Zhen washed up, rubbed his aching head, and then prepared to go to the study to work. At this time, Zhilan came to the room , holding Li Zhen's hand, he said with a smile: "Husband, my sister came to Beijing with her children. Now they have got off the train and are heading to the Presidential Palace. Please stop working for the time being and talk to your sister. Sister Yixu Brotherly love, after all, you are the child's uncle, you can't just leave him alone."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "You will arrange my sister's affairs. I have to work during the day. Besides, you will receive the reception. You will not leave my sister aside. I believe your sister will understand. Okay, I still have to deal with official duties. You arrange it."
After finishing speaking, Li Zhen left the room and rushed to the office. When he came to the office, Li Zhen first sorted out the things in his mind, and then made a simple plan for what he needed to do for the day.
"Dong, dong,."
There was a knock on the door, and the guard came in to report: "President, Minister Peng Yulin is here."
"please."
Li Zhen nodded, and the guard immediately went to deliver the message.
Soon, Peng Yulin came to the office.
After Peng Yulin sat down, he said: "President, early this morning, Lu Shaochuan, Liu Jintang, Qi Zhenhai, Zeng Guoquan and the commanders of other major military regions have left Beijing and returned to their respective posts."
Li Zhen nodded and said, "Send telegrams to all military regions to wish the officers and soldiers in each military region a happy New Year."
"OK."
Peng Yulin nodded and added: "During this period, Britain, France, the United States, and Russia have still not taken any action."
"It's strange that they can still hold on."
Li Zhen raised his brows and felt strange in his heart. The captured soldiers were not trivial. They included commanders and envoys from the United Kingdom, France, and the United States Commonwealth. There were even British officials such as the Governor of Hong Kong, Robinson Crusoe, and the Chief Secretary of the Colonial Department. members were captured.
Such a lineup can no longer be ignored.
Li Zhen thought for a moment and asked in a deep voice: "Have you checked what each country wants to do?"
Peng Yulin replied: "I checked, but there is no news."
Li Zhen said: "We must keep an eye on this matter and not relax."
Peng Yulin nodded and continued: "I can't figure out what the foreigners think recently, but in the long run, I'm afraid it won't be good. Even if we try our best to keep an eye on it, it's always going to be detrimental to us, especially when the people from the four countries keep dragging them. It's not good. ah."
Li Zhen asked: "What are you going to do?"
Peng Yulin replied: "Summon the negotiating team officials from the four countries to start negotiations."
Li Zhen thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "No, this is inappropriate. If we take the initiative to summon officials from various countries, it will appear that we are actively showing weakness and that we urgently need to negotiate. We cannot do this." At this point, Li Zhen paused. He paused, with a cunning light in his eyes, and said: "We can't invite directly, so it's okay to attack from the side. Let's go and see the captured commanders and envoys of various countries who have been imprisoned for such a long time. I would like to know the state of mind of Governor Robinson, Adams, Russell, and other commanders."
Peng Yulin couldn't understand Li Zhen's thoughts and left with Li Zhen.
Under the protection of guards, the two came to the prison where commanders and envoys from various countries were held. It was said to be a prison, but in fact it was a separate courtyard. However, important officials of each country were detained separately and had their own rooms to prevent these people from being detained. In tandem, after Li Zhen arrived at the prison, he sent people to bring out all the envoys and important officials from Hong Kong. Not long after, all the important people gathered in the prison conference room, including the US federal and French forces who had taken action on Hawaii Island. general.
Li Zhen looked at everyone present and asked: "Everyone, how was your time in prison?"
The British envoy Gobard looked old, with unconcealable fatigue in his eyes, and said: "Li Zhen, I know that the British have sent people to reach an agreement with you. If you take the initiative to come to the prison, you must let us out. Don't Nonsense, just let him go."
U.S. Federation envoy Ma Hui said: "President Li, what are the conditions for the U.S. Federation to exchange for my return?"
French Frankfurt looked happy and murmured: "I can finally get rid of this hellish place. I can finally leave. President Lee, don't say any more nonsense and just let me go."
The Russian envoy Stopsilin frowned and was not optimistic.
The faces of the other captured commanders and officials were also full of expectations. They all thought that officials sent by various countries had reached an agreement with Li Zhen and they would be released, so they were excited.
Li Zhen raised the corners of his mouth and said calmly: "Who told you that you can leave? Did I say so? No."