As Queen Zhou finished speaking, the entire field suddenly became quiet and everyone dared not look around, but the light from the corner of her eyes couldn't help but float to Xu Changqing, and there was an indescribable restless atmosphere in the air surging rapidly.

Xu Changqing's brows also frowned slightly.

The appearance of Empress Zhou undoubtedly caused a big and small problem for herself.

In later generations, this is a bit like ‘being a referee and an athlete.’

In normal conditions, this is definitely not a problem. Others can't hold too much benefit on themselves, not to mention that the Empress of the Ming Dynasty was about to transform into the Empress Dowager, and Empress Zhou, who was about to transform into the Empress Dowager, personally proposed it.

However, at this time, it is abnormal!

Even though Xu Changqing had the great achievements of capturing the slave chief Fulin at this time, it was inevitable that he would be a little "too ugly to eat" if he did these things now.

In particular, Queen Zhou clearly has the suspicion of "forced the palace"!

Empress Zhou also realized her rashness at this time and hurriedly looked at Xu Changqing with pity. The kind of pleasing intention was almost unconcealed.

Xu Changqing sighed slightly in his heart.

After all, Empress Zhou, a woman, has no qualities to achieve great things...

But she is not too stupid. She has a strong desire to survive and wants a lot of things, which also makes it easier for Xu Changqing to control the whole situation.

"The Empress is very kind, and I am grateful to you. However, I have already received the news that the Qing Dynasty is mobilizing all its troops and will send troops to our Shandong Left Alliance soon. In this matter, can the Empress wait for me to defeat the main force of the Qing army and discuss it again?"

"What?"

"Qing Army, is the Qing Army coming to Shandong Zuohui?"

Queen Zhou was stunned, and the next moment, there was a sense of unconcealed horror in her beautiful eyes.

How could I think that after finally having a stable life in Haicheng for a few days, these annoying Tartars were coming again?

But Empress Zhou quickly came to her senses. Xu Changqing made such a great contribution. Dorgon might be going crazy, so how could he not react?

At this time, there were many people and eyes, obviously not the time to say more. It was enough for her to express this attitude towards Xu Changqing. She hurriedly held a dignified smile and said, "Mr. Zhongyi, since the military situation is urgent, then military affairs should be the first. I also know that Mr. Zhongyi's military affairs are busy. In this way, tomorrow night, I will hold a banquet here to invite Mr. Zhongyi's family and talk about Kunxing's affairs. What does Mr. Zhongyi think?"

Xu Changqing smiled and bowed deeply: "My minister Xu Changqing, thank the Empress for the grace!"

...

After leaving the new official hall and returning to the old official hall, Xu Changqing did not rush back to the back house, but returned to the official hall with Li Yan, Li Hongyun, Yang Zhongliang, Xu Zhong and other political affairs leaders.

Li Yan said: "My lord, according to the current situation, the spring plowing in the north, including the surrounding areas, may be abandoned again this year. If the walls are not solid and cleared, the losses may be immeasurable."

Li Hongyun said: "This is also impossible. Even if the lord does not attack the Qing Dynasty royal court, it is very likely that the Qing army will still harass our Shandong Zuo Xie when spring plowing comes. Unfortunately, there is no Great Wall in Shandong. If there is a Great Wall, how could these dogs and Tartars be so presumptuous?"

"Master..."

Everyone expressed their opinions, feeling a little sad and regretful.

Xu Changqing felt a little distressed, but there was no way. This is the law of the development of things.

Shandong is indeed a good place, with attacks and defenses that can be retreated and fertile land and abundant resources.

However, it is precisely because of this powerful location advantage that Shandong has become the biggest disadvantage at this time.

Without Liao and Shanhaiguan, Shandong has now become a frontier battlefield facing the Qing army.

This kind of waste of productivity, chaos, and the losses to the overall economy are simply immeasurable!

But by comparison, it's all worth it!

Looking at everyone, Xu Changqing nodded slowly and said, "If you want to get it, you have to pay! In the past few years, we have not invested much manpower and material resources in the northern region, and have not developed much. We can still afford this loss! Follow the original plan! Remember, you must do a good job for the people. If you can go by sea, don't go by land!"

Everyone sighed a little, but at this time, they could only accept it.

After all, if we do not do this quickly, once the Qing army arrives, these poor people will become lambs with no power to fight back.

After talking about the matter of strengthening the wall and clearing the world, Li Yan shifted the topic to

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On the issue of the spread of this victory.

Should we release the news now, or should we release the news after defeating the main force of the Qing army?

Li Yan knew some of Xu Changqing's plans, and these two choices have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Letting out the news now will undoubtedly bring greater pressure to Xu Changqing while increasing the morale of the entire Ming Dynasty. At the same time, it will also make many behind-the-scenes operations difficult to implement.

After defeating the main force of the Qing army, and then releasing news, the depth and choice will be greater.

Even if there is a hidden operation, it is difficult to expose it.

Xu Changqing thought about it for a long time and decided to let the news out now!

