After the four people discussed the matter, Burlon suddenly felt cold all over.
I rubbed my nose, and two strips of clear mucus flowed out of my nostrils like earthworms, and my eyes were bloodshot. At this time, the sequelae of cold and cold broke out.
Bao Ling was also shivering all over and his body felt cold.
The two people instantly became wounded.
Upon seeing this, Adams quickly opened the door and asked the soldiers outside the yard to boil water and prepare clean and fresh clothes. After Baoling and Burlon took a hot bath and put on clean and warm clothes, Adams asked the soldiers to do it again.
The two of them took medicine to treat colds and then began to rest.
After all the busy work, it was already midnight.
Bourlon caught a cold, had a runny nose, and sneezed from time to time. He was not sleepy at all. He felt better and had no runny nose, but his nose was blocked. After falling asleep, he snored loudly, making a sound like snoring.
It was like thunder all night long. Adams and Russell couldn't sleep and didn't get a good rest all night.
Early the next morning, the sun shone into the house and it was already dawn.
All four of them were sleepy-eyed, with tired looks on their faces, and their eyes were bloodshot. Baoling and Burlon were caused by the wind and cold, but Adams and Russell were tortured by them.
Bao Ling blinked and asked: "Adams, Russell, what's wrong with you?"
The old guy slept soundly last night and had no idea of the crime he had committed.
Russell snorted and said, "You snored all night last night, and Adams and I didn't fall asleep." As he spoke, Russell yawned again and rubbed his sore eyes and fatigue.
's cheek.
Bao Ling's mouth twitched, slightly embarrassed.
Adams said: "Business matters, first contact Li Zhen, and then find someone to contact the businessmen in the Shanghai Concession, lest they be thrown into Yicui Building indiscriminately by that thief Lu Shaochuan. I really want to cry without tears."
"Yes, yes, let's find Li Zhen first."
When Russell heard this, he immediately returned to the topic.
Bao Ling and Burlon did the same and reached an agreement unanimously. Immediately, Adams quickly got dressed, washed quickly, found the soldiers stationed outside the yard, and asked the soldiers to notify Li Zhen.
Soon, the soldier returned and took the four people to the hall.
In the hall, Li Zhen was stunned when he saw the situation of the four people.
It had only been one night, and he looked so haggard.
Li Zhen waved his hand for the four of them to sit down and asked in a deep voice: "Looking at your situation, you must have stayed up all night to think about the problem. Tell me, how are you thinking about it? Are you planning to go to Yicui Building to pick up guests, or are you planning to go to Yicui Building to pick up guests?
I plan to raise ten million taels of silver to pay off the debt."
Bao Ling was the first to say: "General Li, ten million is too much. Can we reduce it some?"
Li Zhen sneered and said, "You didn't think ten million was too much when you proposed it, but now I think it's too much. Since you don't want to repay the debt, then go to Yicui Tower."
Li Zhen raised his head and looked outside the study, shouting: "Here comes someone!"
After the words fell, several soldiers walked in.
Seeing this, Bourlon waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Master Li, don't be anxious, ten million is just ten million, we are out." After saying that, Bourlon glared at Bao Ling fiercely.
Bao Ling shook his head slightly, feeling a little depressed. He also agreed to the compensation, but when it came to talking about it, he wanted to reduce his money. If he could earn back a little, he would earn back a little.
A smile appeared on Li Zhen's lips, and he waved his hand to let the soldiers who came in retreat.
Li Zhen said with appreciation: "Your Excellency Bourlon is so refreshing, Li Zhen admires it. However, ten million taels of silver is not a small amount. How are you going to pay it back?"
Bourlon immediately said: "The four of us have limited money, and we definitely cannot afford ten million taels of silver. Even if we are really sold to Yicui Building, it is not worth so much money. We thought of a way to find a concession in Shanghai.
We will try our best to raise ten million taels of silver from foreign merchants in the city. However, one person needs to leave Daotai Mansion to visit all the merchants."
Li Zhen rolled his eyes and asked with a smile: "Who among the four of you is willing to discuss fundraising?"
"I'll go!" Bourlon said without hesitation.
Adams shouted: "Bourlon is infected with wind and cold and is ill, so he is not suitable to go out. Besides, Bourlon, as the French minister to China, has been staying in Guangzhou. He has been in Shanghai for a short time and is not familiar with Shanghai. Even if he finds it
It was difficult to convince the British and French businessmen who had entered the concession. I thought it was best for me to go and raise more money."
Burlon's eyes widened and he shouted: "You dare to rob me?"
Adams held his head high and said without hesitation: "It's not a matter of fighting you, it's the most appropriate thing for me to do!"
Bao Ling shook his sparse hair and said seriously: "Stop arguing. None of you are suitable. It's most suitable for me to go. Burlon has a runny nose now and has a bad image, which will scare businessmen. Adams has a bad temper and won't agree with him."
If we have to fight, it is not suitable to persuade businessmen. I am in good health now, and I am the British Minister to China. I am also familiar with Shanghai. When I visit the businessmen in the concession, they will give me three points of thin noodles."
Li Zhen watched the three people arguing, feeling amused in his heart.
Fighting in a nest is really fun!
Turning his eyes, Li Zhen looked at Russell, who had been silent.
In an instant, Russell seemed to sense the ardent expectations in Li Zhen's eyes, and immediately stood up and said unceremoniously: "Bao Ling is not suitable either. It is best for me to go."
Bao Ling frowned and said, "Your thigh is injured and it's inconvenient to walk. It's not suitable."
Adams said in a deep voice: "Rachel, stop joking and just take good care of yourself."
Bourlon said: "Are you sure you are not confused? You will scare others if you limp out. In my opinion, you should take good care of yourself to avoid getting sick. This is the most important thing."
Four people were arguing over who should go out.
Rachel alone became the target of the other three people's crusade and was attacked unanimously.
Li Zhen watched the four people arguing with a smile, treating it as a joke. In order to get rid of their brains, the four people had thrown away their past friendships, and it was best to get out.
"Cough! Cough!!"
Li Zhen coughed twice, and the four of them suddenly became quiet.
Bourlon said: "Master Li, we haven't confirmed who is going out yet, please wait a moment."
Li Zhen waved his hand and said: "If you can't decide who will go out, I will appoint it. I think it is most appropriate for Mr. Russell to go out and persuade the businessmen. He has an injury on his leg, which can just impress the foreign businessmen in the concession."
Coupled with Russell's identity, it will be more convenient to raise money."
"Thank you, Mr. Li!"
Rachel's eyes flashed with excitement and she immediately thanked him.
Hearing this, the other three stared at Rahel like knives, as if they wanted to kill him.
Li Zhen continued: "Rael, I'll give you three days. If you don't raise ten million taels of silver after three days, I will throw Bao Ling, Burlon and Adams to Yicui Building to pick up the guests. The three of them
People have been insulted, and you are the only one who has been spared. When I let them go, you should know the consequences of refusing to save them. It is best to complete it within three days, otherwise they will really become ducks."
After hearing this, Baoling, Adams and Bourlon looked at Rachel pleadingly.
Whether he can be a duck or not depends entirely on Russell's ability.
ps: One of three updates; the writing is a bit cheerful, please give me flowers.