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"Yuan Qing, I can't help you with this matter. Alas... But don't worry, Yuan Qing, I will do my best to deal with this matter..."

Deep in the alley, in an inconspicuous tavern, Li Yuanqing and Sun Chengzong sat opposite each other. Old Sun's old face was full of sadness, as if he had aged three or four years all of a sudden.

At this time, Li Yuanqing had already regained his composure. He picked up the wine glass with a smile, gestured to Sun Chengzong, took half a sip of wine and said, "Mr. Ge, I'm not in a hurry about this matter. It's still early for the reward to be awarded. Yuan Qing believes that

, the emperor will definitely give Yuan Qing a fair reward."

Sun Chengzong was stunned. For a moment, his old eyes couldn't help but shine. He also understood the profound meaning of Li Yuanqing. He hurriedly drank a glass of wine and said: "Yuanqing, after dinner, I will go to the palace again to fight for you in front of the emperor."

Fight!"

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After sitting with Lao Sun for only twenty minutes, Lao Sun hurriedly went outside the palace gate, preparing to ask for an audience with the emperor.

Li Yuanqing still stayed in the tavern, slowly tasting the wine.

There will be no wind coming out of the hole.

There is no reason for things to happen, so how can things happen?

However, what Li Yuanqing is worried about is not these officials who come out to stir up trouble. They are actually a group of the most humble wretches.

What Li Yuanqing cared more about was Emperor Chongzhen's attitude.

Even...did Emperor Chongzhen personally do this?

If Emperor Chongzhen had done it himself, then this would be a wonderful thing...

But in this situation, if Li Yuanqing takes too much initiative, he will fall into the trap...

After drinking the last glass of wine, Li Yuanqing suddenly smiled, stood up in stride, and walked outside.

What he needs to do now is to have a good rest, recuperate his energy, and prepare for the reception banquet that Wang Chengen has prepared for him tonight.

…………

The lanterns come on.

The capital city, which had been at ease for a day, seemed to have regained some of its vitality. The Dashilan neighborhood was busy with traffic and people coming and going, and it slowly began to become lively.

In later generations, some people said that the red light district represents the prosperity of a city. Although this statement is somewhat absolute, it is at least 70% to 80% true.

Full, warm and lustful.

Only after people are full and warm will they consider more and deeper pleasures.

The prosperity of Dashilan Street means that the people of the Capital City have gradually begun to step out of the shadow of the Tatars' invasion of the city.

The restaurant that Wang Cheng'en ordered is located in the eastern section of Dashilan Street, on the corner away from the brothel inn.

After all, with Wang Chengen's status, it was impossible for him to go drinking with Li Yuanqing in a brothel.

This restaurant is not very conspicuous, but the style is very good, and there are many cars and horses outside. When Li Yuanqing and his party came to the door, they were led directly to the private room upstairs by the little eunuch.

"My lord, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you are even more elegant than before. Yuan Qing has met your lord, and he has a little bit of his celestial spirit."

As soon as he entered the door, Li Yuanqing found Wang Chengen who was enjoying tea at the Ruisi Restaurant and bowed deeply to Wang Chengen.

Wang Chengen laughed loudly: "Yuan Qing, I haven't seen you for a few days. You are so talkative and slippery than before. The whole family is almost stunned by the deception."

The two hugged each other affectionately.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled and said: "Prince, Yuan Qing is just telling the truth. You see, it is difficult to tell the truth now."

Wang Chengen laughed loudly and said: "Yuan Qing, you boy, stop pouring ecstasy soup on the Za family. Come and sit down. The battle in Pinggu was beautiful!"

"Hehe. This all depends on the support of the prince. Yuan Qing doesn't dare to take credit."

The two exchanged a few words, and then the guest and host took their seats. A young eunuch filled the glasses for the two of them, and then respectfully stepped away.

Wang Chengen smiled and said: "In Yuanqing, the Zajia family has learned about the Pinggu war in detail. Fortunately it is you! The priority is safety. Otherwise, the Zajia family really can't imagine the consequences."

As Wang Chengen spoke, he picked up the wine glass and signaled to Li Yuanqing, and took a deep sip.

Li Yuanqing also took a sip of wine, but smiled and said: "Your Majesty, although things are like this, Yuan Qing is very embarrassed now. Your Majesty, someone insists on keeping an eye on Yuan Qing."

Wang Chengen couldn't help but slam the wine glass on the table, and said with an angry face: "Some people just want things to be peaceful. Before the incident, everyone pretended to be grandsons and imitated turtles. Afterwards, everyone was Zhuge Liang, and no one knew better than them.

!Yuan Qing, don’t worry, the Za family will definitely stand on your side in this matter!"

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

Li Yuanqing stood up hurriedly and bowed deeply to Wang Chengen, "With your words, Wang Gong, Yuan Qing feels warm and at ease."

