After Zhou Xiuying left happily, Li Zhen returned to the study and began to write a memorial. In the memorial, he mentioned the incident of Yang Nengge surrendering to the foreigners and being beheaded, as well as the beheading of Liu Lichuan, Pan Qiliang and others in the Xiaodao Association. He also mentioned the incident with the foreigners.
The battle of wits and courage was clearly written, but the matter of money was ignored. In the end, Li Zhen also asked for credit for his generals and asked Xianfeng for a reward.
After Li Zhen passed the memorial, Lan Weiwen hurriedly entered the study, bowed respectfully to Li Zhen, and then said: "Sir, A Liguo and Aitang are here."
"It's so fast!"
Li Zhen knew that the two of them were coming back, but he didn't expect them to be back so soon. Li Zhen thought about it and said, "The visitors are guests. Let them wait in the lobby. I will arrive soon."
"yes!"
Lan Weiwen turned around and left to convey the order.
In the room, Li Zhen had no intention of leaving. Although he said he would arrive soon, he did not set a specific time. After Lan Weiwen left the room, she didn't hear any movement in the study, so she knew that Li Zhen was deliberately neglecting her.
Aliguo and Aitang. He hurriedly brought the news to Aliguo and Aitang and asked them to wait in the hall.
In the hall, A Liguo and Aitang sat on the left and right.
The two of them stared at each other for half an hour, but there was no sign of Li Zhen.
At this time, both of them were a little impatient.
However, when they thought of the imprisoned soldiers, the two of them could only stay in silence.
Aliguo breathed rapidly and said in a deep voice: "Old friend, both of us made a miscalculation. We originally thought that if Li Zhen couldn't take Shanghai, he would definitely ask for our help. At that time, we can take the opportunity to raise conditions and give the soldiers and money
Get it back. Now that Li Zhen has easily captured Shanghai, everything is in vain. It’s really a huge loss.”
Aitang sighed: "Li Zhen is really unpredictable. It can be said that he is like a god in his military skills."
After a pause, Aitang continued: "Napoleon also behaved like Li Zhen when he used his troops. He was mysterious and mysterious. You can't guess based on common sense. I think this person is not simple, and you should consider your attitude towards him."
Aliguo asked: "What do you think we should do?"
Aitang said: "Win him over, use him for your own purposes, and let him be our spokesperson."
Ali Guo shook his head and said: "Old friend, I think Li Zhen is very ambitious and will not surrender to us, nor is he willing to serve the empire. It is difficult for him to be a spokesperson. However, Li Zhen has extraordinary abilities and is not good at all.
Take care of it."
Aitang said: "This matter must be discussed carefully. We will not consider it for the time being."
The two talked quietly, and after a full hour, Li Zhencai arrived late.
Li Zhen said to the two of them: "Dear Mr. Aliguo and Mr. Aitang, I'm late. I'm very sorry. Alas, it's because Shanghai has just been pacified and there are too many things that need to be dealt with. I didn't have time to see you two." Li Zhen said.
As he spoke, he strode to the top of the hall, sat down with a golden sword, and asked: "You two, what do you want to see me for?"
Aliguo smiled and said: "General Li, Shanghai has been pacified. Is it time for the 100 British soldiers to be returned?"
Aitang said: "General, I am here to bring back a hundred French soldiers."
Li Zhen smiled simply and said: "You two have very good memories, so I will let you take the soldiers back. Come, take these two gentlemen to the camp and release all the coalition prisoners."
Aliguo and Aitang breathed a sigh of relief, and then followed the soldiers and left.
…
In the Jiangbei Camp, when the news came that Li Zhen had pacified the Shanghai Knife Club, Qi Shan was relieved and felt extremely excited. Li Zhen established a firm foothold in the sea and gained momentum again, which would immediately attract the attention of Yang Xiuqing and Hong Xiuquan. , his pressure will be reduced accordingly, and the threat from Jiangbei Camp will be smaller.
Qishan's army can feel at ease even if there are no generals who are good at fighting. Qishan relaxed his vigilance, and the training of his soldiers began to relax, and the Jiangbei camp returned to normal.
