novelaction Chapter 617 Let’s talk about it later
Chapter 617 Let’s talk about it later
Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao left after an inspection. After the counterfeit money incident was leaked, he had no intention of staying here any longer. There were still many things he needed to deal with when he returned.
He went to the city government to inspect for the sake of Tokugawa Mitsuko, to help Yuan Shikai and prevent certain people with ulterior motives from having any ideas about him. To offend Yuan Shikai would be to offend him, Eizao Zhenzhao, and his purpose should have been achieved.
After Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao left, Su Xiwu immediately arranged for someone to publish the news that Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao came to inspect the municipal government, so that everyone in Shanghai would know that he had the support of Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao behind him.
Once this news is published in the newspaper, those who previously coveted his position as mayor will not dare to act rashly, and his position as mayor will become more secure.
He knew that all this was thanks to Yuan Shikai and Tokugawa Mitsuko. Without their help, Yingzuo Masaaki would never have come to the city government to inspect.
At noon, he warmly entertained Tokugawa Mitsuko in the city government cafeteria and invited a group of officials to accompany him. Now everyone in the city government knew that He Li from the secretariat was actually Tokugawa Mitsuko, the eldest daughter of Japan's top aristocratic Tokugawa family, the cousin of General Kagezawa, and the girlfriend of Yuan Shikai, director of the Political Security Department.
At the banquet, these officials did their utmost to flatter Yuan Ye and Tokugawa Mitsuko, vying with each other to toast them. Yuan Ye accepted all the toasts without any condescending attitude, and also returned the toasts one by one. Tokugawa Mitsuko could not drink much, so she could only toast them for the sake of politeness.
After dinner, Yuan Ye and Tokugawa Mitsuko returned to the office. Tokugawa Mitsuko made a pot of tea for Yuan Ye to sober up. At this time, Zhang Chengxian came to Yuan Ye's office and handed the key and title deed of the villa to Yuan Ye.
He returned to the mayor's office filled with envy and jealousy, added some water to Su Xiwu's teacup, and then said carefully:
"Mayor, have you noticed that at the banquet today, everyone seemed to be centered around Director Yuan. He was like the protagonist, and they didn't seem to take you seriously at all. To be honest, I'm a little angry. It's really outrageous."
Su Xiwu knew that Zhang Chengxian was jealous of Yuan Shikai, but some of what he said was indeed correct. Today, Yuan Shikai had indeed overshadowed him and was the most popular person.
He also saw it, but he didn't take it too seriously. Firstly, Yuan Shikai was still very respectful in front of him. Regardless of whether he really meant so or not, at least on the surface it was acceptable.
Secondly, Yuan Shikai's background and talents can help him settle things at critical moments, which is very useful to him.
Third, everyone admires and flatters him because of his background. This is human nature and Yuan Shikai cannot be blamed.
He glared at Zhang Chengxian and said:
"What are you talking about? How could Shi Kai be such a person? He still respects me very much and listens to me.
To be honest, if it weren't for Shi Kai, how could we have invited General Yingzuo? Could you have done it?
I know your little thoughts. You need to expand your vision. You and Shi Kai are both excellent people. You are my right-hand men and neither of you can be missing.
You need to get along well with him. Actually, there are some things in Shi Kai that are worth learning from."
Zhang Chengxian didn't expect that his provocation had no effect. Su Xiwu didn't appreciate it and even gave him a lecture. Although he was a little dissatisfied in his heart, he didn't dare to show it. He pretended to be very sincere and said:
"You're right. I will definitely work closely with Director Yuan and learn from him."
He knew that Yuan Shikai was in the limelight now and Su Xiwu also had to rely on him. He could not do anything to him for the time being and could only wait for an opportunity in the future.