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Back at Mangui's camp in the north of Ningyuan City, Mangui had already prepared a sumptuous banquet.

Without saying a word, we just started drinking.

However, although Man Gui's drinking capacity is good, compared with Li Yuanqing, he is still a bit behind.

After drinking so much wine, the man began to lose consciousness and his tongue was spinning. Li Yuanqing quickly asked his soldiers to help him go back to rest.

However, for Li Yuanqing, the more he drinks, the clearer his mind becomes.

Destruction is always a hundred times easier than creation.

At this time, according to Li Yuanqing's current energy, as long as he works steadily, he can live a peaceful life.

As long as western Liaoning, southern Liaoning, and Dongjiang maintain their current layout, the Hou Jin Dynasty will be like rogue bandits, only daring to come to Liao to fight the autumn wind, and never dare to go deep into the pass.

But Li Yuanqing understood deeply.

At this time, Daming was like a terminally ill old man who could not be easily changed by one person or a few people.

If you want to live, if you want your wife and children to live a better life, you can only move forward.

At this time, the great era has begun.

Everyone is on the same level, and there is not as big a gap as later generations. To a certain extent, Ming Dynasty is a little further ahead because of its strong foundation.

Even if it was not for the Ming Dynasty, but for the Chinese nation, how could Li Yuanqing allow himself to have pleasure and not make progress?

Li Yuanqing has been planning the Mongolian strategy for a long time.

This was not only to combat the arrogance of the various Mongolian tribes, but also to test his sons and his own will.

Although the cold winter in Siberia is terrible, it is not invincible as long as you are well prepared.

What Lao Maozi can do, Li Yuanqing may not be able to do.

I had a hangover all night and it was already noon when I woke up.

Li Yuanqing had just gotten up and washed his face when a soldier came over to report: "General, Mr. Ge's guards have been waiting for you outside the tent for most of the day."

"Why didn't you wake me up?" Li Yuanqing glanced at the soldier displeased.

The soldier hurriedly said: "General, this is what Mr. Ge wants you to do, let you sleep a little longer."

Li Yuanqing narrowed his eyes slightly, walked quickly towards Sun Chengzong's bodyguard, and bowed hurriedly, "Thank you for your hard work, little brother."

The guard hurriedly returned the greeting with his hands raised, "General Li, Mr. Ge has been waiting for you for a long time. Let's go over now."

Li Yuanqing nodded, asked his soldiers to fetch the war horses, followed the guard, and quickly headed to the official residence in the city.

Arriving at the official residence, Sun Chengzong was wearing a pair of reading glasses and reading a book.

Reading glasses were introduced to the Ming Dynasty a long time ago.

However, they are all rare items for the Ban people, and it is difficult for ordinary people to possess them.

Sun Chengzong was in a good mood today. When he saw Li Yuanqing coming over, he smiled and said, "Yuan Qing, you drank a lot last night, right? Who wins, you or Man Gui?"

Li Yuanqing was a little speechless. He didn't expect this old man to be so gossipy. He smiled and said, "Brother Mangui and I are evenly matched. No one is taking advantage."

Sun Chengzong laughed heartily.

The two exchanged a few words, and Sun Chengzong waved his hand. The boy took out a memorial and handed it to Li Yuanqing respectfully.

"Mr. Ge, this is..."

Sun Chengzong smiled and said, "Open it and take a look."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly opened it carefully and took a quick look. He couldn't help but feel overjoyed and hurriedly knelt down and said: "The kindness shown to me by the elder Ge is even more difficult for me to repay even if I am shattered to pieces!"

Sun Chengzong smiled and waved his hand, motioning for Li Yuanqing to get up, and said to the boy: "Take it to the ordering troops, and they will rush it for 800 miles and send it to the capital!"

"Yes!" The boy hurriedly left.

Sun Chengzong looked at Li Yuanqing and said slowly: "Yuanqing, you are the hope of the new generation of generals in the Ming Dynasty. I hope that you can work steadily and become the pillar of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Old Ge's teachings will never be forgotten even if you are humble enough to do so!" Li Yuanqing respectfully kowtowed to Sun Chengzong several times.

Sun Chengzong smiled and said, "Don't make it so formal, it's like saying goodbye between life and death. By the way, Yuanqing, do you know the situation in North Korea?"

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After leaving the official residence in Ningyuan City, Li Yuanqing went directly to the camp in the north of the city to say goodbye to Man Gui. Without stopping too much, he hurried directly to the beach.

