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In terms of controlling public opinion and shaping his image, he was fully deserving of his title as a marshal in this era.

Forget about Asia, there were countless fans who worshiped Xiao Letian in Europe, and the most typical one was the Princess Cissie who was crazy for Xiao Letian.

The perfect image of a strong politician who is good at shaping his image, and who is also kind to his people, is certainly pleasing to the eye.

Zai Chun moved stealthily by Xiao Letian's side, and under the influence of his experience, he naturally learned a little bit!

But don't underestimate these three points. One must know that the end of the 19th century was not the era of the Big Bang of Information. The people did not have much experience, and there were not many routines they could come across in their lifetime.

What did you think Tongzhi's six hundred thousand silver looked like? Well, even if the people knew that His Majesty was acting, what could they do?

In that era, not a single overlord would be willing to put on such an act, and those rich and resourceful nobles wouldn't even bother to put on an act.

They did not even bother to spread a clean tablecloth. The citizens would be directly beaten to their hearts' content if they were to be flayed!

Under this era's background, the fact that Tongzhi was able to show off and act like he was family already made the citizens grateful to him!

It wasn't because of how shrewd the methods were, but because other people's hearts were really too evil. In such an evil era, as long as you showed a little bit of kindness, you could reap billions of hearts of the people.

Looking at the exciting scene in front of him, Guan Lu sneakily walked to Zuo Zongtang's side and whispered, ”Marshal … ”There is one more thing that this official wishes to say …”

”This bag is worth more than six hundred thousand silver taels …” When the Yili was escaping, in order to get rid of the Russian cavalry, we spent three hundred thousand to buy a horse and cow for the herdsmen … ”

”There's only three hundred thousand here …” ”This subordinate is guilty, please punish me …”

”Shut up!” Zuo Zongtang stretched out his hand to stop him from speaking, ”Don't say anything, don't say anything now … ”No one cares about the amount of silver in this bag. Even if it's only six taels of silver, it doesn't matter …”

”His Majesty wants to boost the morale of the civilian and military. If you dare to drag us down, be careful of my military laws!”

Guan Lu was so scared that he stuck his tongue out, not daring to speak anymore, and quickly retreated to the back.

The joyous ceremony at the east gate continued all the way until the sky turned dark. A banquet had already been prepared inside Guazhou City's Grand Commander's Estate to welcome the Expedition members who had struggled their way here for thousands of miles.

As they toasted, they listened to the thrilling stories of each and every one of the Expedition members. These officers who accompanied them all started to praise the good man.

The people at the banquet forgot about the estrangement between the mandarin men, and could not help but praise the guards from Manchu. These were all hot-blooded warriors who fought with their heads on their belts, and did not have so many twists and turns.

No matter what status you have, you will be respected. If it wasn't for that thing, no matter how noble your bloodline is, you still have to be careful of cold weapons on the battlefield!

”F * ck!” For the sake of our brothers, we offer a bowl to the Expedition... All of you should go exchange for big bowls! ”

Liu Jintang was still in high spirits, he stood up and stepped onto the chair with one foot and grabbed Gordon's collar, and started drinking!

Gordon's eyes were already blurred from drinking so much, and his tongue had become short from drinking. ”Cheers …” Bang! Gordon's head knocked against the table and he fell asleep.

Hahaha … After a short period of silence, the entire lobby was filled with the sounds of laughter!