Please collect it, give me a red ticket, and thank you for the boat.

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Although the cabin was just a few steps away, by the time a few people rushed into the cabin, they were already soaked in the water.

Chen Zhong couldn't help but cursed, "What the hell does this mean?"

Li Yuanqing's face didn't look good either. In this era, mankind's understanding of the ocean was still too shallow, and there were no giant steel ships. Although the sand ship was considered strong, no one knew how long it could last under such harsh conditions.

If it was really because of the weather that he died before leaving the army, it would be an injustice.

The only good thing is that the fleet is still within the Bohai Strait and relatively close to the land. Even if there is any accident, it is not without countermeasures.

But to the worst extent, Li Yuanqing certainly didn't want to give up. After all, these ships were not only Mao Wenlong's foundation, but also Li Yuanqing's.

"Don't fucking panic. Brother Shang, tell the sailors below to hold on." Li Yuanqing shouted at Shang Laoliu.

Shang Laoliu also knew that the matter was urgent and hurriedly went to the cabin to inform.

Li Yuanqing also calmed down at this time, and ordered Shunzi: "Go and tell the helmsman to follow the general's boat closely. If you stay a step slower, I will have his head."

Shunzi hurriedly went to inform.

Watching the two people leave, Li Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief.

The storm outside the cabin was getting worse and worse, and the waves on the sea were so rough that it seemed as if the whole world was turning upside down.

Chen Zhong was also in shock, "Yuan Qing, is God angry with us?"

Seeing that Chen Zhong, a man who was not afraid of the sky or the earth, was actually shaken, Li Yuanqing also realized the seriousness of the problem and hurriedly explained: "Brother Chen, this is none of our business. At this time of year, it is the sea.

It’s stormy season. We just had bad luck. Don’t worry. It’s not far from the land, and we will be fine.”

The acquaintance with Li Yuanqing was not long ago. Chen Zhong knew that although he, Brother Li, was young, he was reliable in his work. He also knew that Li Yuanqing meant this to comfort him, but he still felt a lot more at ease in his heart.

However, his headquarters were all on Mao Wenlong's ship. At this time, he couldn't help but worry about the brothers under his command.

The storm seemed to be endless, lasting from noon to evening, and still showed no sign of letting up.

It was okay during the day, and everyone could barely discern the direction, but at night, the visibility was horribly low.

Originally, Li Yuanqing's sand boat had been closely following Mao Wenlong's boat, but when it got dark, he couldn't follow even if he wanted to.

There are more than a hundred people in a boat, like elementary school students who have made mistakes, waiting blankly for punishment from the teacher and God.

Li Yuanqing became calmer and calmer at this time. At this time, fear would not have any effect and would only make the soldiers below also frightened. If he wanted to appease everyone, he had to stay calm first.

"Brothers, I have asked Wang Hai that this storm will last until tomorrow morning at most. Everyone should sleep peacefully. When you wake up, everything will be over. Tonight, I, Li Yuanqing and Brother Chen Zhong will keep watch. You can sleep peacefully.

Bar."

Wang Hai couldn't help but be stunned. When did he say such a thing to Li Tou?

But Li Yuanqing said this, and he understood what Li Yuanqing meant. Of course, he did not dare to refute, but he was frightened. Although he had experience, he did not know whether the storm would stop tomorrow morning.

Chen Zhong also understood what Li Yuanqing meant at this time, and couldn't help laughing, "It's so nice to be able to watch the night for the brothers with Brother Li. Sons, you can sleep peacefully. If God wants to take away brother Li, he must take me and brother first.

, However, I, Old Chen, have to see if he is so bold."

Chen Zhong's heroic spirit also calmed the soldiers in the cabin a lot. Everyone laughed and their emotions gradually stabilized.

Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong were sitting at the door of the cabin, paying close attention to every move outside.

After a night of violent storms, Li Yuanqing faced the horror of the ocean for the first time. Human beings have always been conquerors, but in this era, facing such a powerful force of nature, they can only avoid its edge.

