As soon as Li Zhen's words came out, everyone's spirits perked up, and their eyes all focused on Li Zhen.
Liu Jintang said impatiently: "President, tell me what your idea is."
"That's right, President, please tell me quickly, this is so scary."
Lu Shaochuan urged repeatedly, this was a major matter related to whether he could continue to fight.
Li Zhenxiao said: "Actually, if you think about it carefully, the treaties formulated by the eight countries including Britain, France, the United States, Russia, and Italy are not perfect and have many loopholes. Generally speaking, the treaties formulated by the eight countries are aimed at us and restrict us. However, after careful analysis, the treaty formulated by the eight countries really restricts us, and there are not many restrictions."
"Take Vietnam as an example. Vietnam used to be our vassal country. Now, the princess and prince of the Vietnamese Nguyen Dynasty have come to ask for help. With this prerequisite, we have the right to go south and consider the face of the eight countries. , it is more reliable to send a small number of troops there."
Li Zhen continued: "As for Myanmar, India and other areas, these places controlled by Britain, France and other countries, have their troops really withdrawn? The answer is impossible. This is the loophole in the treaty. It stipulates that China is not allowed to Send troops, but the British and French troops are still there. Once there is unrest in Burma, India and other places, the British and French troops cannot suppress it, so they must increase their troops, and we also have an excuse. Moreover, we cannot do it openly, and there are secret tricks. We can support the local strength in India, Myanmar and other places, and then there will be good things to watch. If we don't send troops, it doesn't mean that we can't do things."
"The president is wise."
Lu Shaochuan smiled and looked very excited.
Li Zhen continued: "Having said that, with our current national strength, it is really difficult to launch a war. In the past, we only occupied a small area. There were not many responsible people, and we also had money. But the country has grown bigger. , there are more and more people to manage, and the primary issue before us is food, clothing, and housing. If we don't solve these problems, no matter how many battles we fight, it will be in vain."
His eyes turned, fell on Zeng Guofan, and said: "Brother Bohan, all this depends on your efforts."
Zeng Guofan said solemnly: "I will do my best until I die."
Li Zhen nodded and said, "I'll leave the domestic affairs to you, I'll rest assured."
At this point, Li Zhen's eyes suddenly became serious, and he said coldly: "Although the treaty formulated by the eight countries this time does not have much impact on us, we can even use the treaties formulated by the eight countries to make a fuss in the future and change the treaty into Our help, but now, since someone wants to set a trap against us, we can’t let him have an easy time. Ye Chengzhong, at about nine o’clock in the evening, you go and invite the American Minister Ma Hui. I’ll have a chat with him alone to see who it is. Targeted at us."
"Okay." Ye Chengzhong agreed.
"President, I still have political affairs to deal with, so I'll take my leave." Zeng Guofan had almost eaten, and the envoys from various countries had already left the palace, so there was no need for him to stay.
Li Zhen said: "Brother Bohan, please pay attention to your health. This is the key to benefiting the people."
Zeng Guofan nodded, turned and left.
Immediately afterwards, the rest of the people said their goodbyes one after another.
After a short time, the presidential palace was empty, and the attendants in the official residence began to clean.
At 9:30 p.m., Ma Hui came to Li Zhen's presidential residence. After sitting down in the study, Ma Hui asked: "I wonder why President Li called me in late at night."
Li Zhen asked: "Mr. Ma Hui, how is Mr. Lincoln, who came to China last time, doing?"
Seeing that Li Zhen was not talking about the topic, Ma Hui did not show any anxious expression, and said with a smile: "Mr. Lincoln is actively engaged in preparing for the next election. Although Mr. Lincoln has suffered repeated defeats, he has not given up yet. People admire you."
Li Zhen said: "I am very optimistic about Mr. Lincoln. He is a thoughtful, intelligent and capable person."
Ma Hui was slightly surprised. Those who were valued by Li Zhen were not ordinary people.
After you go back, take a closer look.
Ma Hui made a decision in his heart, but his face was calm, and he said calmly: "In the past, I left Shanghai and returned to the United States. I had not seen Mr. President for many years. At that time, Mr. President had a small official position and was only in charge of one party. I did not expect that after so many years, Mr. President has established a new country and is in charge of the world. It is really gratifying and congratulatory."
Li Zhen said: "Thank you very much."
Immediately, Li Zhen said: "I invited Mr. Ma Hui here this time because I want to know some things about the allies. Which country initiated the treaty signed by nine countries including China, the United States, Britain, and France."
Ma Hui was stunned, and his mind began to spin rapidly.
Moments later, Ma Hui said cheerfully: "The formulation of the Allied Treaty this time was initiated by the United Kingdom."
Li Zhen nodded and said, "I understand."
Li Zhenxin sneered again and again, thinking that the British had set up a scheme to deal with him, which was unbearable. When the things at hand are finished, he must take good care of Britain. On this empire where the sun never sets, he must make sunset for him. empire.
Ma Hui smiled and guessed Li Zhen's intention.
Li Zhen is not a master who is willing to suffer losses. He will definitely not be reconciled to being set up this time. For this reason, when Li Zhen asked, Ma Hui almost without thinking told the initiator behind the scenes. Anyway, Li Zhenhe Ma Hui wants to see a fight between Britain and Britain. Moreover, Ma Hui also hopes that Li Zhen and Britain will fight as hard as possible, which will be more beneficial to the United States.
Ma Hui thought so in his heart, but didn't say it that way. He said seriously: "President Li, the British initiative to formulate the treaty is also for the sake of peace for the people. Please understand."
"I understand."
Li Zhenpi answered with a smile, looking very solemn.
Ma Hui cupped his hands and said, "Since there is nothing else to do, I will take my leave."
"Please." Li Zhen said.
Ma Hui stood up to say goodbye and quickly left the presidential palace.
The next day, envoys from the eight countries formally paid a visit to Li Zhen, and then signed the "Nine-Nation Treaty" with Li Zhen. According to what the British envoy Gobard mentioned last night, the treaty stipulated that each country could not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries at will and was not allowed to send troops. Attack at will. If any country violates this agreement, it will be condemned and unanimously attacked by other countries.
Gobard, Stopsilin, Ma Hui and others all smiled and seemed very happy.
This mission was sent out and the mission was easily accomplished.
At noon, Li Zhen invited envoys from various countries to a banquet at the Presidential Palace. There were no more disputes at the meeting, and the conversation was very pleasant. In the afternoon, the envoys from various countries bid farewell and left Beijing together, preparing to land at the Tianjin port. Ye Chengzhong arrived. At the Presidential Palace, he met with Li Zhen and said, "President, Princess Lele can't wait any longer. I would like to ask you to send troops south to help the Ruan family recover."
Li Zhen frowned, waved his hand and said, "Go and invite Ruan Lele and Ruan Mingde, and I'll talk to them."
"yes."
Ye Chengzhong nodded in agreement and immediately went to invite Ruan Lele and Ruan Mingde.