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Although Li Yuanqing had already expected Zhao Lijiao's defeat, at this time, when the incident actually came to light, Li Yuanqing still felt a little unspeakable in his heart.

The person who conveyed this news was a personal guard commander under Zhao Shujiao, named Zhao Erba.

Don't think the name Zhao Erba is funny.

In fact, it is just like the name of Ming Taizu Lao Zhu - Zhu Chongba.

The name Zhao Erba, under Zhao Shujiao, in Ningyuan City, and even in the entire western Liaoning, can definitely be regarded as a very valuable name!

Having this name means having land, property, women, the ‘iron rice bowl’, and the many glory brought by the name Zhao Shujiao!

The seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door!

Don’t think that the village chief is not a cadre!

You know, I don't know how many people are trying to squeeze through this threshold, but they still can't find a way.

Although Li Yuanqing was very "disapproving" of the bad habits of the servant system in the late Ming Dynasty, at this time, in the entire Ming Dynasty, except him, Li Yuanqing, everyone else was doing this.

Also includes Chen Zhong and Mao Wenlong.

Of course, because of Li Yuanqing's influence, Chen Zhong has to be a little more restrained.

But Mao Wenlong is probably even worse than Zhao Lejiao...

But even though the servant system has great shortcomings, it is not without its advantages!

For example, at this time, Zhao Erba, who was in front of Li Yuanqing, refused to surrender even after Zhao led his teachings to death. He fought his way out of the crowd of Jin troops and ran for two days and nights to Yongping.

Come and report!

At this time~, Zhao Erba was already in ragged clothes and covered in wounds, but he seemed unaware of it.

He knelt down in front of Li Yuanqing vigorously, like a child who had just lost his mother, almost crying blood, and carefully told Li Yuanqing the story of that day's battle in detail.

"Li Shuai, Li Shuai! Marshal, Marshal and brothers... they died so miserably... Dog Tatars are simply not human! Especially Azig, he actually held the brothers' weapons alive

The heart and soul drink alcohol..."

"Li Shuai, Li Shuai, the marshal said before he died that you will definitely avenge him! Li Shuai, please, please, I must avenge the marshal and his brothers! I, Zhao Erba,

Even if I am acting like a cow or a horse, I must repay Li Shuai for your kindness..."

"Li Shuai..."

Zhao Erba was like a child, hugging Li Yuanqing's thigh and crying profusely.

His nose, tears and blood all flowed on Li Yuanqing's clothes, but Li Yuanqing didn't care at all.

In fact, although western Liaoning and southern Liaoning have always been in a state of extreme opposition, to put it bluntly, everyone is just pursuing their own interests.

There is no personal hatred between Li Yuanqing and Zhao Shujiao.

Li Yuanqing was unhappy with the Zu family.

But Li Yuanqing still maintained a relatively fair attitude towards Zhao Shujiao.

This is even more true for the grassroots officers like Zhao Erba.

They can't get involved in the affairs of the big guys, and it's impossible for them to get involved, but ~~, after so many years in Liaoning, who can kill the Tatars and who has the real ability? These brothers all have a stronghold in their hearts.

ah.

In such a chaotic situation at this time, besides the world-famous and famous Li Yuanqing, who else can take the decision for those brothers who died in the battle?

Who dares to make this decision for those brothers who died in battle?

After pondering for a moment, Li Yuanqing helped Zhao Erba up with his own hands and said in a deep voice: "Brother Erba, I already know the matter! Don't worry! I, Li Yuanqing, will never sit idly by and ignore the affairs of Marshal Zhao and his brothers! Now, you,

You need to recover from your injuries and have a good rest. Leave the rest to me, Li Yuanqing! Someone, send Brother Erba down to rest! Let the military doctor treat Brother Erba's injuries!"

"Thank you Li Shuai! Thank you Li Shuai!"

Zhao Erba hurriedly kowtowed to Li Yuanqing with all his strength.

After a moment, he was reluctantly carried out of the tent by the soldiers.

Zhao Erba left, and a soldier hurriedly wanted to come over and wipe away the blood stains that Zhao Erba had just left, but Li Yuanqing waved his hand, indicating that the soldier should go out first.

Looking at the blood stains remaining on the carpet, Li Yuanqing lit a cigar, and after a moment, he slowly exhaled a puff of thick mist.

Although there is indeed a considerable conflict of political interests between him and Zhao Lvjiao, in the final analysis, these conflicts are not irresolvable.

This is not the hatred for killing the father, the hatred for taking away the wife, or the conflict between ourselves and the enemy...

Especially~, Zhao Lijiao was one of the few generals in the late Ming Dynasty. His death in battle did not violate the dignity of a qualified Ming general.