The Ming Dynasty, including the entire China, has been under pressure from the Qing Dynasty for too long!

Xu Changqing would rather bear more pressure than raise this spirit first!

...

After finishing all these military and political affairs, Xu Changqing returned to the lobby of the back house. Yang, Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei and the others were still waiting for Xu Changqing, but the children were already asleep and the sumptuous meals were already cold.

This made Xu Changqing feel a little guilty.

Since ancient times, there is a dilemma of loyalty and filial piety.

Fortunately, Yang, Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei and others have become accustomed to Xu Changqing's busyness, especially when they know the core of many things at this time, they are not embarrassed by Xu Changqing. They all put their children in the cradle and the whole family happily reheat the dishes and eat.

If it was normal, after dinner, Xu Changqing would definitely go to Li Youwei's yard to rest first. But at this time, Wu Sanmei was about to give birth, but suddenly she faced this situation of about to be "sincerebralized"...

Li Youwei pulled Xu Changqing aside and said softly: "Xu Lang, you can go to the third sister's yard tonight. Coax her well. These days, she has cried a lot. Dalang's side, you will come to see him tomorrow morning."

Xu Changqing couldn't help but feel a little hot in his heart.

It is no wonder that the wise men said: "Get a wife and a virtuous person, and marry a concubine and a beauty."

Li Youwei's rationality and taking the overall situation into consideration not only makes Xu Changqing's back house much more stable, but also saves Xu Changqing a lot of energy and uses it on the blade.

"Youwei, thank you for your hard work..."

Xu Changqing didn't know what to say for a moment, so he could only hold Li Youwei heavily in his arms.

Li Youwei gave Xu Changqing a gentle look, "Okay, it's an old husband and wife, I'm not a little girl. As long as you remember Dalang and I. Go out early, I'll teach you my third sister well, and I'll make breakfast for you tomorrow morning."

When Xu Changqing came to Wu Sanmei's yard, as Li Youwei said, Wu Sanmei was crying.

Seeing Xu Changqing coming, Wu Sanmei hurriedly knelt on the ground with her big belly: "Brother, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

Xu Changqing hurriedly helped Wu Sanmei up, feeling a little uncomfortable.

This is the tragedy of human relations. The palms and backs of hands are flesh, but I don’t have much room for choice…

"San Sister, what's wrong? Is it because I have cooked it?"

Xu Changqing smiled and pinched Wu Sanmei and obviously gained a lot of weight and felt better on her cheeks.

Unfortunately, Wu Sanmei's world was dark at this time, and Xu Changqing's previous useful teasing of her was hard to cause trouble.

Wu Sanmei didn't say anything, just leaned in Xu Changqing's arms and sobbed quietly.

Xu Changqing had no good idea for a moment, so he could only hold her hard. When she cried enough and was tired of crying, she smiled and said, "San Sister, do you remember what I promised you before? No matter what, I will try my best to take good care of my second and third brothers and my second brothers."

"elder brother--"

"It's all my fault. If you don't marry me, now, it won't be so difficult. Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo w

The tears that Wu Sanmei had stopped slightly surged out like a spring.

But Xu Changqing had a slut at this time, and he smiled and whispered a few words in Wu Sanmei's ear.

Wu Sanmei's pretty face suddenly turned red, and she pinched Xu Changqing with anger, "Brother, you, when is it now? You still bullied me..."

However, soon, Wu Sanmei's pretty face gradually turned clear.

More than an hour later, seeing Wu Sanmei sleeping sweetly beside her, Xu Changqing's face was a little gloomy.

Xu Changqing will indeed keep the lives of the Wu family, but they must pay the price for their choice!

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The next morning, I had breakfast with Li Youwei and Dalang. Xu Changqing was hesitating whether to talk about Zhu Meiyu with Li Youwei now. However, Li Youwei took the initiative to speak up and looked at Xu Changqing with a smile and said, "Xu Lang, do you think I'm sorry?"

“…”

Xu Changqing was speechless, and then he couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly: "Youwei, now think about it, I'm sorry for you and the third sister, there are really too many things. But you know, I didn't have a choice about Princess Kunxing..."

Li Youwei sighed quietly: "Xu Lang, if there were any choices, I would rather you be the young general in Liao Dynasty back then. Even if you are not rich, at least we can live our lives, but now..."

Li Youwei held Dalang's fat little hand, who was still sleeping soundly: "So many people have to rely on you, and even the entire Ming Dynasty's national destiny is pressing on your shoulders. How can I pull your hind legs? Don't worry, Xu Lang, I will do the work here at home. But Kunxing can only be the third brother!"

Xu Changqing was already very satisfied with this result. Of course, Zhu Ma was still inseparable from another confusion.

But this is how life is. This is the way to balance, discover problems, solve problems, and prevent problems.

Seeing Dalang still sleeping soundly, Xu Changqing smiled and hugged Li Youwei in his arms, and whispered a few soft words.

"ah?"

Li Youwei's pretty face suddenly turned red. She was about to say something, but was picked up by Xu Changqing...
To be continued...