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It was already early in the morning, and the fire in the hall had already weakened a lot.

When Li Yuanqing and Queen Zhang arrived, the young emperor Tianqi, Hakka, and Eunuch Wei had already gone to rest. The ones left on duty were Eunuch An, the representative of Wei Zhongxian, Li Daomin, the eunuch in charge of Queen Zhang's Kunning Palace, and King Xin Zhu Youjian.

His companion is Wang Chengen.

Li Chaoqin originally wanted to stay, but today the Hakka family was frightened, so he went back to serve the Hakka family first.

Eunuch An and the other three people did not expect that Li Yuanqing and Queen Zhang could really survive, and they were all shocked.

But the preparations here are quite complete, and there are two old imperial doctors on duty.

Li Yuanqing put down Queen Zhang, and Li Daomin hurriedly went to serve Queen Zhang. Eunuch An and Wang Chengen quickly came over and helped Li Yuanqing into a tent nearby.

"General Li, you... this is really..."

Wang Chengen was here, and Eunuch An didn't dare to show too closeness to Li Yuanqing, but the concern in his eyes was not fake.

Wang Chengen also calmed down and said, "General Li's good fortune is shining brightly. It's really gratifying and congratulatory. Where is the imperial doctor? Come and check General Li's health."

Soon, an imperial doctor came to check Li Yuanqing's body.

Li Yuanqing had many wounds on his head and back, but they were all flesh wounds and not too serious. The imperial doctor hurriedly and carefully wrapped the wounds for Li Yuanqing and applied medicine.

On the other side, Queen Zhang also woke up under the golden needle of the imperial doctor, crying with joy.

After this process was completed, Eunuch An had the opportunity to say something to Li Yuanqing. He whispered with joy: "Brother, you are really blessed by the Bodhisattva this time. This contribution can cover the sky."

It’s over.”

Li Yuanqing looked at Eunuch An 'weakly' and said, "Brother, this time, I lost eight out of nine lives. I'm cold and hungry now, please get me some water."

"Hey. Right now." Eunuch An quickly waved his hand and asked the little eunuch to bring hot water.

Li Yuanqing drank some water, his face gradually improved, and he quickly asked: "Brother, what's wrong with the prince..."

How could Eunuch An not understand what Li Yuanqing meant? He quickly explained in a low voice: "Brother, King Xin is also very concerned about you. He just went back to sleep not long ago."

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, then understood in an instant, and hurriedly whispered: "Brother, I have to express my gratitude to the prince."

Eunuch An hurriedly invited Wang Chengen here. Li Yuanqing forced himself to stand up and said, "Eunuch Wang, I believe in the kindness of the king and you, and I will never forget my humble duty."

Wang Chengen quickly helped Li Yuanqing lie down, "General Li, you're fine. King Xin can rest assured. You'd better have a good rest now. The Za family will go and notify King Xin."

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The fire on New Year's Eve was not a glorious incident. In addition, the empress and generals were trapped. No matter whether the young emperor Apocalypse, Hakka, Eunuch Wei, or empress Zhang, could not allow this incident to expand.

Although the fire was still not extinguished, the situation was brought under control. The Imperial Guards withdrew, and the remaining fire was left to the guards and eunuchs to handle.

But these things have nothing to do with Li Yuanqing.

Returning to the palace where he temporarily stayed, Li Yuanqing fell asleep and did not wake up until the evening of the next day.

But they found that Mr. An was beside him, lost in thought.

Seeing that Li Yuanqing was awake, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Brother, you're awake. Yesterday and today, the Emperor and Madam Fengsheng came twice. Eunuch Wei came three times. Now, King Xin is waiting outside."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help being shocked and said hurriedly: "Brother, help me up quickly, let's go and pay our respects to King Xin."

At this time, Zhu Youjian, who was walking outside, also heard the noise and walked in quickly accompanied by Wang Chengen. Seeing that Li Yuanqing was about to get up, he hurriedly said: "General Li, quickly, lie down quickly. You need to have a good rest now."

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Li Yuanqing hurriedly held on and said: "His Royal Highness, King Xin, is humble and incompetent. I can't salute you anymore."

Zhu Youjian couldn't help but laugh, "General Li, what are you talking about? I admire you very much for being able to come out alive and rescue the queen as well. Lie down quickly, I'm right here."

Li Yuanqing smiled and exchanged greetings with Zhu Youjian, and then asked carefully: "By the way, His Highness King Xin, where is the Queen..."

Zhu Youjian hurriedly smiled and said: "General Li, thanks to your loyal protection this time, the empress only injured her ankle and was a little frightened, but she is not serious."

Li Yuanqing then showed a relieved look, "That's good. That's good. It's really a blessing from the Bodhisattva."

Zhu Youjian couldn't help but laugh, "So, General Li, you are a lucky star. You are truly a lucky general."

Several people around were laughing.

After hearing the news that Li Yuanqing had woken up, Emperor Tianqi and Hakka rushed over quickly.

The little emperor of Tianqi held Li Yuanqing's big hand tightly and said solemnly: "General Li, just be fine. I will never forget your kindness to me."

Li Yuanqing felt a little guilty, but he didn't dare to show any strange expression on his face. He burst into tears and said with gratitude, "I can share my worries with the Emperor, and I will do my best to serve you even if I am humble."

The little Emperor Tianqi smiled and his expression became relaxed, "Don't say it so solemnly. General Li, I know your loyalty."

