Seeing that Li Cunzhi didn't react much, Guan Xizheng continued:

"Even if the Major General still has a trace of kindness, his cronies, especially Xu Yunyuan, the second wife who has never married, are also ambitious. How can he just give up and let others monopolize the Shanghai market? Moreover, the Xu family has great influence in Jiangsu and

Shanghai’s economic power is so strong that it’s easy to do this kind of acquisition and investment.”

"With all due respect to my subordinates, Third Young Master Pinzhang is no match for Major General Tianhua. No matter in terms of wisdom or strength, the General must try to avoid openness and intensification of conflicts in handling the relationship between the two. He must also be cautious in handling Xu Yunyuan, regardless of

Whether the Major General is aware of Xu Yunyuan's behavior, the Commander-in-Chief cannot be openly hostile for the time being, but must make full use of the people around the Major General to restrict and interfere."

"Mr. Guan, do you mean Li Xinghong?"

"In addition to Li Xinghong, we should also win over some more people, such as General Sun Yong and Sun, so that he can also support the Third Young Master." Guan Xi Zheng said affirmatively.

Sun Yong, the Second Coordinator of the Zhejiang New Army, was his confidant and Chen Tianhua's best friend in the New Army.

I think back then, when Chen Tianhua was detained by Li Xinghong at the dock outside the Hangzhou Canal, Li Shudian asked Sun Yong to help solve the problem, but he was said to be a close friend of Chen Tianhua and his wife.

"Hehehehe..." Li Cunzhi suddenly sneered, "I think back then, Chen Tianhua came to Hangzhou from the countryside of Shaoxing. Fortunately, he met Qianhua who helped him solve the difficulties. Later, with his intelligence and wisdom, he won the recognition of the commander and his wife, and became a

The third son-in-law who had never been married later, he and Chen Zongyu founded Fengzhong Bank, and I fully supported it. In addition to supporting him, I also wanted to use it to solve part of the military expenses."

"But no one thought that this boy was so ambitious that he quietly worked on big things. In less than ten years, he actually developed into a giant ship. The scale and strength were so big that it was out of control. It made people shudder. This handsome man was responsible for everything.

Have responsibility."

His merits surpassed his master! Li Cunzhi’s words are very clear.

From Chen Tianhua's expansion of Fengzhong Bank's business, from one-yuan savings to investment in mining, from the construction of the Yangtze-Guangzhou Railway to the Meiguang Autonomous Region, from the mining security team to the garrison base, from suppressing bandits to expanding outside the province, all of these are under his control

included in the plan.

It is really ridiculous that the authority of a provincial admiral, a new army commander in a town, and an army general only has the dignity of a father-in-law.

"Commander, Major General Chen Tianhua is a ferocious tiger. Now he has emerged from the cage. No one can control his development. Even if the court wants to suppress it now, he is fully capable of raising troops to rebel. Therefore, the commander must try his best to appease him.

For the sake of the Lord, he still cares about your dignity and face now, and must consider the future." Kansai Zhengdao.

What he said about 'in the future' was also an undertone.

Anyone with a discerning eye can clearly observe that the Qing court and the provinces and prefectures below are in a state of control at the same time. Undercurrents are surging below, social conflicts are gradually intensifying, and the Manchu Qing regime is in a precarious state.

As an admiral who holds military power, who wouldn't have any wrong ideas when faced with this situation?

Li Cunzhi continued to sneer: "In the Meiguang Autonomous Region, needles can't be inserted, and water can't be poured in. He actually stated that he would send someone to take over at any time, including the command of the Third Association. Hey, who dares to go?"

Chen Xiyan heard this and said:

"It is true that no one dares to go, and no one is stupid. This is asking for death. Commander, many things are now a foregone conclusion. This is an unchangeable fact. Our top priority is to do our best to turn disadvantages into advantages.

"

Li Cunzhi's eyes flashed, "How to turn disadvantages into advantages?"

"With all due respect to my subordinates, I am suspending the economic expansion of the Third Young Master in Shanghai, allowing him to continue to rise in official positions, secretly network with Jianghu, and expand his sphere of influence. Within the family, we must give him the status and face of Major General Chen Tianhua to calm him down."

, remain unchanged in response to all changes, and observe the changes in the current situation. I heard that Lafayette has been in poor health recently? "

"Yes, the whole country has been talking about Lafayette's health problem, and many people are secretly thinking of countermeasures."

The dignity of the royal family and the security of the country are about to face a new test. We must accumulate energy and use static braking as the main strategy.

Guan Xi Zheng believed that Li Cunzhi was not that confused yet.

…

One evening in mid-July, Chen Tianhua returned to Hangzhou. He had not been home for another four months.

When he rode back to Huxindao Jingyuan from Chengdong Pier, he found that the place had changed somewhat.

First of all, above the gate, the original plaque with the word "Jingyuan" has disappeared. It has been replaced by a large plaque with the pattern of tigers and leopards engraved on the branches. The word "Chen Mansion" in red letters on the black background is supposed to be Li Cunzhi's calligraphy.

The guards at the gate and the servants in the courtyard all stood aside to greet him with their heads down.

Damn it, I'm so tired, so there's no joy in returning home.

"Yu'er, hurry up and burn all these bloody coats of this young master. In addition, this young master also needs to take a good bath."

"Husband, you are back!"

Mrs. Li Shuzhen led her two children and greeted them with a smile. The eldest son, Xiaohu, took the lead and threw himself into Chen Tianhua's arms, calling him father. Chen Tianhua suddenly felt the warmth of the family.

This kind of treatment was the first for Chen Tianhua since he got married, especially when Li Shuzhen went out to greet her, and the servants and servants, etc., obviously had received the news in advance.

After entering the manor villa, I took off my military uniform, took a shower, and found a pair of casual clothes to put on. After changing my outfit, the girl had brought several delicious dishes and a pot of wine and placed them on the table.

"Why, has everyone had dinner at home?"

"Yes, I ate a little early today. Just after dinner, a guard from my father's side came over to report that my husband's speedboat had docked at the pier and was about to arrive home. He asked everyone to go out to greet her," Li Shuzhen replied.

"Oh, so that's what happened. What about the plaque on the door? Did you do it?" Chen Tianhua was a little confused.

"Oh, I'm very busy with affairs in the bank these days. If I have free time to do this, my father will send people to do it."

Yes, Chen Tianhua knew Li Shuzhen's temperament. As a young lady from a wealthy family, she was so careless that it was impossible for her to do such things.

What happened to this old father-in-law recently? He suddenly became so concerned about his son-in-law.

Looking at the food and wine, Chen Tianhua said with emotion:

"Oh, I went out early this morning to deal with some temporary matters at Changxing Railway Station, which wasted time. And it was hot and there was no food prepared in the speedboat. We all had a bowl of bright Yangchun noodles for lunch, so we must be hungry now.

"

"It's hot in summer, so the food is rarely cooked and there's nothing left. These are freshly cooked in the kitchen. My husband drinks wine first, while the rice is still cooking."

"It's okay!" Chen Tianhua sat down, stretched his body, and said with a smile:

"Well, it feels good to have a family and a wife. You see, that guy Feige has been following me stupidly. At that time in Changxing, I didn't know how to ask someone to buy some meat buns or something like that. As soon as I got on the speedboat,
Chapter completed!