Chapter 41 Zhang Zhi’s Worries

Zhang Zhi couldn't figure out who was trying to get along with him like this. Although he earned some property for foreigners, he was not considered the richest man in Guangzhou. Even in the business world, he was well-behaved and harmonious, and never had any conflicts with other families. He was a little confused. He was over fifty years old and only had one son and one daughter, just like the ones that were indispensable.

The young man standing in front of Zhang Zhizhi was named Zhang Zhicheng, who was Zhang Zhi's only son. Zhang Zhicheng studied foreign languages ​​in Hong Kong at the age of fifteen, and went to the United States to study mechanical engineering at the age of eighteen. Because he was ridiculed by foreign students abroad, he had a long "heat rope" on his head, and he cut off his braids in anger and vowed not to wear braids again.

However, this caused a lot of trouble for the Zhang family. Zhang Zhicheng returned from school at the age of 22. At that time, the Qing court ordered the strict orders to shave his head. Zhang Zhi insisted that he let his braids be restocked, but Zhang Zhicheng, who was determined, refused. In the end, Zhang Zhi had to send him to Hong Kong to manage a machinery factory. It was not until the Qing court's strict orders failed in recent years that Zhang Zhicheng returned from Hong Kong.

Zhang Zhi sighed, walked through the gate with Zhang Zhicheng, and walked towards the Governor's Office.

Several guards from the Governor's Office came over at this time. One of them recognized Zhang Zhi at a glance, quickly asked for an An and said with a smile: "It turns out it is Lord Zhang. I wonder what is important to visit so late? I'll inform you."

Zhang Zhi looked very bad and said gloomy: "Hurry up, I want to see Governor Zhang, something big happened."

The guard was stunned and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, at least you can tell me what's wrong first. You can report it now."

Without waiting for Zhang Zhi to speak, Zhang Zhicheng shouted impatiently, "Talking about it, can you tell me if you say it is a big deal? Just go and report it quickly. Be careful of your head if you miss a big deal."

The guard was startled and knew that this old man Zhang was not easy to offend, so he didn't dare to say anything more, so he hurried into the yamen to report.

The other guards first invited Zhang Zhi and his son to the guest room in the front hall, and the servants in the mansion served tea and water without any neglect.

A moment later, three people hurried out from the front hall and the back door. One of the leaders was wearing the uniform of a sixth-rank military officer, while the other two were wearing the uniform of a ninth-rank military officer. When the military officer saw Zhang Zhi, he smiled and gave a big gift, saying, "God of Ji, please forgive me. Ma Jinchun, a military academy of the Governor's Office, has never been welcomed. It is a crime to be inappropriate."

"Can Governor Zhang be in the government office at this time?" Zhang Zhilan lazily asked politely with the other party and directly.

"Unfortunately, Mr. Ji came. Yesterday afternoon, the Governor went to Guangxi to preside over the aftermath of the suppression of the bandit rebellion. If Mr. Ji had any important matters, he might as well inform his subordinates. If it was not a difficult matter, he could still help." Ma Jinchun said slowly.

"What? The Governor is not in the yamen?" Zhang Zhi took a breath and his expression became even more nervous.

When Ma Jinchun saw this, he couldn't help but feel that Mr. Zhang might have encountered big trouble. He asked again: "Mr. Ji, what happened to make you so anxious?"

Zhang Zhi just sighed and couldn't speak for a moment.

Zhang Zhicheng, who was standing behind Zhang Zhi, had no choice but to tell Ma Jinchun about the whole story of his sister Zhang Xiaoya being robbed.

When Ma Jinchun heard this, she immediately looked shocked and said quickly: "How could such a thing happen? The thieves and bandits actually came to Guangzhou City?"

Zhang Zhicheng said impatiently: "Isn't this time to say this nonsense? Is there any other adults in the Governor's Office who can be in charge? Hurry up and discuss how to save my sister."

Ma Jinchun turned around and asked the two ninth-rank gurus behind him, "Mr. Wu Xiangda, the Shaoguan patrol admiral who came to the Governor's office to report his duties today, is he still in the city?"

A minor official replied: "Mr. Wu will return to Shaoguan in the afternoon."

Ma Jinchun sighed, looking a little overwhelmed.

When Zhang Zhi and his son saw this, they were so angry that they were all angry. Is there not even a single official in charge of the huge Governor's Office? Zhang Zhicheng urged: "Mr. Ma, the Governor is no longer there. Who will act as the official affairs of the Governor's Office? You just need to find this Governor."

Ma Jinchun looked helpless and said, "Mr. Ji and Mr. Zhang, both of them don't know. This time, the Governor went to Guangxi for the aftermath of the bandits. Because he only planned to go two days and came back the day after tomorrow, he asked several lords in charge of the yamen to accompany him. Now, there is no other lord who can do it except a deputy copywriter."

"Then you go and invite this deputy copywriter, why are you still standing there?" Zhang Zhi slapped the table hard, so angry that he wanted to throw the cup and the plate.

"This deputy copywriter...uh, what do you think, he is just an official who spent money to donate to his family and has never been in charge of his affairs." Ma Jinchun stammered.

"What about you? Can't you do anything?" Zhang Zhi shouted.

"Ji Gongxiao, the reason why Xiaguan asked Shaoguan Admiral Wu Xiangda if he was there was now is that he hoped to ask Lord Wu to come forward and preside over the presidency, convene patrol battalions, defense battalions, Xinjun and other garrison generals to come and discuss the rescue of Miss Zhang. Xiaguan training camp military academy can only control the guards of the Governor's Office. Even if the adults from various garrisons can be invited, they may not be willing to listen to the officials." Ma Jinchun said in embarrassment.

Zhang Zhi suddenly stood up and said coldly: "In such a big city of Guangzhou, is there no official in charge of the overall situation now? I don't believe it! There are at least two admirals and four generals in Guangzhou. Do you even have to invite a Shaoguan admiral to preside over the defense?"

Ma Jinchun sighed and corrected: "Mr. Ji, there is only one admiral in Guangzhou City at present, that is, the navy admiral Li Jun and Li. The bandits are causing trouble on the shore, and Lord Li can't control this matter. As for the four generals, they are all in charge. If there is no one to preside over the presidency, I am afraid that no one of the four generals will buy any of their accounts."

Zhang Zhi was so angry that he trembled all over. He said angrily: "So, Guangzhou City is now a bossless city? It's a good thing that is still an important town in southern Xinjiang, so such an absurd thing happened!"

Ma Jinchun remained silent.

At this time, another minor official standing behind Ma Jinchun couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Master Ma, Guangzhou General Fuqi should be in charge..."

Ma Jinchun immediately glared at the minor official. The Governor's Office has always been fighting openly and secretly with the General's Office. Can the Guangzhou General steal the limelight at this time? If Fuqi is asked to solve this matter, then Zhang Zhi will definitely believe that Fuqi is good in the future and blame the Governor for being incompetent. At that time, wouldn't the Governor be furious again?

The little official was originally out of kindness, but was stared at by Ma Jinchun, so he had to keep silent.

However, at this time, Zhang Zhi had heard the word "Guangzhou General Fuqi" and immediately remembered this old friend. He was really anxious and had forgotten Guangzhou General Fuqi behind his mind. You must know that recently, the General's Mansion and the Army Yamen planned to organize the editing of the new army in the 24 towns of Guangdong, and he spent a lot of money on this matter.
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