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No wind, no wave.

Sun Chengzong quietly looked at the young general who was full of vigor and resoluteness in front of him, his thoughts were flowing, but he was silent.

In fact, ever since Li Yuanqing single-handedly captured Hu Erhan, the auxiliary minister of Jin Dynasty, Sun Chengzong has been eyeing this new general in southern Liaoning.

In the past few years, Li Yuanqing has not let him down.

Last year's Jinzhou, Lushun, this year's Fuzhou, the second and third years of Tianqi, the most important wars in Liao Dynasty, Li Yuanqing almost witnessed all of them, and was the most critical core of them, facing the threat of the main force of the Jin Dynasty several times.

Sun Chengzong also thought about recruiting Li Yuanqing under his command and training him well, but he was rejected by Li Yuanqing several times.

Although Sun Chengzong didn't have much contact with Li Yuanqing, during these days in western Liaoning, he had to read every battle report about Li Yuanqing, and sometimes even read one multiple times.

Li Yuanqing was also very sensible. Whenever there was a battle report on a major battle, he would promptly send a copy to Sun Chengzong to facilitate Sun Chengzong's research and analysis.

As a result, even though he didn't have much time for face-to-face contact, Sun Chengzong admitted that he still understood Li Yuanqing's temperament very well.

This young man is courageous, resourceful, calm and decisive. He is adept at "walking the talk and delivering results". He is good at making strange moves, but he is not sloppy at all.

At this time, looking at Li Yuanqing's eyes full of energy, Sun Chengzong already knew something in his mind.

Since Li Yuanqing dared to boast about this Haikou, he must have made careful preparations.

After pondering for a moment, Sun Chengzong stared into Li Yuanqing's eyes and said, "Yuanqing, what do you want me to do for you?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and did not avoid Sun Chengzong's gaze. He said respectfully: "Elder Ge, I humbly serve as the chief military officer of Changsheng Island."

"Chief Soldier of Changsheng Island?"

Sun Chengzong was stunned. He didn't expect that Li Yuanqing would make such a direct request. He didn't recover for a long time.

This, this is simply a bit crude and straightforward.

Li Yuanqing's face didn't look too strange. He looked at Sun Chengzong respectfully and waited quietly for his reaction.

If we follow common sense, no matter how we behave or do things, we should never be so reckless or even rough.

But at this time, Li Yuanqing deeply understood what Sun Chengzong needed.

This old man, as the teacher of the current emperor and the most senior minister in the cabinet, can be said to be a very popular minister.

He was loyal to the Ming Dynasty and adhered to Confucianism.

As far as he is concerned, he already has everything he should have, and has almost reached the pinnacle of his life.

But at this time, the financial crisis was the one thing he couldn't let go of.

Fortunately, Li Yuanqing came out of the blue and helped Dongjiang lay such a large foundation in southern Liaoning, making the current situation of Ming Dynasty in Liaoning in dealing with the Hou Jin Dynasty several times better than in history.

However, even so, the Ming Dynasty could only take a defensive stance against the Hou Jin Army. If it wanted to regain its homeland and reach Liaoyang and Shenyang, it still had a long way to go.

At this time, although Dongjiang was still nominally under the rule of Sun Chengzong, the Liaodong manager, in fact, the Dongjiang Group under the leadership of Mao Wenlong was basically self-contained and had very few disputes with the western Liaoning side. Even for wages and supplies,

It is also on the Denglai front line, not Liaoxi.

In terms of justice, Sun Chengzong can indeed command Mao Wenlong, but in reality, it is difficult for him to be as familiar as his hands and feet with the Guan Ning Army under his command.

After Wang Zaijin resigned from Liaoxi, affairs in Liaoxi were basically supported by Sun Chengzong alone.

The establishment of Ningyuan City, the Daling River, and the structure of the Jinzhou defense line have gradually stabilized the defense system in western Liaoning.

As a result, organizing an elite cavalry that could fight with Hou Jin in the field was Sun Chengzong's biggest pursuit at this time, and it was also the most precious wealth he wanted to leave to future generations.

