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Changsheng Island was only a stone's throw away from the temporary camp. After Chen Zhong's fleet all set sail and disappeared from sight, Li Yuanqing ordered the fleet to set sail and return to Changsheng Island.

The sea route is more than 20 miles, and with a favorable wind, we can arrive in less than an hour. However, the Changsheng Camp has to go ashore from Nanxinkou, which requires a longer detour. But even so, the ship will not arrive until noon.

The team successfully arrived at Nanxinkou Pier.

Changsheng Island has already received the news. Shang Laoliu and Ma Deqiang have been waiting on the dock for a long time with a group of left-behind personnel.

After a brief exchange of greetings, the housekeeper Ma Deqiang was ordered to handle a number of chores. Li Yuanqing, Shang Laoliu and a group of officers personally carried the bodies of the fallen soldiers off the ship and bowed deeply. Afterwards, they would be buried together, and Li Yuanqing was also preparing to set up a

Temples and tombstones are provided for future generations to offer incense and give these men and women who died in the war the treatment they deserve.

After dealing with these, two hours had passed, and Li Yuanqing finally had time to ask Shang Laoliu to accompany him to inspect the current situation of Changsheng Island after the storm.

Fortunately, these factors were taken into consideration when the buildings in the town of Changsheng Island were built. The craftsmen on the island also had the foresight. When the storm came, Changsheng Island made a lot of preparations. Although the storm was fierce,

However, the main body of Changsheng Island Town was not destroyed, but a lot of wasteland that had just been reclaimed would definitely not be saved.

The two of them, escorted by dozens of soldiers, walked around the wasteland near the town. Li Yuanqing couldn't help but shook his head bitterly.

The storm caused the seawater to pour back. At this time, there was obviously a lot of white sediment left on the land. Li Yuanqing poked a little with his finger and tasted it in his mouth. It was bitter and salty, and the land itself had obviously changed in quality.

This definitely means we can no longer grow food.

Even if we re-cultivate the land, if we plant food with these residues, the harvest will definitely not be good.

Shang Laoliu said: "Yuanqing, it's inevitable that the terrain here is low. Let's go take a look on the hillside over there. It's much better there."

Li Yuanqing nodded, and he and Shang Laoliu came to the hillside again. The situation in the plain below was indeed better, but there was still some salt.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but let out a long breath.

The seaside is good in every aspect, but the weather is bad.

This kind of big storm is really terrifying. The sea water whipped up by the strong wind may be blown several miles inland. Fortunately, no crops were planted at this time, otherwise, it would be even more distressing.

Fortunately, Changsheng Island is very big. If you want to farm, you can only extend further in.

But at this time, the core of the island is on the Nanxinkou side. If it wants to expand, it is imperative to set up small strongholds or small villages.

As a result, Changsheng Island's original defense scope will naturally expand, and a lot of manpower will be wasted.

There is no shortage of women, Li Yuanqing, but the key is that there is really a shortage of young men. Women are not good at this kind of pure hard work. If they suffer from any famine and cold disease, it will affect their fertility in the future, which will be even more

The gain outweighs the loss.

After thinking for a long time, Li Yuanqing suddenly said: "Brother Shang, look, these lands are not suitable for growing crops. How about growing some vegetables? For example, cabbage, bitter herbs, etc."

Shang Laoliu couldn't help but be startled, "Growing vegetables? Yuan Qing, it's not impossible. It's just that these lands are good. You can just open a small garden to grow vegetables. Isn't it a waste to have so much good land?"

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be overjoyed, he actually forgot about this incident at first.

Wheat is tender and fragile and requires careful care. However, wild vegetables are everywhere in the mountains and fields. Even after a big storm, they still grow well.

In today's era, people's thinking and consciousness are limited, and they instinctively think that good land can only grow crops, and growing vegetables is a waste, but they don't know that these wastelands are just idle and used for nothing. This is the most wasteful.

