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Governor Yuan's compensation really brought a lot of 'surprise' to Li Yuanqing.

The current silver and broken gold, when converted, are about 20,000 taels.

In addition, there is a small amount of grain and grass, ten fat pigs, about twenty sheep, and three good horses, all of which are high-quality Mongolian horses in their prime.

It was the deputy general Zhu Mei who sent these things.

Li Yuanqing took the order and looked at it for a long time before he realized what he was doing. He smiled and stepped forward to greet Zhu Mei: "Master Zhu, Yuan Qing is really sorry that I bothered you to make a trip in person on such a cold day."

Zhu Mei hurriedly smiled and said: "Li Shuai, it is a humble honor to serve you, Li Shuai!"

Having previous contact with Li Yuanqing, Zhu Mei also sensed some of Li Yuanqing's temperament.

As long as you get along well with this man, there will only be advantages and no disadvantages at all.

Therefore, Zhu Mei asked Governor Yuan for the job of transporting supplies. Before dawn today, they set off from Ningyuan City and rushed to Juehua Island.

At this time, Li Yuanqing's attitude was so cordial, Zhu Mei also felt in her heart that he really didn't get up early in vain today, and this trip was worth it.

After some pleasantries, the soldiers of Changsheng Camp began to accept these belongings, and Li Yuanqing took Zhu Mei to the big tent to drink tea.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Master Zhu, this time we set out to Liaoxi, Yuanqing did not have many preparations. If you have slighted Master Zhu, please forgive me."

While he was talking, Li Yuanqing had already handed a stack of banknotes worth about a thousand taels into Zhu Mei's hand with a smile.

Zhu Mei's expression changed instantly, and she hurriedly said: "Li Shuai, how can this be done? This..."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Mr. Zhu, one family does not speak the same language as the other. Between us brothers, only the thin water can flow."

Zhu Mei had long known that Li Yuanqing would do things and come up with things, and she also knew that if he came on this trip, Li Yuanqing would benefit from him.

But Zhu Mei did not expect that Li Yuanqing would be so generous in taking action. Looking at it, it was at least the size of a thousand taels!

Seeing that Li Yuanqing had made his words so clear, Zhu Mei stopped being polite and put the banknote into her sleeve with a smile, and said with a smile: "Li Shuai, I, Lao Zhu, am also a real person. Although before, with you Li Shuai,

There may be misunderstandings like this, but~, we are all ministers of the same palace. From now on, if Commander Li has instructions, just say hello to me, Lao Zhu."

Li Yuanqing laughed loudly: "Brother Zhu, Yuan Qing has always believed in this sentence. No matter how many achievements he has made, it is nothing more than having one more friend. Today, Yuan Qing only said one sentence. Brother Zhu, Yuan Qing is determined to be his friend!"

Zhu Mei also reacted. The two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

There is a mountain between people you are not familiar with, but once you cross that hurdle, everything will become easy and simple.

Zhu Mei wanted to make friends with Li Yuanqing, and Li Yuanqing also wanted to use Zhu Mei to penetrate his influence in western Liaoning. Naturally, they hit it off.

After taking a few sips of tea, Zhu Mei smiled and said: "Yuanqing, when are you going to leave Juehua Island and return to Liaonan?"

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Let's do it today. If everything goes well, we'll leave in the afternoon."

"Uh? So fast?"

Zhu Mei couldn't help being shocked. Originally, he wanted to stay on Juehua Island for a few days to have a good chat with Li Yuanqing and deepen their relationship.

Li Yuanqing naturally understood what Zhu Mei meant and hurriedly smiled and said: "Brother Zhu, hey, those who eat our bowl of rice can't help themselves! Mao Shuai has sent troops to Liaodong. I'm afraid that there will be Tatars in the south of Liaoning."

You must be on guard against unusual movements!"

Zhu Mei also felt very proud that Li Yuanqing could speak so well, and said with a smile: "Yuanqing, military and national affairs are naturally the top priority, so of course you should do business first. It's a pity, we brothers

, can’t sit down and have a nice drink.”

"Haha. Brother Zhu, you have a long time to come. If you have time to go to Changsheng Island, Yuan Qing will sweep your bed to welcome you!"

"Hahaha! Definitely!"

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Knowing that Li Yuanqing was leaving, Zhu Mei couldn't stay here any longer. After drinking a few cups of tea, she expressed her attitude and took the others away, returning to Ningyuan.

Li Yuanqing personally sent Zhu Mei to the coast of Mohekou.

Watching Zhu Mei and his party leave, Li Yuanqing could not help but reveal an indescribable smile at the corner of his mouth, and his mood became brighter and brighter.

Although Governor Yuan is powerful in western Liaoning, no one is a fool!

Especially these generals!

Their sensitivity to crises and opportunities is...

Although Zhu Mei's ability is a little mediocre, she is quite clever in doing things. In other words, she is a very qualified 'old official'.

In particular, Zhu Mei is one of the top "local households" in western Liaoning, a real local snake.

In Qiantun, even if he couldn't openly confront Zhao Lijiao, there were many things that Zhao Lijiao wanted to do before he had to ask Zhu Mei what he meant.

But Governor Yuan's side is even more interesting.

Through these belongings, Li Yuanqing also understood that Governor Yuan is not a "shameless" person. As long as he can control his will and walk on his predicted track, even if he doesn't have a lot of meat, he can still have some meat.

He can still give me a few bones.

This bit of bone star is actually nothing to Li Yuanqing.

But ~~~, this means that, at least, Li Yuanqing will no longer appear on Governor Yuan's hostile 'blacklist'.