However, after losing Guangning, he had to purchase war horses from Mongolia. Even if he could buy some, most of them would be crooked melons and split dates, and the prices would be ridiculously expensive.

But at this time Li Yuanqing actually...

Although this was a bit too rough, it also hit Sun Chengzong's mind.

"Yuan Qing, tell me your plan!"

Sun Chengzong was not in a hurry to answer Li Yuanqing, but changed the topic.

The corner of Li Yuanqing's mouth curled up slightly. He already knew that the old man was tempted, and he hurriedly said respectfully: "Mr. Ge, regarding the matter of Mongolia, I have actually been thinking about it for a long time. In the past few years, during the confrontation with the main force of Hou Jin, I have really

It is because we have suffered so much from the fine cavalry of the Later Jin Dynasty. Therefore, forming a cavalry that can fight in the field with the Later Jin Army, or even tangle with the Later Jin Army in the worst case, is the greatest ideal of the humble position at this time."

Sun Chengzong nodded and signaled Li Yuanqing to continue. Li Yuanqing's words were probably the most thoughtful and straightforward words from a front-line general in Liao.

Li Yuanqing continued: "Mr. Ge, if you want to attack Mongolia, you must first be familiar with the terrain. I am from Shenyang. I have been with the caravans on the front line in Mongolia in my early years, and I have some understanding of the location of the nearby Mongolian tribes. Furthermore, Lin Dan

Khan's power was weak, and all Mongolian tribes were panicked. Many people were willing to become Hou Jin's minions and help the tyrants to do harm. This momentum was absolutely unacceptable. The reason why the champions in the past frightened the Huns was that the most important thing was to hurt them.

"Although I am not as brave as the champion, I am still willing to give it a try. If it doesn't work, I will hurt Horqin's tribe so that they will not dare to get close to Hou Jin again."

Sun Chengzong nodded and said: "The bravery of the champion is indeed admirable. But Yuan Qing, you don't have cavalry, and you can't outrun cattle and sheep on the grassland. If you encounter the main force of Hou Jin, how will you deal with it?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Mr. Ge, although I want to launch a surprise attack on Mongolia, I am not doing it at this time. Moreover, we are not taking our traditional path, starting from Guangning."

"oh?"

Sun Chengzong looked at Li Yuanqing and motioned for Li Yuanqing to continue.

Li Yuanqing took out a map from his arms, which he improved on the existing map of the Ming Dynasty based on the memory of later generations, emphasizing the location of Heilongjiang.

When Sun Chengzong saw the map, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Yuanqing explained carefully: "Mr. Ge, it is May and June now. The water and grass on the grassland are fertile and the climate is pleasant. It is unwise to send troops now. The meaning of humble position is to wait until after October when the weather is cold and the ground is freezing.

The sea route reaches the entrance of this river, goes upstream, goes straight into the heart of Houjin, starts from Horqin, all the way to the west, and finally returns to Daming through Datong or Ningxia Town."

Sun Chengzong nodded heavily, but said: "I have also heard that there is such a big river at the end of the north. But if it is winter, the forest is dense and the mountains are covered with heavy snow, Yuanqing, how should you deal with it?"

However, Li Yuanqing was well prepared and explained carefully: "Mr. Ge, although the weather in the north is very cold, October is just the beginning of winter, and it is not the worst. I must hurry up and walk before the heavy snow closes the mountains."

The correct road leads directly to the Horqin tribe. If things go well and we get food and grass from the Horqin tribe, we can go all the way west to find Lin Dan Khan's royal tent."

Sun Chengzong nodded heavily and understood the feasibility of Li Yuanqing's plan.

Mongolians wander around and graze in the summer. They have time and the opportunity to choose the most fertile pastures. But once it comes to late winter, like the Han people, they will find a sheltered place with water to recuperate and survive the cold winter.

As long as Li Yuanqing can enter the Horqin tribe within the scheduled time, win, and obtain a supplement of war horses, he can search all the way along the river and finally find Lin Dan Khan's royal tent.