During the Little Ice Age, despite famine and low food production, Changsheng Island also had unique geographical advantages.

Can't buy grain and rice in Denglai? It doesn't matter, go to Jiangnan to buy it.

Still can’t buy it in Jiangnan? Then go to Huguang.

Still can’t buy it in Huguang? Then go to Nanyang, India, or the Arabian Sea.

As long as there is money and the fleet is strong, there is no need to worry about not being able to buy grain.

Moreover, Changsheng Island, including the entire Liaohai area, has very developed fishery resources. As long as someone has a boat, there are fishing grounds everywhere.

Around these wastelands, various pastures can also be built to raise chickens, ducks, cattle, and pigs. All kinds of output materials can be recycled.

Women can't do these heavy physical jobs, but there are still not many problems with this kind of small work.

After Li Yuanqing said this to Shang Laoliu, Shang Laoliu couldn't help but recover for a long time. After a long time, he said: "Yuanqing, you, how did your brain grow? If this is the case, I'm afraid we will also

We don’t need much grain or rice.”

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "That's right. However, it's easier said than done. Brother Shang, you should worry more about these things."

Shang Laoliu nodded heavily, "Yuan Qing, don't worry. I can't go to the battlefield, but I can still do these things."

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Back at the official residence, Ou'er brought a cup of tea. Before Li Yuanqing could take a sip, the urgent voice of the soldiers came from outside, "Report~~, urgent report from Pidao Headquarters."

How dare Li Yuanqing neglect the affairs of Mao Wenlong's headquarters? He quickly took the letter.

When he saw the date on it, it was issued yesterday, Li Yuanqing frowned slightly.

Because Zhang Pan returned to Lushun ahead of schedule, Mao Wenlong had already learned about the results of the three troops in southern Liaoning, for which Mao Wenlong but the three troops expressed support and affirmation.

At the same time, Mao Wenlong also briefly described the battle situation of Dongjiang Headquarters in these days to Li Yuanqing.

As Li Yuanqing expected, the headquarters' offensive in the Zhenjiang area went smoothly and a lot of grain and rice were harvested. Chen Jisheng and Zhang Pan once reached the Kuandian area.

Although Zhenjiang is located in a remote area, in fact, due to its unique geographical advantages, it is located in the lower reaches of the Yalu River, with fertile land and a dense population. It is a famous land of fish and rice in later generations. It can not only grow wheat but also rice.

Naturally, Mao Wenlong would not be like Li Yuanqing. He even left some for Yangguan Fort and relied on the deterrence of the army to almost harvest all the wheat and rice near Zhenjiang.

The Zhenjiang defenders became anxious. They went out to fight several times out of the city, but they all fell into Mao Wenlong's hands. They were made into dumplings several times and suffered heavy losses.

But then, more than a dozen Niulu from Zhengbai Banner and Xianghuang Banner arrived, and the situation changed.

The two sides fought several times, each with its own victory or defeat.

At this time, as the main force of Houjin arrived one after another, Mao Wenlong did not dare to stay longer and had already retreated to Tieshan. The fleet had already reached the seaside and was ready to retreat at any time.

Mao Wenlong hoped that after Li Yuanqing returned, he could go to Pi Island to continue discussing the next battle plan and receive the rewards and supplies allocated by the court.

Li Yuanqing read the letter carefully several times before letting out a long breath.

Mao Wenlong is worthy of being a fortune teller, and has been tempered for many years at the grassroots level. In terms of strategic vision and ruthless methods, Li Yuanqing is far behind.

The Dongjiang headquarters has gained a lot from this Zhenjiang offensive. At the very least, it should be able to survive this year's cold winter without too many serious problems.

In addition, the government's allocation is about to be received, so this is double insurance.

However, Li Yuanqing also had a deep worry deep in his heart. Will the smooth war cause Mao Wenlong to become more confident and resort to force again...