You know, at this time, in the Liao region, which military attache is targeted by Governor Yuan, then~~, even if he does not die, he will still have to shed his skin!

At this time, Ningyuan's victory report has been sent to the capital, but the specific details and rewards are still being intensively planned.

Although Yao Fumin and Jin Guan, with the strong support of Li Yuanqing, each received about 500 Tatar heads, they wanted to turn these heads into real rewards and achieve the status they wanted.

Then~~, it still requires some thought and means.

Of course, neither of them were stupid, and with Li Yuanqing's guidance, both of them went full throttle and set their sights on Ningyuan City.

However, although the two of them went to work, they did not dare to neglect Li Yuanqing's affairs.

The representative of Jin Guan is his legitimate son Jin Shiqi, and the representative of Yao Fumin is his beloved general Ji Shideng.

At this time, after more than a day of preparations, all matters were almost settled. All that was left was to load the rewards from Governor Yuan onto the ship before we could set off.

At this juncture, Li Yuanqing naturally did not spend too much time in western Liaoning. Surrounded by Jin Shiqi, Ji Shideng and a group of Juehua Island generals, he came to the west bank and boarded his big ship.

"Li Shuai, have a nice journey!"

"Li Shuai, take care!"

"..."

Looking at the generals of Juehua Island waving desperately, Li Yuanqing's eyes were slightly moist. He also waved his big hands vigorously, "Brothers, take care! See you on the battlefield in the future!"

The sea here has long been blasted by engineers to open a channel. With a wave of Li Yuanqing's hand, the exciting sound of antlers sounded. Li Yuanqing's boat took the lead in heading towards the deep sea. Behind him, a dense crowd of ships quickly followed.

back.

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The sea in early spring was still a bit windy and rough. Although it didn't snow, the sailors still didn't dare to be careless.

With the experience of later generations, what Li Yuanqing has always admired is-----'using the old to lead the new'. These sailors in the Changsheng Camp and the soldiers have the same logic.

This also makes them mature much faster than the navy of the imperial court.

In the evening, the fleet has completely sailed into the deep sea. There is no need to worry about the impact of ice floes and waves. Everyone is in a good mood and can sleep peacefully tonight.

Li Yuanqing also came to the deck, facing the cool sea breeze, watching the magnificent sea view under the sunset.

Although this trip to Juehua Island had some twists and turns, the overall situation was relatively smooth.

Due to various reasons, in terms of merit, the Changsheng campers did not gain much, but in terms of actual benefits, they were definitely not small.

Not to mention the armor and weapons, the horse meat, saddles, and supporting equipment of more than 2,000 war horses alone must be worth at least 40,000 to 50,000 taels of silver.

Not to mention the new connections Li Yuanqing has built.

Especially these shipwrights, almost all of them are old craftsmen with rich experience. For Li Yuanqing, no amount of money can buy them!

There is another thing that also makes Li Yuanqing very happy. After these days of hard work, the "fertile land" of Xiaolian finally bloomed and bore fruit, which fulfilled the little girl's biggest wish.

She could finally be completely upgraded from Li Yuanqing's Mrs. Ru to a real Mrs. Ru.

This also made Xiao He envious.

Unfortunately, Xiao He didn't know why, although Li Yuanqing was already very close to her, he never completed the most critical step.

At this time, looking at Xiaolian's satisfied and happy face, she could only sigh in despair.

As the ancients said: "Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind!"

As early as many years ago, Li Yuanqing wanted very, very much to open up overseas trade on Changsheng Island and expand his wealth. Unfortunately, the war in Liao was always very intensive, and Li Yuanqing could not escape.

But at this time, the old slave has fallen into a coma. No matter how old this slave is, I'm afraid it's almost time.

Li Yuanqing vaguely remembered that in history, after the great victory in Ningyuan, the old slave belched his farts not long after.

It is a pity that Governor Yuan cannot take credit for this achievement.

The old slave falls into a coma, and there will inevitably be large-scale changes in the financial affairs.

Although Li Yuanqing knew very well that neither Daishan, Amin, nor Mang Gurtai could pose much of a threat to Huang Taiji, but ~~ this would at least consume a lot of his time.

In addition, Governor Yuan in western Liaoning has "grown up", in southern Liaoning, Chen Zhong is in charge, and in eastern Liaoning, Mao Wenlong is personally commanding. The time is ripe for Li Yuanqing to leave Changsheng Island and explore overseas trade in person.

In particular, Yang Xiaochuan also sent people to report back that his fleet would be returning to its home port of Changsheng Island in half a month at the latest.

Due to various reasons, Li Yuanqing could finally turn his attention to the world stage after enduring it for so many years.

Of course, according to normal thinking, at this time, when gold is weak, it is a good time to catch them all.

In the past few days, Li Yuanqing had carefully estimated that if he gathered all the elite troops of the Ming Dynasty in Liao and sent troops at this time, he would have at least a 70% to 80% chance of winning, regaining Shenyang and Liaoyang, and completely eliminating the troubles of Hou Jin. .

But~~, Li Yuanqing also understood that this was simply impossible.

There is no problem at all for the two southern Liaoning departments, including Liaodong Mao Wenlong, to gather the three departments, but~~for western Liaoning, this is...

With the strength of Li Yuanqing, Mao Wenlong, and Chen Zhong, there were only 30,000 to 40,000 men. It was okay to barely maintain a stalemate with the Hou Jin Dynasty, but~, because there was no cavalry, it was just a stalemate.

If anything goes wrong, it can easily be divided, surrounded, or even cannibalized and eliminated one by one.
Chapter completed!