When Li Guolou returned home, he felt like he was falling apart. He was exhausted both physically and mentally. The family members happened to be having breakfast together. They all felt very distressed when they heard that Li Guolou had not slept for three days and three nights. Have breakfast. Go upstairs and go to bed quickly.
Li Guolou snored while eating hot porridge. Zhen Yuhuan scolded: "Mike, you do things indifferently. I won't talk about you anymore. You can just leave the case to a trustworthy person. Why do you have to do it yourself? .Aren’t you asking for your own fault?”
Li Guolou smiled naively and said: "I can't help it. Lao Wu won't let me leave. He wants me to accompany him. I want others to help me. How can I just leave? I can only hold on until now. Oh... ····I also thought of one thing. Anita, you tell Prince Gong that the Red Rabbit Rouge Beast was set up by its former owner Shanyu, King of Doro County, Mongolia. You ask Prince Gong to ask Shanyu for that animal. Horses will do. Among them, Prince Qi Qi Gong knew very well that he was joking with Prince Gong. The horse hoof prints we were following were fake. The real red rabbit and rouge beast may have already arrived in the Mongolian grassland."
Zhen Yuhuan was happy in her heart, but she said stiffly: "You are the only one who is smart. I won't talk to you anymore. If you go on being shameless, please ask Prince Gong to meet you. I say goodbye to you. See you in the evening." After saying this, Zhen Yuhuan did not forget to kiss her. A mouthful of Li Guolou. Since Li Guolou's power lasts for three days and three nights without sleeping, then there will be drama at night.
Jelia praised: "Mike, have you seen how good Anita is to you? Get promoted as soon as possible. Stop being a policeman. Catching a criminal will not change the situation of poverty, backwardness and beating in the Qing Empire. You have to start from The overall situation comes forward. Don't be stubborn. You say being a spy is a hobby and a dream. Don't you want the Qing Empire to take off?"
"That's it..." The other grandmothers gathered together to attack him. They were unwilling to stay alone in Konggui and waited for Li Guolou to return home.
"Okay, okay. As long as I get promoted, I will no longer fight on the front line. I'm going to sleep now." Li Guolou couldn't argue so much and reluctantly surrendered.
"Xiaolou, give me a bath."
Yingying Yanyan still refused to spare Li Guolou and refused to let the stinking Li Guolou walk away.
Li Guolou was in dire straits, but he couldn't fight against his family members. Even his daughter Li Lingling said, "Dad stinks to death."
"Okay, okay. I'm going to take a shower. I had a full breakfast. Don't ask me to eat lunch." Li Guolou got up and wanted to take a shower. However, he was stopped by some grandmothers at home who were going out to work. Come and have sex. Face-to-face gift.
After the few people who should leave had left, Li Guolou complained: "Hey, it's really tiring to have so many people at home."
"Huh. Xiaolou, don't be too nice when there are many people. Mayuko has prepared hot water for you." Wu Peipei refuted Li Guolou's ridiculous words.
"Well, Mayuko, thank you for your hard work." Li Guolou smiled comfortably and walked proudly towards the bathroom.
"Hi. It's my honor to serve Mike." Mayuko bowed and followed Li Guolou with small steps.
Wu Peipei said with emotion: "Hey, little Japan has such a big appetite. His belly is already like this. He still wants it."
Bai Lian chuckled and tested Wu Peipei with probing eyes. Then the two held hands and followed into the bathroom.
Li Guolou was actually exaggerating. Of course he had slept soundly, but he wanted to sleep at this moment. As soon as he stepped into the bath tub, he saw three grandmas undressing and taking off their belts. He was shocked and said anxiously: "Three good grandmas. I just Come back. Let me rest for a night, okay?"
"Dreaming." "Humph. Xiaolou, we want to check whether you have been seduced by a goblin." "Brother Xiaolou, I miss you."
"Yes. Xiaolou. When you return home, you have to pay the public food first."
"Hey hey hey." The three beauties stepped into the big wooden barrel, causing water to splash everywhere.
"Well, it's better to be a member of the family. Bai Lian, you have become plump..." Li Guolou hugged her from left to right, enjoying the boundless love.
Li Guolou didn't need to move. Someone was there to serve him. He could only start the long journey. The four of them started playing in the bathtub and then lying on the big bed together.
Li Guolou became energetic as soon as he started. He was out of control. He first satisfied Zhen Youzi. Then he, Wu Peipei and Bai Lian got together. The three of them were still having fun near noon.
Suddenly the door opened. Zhen Yuhuan walked in. She said angrily, "Mike, you are so silly. You haven't rested yet. Prince Gong wants to see you in the afternoon. Look what you are doing."
"Ah." Li Guolou was shocked. He stopped fighting and said anxiously: "Anita, it's my fault. I'll get up now."
Zhen Yuhuan angrily pushed down the naked Li Guolou. She scolded: "What's the rush? I want one too. Fuwa, you are so cute. Prince Gong also praised you for being smart." After saying this, Zhen Yuhuan took off her clothes and exposed herself. Snow-white skin, creamy complexion, and natural beauty make people embrace each other.