Even if the friendship between Li Yuanqing and Zhao Shujiao is far from close, to a certain extent, Zhao Shujiao's death in battle is more in line with Li Yuanqing's interests...

But at this time~, Li Yuanqing did not feel happy at all...

To a certain extent... He, Li Yuanqing, has enough energy to save Zhao Shujiao's fate...

It's a pity that Li Yuanqing did not choose to do this...

After a long time, "Huh..." Li Yuanqing couldn't help but let out a long breath!

Azig really deserves to be cut into pieces!

Even if it was in Li Yuanqing's interest for him to kill Zhao Shujiao with his own hands, Azige, this little guy, did not give Zhao Shujiao his final dignity...

After a long while, Li Yuanqing’s fists clenched so hard that they made a creaking sound!

The whole plan must be adjusted and changed!

…………

At the beginning of Xu hour, around 7:30 in the evening, Liu Xingzuo rushed outside Li Yuanqing's tent like a gust of wind.

After receiving the news that Zhao Shujiao was killed in battle, he was like a monkey with garlic rubbed in his butt - he couldn't sit still for a moment.

"Li Shuai, Zhao Shujiao actually... unexpectedly... Then, Zunhua City, I'm afraid you shouldn't even think about it. The situation we are facing is probably much worse than we thought..."

In Li Yuanqing's tent, Liu Xingzuo was pacing back and forth, his brows tightly furrowed into the character "Chuan", and his originally straight back seemed to have suddenly bent a lot.

Li Yuanqing nodded slowly, but his eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Yuanqing certainly understood Liu Xingzuo's concerns.

At this time, although Liu Xingzuo was fully prepared and even took the risk of falling out with the civil servant group in the city, in fact, his fighting spirit against the Hou Jin Army was not enough...

The reason why Liu Xingzuo went through so much trouble and risked his life to betray Hou Jin is... this is actually a quite complicated process.

This is not because the old slave treated him badly.

In fact, the old slave was very good to Liu Xingzuo, even... so good that it is almost indescribable.

Not to mention he is a son, at least he can be treated as half a son.

Liu Xingzuo was kidnapped by the Jurchens and worked as a slave under their rule since he was in his early twenties. To a certain extent, it can even be said that the old slave watched Liu Xingzuo grow up.

Like Li Yongfang.

Although Li Yongfang has also known Lao Nu for many years, Lao Nu treats Li Yongfang as if he were a dog.

In his later years, the old slave even often invited Li Yongfang to drink with him. After drinking, he would tie Li Yongfang to a pillar and beat him severely with a whip.

Li Yongfang's first wife is nothing more than a concubine from the Jin Dynasty with no bloodline.

But~, Liu Xingzuo’s wife is the legitimate daughter whom the old slave dotes on.

But~, Liu Xingzuo still betrayed Hou Jin and took refuge in the arms of Ming Dynasty...

If the imperial court's pens were to speak on this matter, they would definitely praise Liu Xingzuo as a legendary figure like Su Wu, and they would use high hats to crush Liu Xingzuo to death.

But Li Yuanqing understood that the reason why Liu Xingzuo betrayed Hou Jin was probably due to a conflict of ideas or beliefs.

Although the Hou Jin Dynasty had already put on the outer shell of a country at this time, its roots were still the same as those of the barbarians!

This will definitely cause an essential conflict with Liu Xingzuo, who has received a good education since childhood and is gentle and elegant.

Especially at this time, Liu Xingzuo did not dare, or in other words, he wanted to escape and conflict with the main force of the Jin Army.

Li Yuanqing felt helpless for a moment... There are indeed some unspeakable obstacles between people living in the Utopia and normal people.

However, at this time, Li Yuanqing needed Liu Xingzuo to stabilize his position and 'borrow the chicken to lay the eggs'.

After a moment, Li Yuanqing smiled: "Liu Shuai, although things are bad, they are not impossible to deal with. Zunhua's affairs will be handled by those with big heads. It should not fall to Yongping's side in a short time. Liu

Don’t worry, Shuai, for now. At this time, we still have to do our part first.”

"It won't fall to Yongping's side for the time being?"

Liu Xingzuo seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, but for a moment, he shook his head with a bitter face and said: "Li Shuai, even if the court will not blame me, the Jin army cannot avoid it! How could this happen?

It’s good…how can this be good…”

Looking at Liu Xingzuo who was restless, Li Yuanqing didn't know whether he should cry or laugh.

This guy's success today is probably due to his handsome face.

However, without the help of Liu Xingzuo, Li Yuanqing would not be able to find a high-sounding foothold. Even if Liu Xingzuo acted like a "sissy" at this time, Li Yuanqing must be patient and appease his emotions.
To be continued...