As he spoke, he turned to tell Mr. An: "Xiao Anzi, during these days, you can safely stay here and take care of General Li. Don't neglect the food and drink expenses."

"Yes. I obey my orders." Mr. An hurriedly kowtowed and said yes.

The young emperor of Tianqi turned to Zhu Youjian, the King of Xin, with a smile and said: "Brother, General Li is injured and needs to recuperate. Let's not disturb him here. There will be a long time to come."

Zhu Youjian smiled and said, "Brother Emperor, I understand. When General Li recovers from his injury, I will talk to General Li again."

The two brothers were talking here, and Mr. Hakka also came up to chat with Li Yuanqing for a few words.

Looking at Hakka's concerned eyes, Li Yuanqing was also a little proud, but he did not dare to show anything strange on his face. He said respectfully: "Mrs. Feng Sheng cares about me. I am grateful for my humiliation."

Although Ke was reluctant to leave, at this time, she definitely couldn't stay here any longer. She hurriedly said: "General Li, you have a good rest. If you need anything, please let Xiao Anzi inform me."

Li Yuanqing quickly thanked him.

Hakka rolled her eyes at Li Yuanqing reluctantly, and then left with the little emperor Tianqi and his party.

When everyone walked away, Eunuch An couldn't help but give Li Yuanqing a thumbs up and praised: "Brother, in the future, I may really have to rely on you to take care of me."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Brother, what's the difference between us?"

Seeing that Li Yuanqing was so deeply attached to the Holy Family, yet he still maintained closeness with him, Eunuch An was also overjoyed, "Brother, as you say, I am a brother worth my salt."

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After resting in the palace for seven or eight days, by the ninth day of the first lunar month, Li Yuanqing's wounds had basically healed completely and he could walk on the ground.

During these days, although he did not leave the palace, Eunuch An was still there. In addition, Li Yuanqing's face at this time meant that the communication between the palace and outside the palace was very smooth.

Xin Wang Zhu Youjian also came to chat with him every day to relieve his boredom.

Huang Guoshan and Kong Youde's soldiers were taken care of by Yang Jiao, so they were not in serious trouble, but there were several messages from Liaohai.

There are two most important ones.

One letter was sent by Mao Wenlong and was forwarded here from Changsheng Island.

The political situation in North Korea has experienced great fluctuations this year. The conflict between Gwanghae Lord Lee Hui and Yeongyang Lord Lee Joo has become increasingly acute, and there is a vague intention to bring it to light.

Mao Wenlong had received letters asking for help from two parties, but he was still a little undecided for the moment. He hoped that after Li Yuanqing returned, he could go to Pi Island to discuss it in detail.

Throughout the second year of Tianqi, Dongjiang's smooth offensive made Mao Wenlong pay more and more attention to Li Yuanqing's opinions. Now, as Chen Jisheng's right assistant has left Kuandian, Li Yuanqing, although not with Mao Wenlong, has assumed Chen Jisheng's previous responsibilities.

, that is, a general, but also somewhat similar to a military advisor or aide.

The role of North Korea on the Dongjiang River, especially on Pi Island, was to some extent even greater than that of the Ming Dynasty itself.

Regarding this, Li Yuanqing did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

Whether the Dongjiang headquarters can completely gain a foothold depends on whether it can control the fertile land along Zhenjiang, Yizhou, and Tieshan.

But at this time, Li Yuanqing was obviously unable to move freely in the palace and had to leave as soon as possible.

Another letter was sent from Zhang Pan's Lushun, and he had already contacted Liu Xingzuo.

At the end of the year, Liu Xingzuo had proposed to Lao Nu that he wanted to serve in Fuzhou.

He is Lao Nu's son-in-law and is deeply loved by Lao Nu. This intention will probably become a reality.

Liu Xingzuo hoped that by then, he could bring Fuzhou and Jinzhou with him and surrender to the Ming army.

Of course, the target of his surrender was still Yuan Keli, but Zhang Pan, including Chen Zhong from Guanglu Island and Li Yuanqing from Changsheng Island, all played important supporting roles.

Historically, this matter did not succeed. Liu Xingzuo himself, including his family, and tens of thousands of Fuzhou people all paid a heavy price for it.

But at this time, history has changed, especially the victory in the Battle of Lushun, which not only boosted the morale of the three southern Liaoning tribes, but also boosted the morale of Dongjiang and even the entire Ming Dynasty.

Although Liu Xingzuo surrendered to Yuan Keli, Fuzhou and Jinzhou must be taken over by the three southern Liao tribes.

If the three ministries can steadily take over the land in Fuzhou, the situation in southern Liaoning will undergo further huge qualitative changes.

This is also a huge opportunity for Li Yuanqing.

Eunuch An also saw that Li Yuanqing could no longer sit still after receiving two secret reports, and said hurriedly: "Brother, is there any military affairs ahead?"

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Brother, I have to trouble you. Report this to Eunuch Wei and the Emperor. I must rush back to Liaonan as soon as possible."

Everyone is willing to push for a ride, not to mention that Li Yuanqing is at the peak of his power at this time?

Eunuch An hurriedly smiled and said: "Brother, please rest here for a while. I will go and help you right away."

It's easier to get things done if you have acquaintances.

Not long after, news came from Eunuch An's side that Eunuch Wei invited Li Yuanqing to come over.

Li Yuanqing came to the side hall of the imperial study and briefly described the two things to Eunuch Wei. Eunuch Wei also attached great importance to it and immediately took Li Yuanqing to see the young emperor Tianqi.
To be continued...