Li Zhen defeated Vasily, and Chen Yuande, the Russian minister and others left quietly.
Although Qi Shan watched Chen Yuande leave, he did not stop him. For Qi Shan, winning this time was already the greatest benefit. It would not be good if the Russians were pushed into a hurry.
After getting off the ring, the people cheered and celebrated, with happy expressions on their faces.
After Qi Shan took Li Zhen, Zhi Lan and others away from the competition place, he said with a smile: "Li Zhen, you defeated the Russians this time. Not only did you bring glory to the Qing Dynasty, but you also became famous in Beijing. Congratulations."
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Li Zhen replied: "Without the support of adults, it will be difficult for the general to push the Russians into a corner and get them out of Beijing."
Zhilan's pair of wonderful eyes moved around, and a strange light appeared in her eyes.
Qi Shan had a sharp eye and discovered Zhi Lan's situation, which was clearly no different from that of the girl in Huaichun.
This eldest girl in her early twenties but not married has now fallen in love with her.
Qi Shan thought that if Li Zhen and Zhi Lan got married, and Li Zhen was loyal to him, this would be the best opportunity to form an alliance with Guiliang. Qi Shan was thoughtful and said with a smile: "Zhi Lan, the sun is shining brightly today, it's the lake.
It’s a good time for boating. It’s a rare trip for you. When Li Zhen returns to the post house to wash up, I’ll ask him to accompany you to the lake for boating. What do you think?”
Zhilan stopped, glanced at Li Zhen with her beautiful eyes, and said a little shyly: "General Li is exhausted physically and mentally due to a competition with the Russian strongman. I'm afraid it will be difficult to accompany the little girl on the boat, so let's forget it."
Li Zhen raised his eyebrows. How could this be rejection? It was clearly an attempt to retreat in order to advance.
A strange smile appeared at the corner of Huang Shihai's mouth. He had already noticed that something was wrong, and there was indeed something going on.
Qishan said: "Although we are tired from the martial arts competition, rafting is just for rest."
Zhilan lowered her head slightly and hummed softly.
Qi Shan turned his eyes and ordered: "Li Zhen, Miss Zhilan rarely comes out, please accompany her to relax. This time I returned to Beijing to report on my duties, I have already met the emperor, and will return to the Jiangbei camp soon. You have to catch it
Opportunity, understand?”
Seize the opportunity?
The corners of Li Zhen's mouth twitched slightly, but he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
This old guy Qishan is really good at causing trouble!
After the group returned to the post house, Qi Shan went directly back to his room, leaving the opportunity to Li Zhen. Next, Li Zhen went back to the room to wash up, changed into a clean and refreshing white robe, and combed his braids.
.When I walked out, my clothes were fluttering, my equipment was majestic, and I looked extremely handsome.
Li Zhen didn't show any pretense, and took Huang Shihai, Die'er and Zhilan out of the inn and went boating on the lake.
Under the sunshine, the lake surface is sparkling, which is really beautiful.
On the lake, small boats were driving slowly, with a quiet charm. Li Zhen and Zhilan were alone on a small boat, and Huang Shihai and Die'er were on another small boat. The two boats were more than ten feet apart, giving Li Zhen
He and Zhilan left a separate space.
"Whoa! Whoa!"
Li Zhen paddled forward, and when he reached the center of the lake, he simply stopped and sat quietly on the bow.
The sun shines warmly on my body, which makes me feel very comfortable.
Li Zhen looked at Zhi Lan who was sitting quietly next to him and sighed slightly in his heart.
By now, if he still doesn't notice it, he is really a pimple. But Li Zhen understands that he cannot stay in Beijing, because this is a prison where countless Manchus are imprisoned for walking dogs and fighting cocks. If
Staying in Beijing can only do trivial things, so Li Zhen must leave.
But after leaving Beijing, it would be difficult for him and Zhilan to have any results.
Therefore, Li Zhen did not want to get involved too deeply.
