Maas lowered his head slightly, pondering carefully. After arriving in Shanghai, he began to build a factory to do business, dealt with people from all sides, and contacted Li Zhen from time to time, but in the end he found nothing, and said affirmatively: "If you don't offend Li Zhen, it will never be possible." ”

The expert who asked the question experienced more human feelings, but he was not easy to fool, and said: "You can't tell the difference yourself, so from the time you arrived in Shanghai, until now, you have done all the things, I will choose." ”

Maas was also worried about the situation at the factory and began to elaborate on it.

From just arriving in Shanghai, he had a good relationship with Li Zhen, and finally became the current picture.

After listening to this, the expert sighed and said, "I know why Li Zhen didn't see you anymore." ”

"Why?" Maas looked puzzled.

The expert said in a deep voice: "The main reason should be that when you contacted the rest of the officials in Jiangsu, you did not consult Li Zhen in advance. Just imagine, if Li Zhen knew about this and you didn't tell him, it would definitely embarrass Li Zhen. Moreover, because you have found the rest of the officials, it will make Li Zhen think that you want to get rid of him and want to find more official support, so Li Zhen resolutely does not see you, just to take this opportunity to rectify you. ”

Maas frowned, "How is this possible?" I am looking for another official because I want to open up channels and increase the profits of the factory! Our factory is strong, and it is good for Li Zhen. ”

The expert shook his head and said: "There are more people who buy guns from the factory, and Li Zhen can indeed make money, but he will lose more." Because the weapons equipped by the army under his command were no longer the most powerful, it was impossible for Li Zhen to support them. ”

With a helpless look on his face, Maas asked, "In that case, what should I do?" ”

After listening to this, the expert thought carefully for a long time before saying: "I remember that there was an idiom in Chinese history, which was called the guilt of Jing Petition. You have now touched Li Zhen's bottom line, and in order to obtain Li Zhen's understanding, you can only bear the guilt. ”

Maas scratched his head, confused, and asked, "Guilty of guilt??" What do you mean? ”

The expert looked at Maas's interpreter and asked the interpreter to tell Maas.

After all, this translator is the one who is well-versed in Chinese culture. The interpreter immediately said: "Mr. Maas, all you have to do is carry a few wattles on your back and take the initiative to admit your mistake. ”

Still puzzled, Maas asked, "Can it be useful to carry a wattle on your back?" What is Vitex? ”

The interpreter said: "Thorn is a kind of item for beating people, and you have to be bare to show your sincerity." Seeing that Maas was still puzzled, the translator had to carefully tell the story of Jing Jing's guilt.

After Maas understood, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face. Stripped naked in public, and had to carry thorns on his back, this is too embarrassing?

Maas shook his head again and again, indicating that he did not want to.

The expert said in a deep voice: "You think about it, it's up to you whether you do it or not!" ”

After being silent for a long time, Maas finally reluctantly agreed.

If the factory is cut off from steel, minerals, and other raw materials for making guns and bullets, it will be difficult to operate. For the sake of the Beretta family's business, Maas had to plead in a low voice. Ma Si made some preparations, asked people to find thorns tied behind his back, *** walked out of the factory with his upper body, and rode in a carriage towards Daotaifu.

……

Daotai Mansion, in the study.

Li Zhen sat in the study, looking leisurely.

Next to him, stood Ye Chengxin.

After Li Zhen heard Ye Chengxin say that Ma Si was standing outside the mansion with Jing Tiao on his back, he laughed happily and said, "It seems that Ma Si finally realized and knew how to bow his head." However, it is impossible to impress him without teaching him a hard lesson. Leave him alone for the time being, wait for him to stand outside the house. ”

Ye Cheng was happy to watch the play, and responded with a smile.

Immediately, Li Zhen asked again: "Is there any news about Tong Si recently?" ”

Ye Cheng said sincerely: "Tong Si has been very honest recently, and he has no out-of-the-ordinary behavior. My lord, if you want to subdue Tong Si, I guess you will show your meaning, and Tong Si will come by himself. ”

Li Zhen smiled and said: "It is also beneficial to observe more." ”

Ye Chengxin chatted and talked with Li Zhen, and time gradually slipped away from his fingers.

For Li Zhen, time really flies, but for Mas, who is standing outside the Daotai Mansion, it is definitely torment. Every minute and every second is very uncomfortable. Because there were many onlookers standing outside the Daotai Mansion, these people looked at Ma in unison, looking up and down, and still pointing.

By the way, the translator standing next to him was embarrassed.

Maas couldn't understand the people's words, but looking at the people's expressions, he could vaguely guess. In particular, Maas has a pinch of hair on his chest, which attracts countless eyes.

In public, Maas already had plans to turn around and leave.

However, when Maas thought that he had stood for so long, and that he had the hope of the Beretta family on his shoulders, he had to continue to stand at the door, enduring endless suffering.

"Step! Trample!! ”

Suddenly, a sound of footsteps came from inside the gate.

Ma Si heard the prestige, but saw Ye Chengxin walking out. Mas's dim eyes suddenly lit up, and he said happily: "Brother Ye, is General Li free?" ”

Ye Cheng said expressionlessly: "Come with me!" ”

When Ma Si saw Ye Chengxin's expression, he chuckled in his heart, hasn't he done it right? In a short time, Maas came into the hall with a bundle of wattles on his back. Seeing Li Zhen sitting directly above, Ma Si bowed slightly and said, "Dear General Li, I have come to apologize for what I have done." ”

The translator immediately relayed it, and heard Li Zhen ask: "Apologize, Mas, did you do something wrong?"

Maas saw that Li Zhen did not speak Italian, but asked the translator to relay every sentence, knowing that the situation was wrong. Moreover, Maas secretly said in his heart that Li Zhen was too good at pretending, but he could only say honestly: "I have frequent contacts with other officials and businesses, and I want to expand the family business, but I have not limited the number of guns, and I have not discussed this matter with General Li, so I ask General Li for forgiveness." ”

When Maas said this, he was still a little unconvinced, because he was indeed thinking about the family's business.

Li Zhen said: "I didn't take this matter to heart, you don't have to worry about it." ”

After finishing speaking, Li Zhen looked at Ye Chengxin again, and instructed Ye Chengxin to take a piece of clothing over, and then asked Mas to remove the thorn strip on his back and put on clothes to cover his exposed body.

Maas asked tentatively: "General Li, as for minerals, steel, and other basic raw materials for making weapons, can you please say hello and give us a way out!" ”

Li Zhen said: "You can go back with confidence, I will say hello and let the factory run." ”

Marston was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, General Lee!" ”

Li Zhen hummed and took a sip of tea.

Seeing this, Ye Cheng immediately said, "Mr. Maas, my lord has other arrangements next, please go back." After finishing speaking, Ye Chengxin sent Mas away.

Back in the hall, Ye Cheng asked sincerely: "My lord, I am not convinced by Maas's appearance, do you really plan to supply them?" ”

Li Zhen sneered: "What the people of the Beretta family think about is the development of the family, which is not suitable for cultivation, so naturally they can't supply it with all their might. Our own talent is still being cultivated, and we sent a message to Blair asking him to raise the price of raw materials and sell them to the Italians. And we can't sell too much, as long as we can keep the factory running, and we can maintain the weapons that the Beretta family can support us. ”

"Yes!"

With a smile on the corner of his mouth, Ye Chengxin responded happily.

ps: one of the three watches;