In fact, Zaicheng himself has no ability, he is just a playboy who just likes to eat, drink and have fun, but he can't stand up to the many staff around him!
There are always smart people who can give the prince advice. By the way, he can teach Mr. Baylor the secrets in the political arena. Before he came, someone had broken it into pieces and explained all the twists and turns to Zai Cheng!
Zai Cheng came prepared. In fact, Li Hongzhang did not fight an unprepared battle. Both parties actually understood the situation well!
Zai Cheng knew that he couldn't push too hard when dealing with these old foxes. These were the old marshals who fought through thousands of troops and mountains of corpses and blood in the battle to put down Changmao!
They are completely different from those bureaucrats who hang around in the yamen. You can't push this kind of people too hard. You have to be polite and polite.
And you can't just hope that they will surrender immediately. If you can win over these warlords, it will be a rare victory for them to bet on both sides!
Zaicheng threw a soft fried shrimp ball into his mouth and said with a squeak, "Master Li, there is no need to look embarrassed, my father will not force you to say or do anything!"
"You are loyal to the Qing Dynasty. We all know this. If you lead the troops to guard the country of the Qing Dynasty, you will have a share of the wealth and wealth of your descendants in the future!"
"Actually, when I come to see you today, I don't ask you to do anything to Gordon. We still respect General Gordon very much!"
"But we also have to understand, let the foreign devils lead the troops? Isn't the Qing Dynasty in chaos?"
"As long as Gordon doesn't lead troops, everything will be fine, and we won't cause trouble for our old friends!"
Zaicheng's words were very clear, and Li Hongzhang understood immediately. It turned out that Guiziliu was not forcing him to surrender, he only wanted to remain neutral!
Neutral is good! How wonderful it is to be neutral! The Han warlords remain neutral and let the Manchus fight for power within themselves. No matter who becomes the emperor, the wealth of the Han warlords is indispensable!
This is Guiziliu's promise!
It is not only a promise to the Han warlords, but also a promise to European adventurers like Gordon who came to China to seek opportunities!
Don't hold military power, Gordon. This is the minimum. If you cross this line, don't blame us for being ruthless and unjust!
Maybe Bai Qiwen's fate will be your Gordon's fate!
Time almost stood still, and there was a dead silence inside and outside the inn. Even the three girls in the back house no longer dared to cry. Zai Cheng drank wine and waited quietly for Li Hongzhang's response!
After a full quarter of an hour, Li Hongzhang suddenly laughed. He picked up the flask, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it!
"Master Baylor! I haven't had such a pleasant conversation with you for a long time... I have to give you a toast and give you a gift later!"
"Oh, then I have to take it with both hands..."
Li Hongzhang and Zaicheng drank a glass of wine. "I am an official of the Qing Dynasty, so I must be loyal to the Qing Dynasty! As long as there are no more raging wars in the Forbidden City like six years ago, I will naturally enjoy my happiness!" "
"If you can worry less, worry less!"
"As for Gordon, I haven't been in contact with him for seven or eight years, and we can't say we have any friendship. You want me to take care of him? I'm afraid it can't be done!"
"But don't worry, Lord Baylor. I have a small gift here. You can give it to Lord Gordon later! I believe that after he sees it, he will be able to talk to you properly!"
Who is Li Hongzhang? The essence is like a ghost, what kind of wind and rain have you not seen before? He had already known about Gordon's return to the Qing Dynasty as an official, so he came prepared this time!
The cavalry behind him brought up a wooden box. When Li Hongzhang opened it, it turned out to be a handful of half-used **** wrapped in red silk!
"A .44 caliber, 1847****, the original owner is Bai Qiwen, who I ordered to be drowned... As long as this gun is delivered to Gordon's hands, he will know everything!"
"Take this gun, Lord Baylor, go have a good talk with Gordon... I believe his attitude will improve!"
"Huh? Does this gun have a story?" Zai Cheng asked.
Li Hongzhang shook his head, "I don't want to say more about what happened ten years ago. It involves too many people... Don't ask more questions, Mr. Baylor!"
"But I think he might be able to accept Lord Baylor's conditions just now... Okay, I'll say goodbye!"
"But before I leave, please Lord Beile to give me some respect... let the girl in the backyard go! Give me more money so that I can live in my new hometown!"
"How can they still get married after spending time with you tonight? The only way out is for the whole family to leave their hometown and find a new life somewhere where they don't know anyone!"
"It can be regarded as a good deed on my official day. I hope Lord Baylor can fulfill this little wish I have!"
Li Hongzhang left, leaving a soft nail for Zaicheng to figure out for himself. Zaicheng thought he could defeat Li Hongzhang, but he never expected that these Hanchen warlords were really not aggressive.
Although I had achieved my goal, I felt unhappy at all. Even though I had won the negotiation, I still felt like I had eaten a fly in the end.
"This bunch of Han people are fucking useless. They are so awesome now that they have soldiers in their hands! When the Manchus put down the chaos in the world and take back the military power, I will kill you one by one!"
Enguang walked in cautiously from outside the door, "Master Beile... I have sent Master Li away. When will you return to the city? The prince and Fujin are still waiting for you..."
"Bah... Why are you urging me? You're urging me to die! I haven't had enough fun yet!"
"Give me some deer blood! Where are those three little sluts at the back? Look, I'll keep them alive!"
"Don't... don't!" En Guang quickly knelt down and said clearly, "At least I can give Mr. Li some face. Now the prince needs the support of these Han warlords!"
"Master Beile, you have forgotten that Marshal Zeng was shocked in the capital and how much trouble he caused for the prince!"
"Master Beile, let him go...please take pity on this poor kid, or Fujin will have to skin us after he returns to the city!"
Zai Cheng was full of anger, "Damn, I didn't play well...forget it, I won't save their lives, I'll give them more money!"
After drinking a bowl of deer blood, Zaicheng rushed into the back house. After a while, the three little girls started wailing again. This torment lasted all morning!
Zaicheng finally left his hometown and returned to the capital after lunch, while the three humiliated families took their children and fled away from home. No one knows their whereabouts anymore!
The people of Liangxiang watched Chengbeile's group of hawks and dogs leaving in a majestic manner. They all felt itchy with hatred and curses could not be heard!
But what can we do if we continue to scold? There is no way the poor people can defeat the nobles in the palace!
Zaicheng also knew that he could not delay his errand, so he returned to the capital before the city gate closed. He did not go home that night but went straight to Dongjiaomin Lane to pay a visit to Gordon's home!