When Zhi Lan saw that Li Zhen was silent, she was secretly angry. She thought Li Zhen was still angry about the original dispute, so she said, "Li Zhen, you are a stingy man!"
"Cheapskate?"
Li Zhen didn't know why and asked: "Miss Zhilan, Li Zhenlei is a manly man and has an open mind. Why is he so stingy?"
Zhilan snorted and said coquettishly: "You said you're not a stingy person. I wanted you to be an official in Beijing at the beginning, but you refused, and then didn't say a word. It was clear that you were resentful. You must be resentful now, too.
That’s why you ignored me.”
Li Zhen was about to cry but had no tears. Women's hearts are really elusive.
Li Zhen explained: "Miss Zhilan, I really have no resentment and have forgotten the matter."
Zhilan's beautiful eyes turned and she said softly: "Call me Zhilan. Every time you add 'Miss' at the end, it sounds very awkward." After a pause, Zhilan said again: "You have defeated Russia now.
Hercules, you are so famous in Beijing that even the emperor gave you a yellow mantle. He admires you very much. If I, Amma, deal with it again, you will be transferred to Beijing as an official and you will definitely be reused."
Zhi Lan still thought that Li Zhen would have to be transferred to Beijing to serve as an official.
After all, Beijing is at the foot of the emperor, and there are countless disciples of the Eight Banners here. No matter how strong you are outside, as long as you enter Beijing, if it is a dragon, you have to curl up, if it is a tiger, you have to lie down, so Zhilan hopes that Li Zhen will become an official in Beijing.
Li Zhen knew in his heart that this was Zhilan's good intention, but he shook his head and refused, saying: "Miss Zhilan, I will not become an official in Beijing. Beijing has too many restrictions and it is impossible to realize my ambitions."
"you you,……"
Zhilan was so angry that she couldn't speak clearly, but thinking of Li Zhen's stubborn temper, she quickly shut up and stopped talking.
She took a breath and said calmly: "Why don't you understand? Beijing is at the foot of the emperor. Even a fifth-grade official is better than a feudal official outside. Besides, the world is in chaos now.
, there are bandits everywhere. Jiangbei Camp in particular is even more unsafe. Beijing is relatively peaceful, so you won’t have any trouble in Beijing."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "Miss Zhilan, I have already said that I don't want to be a small official in Beijing. Li Zhen accepts your affection for me, but if Li Zhenzhi is not in Beijing, it will be difficult for us to have a future."
Having said this, Li Zhen looked at the setting sun in the west and said: "I have great ambitions and passion, which cannot be lost in Beijing. Time is very tight, really very tight, and I cannot waste time in Beijing."
At this time, it was already October of the third year of Xianfeng.
In the sixth year of Xianfeng's reign, the Second Opium War began, and there were only more than two years left. Li Zhen was only a small general now. If he wanted to reverse the situation, he could not waste time and must form his own army as soon as possible.
Power. Every bit of time is very precious to Li Zhen, and it is impossible to stay in Beijing.
Zhilan's beautiful eyes turned, and her heart was greatly shocked.
Suddenly, she felt that the person in front of her was so majestic and tall, and that the person in front of her was ambitious and ambitious. If she lost it, she would regret it for the rest of her life.
Zhilan gritted her teeth and said, "No matter where you are, I am willing to wait for you!"
Li Zhen stared at Zhi Lan and did not agree immediately.
After a pause, Li Zhencai continued: "You have to think about it carefully. If you really plan to follow me, you will probably not be rich or wealthy, and you may even be helpless."
Zhilan blinked. With Guiliang's support, could Li Zhen be in trouble?
She thought Li Zhen was threatening her, so she immediately said: "I am willing to wait!"
Seeing that Zhilan was stubborn and did not change her attention, Li Zhen nodded gently and said in a sonorous voice: "If you don't let me down, I will never let you down!" After saying that, Li Zhen stretched out his long arms and hugged Zhilan's slender waist.
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The two sat on the bow of the boat, cuddling together and letting the boat drive.