The gambling of gambling, the drinking of alcohol, and the smoking of opium are completely dispersed.
…
Beijing, Forbidden City.
In Qianqing Palace, Xianfeng was reviewing memorials.
Han Laiyu stood by to help Xianfeng and judge the importance of the memorial.
When Han Laiyu got the memorial presented by Li Zhen, he took a cursory glance at the situation above, raised his eyebrows, and showed a surprised look on his face. Less than a month after Li Zhen went to Shanghai, he had already put down the Xiaodao Society's rebellion. Sure enough, Awesome. At the same time, Han Laiyu also thought that he had chosen the right person. He and Li Zhen would get in touch with each other, and he would also be able to benefit from Li Zhen's success in the future.
Xianfeng noticed something strange about Han Laiyu and asked, "What's going on?"
Han Laiyu said: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor!"
"Oh, what's the good news?"
When Xianfeng heard this, he knew it was a good thing.
Han Laiyu handed the memorial to Xianfeng and said: "Your Majesty, this is the memorial sent by Li Zhen, the supervisor of Jiang Customs. Li Zhen said that the Xiaodao Society has been pacified and Shanghai has been recovered."
Xianfeng read the contents of the memorial carefully and laughed, with a proud look on his face.
Immediately, Xianfeng said: "What a great Li Zhen, he is worthy of my admiration. Li Zhen put down the Xiaodao Society in a short time, which was a great help in getting rid of the bandits. He deserves a commendation."
Han Laiyu said again: "Your Majesty, I think you have teased the foreigners and relieved their anger."
Xianfeng nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. Foreigners have become more and more rampant in recent years. Li Zhen was not afraid of foreigners and captured the commander of the British fleet. He also captured and defeated the British and French forces. This is a rare victory."
At this moment, Xianfeng felt extremely happy.
Although Xianfeng and other civil servants and generals in the court said that the British, French and Russians were barbarians, the Chinese nation was defeated by the barbarians, and they felt very aggrieved. Xianfeng also wanted to win the war, but there was no one who could fight. Especially after the first opium After the war, Hong Kong was occupied, and Nanjing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other places were used as treaty ports, seriously irritating the pride of the emperor of China.
Li Zhenda strengthened the country's prestige, and Xianfeng finally felt relieved. This kind of refreshment was spiritual, and his whole body was transparent, which was far more comfortable than the enjoyment Xianfeng got from lingering in the harem.
Han Laiyu added: "Your Majesty, Yang Nengge is so spineless that he surrendered to foreigners. It's really annoying."
When Xianfeng heard this, he immediately said with murderous intent: "Yang Nengge has no backbone and has disgraced the Qing Dynasty. This man should kill the nine tribes. But he is already dead, so forget it." After a pause, Xianfeng said: " Han Laiyu and Li Zhen made great contributions to pacifying Shanghai, how do you think they should be rewarded?"
Han Laiyu did not dare to interfere in political affairs, so he had to decline: "Under the teachings of the emperor, I know some principles, but when it comes to the rewards of courtiers, I know nothing about it."
Xianfeng rolled his eyes and said: "Shanghai is not far from Nanjing. After Li Zhen captured Shanghai, he must contain the bandits in Nanjing. According to the decree, Li Zhen was ordered to be the imperial envoy to suppress bandits and sit in Shanghai to train troops to suppress bandits."
Han Laiyu said: "Your Majesty, Qi Shan is the Imperial Envoy in the Jiangbei Camp, Xiang Rong is also the Imperial Envoy in the Jiangnan Camp, and now Li Zhen is training in Shanghai and is also the Imperial Envoy, but Li Zhen is only a third-grade general, how should we divide the grades?
Woolen cloth?"
Xianfeng said calmly: "Li Zhen's Imperial Envoy is just a title, without rank."
Han Laiyu secretly said that Xianfeng was stingy and wanted to be promoted, but he only paid verbal praise. As for the people under Li Zhen's command, they only received written praise and no actual promotions.
Fortunately, when he conveyed the order to Li Zhen, he also said that he would be rewarded with thirty thousand taels of silver to encourage Li Zhen.
However, I don’t know when or what month the thirty thousand taels of silver will be cashed out.