In the study, Gulina looked serious and was dealing with official duties. Gulina's arms business was a large one, and she personally checked many things.
After the matter was dealt with, Gu Lina let out a long sigh of relief, put down her pen, and shouted: "Coffee!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the maid came in carrying warm coffee.
This is a fixed procedure every day. As soon as the maid heard the word "coffee", she walked in directly.
After Gulina finished drinking, she rubbed her sore face, leaned back on the chair and closed her eyes to rest. The maid blinked and whispered: "Madam, Russell sent someone to invite you to the French Consulate to discuss the British issue.
, why did you refuse the French Allied Forces matter? You have offended him, and you will definitely be held accountable in the future, which will be detrimental to your development."
Gu Lina still closed her eyes and said with a smile: "Rael came to me to talk about things. It was just the British and French soldiers who wanted to rescue the captives. I understand Li Zhen's style, and if I capture the captives, I will definitely ask for a sky-high ransom."
I went there just for the ransom. Besides, I am on Li Zhen’s side, so there is no way I would help Russell, Adams and others."
The maid nodded, but said worriedly: "I'm afraid they will cause trouble!"
"trouble?"
Gu Lina sneered twice and said: "With Li Zhen in charge of Shanghai, there will be no trouble."
After a pause, Gu Lina opened her eyes, raised her head and said proudly: "Since Li Zhen led his troops to Shanghai, the British and French forces have confronted Li Zhen, and they have suffered defeats everywhere. They have never won. The first confrontation was with Adams leading the army.
Attacked Li Zhen, but was captured by Li Zhen's design; the second time Aitang and Aliguo led troops to break into Daotai Mansion, but Zhou Xiuying shot Russell in the thigh, and Li Zhen forcefully forced the coalition forces to retreat; the third time Li Zhen
Under the guise of pirate Lu Shaochuan, he killed Aitang and Aliguo; the fourth time Bao Ling and Burlong led the warships north, Adams, Bao Ling and others were captured one after another. No matter how hard these people tried, it was useless."
The maid smiled and said: "Miss, you have a sharp eye. You can tell at a glance that Li Zhen is extraordinary."
Gu Lina smiled and did not answer.
"Boom! Boom!!"
Suddenly, the sound of rapid footsteps came from downstairs. A maid hurriedly walked into the study, bowed slightly and said, "Madam, there is a British businessman downstairs who wants to see you."
Gu Lina asked: "Who?"
The maid said: "I don't know him, but he said it is about the British and French allied forces. Please see him."
Gulina rolled her eyes and realized that Rahel must not have given up and had found someone else. Gulina stood up and said, "Just say that I am busy with official duties and can't get away for the time being, so let him wait."
With."
"yes!"
The maid nodded in agreement, turned around and went downstairs.
The maid who delivered the coffee said: "Madam, I came to see you after all. Are you really gone?"
Gu Lina said: "We still need to see it, but we need to let it dry first."
Gu Lina made up her mind and quietly read in the study.
Half an hour later, the maid downstairs came upstairs to urge her again, but Gu Lina sent her away. An hour later, Gu Lina put down her book and walked downstairs slowly.
In the reception room, Gu Lina raised her eyebrows when she saw the businessman coming.
The person who came was none other than Wattsey's uncle, named Waguan.
Watsi was obsessed with Gulina and pursued her desperately, but Waguan felt very uncomfortable. Because Gulina was married, even if her husband died, Watsi was still an unmarried person. Marrying a widow as his wife would
It has touched the bottom line of Wattsi's family, which makes Wa Guan intolerable. Even if Gulina is beautiful and outstanding, Wa Guan is not satisfied.
In Wa Guan's mind, Gu Lina could be a mistress, but not a wife.
It's a pity that Wattsey doesn't have the ability to capture Gulina's heart.
Wa Guan looked at Gu Lina and said in a deep voice: "Countess, the British and French allied forces have been destroyed. The British Minister, the French Minister, the British Fleet Commander and the French Fleet Commander were all captured by Li Zhen. Now, we need 10 million taels of silver."
To redeem them, the British and French businessmen in the concession and some Chinese businessmen have collected 9.2 million, leaving only 800,000 taels short. As the countess of the empire and a major arms supplier in Shanghai, you should share the country's worries.
.Please go to the consulate and donate the last 800,000 taels of silver."
Gu Lina frowned and said, "This is a man's matter and I won't get involved."
Cun Guan shouted: "Gu Lina, you have to be clear. You can make money because the empire is standing behind you. Without the powerful power of the empire, can you gain a foothold in Shanghai? Can you guarantee that no one will bully you?"
You?"
Gu Lina snorted coldly: "I'm just a woman, don't put men's affairs on me. As a soldier of the empire, since he was caught and made a prisoner, he could just commit suicide and die for the country. Why should the responsibility be assigned to businessmen?
On the body."
"you you……"
Cun Guan was so angry that his face turned red and his ears flushed. He was already extremely angry.
Gu Lina said: "Let me make it clearer. If you plan to invade others, you should be mentally prepared to be caught and killed. I have never supported foreign expansion, nor do I support opium trafficking. I hope that the country
Can develop peacefully. My philosophy is different from yours, so please leave."
Crock shouted loudly: "Okay, very good."
Gu Lina said calmly: "I've always been fine!"
Wa Guan added: "The empire is in trouble, and the officials of the empire are in trouble, and you did not help. You will regret it. If something happens in the future, don't expect the empire to help you."
Gu Lina added: "I have been in Shanghai for many years, have I ever begged anyone?"
Waguan was deflated, flicked his sleeves, turned around and left the bungalow.
The maid looked at Wa Guan's leaving figure and frowned: "Madam, if you blatantly refuse Wa Guan's request and isolate yourself from the empire, you will be criticized by other merchants. At that time, you may also be criticized by all sides.
Strike.”
Gu Lina said: "With Li Zhen as my backing, I have nothing to fear."
After finishing speaking, Gu Lina turned around and went upstairs.
Wa Guan groaned and walked out of the bungalow and stood on the street with a smile on his face. He knew that Li Zhen was related to Gu Lina, and even guessed that Gu Lina had a relationship with Li Zhen, so he concluded that Gu Li
Na will side with Li Zhen. In this case, Gulina will definitely refuse to fund Russell, thus standing on the opposite side of the British and French businessmen.
What Wa Guan did was to pit Gulina against the British and French businessmen and isolate Gulina.
Not only that, Wa Guan even had the idea of dealing with Gu Lina.
Wa Guan returned to the French Consulate excitedly. At this time, there were only a few businessmen left in the consulate, and the rest had already dispersed. Wa Guan walked to Russell and sighed: "Your Excellency, Commander, I will go see you in person."
Gu Lina asked her to provide financial assistance, but Gu Lina said that she was Li Zhen’s person and was unwilling to provide financial assistance.”
Russell raised his eyebrows and said coldly: "As soon as you said it, I immediately remembered it. Gu Lina and Li Zhen know each other and have even had a relationship. It is impossible to support us."
Wa Guan said: "This woman eats everything inside and outside. It's so abominable."
Russell nodded and said: "A British countess who does not consider the empire but stands in Li Zhen's position is an unforgivable crime. When this matter is resolved, such a person must be eliminated."
When Wa Guan heard this, a smile appeared on his lips.
ps: The third update is completed, call it a day; Phew, I can finally take a rest.