Siward thought for a while and said: "What we want to offer must be something that can attract Li Zhen. For example, Ruan Lele offered the entire Vietnam to expand China's territory, so Li Zhen helped without hesitation. Although Li Zhen is only about thirty years old, Li Zhen's behavior and speech are definitely that of a cunning old fox who cannot afford to be too early without any benefit."
After a pause, Siward continued: "Li Zhen will do anything to achieve his goals. He is a very realistic person. If we want to impress Li Zhen, we can only come up with something useful to Li Zhen, such as weapons. Don't Mention it in front of Li Zhen, because the weapons used by Li Zhen's soldiers are more powerful than ours."
Lincoln asked: "What would be useful to Li Zhen?"
Seward's eyes rolled and he whispered something in front of Lincoln.
After finishing speaking, Lincoln said: "In this case, the price we paid must be too high. If this is true, after Li Zhen gets the benefits, China will develop rapidly in a few years, and even pose a threat to us."
Seward said: "Without our help, China wouldn't be able to develop."
Lincoln said: "At least, Li Zhen cannot master the core technology, and it will take many years to develop rapidly. I think it is inappropriate to do so."
Siward shook his head slightly and said affirmatively: "Mr. President, Li Zhen is getting stronger day by day. There is nothing that can stop him. After all, he has the power of a country and countless money. He can definitely recruit people. We take the initiative This is an opportunity for us to exchange terms with Li Zhen. When will Li Zhen win and when will we send out personnel? I believe that Li Zhen will definitely be moved. This is what he needs now."
At the same time, the room where Li Zhen lived.
Li Zhen, Zuo Zongtang, Rong Hong, Liu Jintang, Huang Qiang and Chen Yucheng gathered together.
Zuo Zongtang said: "President, when we negotiated in the evening, I saw that your attitude seemed to have relaxed, and you gave them one night to discuss, so they should discuss what they can offer in exchange for our help. This time, are you really planning to help the United States Federation?"
Li Zhen nodded and said: "If you are busy, you must help. Even without our help, although the government headed by Lincoln is temporarily facing difficulties, it will definitely be able to gradually reverse the situation, because without our help, Lincoln can still find help." France, or asking Britain for help, I conclude that solving the slave states in the south is just a matter of time, but now that Lincoln and Seward have taken the initiative to ask me, this is a great opportunity to make profits."
"When I was at West Point, I really had no intention of helping the Union."
"At that time, what I thought was that the U.S. Federation had suppressed the civil strife, and if it developed in the future, it would threaten us. But think about it, without us, this civil war would have subsided. Even if we interfered with it, it would only be a small fight. They are making a fuss, so I made up my mind to help them, but the prerequisite is that they must obtain enough benefits to help China lay a solid foundation in a short period of time."
"As long as you are strong, you are not afraid of others being strong."
"Therefore, instead of destroying it, it is better to choose to help the United States Federation, and then help China develop rapidly. Sabotage can only temporarily delay the United States Federation, but it also delays the pace of our development. Britain, France, Tsarist Russia and other countries But it won’t stop, so developing yourself is the way to go.”
Li Zhen's eyes flashed, and he had seen the matter thoroughly.
Zuo Zongtang nodded and said: "The President's words are reasonable. This is the truth."
Rong Hong smiled slightly and said: "Since there are conditions, school affairs are covered. Let the U.S. federal government send a large number of experts to China to teach teachers and students. In just a few years, our own people can take charge of it alone. ."
Li Zhen laughed and said: "Mr. Rong, please broaden your horizons. Just for this, I really don't have much motivation."
Liu Jintang smiled and said: "I think that as long as it is beneficial to China, or if the US Federation surpasses us, we should introduce it and let people from the US Federation help us solve it."
Li Zhen praised: "Let's just talk casually and discuss slowly."
Zuo Zongtang yawned and felt a little tired. He said, "I can't stand it anymore. President, I'm going to bed first. I'll talk about anything tomorrow."
Li Zhen said: "Everyone should go to rest and continue the negotiation tomorrow."
After everyone left, Fang Su walked out of the bedroom.
That night, both of them went to bed early. Early the next morning, Li Zhen got up and washed up, and a waiter prepared breakfast. After Li Zhen and the others had breakfast, Lincoln once again invited Li Zhen and his staff to come. Participating in the meeting in the conference room, this time, both Lincoln and Li Zhen had their own plans, and Lincoln felt that the chance of asking Li Zhen for help was much higher.
Lincoln said straight to the point: "President Lee, I still insist on my opinion and ask President Lee for help."
Li Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking whether Lincoln was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.
To this day, I still keep asking for help.
Damn it, it's free to be a master. Anyone can ask for it. Li Zhen thought that Lincoln and Seward had already discussed the matter of taking out the benefits last night. Unexpectedly, Lincoln looked half-dead, which made Li Zhen feel sad. No good feelings at all.
Lincoln noticed the change in Li Zhen's expression, and his heart skipped a beat.
There was too much nonsense just now.
Lincoln changed the subject and immediately said: "If President Lee stays to participate in the North-South War, it will definitely have a certain impact on China, because the federation is willing to provide compensation to repay President Lee's contribution to the federation and President Lee's contribution to the federation. Federal help, of course, I know that President Lee is a man who can do anything for his friends, so I still ask President Lee to accept our compensation."
When Li Zhen heard this, he disdained Lincoln's approach.
The previous words were quite normal, but in the end, I gave him a high hat, which showed no good intentions.
Lincoln deliberately described Li Zhen as a person who did not ask for anything in return. He was not really praising Li Zhen for his noble character. Lincoln knew that Li Zhen needed benefits, but he was afraid that the benefits he mentioned would not satisfy Li Zhen, so he gave Li Zhen some benefits. Even if Li Zhen is dissatisfied, you, Li Zhen, are too embarrassed to ask for more benefits with the last compliment.
Lincoln's thoughts were as clear as a mirror to Li Zhen's.
It's a pity that Li Zhen is not a good-looking person.
Li Zhen looked calm and said calmly: "Mr. President is willing to pay a certain amount of compensation, which can still be considered. As long as it is beneficial to China and can make up for the losses during my stay in the United States, I can stay."
He said nothing about Lincoln's praise.
Moreover, saying it can be considered does not mean that Lincoln will agree if he offers compensation.
