Under the thick darkness of night, Dai Yuanhua left in a hurry, with brisk steps and full of joy.
Daotai Mansion is still brightly lit.
Ye Chengzhong stood in the study, still asking Li Zhen for advice on starting a factory. It was the first time for him to preside over such a thing, and he didn't understand many of them. His only advantage was his flexible mind. Ye Chengzhong was young, but he was able to analyze
Once you have your priorities straight, you will not stick your butt up just because you have been favored by Li Zhen, thinking that you will have nothing to worry about.
Ye Chengzhong knew that it was not done well this time, and I'm afraid it won't be his turn to step in for Li Zhen in the future.
Therefore, Ye Chengzhong was extremely considerate.
Li Zhen was also happy to answer Ye Chengzhong's questions without any reservation. Li Zhen also had a strong sense of satisfaction in his heart and felt extremely proud to teach a famous 'hardware king' and business genius in history. When he answered Ye Chengzhong
When asked the question, Li Zhencai said: "After you go out, ask someone to invite Russell."
"yes!"
Ye Chengzhong saluted Li Zhen respectfully, turned around and left.
Not long after, hurried footsteps were heard outside the study, the door opened, and Rachel strode in.
After half a month, Russell's leg injury has recovered.
The moment he saw Li Zhen, Russell suddenly became excited, and he could finally talk about repaying the money. For the past half month, he, Adams, Burlon, and Bao Ling were imprisoned in the yard, and they were stared at every day.
Staring with small eyes, he sighed every day, almost going crazy from holding back the pressure, just waiting for Li Zhen to call him to talk about repaying the money, and then leave Shanghai as soon as possible.
After waiting for half a month, I finally waited for Li Zhen's call.
Russell sat down in the study and said straight to the point: "General Li, can we talk about redeeming people?"
Li Zhenxiao said: "Of course, that's why I came to you. According to the agreed terms, ten million taels of silver, I will let you go. Of course, the remaining more than 200 soldiers imprisoned will be treated as gifts and released together.
Already."
Rachel rolled her eyes and asked, "How can I trust you?"
This matter is the issue that Russell, Adams, Bourlon and Baoling are most concerned about.
If the money is given but Li Zhen does not release the person, then both people and money will be lost, the person will be detained, and the money will be swallowed up. This kind of thing must be guarded against by Russell. Russell stared at Li Zhen with burning eyes, as if
He wanted to see through the truest thoughts in Li Zhen's heart, but Li Zhen's expression remained unchanged, as calm as an unchanging stone statue, which made Rachel feel depressed.
Li Zhen said in a low voice: "You are already prisoners, do I need to lie to you? Besides, you have stayed in Shanghai for a while and know my credibility. Believe it or not, it doesn't matter, then continue to stay here
Just stay at home."
Russell thought about it carefully, and it seemed to be the truth.
Li Zhen himself is a man with countless money, and they are still prisoners, so there is no need to deceive him? However, Russell does not know that Li Zhen spends money like water, raising troops and buying weapons. He has already spent millions of taels.
Silver, there is not so much money left.
Russell said: "General Lee, I believe in you and hope you keep your promise."
Li Zhen smiled and said: "Of course, my credibility is guaranteed."
After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "Commander Russell, although I promised to let you leave, I have no intention of letting you stay in Shanghai. The British and French allied forces bombarded Shanghai, which frightened the people of Shanghai. We still talk about it today.
You have changed your attitude towards foreigners. Your wanton bombing has damaged the interests of many businessmen and affected the development of Shanghai's commerce. You must leave Shanghai."
Russell immediately said: "General, don't worry, we will leave Shanghai and never set foot here again."
When speaking, Russell's tone was sincere, with a slight smile on his face.
However, Russell was already roaring crazily in his heart. Sooner or later, he would set foot in Shanghai again, trample on Li Zhen under his feet, and wash away the shame left by Li Zhen. After arriving in China, Russell never
Having been defeated in battles before, since meeting Li Zhen, he had to lose every battle and had to pay compensation more than once, so Russell took a deep breath in his heart.
Li Zhen looked at Russell, but he sneered in his heart.
This guy has been thwarted at his hands time and time again, and he has repeatedly provoked people. He is clearly a person who will retaliate for his anger.
Can what such a person says be trusted?
No one would believe it!
Li Zhen did not expose it, and said with a smile: "Commander Russell, you agree to my terms and pay the money. Ten million taels of silver is a lot, but you certainly can't give ten million taels at once."
It's cash, so all the money taken out are banknotes. I will send someone to confirm whether enough money can be withdrawn from the banknotes, and only after confirming that the banknotes are correct can I agree to release them."
When Rachel heard this, she made a growl in her throat and swallowed.
Fortunately, I didn't cheat, otherwise I would be dead.
When Russell came back with 9.2 million taels of silver notes, he did not see Li Zhen. Later, he asked to see Li Zhen twice in a row without success. Bullong had other ideas in mind, and wanted to use the banknotes.
The matter was faked. As long as they deceived Li Zhen using banknotes from a bank that had already lost money, they could easily earn 9.2 million taels of silver and leave Shanghai smoothly.
Bao Ling tried his best to object, so he didn't cheat.
Rachel felt happy in her heart, took out a wad of banknotes from her arms, and handed it to Li Zhen's hand.
After Li Zhen took it, he counted it and confirmed that it was a 10 million tael silver note. He then said calmly: "Commander Russell, you can go back and wait for the news now. I can resume the situation tomorrow after I confirm the situation."
become free."
Rachel stood up, turned and left.
After returning to his residence, Russell immediately found Bourlon and shouted loudly: "Brother, I was almost killed by you. Li Zhen took the banknote and did not intend to let us leave immediately. He would have to confirm the authenticity of the banknote tomorrow.
Let us go. If you adopt your idea and Li Zhen finds out that the banknote is fake and angers Li Zhen, do you think the four of us can survive?"
Bourlon looked embarrassed and broke into a cold sweat.
Fortunately! Fortunately!
Bourlon said: "Bao Ling, thanks to you this time. If it weren't for your strong opposition, the four of us would have become four cold corpses tomorrow. Li Zhen is too cunning and too cautious."
Adams asked: "Rachel, how are you sure Li Zhen will let us go?"
Bao Ling was also concerned about this issue and looked at Russell expectantly.
Russell shrugged and said: "We are all Li Zhen's prisoners now, do we still have the qualifications to negotiate? Besides, although Li Zhen is cunning, his reputation is reliable. I think he can be trusted."
"stupid!"
Bao Ling cursed and said: "If I had known this, I should have gone there myself. I thought you had raised 10 million yuan, so I let you go. I didn't expect you to be knocked unconscious by Li Zhen in a few seconds."
Already."
Adams also yelled and cursed, all criticizing Russell.
In the quiet night, there were birdsong in the room that the guards outside the yard could not understand.