Wang Chengen smiled and waved his hand, and the little eunuch filled the wine glasses for the two of them.

"Yuanqing, the Zajia family also has doubts about this matter. During Pinggu, our Ming Dynasty had nearly 100,000 elite main force. Is it true that we can't compete with the Tatars?"

Although Wang Chengen's words were somewhat vague, how could Li Yuanqing not understand its core meaning?

Eighty percent!

This was also the doubt of Emperor Chongzhen.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "My lord, Ming people do not speak secretly. Your lord must also know the battle report at that time. Of course, it may be that Yuan Qing is short-sighted, but at the time, Yuan Qing thought that my Ming Dynasty was as capable as

If we are to fight against the Tatars, we may only be able to defeat the Tatars in numbers of five to five. Especially our main force, Guan Ning, will arrive later. The capital is already exhausted from the fierce battle, and our Ming Dynasty may have to lose another half point. Therefore, Yuan Qing is bold and strongly recommends

Mr. Ge, you must not be hasty, but boil the frog in warm water and figure it out slowly."

After Li Yuanqing finished speaking, he bowed his head humbly.

"The number of five to five..."

Wang Chengen muttered these words, pondered for a long time, and suddenly smiled and said: "Yuan Qing, don't worry too much. This matter is just the curiosity of the Za family, and it does not represent other people. It's just..."

Wang Chengen paused for a moment, "Yuan Qing, if this is the case, how long will it take for the Ming Dynasty to quell the Dongnu disaster?"

At this time, Li Yuanqing fully understood that Wang Chengen was the mouthpiece of Emperor Chongzhen today.

It's just that, because of some indescribable things, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't summon him directly.

In this case, Li Yuanqing would not talk about friendship or affection with Wang Chengen. For a moment, he respectfully raised his hands and said: "My lord, it is difficult for Yuan Qing to answer this matter. Perhaps, in the eyes of a thousand people, this matter will be different."

A thousand strategies. According to Yuan Qing's thinking, if we want to completely eliminate the Dongnu disaster, the key is to disintegrate the core of the Dongnu royal court. Otherwise, the wildfire will not burn out, and the spring breeze will blow again. Even if my Ming Dynasty can achieve a temporary victory,

But after that, I’m afraid it will resurface soon.”

"But Dongnu is good at riding and fighting, wandering and wandering. At this time, he also occupied the central city of Liao. I, the Ming Dynasty, want to achieve decisive results in a short period of time, but I am afraid it will be difficult. Yuan Qing still thinks about it at the beginning, and can Haizhou be the

Lord, gradually advance forward and disintegrate Dongnu’s core combat strength through city defense warfare and strategic harassment.”

Li Yuanqing spoke very slowly to ensure that Wang Chengen could hear every word he said.

Wang Chengen fell into deep thought.

In fact, when Emperor Chongzhen informed him of the 'elements' of tonight's dinner, Wang Chengen was somewhat resistant.

After all, the precedent of Yuan Manzi is right in front of us.

Five years of Ping Liao.

But in less than three years, the Tatars have already beaten them to the capital city twice, and Yuan Manzi has even ended up being shattered to pieces...

But the emperor has demands, what else can he do as a slave?

After a long while, Wang Chengen nodded heavily, "Yuan Qing, this matter... is difficult. Do you have a detailed plan for the Haizhou strategy?"

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An hour and a half later, around 10:30 in the night, we were in the Yangxin Hall.

Emperor Chongzhen looked straight at Wang Chengen in front of him, "Daban, did he really say that?"

Wang Chengen nodded heavily, "Your Majesty, I can use the head on my neck to guarantee that I have not said a single word of these words wrong."

"..."

Emperor Chongzhen fell into deep silence for a while.

Wang Chengen also felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Of course he understood the emperor's difficulties. The imperial court had no money. If the war in Liaodong dragged on for a day, the emperor would have to tighten his belt.

Especially the gang of mud-legged people in Shaanxi have been making trouble since the beginning of the year. The emperor is not feeling well at this time...

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen murmured in a low voice: "My dear companion, am I too impatient about this matter?"

Wang Chengen hurriedly knelt on the ground respectfully and kowtowed to Emperor Chongzhen several times, "Your Majesty, even if Li Yuanqing had his faults in the Battle of Pinggu, his faults cannot be concealed. As Li Yuanqing said, in this matter, boiling a frog in warm water is the best.

, never act too hastily!”

"you------!"

Emperor Chongzhen was immediately furious, pointing his finger at Wang Chengen's face and glaring at Wang Chengen angrily.

Wang Chengen just kowtowed desperately and never dared to say another word.

Seeing that Wang Chengen's forehead was already bruised and swollen, Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand with some indescribable tiredness, "Big companion, you get up and speak first! I'm not that confused yet! Will I let Li Yuanqing compete?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."
To be continued...