After Long Ao told the news about Hu Xueyan's request for an audience, an expression of dissatisfaction appeared on his face, and he complained: "Hu Xueyan just arrived in Beijing, it was late at night, and he just wanted to meet the president. Don't you know that you have to rest at night? Humph, Too self-righteous."
Li Zhen said: "Hu Xueyan is the distinguished guest I invited. Please don't neglect me. Please come to the living room. I will meet him in the living room."
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Long Ao went to notify him immediately. Li Zhen looked at Zeng Guofan, patted Zeng Guofan's shoulder gently and said: "Big brother, thank you for your hard work. Go back and rest early. Remember, your health is important. Only if you take care of yourself can you be better." Doing things for the country and the people is the prerequisite for doing anything."
Zeng Guofan said: "Don't worry, I understand."
After that, Zeng Guofan stood up, left the Presidential Palace, and returned to his own residence.
Li Zhen changed his clothes and walked towards the hall.
In the hall, there was a middle-aged man in his thirties sitting. Although he had cut his braids, he still had long hair. He was wearing a black robe. He was well-dressed and looked serious and elegant.
This person was Hu Xueyan who came from the south. As soon as he arrived in Beijing, he came directly to the Presidential Palace to pay a visit. On the one hand, Hu Xueyan said that he respected Li Zhen. You and Li Zhen ordered me to come from the south. After I came, He immediately took the initiative to visit him, which was of course sincere. On the other hand, Hu Xueyan came to see him overnight because he also wanted to see how Li Zhen was. I came all night, so if you don't come out to see me, it wouldn't be interesting.
In short, Hu Xueyan wanted to see what Li Zhen was like, in a tentative way.
Not long after, footsteps were heard outside the hall.
When Hu Xueyan heard the sound, he saw a middle-aged man about thirty years old walking in. His eyes lit up and he raised his hands almost without thinking: "Hu Xueyan, a common man, pays homage to the President."
Li Zhen walked to Hu Xueyan, helped Hu Xueyan up, and said with a smile: "Mr. Hu is serious. I don't have too many formalities here. You can call me by my name directly, or officially call me President Li, the word "sir." I'd better save it, it's not suitable for me, it sounds awkward and uncomfortable."
Li Zhen looked at Hu Xueyan closely and couldn't help but praise him in his heart.
Hu Xueyan is as handsome as a crown jade, and can be said to be more handsome than Pan An. His ears are droopy, like the earlobes of Maitreya Buddha. His face is calm, and he always has a faint smile, giving people a gentle and jade-like appearance. He feels like a humble gentleman, but upon closer inspection, his smart eyes and resolute face give him a different feeling.
This man is worthy of being called the ‘Business Sage’ of the generation who is called “Hu Xueyan, a must-read for businessmen”.
Li Zhen looked at Hu Xueyan, and Hu Xueyan also looked at Li Zhen, and secretly praised him in his heart.
Li Zhen continued: "Mr. Hu, please sit down."
Hu Xueyan clasped his fists in thanks and said, "Thank you very much, President Li."
After he sat down, he clapped his hands.
Immediately, a man came in from outside the hall carrying a rectangular box about twenty centimeters long, five centimeters wide and eight centimeters high. The box was tan in color and made of fine nanmu. It was simple in style, but extraordinary.
Li Zhen blinked when he saw this, thinking that Hu Xueyan was trying to bribe me.
For a moment, Li Zhen felt a little hopeful.
Li Zhen still valued this generation of Shang Sage. After all, he was a legendary figure. He wanted to see what tricks Hu Xueyan was up to.
The attendant walked to Li Zhen's side and put the box down.
Li Zhen opened the box, and immediately everything inside was revealed. There was no silver in the box, just some jade and cosmetics for women. There were top-quality jade bracelets, top-quality jade rings, necklaces, and Zhu hairpins. As well as perfume, lipstick, etc., they are all things used by women. When Li Zhen looked at these things, he knew they were valuable, and many of them could not be bought with money.
Li Zhen's eyes fell on Hu Xueyan and said solemnly: "Mr. Hu intends to bribe me with these gifts."
Hu Xueyan shook his head and said: "No, this is not for the president."
"Oh, who is it for?" Li Zhen asked knowingly.
Hu Xueyan's expression became serious and he said meticulously: "When men all over the world mention the president, they all applaud and praise them. They even admire President Li. I include you. I also deeply admire President Li for driving away foreigners, giving the people a bright future, and creating a bright future for the people." We have created a new country. Likewise, women all over the world admire the President’s wives immensely and think that President Lee’s wives are virtuous wives, strong supporters of President Lee, and role models for women in the world.”
Li Zhen blinked, wondering why this was so awkward.
Hu Xueyan said in a sincere tone: "When the ladies in my family learned that I was coming to Beijing, they specially prepared some small gifts for the president's wife. These gifts are all prepared for the wives. They are a little bit of my wife's thoughts. ."
After hearing this, Li Zhen got goosebumps all over his body.
This Hu Xueyan is so good at flattering.
Damn, he actually took a curveball path to save the country.
Li Zhen admired Hu Xueyan's method, because in this era, such gifts are very tactful and there is no direct interest relationship between the two parties. It is obviously feasible in this era. Hu Xueyan said with a smile: "I know the president's wife We are strong women, we have our own business, and we are considered rich. We don’t take this little gift seriously, but it is a little thought from Mrs. Hu. Please accept it, President Li.”
"Okay, I'll accept it."
Li Zhen was not a stickler for formalities and ordered people to accept it.
Li Zhen said: "Mr. Hu, I invite you to come to Beijing this time because I want to borrow money from Mr. Hu."
Hu Xueyan smiled and said boldly: "President Li needs it, just give him the order, and Hu Xueyan will definitely support it. Regardless of whether to borrow or not, President Li will give you whatever amount he needs. As long as Hu can help, he will definitely help."
His words were full of generosity and boldness.
Li Zhen told the story about the bank and said: "There is a problem in the bank. Now we can only ask Mr. Hu for help."
Hu Xueyan thought for a while and said: "President Li, I will provide you with 1.5 million taels of silver free of charge."
Li Zhen stood up and thanked: "Thank you very much, Mr. Hu."
Hu Xueyan waved his hand and said: "The president is for the country and the people. This money to support the president for free is also for the country and the people. It is worth it. I, Hu Xueyan, can also do my part for the people and the country."
Li Zhen told Hu Xueyan about the education reform again and told Hu Xueyan that the children of the family could participate.
Hu Xueyan asked: "President Li, can I participate?"
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "You can only choose between being an official or doing business, not both."
Hu Xueyan nodded and said: "Okay, I understand, I will let the family members participate. President Li, please rest assured that the people in my Hu family are definitely reliable in talent, learning and virtue, and are not playboys." After finishing speaking, , Hu Xueyan chatted with Li Zhen about some things again, rarely involving national affairs, but more about women's problems at home, before finally saying goodbye and leaving.