In the early morning, the helmsman came to report, "Li Tou, we were pushed back 5 to 60 miles by the sea wind last night, and now we don't know where we are."

Although Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong had not slept all night, they were in excellent spirits, and their relationship took a further step because they fought side by side.

"Have the general and the brothers behind him found the boat?" What Li Yuanqing was most worried about was that the boat would be blown away, which would be a big trouble.

The helmsman hurriedly said: "The general's boat is about one mile ahead, and the brothers in the two boats behind him will not be more than two miles away."

Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong looked at each other and then felt relieved. They couldn't help but laugh and said: "Brother Chen, let me tell you, God will not stop us."

Chen Zhong was also very happy, as if he was surviving a disaster, "Haha, Brother Li, tonight is really fun. It's a pity that there is no good wine to help."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "When we get to Guanglu Island, we will never stop getting drunk."

At this time, although the heavy rain outside the cabin still did not stop, the intensity of the rain had decreased a lot, the sky was getting brighter, and the visibility had been qualitatively improved.

It was already summer, and although the storm was strong, it was not likely to hurt anyone. Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong went directly to Class A and looked at the sea in the early morning rain.

In front, Mao Wenlong's boat was looming, and they seemed not to have been substantially harmed. The shadows of the two boats behind could also be seen faintly, and Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong felt relieved.

At this time, Wang Hai suddenly said: "Li Tou, look, look over there, there is a small fishing boat over there."

After all, he is the son of the sea, and his eyesight is much better than that of land people like Li Yuanqing. Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong hurriedly looked in the direction of Wang Hai's finger. Sure enough, not far from them, there was a small fishing boat, which was struggling

Wandering in the sea.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Quick, go tell the helmsman to get close to this small fishing boat."

Soon, the sand boat turned its rudder and slowly approached the small fishing boat. The soldiers lowered the rope and pulled the two people on board.

Li Yuanqing inquired carefully and couldn't help but feel even more happy. These two people were father and son. Their surname was Li. They were the indigenous residents of Guanglu Island. They went fishing a few days ago and happened to encounter a storm. They had no time to return and were trapped at sea.

The father and son were very familiar with the waters in this area, but the boat was small and they could not go home directly.

"Old man Li, are you willing to take our King Master to Guanglu Island?"

There was no place to look for after wearing iron shoes, and it took no effort to get it. Li Yuanqing looked at the old man with a smile and said: "As long as things are done, the general will definitely not begrudge the reward to you and his son."

Although this old man Li is a fisherman, he is definitely not stupid. He knows that this is the best shortcut for his son to become an official. He hurriedly kowtows to Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong, "My lord, my father and son are willing to serve Master Wang."

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Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong couldn't help but be overjoyed, God was really taking care of them.

Although the storm was still very strong at this time, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong directly ordered the sand boat under them to use full power and caught up with Mao Wenlong's boat. Several people took a small boat and risked their lives to reach Mao Wenlong's boat.

After a stormy night, Mao Wenlong was also extremely exhausted, his eyes were bloodshot. His great career was already going smoothly, but if it was interrupted by God at this time, wouldn't he be able to rest in peace even if he died?

"Yuan Qing, Chen Zhong, why did you two take such a big risk to come here? What's the matter?" Even though he was exhausted mentally and physically, Mao Wenlong still maintained a gentle tone towards the two of them.

Li Yuanqing glanced at Chen Zhong, and Chen Zhong said hurriedly: "General, Yuan Qing and I rescued a small fishing boat in the morning. The old man Li and his son on the fishing boat are both indigenous people of Guanglu Island. They are willing to take us out of the storm.

Heading to Guanglu Island."

Mao Wenlong couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this, "Hurry, bring people up quickly."

Soon, Old Man Li and his son were brought up by the soldiers. Mao Wenlong asked carefully one by one, and Old Man Li and his son also answered in detail one by one.