Li Guolou was furious. He turned over and said, "Anita, I warned you. You are not allowed to mention Prince Gong in bed. See if I don't fix you today."
Zhen Yuhuan gasped and said: "Mike, everything I do is for you. You have to work hard."
"Don't worry, Anita. When have I ever let you down?" Li Guolou is like the lone hero Zhao Zilong. He is murderous and uses all his strength. His jade body is spread out. He speaks softly. The strong mahogany bed still has a rhythm. of swaying.
Li Guolou was wearing a brand-new official robe. Zhen Yuhuan beside him was radiant. Her face seemed to have a layer of paint. The two boarded a luxurious carriage and went straight to Prince Gong's palace.
Zhen Yuhuan stared at Li Guolou beside him. He kept his composure and calmness. He had a graceful and unworldly demeanor of an official. He nodded approvingly and said in a neutral voice: "Well, not bad. Li Guolou's spirit is still good. I believe that Li Guolou can be a seventh-rank official. He can be a fifth-rank official before he is thirty years old. Hahahaha." As she spoke, Zhen Yuhuan couldn't help but laugh. The dream came true. This time, Prince Gong Yixin .Finally agreed to her request and gave Li Guolou a chance for an interview.
After the passion, Li Guolou was still full of emotions. He hugged Zhen Yuhuan tightly, his face was solemn, and he said in a low-pitched baritone: "Anita, you are willing to pay for me. I will not let you down. No matter what others do, Talk about us. You are my true love in this life."
"Go. Don't lie to me. I don't know how many grandmas I have said this to." Zhen Yuhuan seemed to be breaking away from Li Guolou's arms, but in the end she snuggled closer. The two leaned together and looked at each other sweetly.
Li Guolou asked: "Is Prince Anita Gong writing this letter for me or for that case?"
"Hmm... It's hard to say. Prince Gong is busy with everything. He never reveals his thoughts to me. He called me over this morning and suddenly said he wanted to see you. He didn't say what the specific matter was. But I got the news. Yuan Baoheng is already at the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Office. Bao Yi will also go there in the afternoon. Whether it is a blessing or a curse, it is great that you can meet Prince Gong with the second- and third-grade officials. Take advantage of the opportunity. Maybe your spring will come. Already."
"Oh... that's it." Li Guolou had some concerns in his mind. His official title was too small and his words were insignificant. In the case of Yuan Baoheng's son, it was not his turn to report and make decisions to Prince Gong Yixin. That should be because Prince Gong Yixin wanted to see how his eloquence was and whether his ideas were in line with the court.
"What about the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Office? Are there any taboos?" Li Guolou was afraid that there would be some mistakes in etiquette, so he asked first.
"No. You don't want to send me a gift. There are strict rules there. Everything is done according to the rules. If you are asked to wait in the gate room, don't chat with the people next to you. Sit up straight and respectfully. Be serious about your words and keep your manners."
Li Guolou nodded slightly. He was thinking about how to respond in order to satisfy Prince Gong Yixin. There was no sound in the carriage. After a short pause, Zhen Yuhuan said: "Xiaolou, I warn you in advance. You are not allowed to go to the countryside to work as a place. If you want to go to the big cities, we will still consider it. If you live in a remote country, it will not end well for you. This is our ultimatum."
Li Guolou smiled and said: "Sister Yuhuan, where are you thinking? How could Prince Gong directly appoint an official and make a wish? The court system does not allow it. I want to leave a good impression on Prince Gong, which means that the promotion speed will be faster. Mr. Bao will not give me a false title again. My office is closer to Santang."
Zhen Yuhuan shook his head and said: "Xiaolou, Prince Gong uses talents in an eclectic way. If you fall into his eyes, he will not let you stay down there to train. He will promote you at any time. We don't allow you to engage in agricultural production. Make up a paragraph about harvesting wheat. We don’t like to hear it.”
"Hey, do what you do and love what you do. Don't I love you the most?" Li Guolou unbuttoned Zhen Yuhuan's clothes and put one hand in to knead her plump breasts.
"Well... Xiaolou. That's agreed. Let's invite the second grandma to join us tonight. Let's have some fun." Zhen Yuhuan's face became even more rosy. She touched Li Guolou's cheek shyly. She couldn't get enough of her love. .
Li Guolou thought of the scene between Xie Xiuzhu and Zhen Yuhuan. The singers who had been practicing since elementary school complemented each other perfectly. He said with a smile: "Okay, just you and the second grandma. I love you both. I love you both." It doesn’t hurt enough.”
"Hey." Zhen Yuhuan gasped and twisted her waist as if shy. Her whole body was numb and numb, enjoying Li Guolou's tireless service.
"Xiaolou, I want a son." Zhen Yuhuan gasped tenderly, expressing her true feelings.
"Hmm..." Although Li Guolou was a little resistant in his heart, he couldn't refuse the grandmothers' minimum request. What are they doing with so many sons? He wasn't happy enough yet.