You must know that the reason why we were able to take advantage before was because the main force of Hou Jin was not there. Now that the main force of Hou Jin has rushed to Liaodong, it will not be so easy if we want to struggle again.

The Battle of Fuzhou City had given Li Yuanqing a first-hand experience of the terrifying deterrent power of cavalry in large-scale group operations. If such a situation of being separated and surrounded occurs again, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The most important thing is that there is no accurate news from Lushun, so it is really difficult for people to rest assured.

Li Yuanqing rubbed his temples a little tiredly. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip. For a moment, his spirits were lifted.

The tea was tasteless at first, then very bitter, and then it became endlessly sweet and very refreshing.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile and said to Ou'er beside him: "Ou'er, what is the name of this tea?"

Ou'er's pretty face turned red, "Go back to Master, call, call..."

The more she talked, the redder her face became, and finally she lowered her head without looking at Li Yuanqing.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be speechless, "Isn't it just a tea? What are you embarrassed about? Ou'er, tell me quickly, otherwise, I will have to take care of you."

Li Yuanqing deliberately stretched out his big hand and looked at Ou'er in a threatening manner.

Ou'er's pretty face couldn't help but turn redder, feeling shy and scared. Of course she knew what her master said about the family law...she said hurriedly: "Sir, my wife said, this tea is called 'Most Lovely'."

"Huh?" Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be stunned, and was speechless for a long time.

These women, following him, are really...

Not only does he have to live on such a deserted island, Li Yuanqing is busy with various affairs every day, and he has no time or inclination to accompany them...

"Master, are you okay?"

Seeing Li Yuanqing lost his mind for a long time, Ou'er was startled and hurriedly ran over and held Li Yuanqing's arm.

It was already midsummer, and Ou'er was wearing very thin clothes. There was only a linen short-sleeved shirt, and a palm-width light green belt tied around her waist. Her lower body looked like a long skirt, but her two white calves were exposed, and her feet were wearing

A pair of cool linen shoes, you can faintly see the white and delicate toes.

The clothing of the Ming Dynasty has been quite developed, especially in the late Ming Dynasty, when capitalism sprouted, various ideological trends were liberated, and clothing culture also advanced further.

Especially when someone like Qu Minqiu comes from a wealthy business family.

At this time, although Ou'er was only wearing clothes made of the simplest materials, this charm, this feeling, this aesthetic form made Li Yuanqing's eyes light up.

Especially since it was midsummer, the faint scent of Ouer's body made Li Yuanqing feel slightly dizzy.

Seeing Li Yuanqing's lack of movement, Ou'er was frightened and said hurriedly: "Master, are you okay? I'll call the doctor."

Li Yuanqing took her little hand and said, "Ou'er, don't panic. I'm fine. I'm just a little tired. Well, I have a little headache. Please rub it for me."

Seeing that Li Yuanqing opened his eyes and his expression was the same, Ou'er felt relieved and quickly and carefully stood behind Li Yuanqing, gently rubbing Li Yuanqing's temples with her little hands.

Smelling the faint fragrance on her body and feeling her gentle hands, Li Yuanqing's spirit slowly relaxed.

The road ahead must be filled with thorns and ravines.

Otherwise, in the late Ming Dynasty, no one of the many talents and heroes could stand up and turn the tide of the Chinese nation?

The sages said, "Time is also the time? Luck is the destiny? Fate?"

At this time, Li Yuanqing had occupied Changsheng Island, with 2,000 elite soldiers under his command and a population of over 10,000. He had firmly established himself among the three divisions in southern Liaoning, and Mao Wenlong relied on him as his arm. Even if there were any unpredictable storms, Li Yuanqing would

There is already room for self-protection.

Thinking about it, Li Yuanqing almost completely relaxed his body and raised his head directly into Ou'er's arms.

Ou'er also felt Li Yuanqing's relaxation, her little face turned red, her body was a little tense, but her little hands worked harder...

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I am so tired today……
Chapter completed!