Mao Wenlong finally patted Old Man Li heavily on the shoulder and said, "You and your son have done a great service to me. When we get to Guanglu Island, I will report to the court and grant you and your son the position of Thousand Households."

Old man Li and his son couldn't help but be overjoyed. They had known that there would be a reward, but they didn't expect that they would reach the sky in one step. They hurriedly kowtowed to Mao Wenlong, "General, my little old son and his son are willing to work hard for the general."

Old man Li and his son went to the front cabin to guide the helmsman, and Mao Wenlong also felt relaxed.

He looked at Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong, especially Li Yuanqing, with deep meaning, "This time, you two have made a great contribution."

Chen Zhong laughed. He was close to Mao Wenlong and spoke without too many scruples, "General, I think God is on our side."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Generals are like dragons and phoenixes among men, and they can naturally turn disaster into good fortune."

Mao Wenlong laughed loudly, "Yuan Qing, Ji Sheng is right. You are good at everything, but you are too careful. Always consider others first in everything. I, Mao Wenlong, am not blind. How much you have done, I

I know it well."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but be overjoyed. This was Mao Wenlong's promise to him, "I am willing to serve the general to the death for my humble position."

"You two, get up. Let's go and have breakfast with me."

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Although the storm was still continuing, with the help of the local native Li Old Man and his son to guide the way, the fleet seemed to have a guiding light and set foot on the right channel.

On the morning of the fourth day of July, the team arrived at the waters west of Guanglu Island, and this large island in the Liaohai Sea suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

Li Yuanqing has been on Mao Wenlong's boat with Chen Zhong these days, accompanying Mao Wenlong. When he saw Guanglu Island in sight, Chen Zhong took the lead in calling for battle: "General, I would like to work with brother Li to capture Guanglu Island for the general."

Chen Zhong opened his mouth, and of course Mao Wenlong would not refuse. He smiled and said, "Okay. I will give you two this opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Remember, killing is not the purpose. We must control the situation on the island in the shortest possible time."

However, the first half of the sentence was spoken by Mao Wenlong to Chen Zhong, but the second half was spoken to Li Yuanqing.

The two men hurriedly kowtowed in thanks, and Li Yuanqing said: "General, please rest assured. These two humble men will live up to their trust."

Soon, several small boats approached the shore in the early morning drizzle. With Old Man Li and his son leading the way, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong, a total of seventy or eighty people, quietly landed on Guanglu Island.

Li Yuanqing gained a lot from the refugees in Sancha River last time. As a veteran soldier, Chen Zhong gained even more. He directly added more than 30 people, all of whom were young and strong.

At this time, there were nearly 80 people in the two groups, which could almost equal the number of people who had organized hundreds of households. It can be said that the troops were strong, and the confidence was naturally much stronger.

There have been storms in the past few days, and the island residents will not go out to fish. The team, led by Old Man Li and his son, quietly sneaked into the hinterland of Guanglu Island.

Guanglu Island is the largest island in Liaoning Province, with an area of ​​about 0 square kilometers. It has dense forests, sufficient fresh water, rich resources, and a large population. There are more than a dozen small villages on the island, and the area is a small town in the middle.

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The Later Jin Dynasty occupied southern Liaoning. Due to its lack of manpower, many of the old systems of the Ming Dynasty were inherited, especially on such 'remote' islands that were not on land.

Basically, there is one island official and a dozen or dozens of troops stationed there, who are responsible for guarding the people and collecting taxes.

Some island officials have hundreds of households, and some have one thousand households. For a large island like Guanglu Island, the island official Hu Kebin is the deputy of one thousand households.

Thinking that his father and son had become official officials in the imperial court, Old Man Li and his son worked even harder. Old Man Li said: "Master Li, Master Chen, the town is just ahead. I asked my incompetent son to lead the way for you.

Kill him directly at the home of that dog official Hu Kebin."

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