But the risk factor of Li Yuanqing's plan is too high. It is completely like a blind man trying to figure out the elephant. It is difficult to have a fixed plan. The itinerary depends entirely on the keen sense of the general.

"Yuan Qing, to be honest, I don't agree with your plan. It's too risky!" Sun Chengzong slowly shook his head.

Li Yuanqing was not in a hurry and said respectfully: "Mr. Ge, there is an old saying among us Han people, wealth can only be found in danger! At that time, the champion prince probably did not have a clear plan. He just walked forward with his sword. If the Buddha blocks the Buddha, he will kill the Buddha. If the God blocks, he will kill the Buddha.

God-killing! This is how we established the reputation of a great man! Although he is not talented in his humble position, but since he embarked on the path of being a soldier, he has already put life and death aside! Please help me, sir!"

As Li Yuanqing spoke, he knelt on the ground respectfully and kowtowed several times to Sun Chengzong.

Sun Chengzong's face softened at this time, and he personally helped Li Yuanqing up, "Yuanqing, I already know about Zhang Pan. You must be feeling aggrieved these days, right? Young people are energetic, which is a good thing. But

This matter is really too risky! If the Jin army attacks Liaonan again in the future, how should you deal with it? "

Li Yuanqing said: "The elder may not know yet, but Mao Shuai has appointed the guerrilla Shen Shikui of the Dongjiang Headquarters as the Commander-in-Chief of Lushun. In this expedition, only one person with a low-level position will work. Chen Zhong will stay on Guanglu Island. With Shen Shikui and Chen Zhong

Even if the defensive force cannot be developed, it should not be a big problem to maintain it."

At this point, Sun Chengzong still didn't understand that Li Yuanqing was determined. He shook his head tiredly and said: "Yuan Qing, actually you really don't have to be like this!"

Li Yuanqing hurriedly kowtows respectfully, "I beg you, Sir, to grant your permission!"

Sun Chengzong paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. After a long while, he said: "Yuan Qing, it will take at least a year for you to leave, right?"

Li Yuanqing sighed and said: "I don't have detailed estimates for this matter. If it goes well, I'm afraid it won't be used for a year, but if it doesn't go well..."

Li Yuanqing did not say any more.

Sun Chengzong sighed and said: "Yuan Qing, you are a good boy. I can agree to this matter. But I have only one request! You~~~~ must come back alive!"

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be overjoyed, "I will definitely come back alive and kowtow to Mr. Ge again!"

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Li Yuanqing did not choose to stay and eat with Sun Chengzong. He knew that Sun Chengzong also needed time to think carefully about how to reach a deal between the two.

Frankly speaking, Li Yuanqing's achievements are almost unmatched by anyone in the entire Ming Dynasty.

Even Mao Wenlong could only look at his neck.

There is only one commander-in-chief, and he is the commander-in-chief of Changsheng Island, not the commander-in-chief of Liaonan. This is not a difficult matter at all.

But Li Yuanqing must be too young, and he comes from a grassroots background. The limelight is too high at this time, so he will inevitably encounter various resistances.

Li Yuanqing also knew this very well.

If he was granted the title of Commander-in-Chief, I am afraid that Mao Wenlong would be the first to object.

It was difficult for Mao Wenlong to allow Li Yuanqing to jump out of the Dongjiang circle.

Even if Eunuch Wei nodded, the emperor also nodded, but Mao Wenlong had to suppress it, and the young emperor Tianqi and Eunuch Wei also had to consider Mao Wenlong's intentions.

But when Sun Chengzong opened his mouth, the meaning was different.

With Sun Chengzong's qualifications, it was justifiable for him to make this suggestion. Coupled with the joint efforts of Eunuch Wei and the emperor, the chance of success would suddenly reach over 90%.

Mao Wenlong can no longer let his small arms regret his thighs.

Of course, there was another very crucial reason why Li Yuanqing was so eager, even rash.

Sun Chengzong is a good man.

He was a good and highly respected person throughout the Ming Empire.

It's a pity that his position is not as stable as people see.

Li Yuanqing must use this old man's power and brilliance to his fullest before he leaves office.

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Chapter completed!