All I can say is: "I know. If you are willing to help me, I will do my best and die. Then, can you be the only one tonight? This way, the chance of success will be greater."
"Fool, I'm talking about the future. I haven't enjoyed it enough yet. I'll wait until you become a seventh-rank official. I will also retire from the Pingqing Club at that time. We respect each other as guests. We will start a new business together and earn ten dollars a year. Ten thousand, millions of silver. I will keep the silver for you." Zhen Yuhuan said her ideal. She has been sitting on the throne of Pingqing Society President for almost seven years. She has embezzled hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. She originally thought it was something serious. It's amazing. I have a house with a garden, servants, and savings. I can live a happy life for the rest of my life.
What she never expected was to come to Li Guolou. Hundreds of thousands of silver is nothing. She earned more than 20,000 taels of silver from four "Yeliya Charity Hall" evening parties. And she accepted the financial power of the Li family. The capital has exceeded 50,000 taels of silver. This is just the beginning. The ambition of a big family has turned out to be millions or tens of millions of silver. The Qing Empire's annual treasury tax revenue is only more than 30 to 40 million taels of silver. Li Guolou To build a business empire. And she will be the founder of this business empire.
Li Guolou touched his nose, glanced sideways at Zhen Yuhuan, and said in a playful tone: "Sister Yuhuan, the beauty you want is all placed with you. Can I rest assured? How many baskets should the eggs be placed in? I still have more at home. Open an insurance company."
"Bad guy, bad guy. At worst, I'll put my money with you first." Zhen Yuhuan knew that he couldn't bear to let go of his children. A big family must first have a spirit of dedication.
Li Guolou gently pinched Zhen Yuhuan's small nose and said, "Well, that's right. Find me some more big investors and ask them to deposit their money into the "Please Come In Bank"."
"Hi." Zhen Yuhuan obeyed the orders without hesitation. How difficult is it? No matter how difficult it is, she can handle it. Those corrupt officials in the court were caught by the Pingqing Society. She only needs to mention a few words. Everyone will become a customer of "Please come into the bank".
"Xiaolou, we will go to Tianjin first to go to the "Please come to the bank". You should come here quickly. There are some things that your elder brother also has selfish motives. We don't understand. If you are cheated by him, you can't regret it after you sign. Especially when he said he should be filial to his uncle Li Jingyi. What about 10 to 15 percent? I think there is something fishy in it. Some filial piety is property. But he came to talk to you about money. This account is not much now, but it will be big in the future. Come on. Don't just listen to your elder brother." Zhen Yuhuan is wary of everyone. Such is her nature. She can't extricate herself except being addicted to Li Guolou's arms.
"Hey." Li Guolou sighed. Brothers also have to settle accounts. Since he has a family and a career, he must have family values. He has prospered in the capital. Isn't it because there is a "Li Hongzhang" brand that is his uncle's.
Now Zeng Guofan is dead. Zeng Guoquan is the governor of Hunan. He is just a prince. The court does not regard Zeng Guoquan as an important minister of the central government. Only Li Hongzhang has the trust of the court. In addition to being the direct governor of the two provinces, he is also the minister of study, military minister, and Beiyang. Although Zuo Zongtang, another important minister of the country, is on par with Li Hongzhang, Li Hongzhang is not yet fifty years old. The huge advantage of age is there. Everyone must think about who has the most holy family.
"Sister Yuhuan, I know. Don't argue with my brother. My uncle and uncle don't like me. It's my brother who has more face. This time I wrote a letter and I have a disagreement with my uncle. If Prince Gong uses me, wouldn't I want to I fell out with my uncle. Some things still require my brother to mediate. Do you think so?"
Li Guolou had a hard time talking about it. He also spoke out of his feelings. Most of the country's troops could not fight. In the war, they used militiamen to charge at the front. He also deceived himself and others by saying, "Country warriors are cheap. Life is worthless." Those valuable Eight Banners soldiers cannot fight. Why keep them? They also need to use the army's funds to build the new Beiyang Navy. Without money, infantry cannot be trained into a strong force.
At this time, Li Hongzhang's Huai Army of the Qing Dynasty had the best treatment. It received nine months of military pay a year and had the strongest combat effectiveness. Other armies had half a year's military pay or even three months of military pay a year. Such an army might have combat effectiveness. Well, it's good if you can support yourself. So the army doesn't focus on training. They are all doing business to make money to support their families. Like Zuo Zongtang's Northwest Army, they only receive three months of pay a year. The Northwest Army has to cultivate wasteland. During the war, the army had to raise a large part of its own food.
This is also the reason why the Nian Army and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom have been able to exist for more than ten years. In many cases, the Qing army did not kill all the enemies. If they wanted to move the army, they had to develop and extract money. The national army was corrupted. A vicious cycle. There was a deficit in fiscal allocations. Then the establishment A Beiyang navy is like a bottomless pit monster that can only devour the country's wealth. It is also like a person walking with his legs crossed. His unbalanced body shape will fall down at the slightest touch.