In the past few days, Li Yuanqing had been fighting against Hou Jin in Fuzhou City, and he didn't care much about Korean affairs.

However, Li Yuanqing still understood some of the concerns about Dongjiang's geographical location.

Lord Yeongyang finally defeated Lord Gwanghae and gained power in North Korea.

However, regarding the Ming Dynasty, Lord Lingyang finally chose to bypass Dongjiang and chose Yuan Keli, who was more powerful.

Having decided to leave Dongjiang, Li Yuanqing did not have many reservations. He stood in a neutral position and briefly recounted the events he knew to Sun Chengzong.

Sun Chengzong was also very concerned about this, but this was not an issue that Li Yuanqing could take into account.

When the time came, Sun Chengzong asked Li Yuanqing to go to the capital as soon as possible to report his merits and let the emperor see the heads of these Tatars as soon as possible.

After traveling all night, the group successfully arrived at the Qiantun seaside early the next morning, boarded the warship waiting here, and hurried towards Dagukou.

When Li Yuanqing rushed to Tianjin to meet Chen Zhong, it was already the tenth day of June.

As for the imperial court, they had already received the report of meritorious service from here, and a doctor from the Ministry of War had already led a team to inspect the head.

They wanted to take the head directly to the capital, but Li Yuanqing had not come before, so Chen Zhong naturally refused, and some conflicts broke out between the two sides.

The doctor from the Ministry of War simply walked away, leaving Chen Zhong here to dry.

"Yuan Qing, this bitch is so annoying! Damn it, you obviously don't take us seriously!"

In front of his sons, Chen Zhong could still maintain enough restraint, but around Li Yuanqing, he naturally no longer had to hide it and couldn't help but vomit his bitterness.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Brother, what are you arguing with these uncles? The achievements are ours, not theirs. We work for the emperor and fight for the emperor. What does it have to do with these birds? By the way, the palace and King Xin,

Is there any news?"

Chen Zhong said hurriedly: "The emperor's side, an eunuch named Li, came over and brought us a lot of snacks and gifts. But when he saw that you were not here, he did not stay long and went back to the capital that night. That's right.

There are eunuchs beside the queen who brought us some fruits and vegetables. Oh, by the way, King Xin sent us a deer, which one is still alive. Yuan Qing, you didn’t come over, so I didn’t dare to touch these things. Let’s

Go and have a look.”

As Chen Zhong spoke, he hurriedly led Li Yuanqing to a tent behind his tent, which was filled with many snacks and gifts.

There was also a tall stag tied in front of a wooden stake outside the tent.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile, "We all accept the wishes of the Emperor and the Queen. Let's stew this deer together tonight to replenish our health."

Chen Zhong was speechless, "Yuan Qing, this, this is not good, is it?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "It's okay. King Xin gave it to us just for food. Let the fire soldiers do it!"

"All right."

Chen Zhong hurriedly went to work.

Li Yuanqing came to the tent where the fruits and vegetables sent by the queen were.

There are more than a dozen boxes in total, mostly filled with apples, pears, etc., but there is actually a box of lychees at the very end.

Li Yuanqing opened it and saw that there were ice cubes inside, which were still very fresh.

Take one out, peel it off and eat it, it tastes very delicious.

After rummaging around again, Li Yuanqing accidentally saw two red beans at the bottom of the box.

It looks like it was accidentally dropped while packing lychees.

Li Yuanqing took out these two red beans, put them to his mouth, smelled them carefully, and held them firmly in his hand.

These two red beans are not accidental.

Li Yuanqing suddenly remembered the poem, "Red beans grow in the south, and when spring comes, they will sprout a few branches. I hope you will pick more of them, as this is the most loved thing..."

For a moment, Li Yuanqing was a little distracted, and quickly put the two red beans in the small pocket deep in his chest...

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Early the next morning, after breakfast, the two groups set off for the capital.

Because this time it was a report of merit and he had to carry so many heads, Li Yuanqing brought 100 soldiers, and Chen Zhong also had 100, plus the mules, horses and coachmen who transported the heads, the team was not too small, almost

There were three to four hundred people.

But there were very few war horses, less than sixty or seventy. Only Li Yuanqing, Chen Zhong and the higher-status soldiers had horses to ride on.

This also strengthened Li Yuanqing's mind.

If you want to grow stronger, war horses are resources that you must consider.

Mongolia must be conquered!

Tianjin is already very close to the capital, and the team is composed of elite soldiers and there are enough mules and carriages. They set out early in the morning. In the evening, when it was just getting dark, the group had already seen the towering city walls of the capital.
To be continued...