Li Zhen left Lincoln's residence and returned to Dading Restaurant. Tang Huaide, Asaman, Hong Qinglong and others immediately came to the yard to inquire about the results. Hong Qinglong took a cup of tea and placed it in front of Li Zhen. After sitting down, He hurriedly asked: "President, what's the result?"
Li Zhen shook his head and said, "Neither Lincoln nor Seward agreed to let him go."
Hong Qinglong raised his thick brows and said fiercely: "Americans really won't shed tears until they see the coffin. President, please give the order. We only implemented the two-step plan, and it caused uproar in the city. Now we are going to carry out the third step plan. Turn San Francisco upside down and let these Americans know the consequences of offending you."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "Don't be anxious, I'll think about it later."
Regarding the next step of the plan, Li Zhen did not want to implement it because once implemented, the impact would be too great.
By then, the situation will definitely be difficult to deal with.
Li Zhen thought about the link carefully. No one around him said anything. Huang Qiang walked in and whispered: "The President, Mayor Powell of San Francisco, is in the lobby of the Grand Restaurant, asking to see you."
"please."
Li Zhen raised his eyebrows and wondered whether Lincoln had changed his mind.
If so, that's for the best.
Li Zhen was full of expectations, waiting for Powell to come in.
Not long after, Powell strode in with a warm smile on his face. He walked briskly and did not look old at all, as if he was ten years younger. Li Zhen took the initiative to stand up to greet Powell and let Powell sit down. He stood up and said with a smile: "Mr. Mayor, come to see me. Has President Lincoln changed his mind and is willing to release Lord Hongmen?"
Powell shook his head and said: "I'm sorry, Mr. President has not changed his mind. Hong Yi is still detained. President Lee, I am no longer the mayor of San Francisco. I came to see you to see what you have next." Intend."
Li Zhen raised his eyebrows, and a suspicious look flashed in his eyes.
Powell resigned as mayor and then came to see him, maybe to get information.
After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Li Zhen decided not to let Powell know.
He smiled slightly and said in a kind tone: "Mr. Powell is serious. Regarding the matter of rescuing Lord Hong, I am taking it one step at a time. I have no plan at all." While speaking, Li Zhen looked at Hong Qinglong and Wang Hong. After a slight nod, the two of them got up and left the yard. Seeing this, Powell understood that Li Zhen had made arrangements not to let him know.
In fact, Powell knew that the sudden visit was abrupt, but he couldn't help his curiosity and wanted to know what Li Zhen planned next and what actions he would take.
Li Zhen went to war to save Hong Yi, allowing Powell to see Li Zhen's methods.
Because I saw it but didn’t know what would happen next, I was curious.
Powell looked at Tang Huaide and said sincerely: "President Li, Tang Huaide and I have been friends for many years. He understands me. Please believe me. I resigned from the post of mayor of San Francisco this time because I dare not return. As mayor, I have no intention of seeking information, so please rest assured, President Li."
After a pause, Powell continued: "President Lee's plan has just begun, and I have enemies everywhere. I have been scolded outside and will be scolded at home. If I continue, I am afraid my life will be in danger, so I resigned to avoid being involved. "
Li Zhen gave a thumbs up and said: "Mr. Powell is a man of great wisdom. Only when you give up can you get big gains. Only when you have big sacrifices can you get big gains. This time, I think Mr. Powell made a wise decision. Don't you I will regret it.”
Powell laughed: "I feel sad for Lincoln and Seward to have an opponent like President Lee."
Li Zhen smiled and said: "Mr. Powell is too generous."
After a pause, Li Zhen added: "Since Mr. Powell is interested, let's stay. Anyway, there is nothing shameful. This matter will be over soon."
Powell was overjoyed and very happy.
Even if he doesn't know Li Zhen's arrangements, it is still a very happy thing to be able to talk to Li Zhen and catch a glimpse of Li Zhen. Now that Powell is standing on the shore watching the show, he feels very comfortable.
…
After Hong Qinglong and Wang Hong left Dading Restaurant, they began to implement the third step of the plan.
This time, leaflets were still distributed.
Countless leaflets were distributed overwhelmingly. Along with the distribution of leaflets, an article titled "Not seeking equality, just seeking survival," spread in San Francisco and became a household name. Countless people knew about it, and this This article was continuously delivered to surrounding cities and states, no longer limited to San Francisco, but began to spread to the entire country.
Presidential residence, study.
Lincoln and Seward sat opposite each other, and beside them stood a soldier holding a leaflet in his hand.
Siward ordered: "Read it once."
The soldier said: "The title, "Not seeking equality, just seeking survival,""
After a pause, the soldier continued: "I have a dream. I dream that no matter where we come from, no matter how high or low we are, no matter what our skin color is, no matter what language we speak, we can all sit together and drink tea and chat. When it comes to love, no matter what color you are, you can sit together facing the sea, look at the intoxicating scenery, and be immersed in the ocean of happiness and freedom..."
"The cruel reality tells me that this is impossible to achieve."
"Our first priority is to stay alive."
“In order to survive, I don’t ask to drink tea and chat with white people and talk about romantic things; I don’t ask to have lunch with white people to fill my often growling stomach; I don’t ask to share the toilet with white people, and I don’t ask to squat with white people. Prison, I don’t want white people to come to the slums to experience the dark life..."
"I know that it is impossible to be equal to white people."
"Before this, countless black brothers had their families destroyed, and there were also yellow-skinned brothers who were brutally imprisoned. They all suffered unfair treatment, so that on the line between life and death, they had one thing in common. They met people of the same skin color. With the same unfair treatment, they have been forced into a desperate situation."
"For this reason, I appeal not to seek equal treatment, but to ask the government to help us when our lives are threatened. In order to survive, we give up our dignity and personality, just to survive. This is such a sad and helpless thing, but in the face of life, dignity and personality are no longer important."
"Although I am facing a desperate situation, I still have a dream. I hope to be treated fairly, so that dignity and personality can be immortalized, and sacred freedom can rise in our hearts."
The soldier read the entire article and was greatly shocked.
When he looked at Lincoln and Seward, his eyes were strange, as if they were caused by them.
Siward widened his eyes and roared: "Li Zhen is too cruel and knows how to pretend to be a grandson. If you listen to what he wrote, it is clear that we are passive everywhere, but Li Zhen has labeled himself as a person who is threatened everywhere. This He is too bad and cruel, Mr. President, I seriously think that inviting Li Zhen to come to the United States is a wrong decision, a very wrong decision."
Siward's breathing was rapid, and he was extremely uncomfortable with this article.
