Concessions, bungalows.

In the study, Gu Lina looked serious and was dealing with official business. Gulina deals in arms are all large sums of money, and many things are checked personally.

After the matter was dealt with, Gu Lina breathed a long sigh of relief, put down her pen, and shouted, "Coffee!" ”

The words fell, and the maid walked in with a warm cup of coffee.

This is a daily routine, and as soon as the maid hears the word 'coffee', she walks in directly.

After Gu Lina finished drinking, she rubbed her sour face and leaned back against the chair to close her eyes. The maidservant blinked her eyes and whispered, "Madam, Rachel sent someone to invite you to the French Consulate to discuss the matter of the British and French forces, why did you refuse?" If you offend him, you will definitely pursue it in the future, which is not good for your development. ”

Gulina still closed her eyes and said with a smile: "Rawell came to me to talk about things, nothing more than to rescue the captured British and French soldiers. I understand Li Zhen's style, and if I catch a captive, I will definitely ask for a sky-high ransom. Squewell came to me for ransom. Besides, I am the one who is on Li Zhen's side, and it is impossible for me to help Hell, Adams and others. ”

The maid nodded, but said worriedly: "I'm afraid that they will find trouble!" ”

"Trouble?"

Gu Lina sneered twice and said, "With Li Zhen sitting in Shanghai, there will be no trouble." ”

After a pause, Gu Lina opened her eyes, raised her head and said proudly: "Since Li Zhen arrived in Shanghai with his troops, the British and French forces have confronted Li Zhen, and they have not won victories everywhere. The first encounter was when Adams attacked Li Zhen with his army, but was captured by Li Zhen's design; The second time, Aitang and Aliguo led troops to break into Daotai Mansion, but Zhou Xiuying shot Earl in the thigh, and Li Zhen forcefully forced the coalition forces to retreat; The third time, Li Zhen killed Aitang and Aliguo under the guise of the pirate Lu Shaochuan; On the fourth occasion, Bao Ling and Bouron led their warships north, and Adams, Bao Ling and others were captured one after another. These people, no matter how much they toss, it's useless. ”

The maid smiled: "Miss's vision is accurate, and she can see at a glance that Li Zhen is extraordinary. ”

Gu Lina smiled and did not answer.

"Boom! Boom!! ”

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps came from downstairs. A servant girl hurriedly walked into the study, bowed slightly, and said, "Madam, there is an English merchant downstairs who wants to see you." ”

Gulina asked, "Who?" ”

The maidservant said, "I don't know, but he said it was about the Anglo-French army, so please see it." ”

Gu Lina's eyes rolled and she understood, it must be that Rael did not give up and found someone again. Gu Lina stood up and said, "Let's just say that I am busy with official business and can't take a break for the time being, so let him wait." ”

"Yes!"

The maidservant nodded in response, and turned to go downstairs.

The maidservant who delivered the coffee said, "Madam, I also came to look for you, don't you really see me?" ”

Gulina said: "I still have to see it, but I have to dry it first." ”

Gu Lina had a heart, so she quietly read in the study.

Half an hour later, the maidservant downstairs came upstairs to urge again, but was sent down by Gulina. An hour later, Gulina put down her book and went downstairs slowly.

In the living room, Gu Lina raised her eyebrows when she saw the merchant coming.

The man who came was none other than Wattsi's uncle, named Watwan.

Vatsi is obsessed with Gulina and desperately pursues it, but Wa Guan is very uncomfortable in his heart. Because Gulina was married, even if her husband died, Watsy was still a person who was not married. Marrying a widow as a wife has touched the bottom line of Wattsi's family, making Watt Irrigation intolerable. Even if Gu Lina is beautiful and outstanding, Waguan is not satisfied.

In Waguan's mind, Gulina can be a mistress, but not a wife.

Unfortunately, Wattsea doesn't have what it takes to capture Gulina's heart.

Wa Guan looked at Gu Lina and said in a deep voice: "Countess, the Anglo-French alliance has been destroyed, and the British minister, the French minister, the commander of the British fleet, and the commander of the French fleet have all been captured by Li Zhen. Now, it would take 10 million taels of silver to redeem them, and the British and French merchants in the concession and some Chinese merchants had already scraped together 9.2 million, a difference of only 800,000 taels. As the countess of the empire, you are a major arms supplier to Shanghai, and you should share the worries of the country. Please go to the consulate and donate the last 800,000 taels of silver. ”

Gu Lina frowned and said, "This is a man's business, I don't get involved." ”

The crockpot shouted, "Gulina, you have to be clear. You can make money because the empire stands behind you. Without the power of the Empire, would you have been able to gain a foothold in Shanghai? Can you guarantee that no one is bullying you? ”

Gu Lina snorted coldly: "I'm just a woman, don't put men's affairs on me." As a soldier of the empire, since he was captured and taken prisoner, he can directly commit suicide and martyrdom, why should he assign the responsibility to the merchants. ”

"You, you ......"

The crockpot was so angry that his face turned red and his ears rose, and he was already surprisingly angry.

Gu Lina said: "I'll make it clear again, if you are ready to invade others, you should be mentally prepared to be caught and killed." I have never supported foreign expansion or opium trafficking, and I hope that the country can develop peacefully. My philosophy is different from yours, please leave. ”

Crockpot yelled, "Good, very good. ”

Gu Lina said lightly: "I've always been good!" ”

Wa Guan said again: "The empire is in trouble, the officials of the empire are in trouble, you don't help, you will regret it." If something happens in the future, don't think about the empire helping you. ”

Gu Lina said: "I have been in Shanghai for many years, have you begged anyone? ”

The tile was deflated, flicked his sleeves, and turned around and walked out of the bungalow.

The maidservant looked at Waguan's departing back, frowned, and said, "Madam, if you openly refuse Waguan's request and isolate yourself from the empire, you will be blamed by the rest of the merchants. When the time comes, you may also be hit from all sides. ”

Gu Lina said: "With Li Zhen as the backing, I have nothing to fear. ”

After saying that, Gulina turned and went upstairs.

Wa Guan snorted and walked out of the bungalow, standing on the street, but with a smile on his face. He knew that Li Zhen and Gu Lina had a relationship, and even guessed that Gu Lina and Li Zhen had a relationship, so he concluded that Gu Lina would be on Li Zhen's side. In this way, Gulina would have refused to fund Rawell, thus standing in opposition to the British and French merchants.

In doing so, Waguan pitted Gulina against the British and French merchants and isolated Gulina.

Not only that, but Waguan even had the idea of dealing with Gulina.

Waguan excitedly returned to the French consulate, at this time there were only a few merchants left in the consulate, and the rest of the merchants had already dispersed. Waguan walked up to Raeul's side and sighed: "Your Excellency, Commander, I personally went to see Gu Lina and asked her to contribute money, but Gu Lina said that she was Li Zhen's person and was unwilling to contribute money. ”

Rawell raised his eyebrows and said in a cold voice: "As soon as you say it, I immediately remember." Gulina and Li Zhen know each other and have even had a relationship, so it is impossible to support us. ”

Waguan said: "This woman eats inside and out, it's too hateful. ”

Lawell nodded: "A British countess, who does not think about the empire, but wants to stand in Li Zhen's position, is unforgivable." When this matter is settled, such people must be eliminated. ”

When Wa Guan heard this, the corners of his mouth hooked up with a smile.

ps: The third watch is completed, and the work is finished; Whew, finally can take a break from the birds.