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"My father-in-law, you really have a sharp eye. These days, the heads of humble officials are about to explode. Especially these gentry in Zhenjiang City, they are simply more difficult to serve than our ancestors. Father-in-law, please give me some advice.

Save the lowly positions and water and fire."

Since Wei Zhongxian said this, how could Li Yuanqing not climb up the pole?

To put it more bluntly, Li Yuanqing's achievements have been made, and now it's time to reward him based on his merits.

At this time, although Li Yuanqing's words were vulgar, his attitude was already revealed. How could Wei Zhongxian not listen to it?

He laughed heartily, "Yuan Qing, you little monkey also has a headache."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly said: "Father, I can understand your difficulties better now. It's really difficult to do something practical."

Wei Zhongxian smiled and nodded, "That's right. There are many people in the world who share food and gain profits, but there are only a few who can shoulder the responsibilities. However, Yuan Qing, the court is also in great difficulties now. The Zajia family can only guarantee you,

This year, the food and salary for Changsheng Island will be increased by an additional hundred thousand taels. The rest can only be found by yourself."

With the addition of 100,000 taels of food and salary, the salary scale of Changsheng Island has almost reached 300,000 taels. Although this is just a drop in the bucket in terms of the general situation, Li Yuanqing was very moved by the fact that Old Wei could have such an attitude.

He hurriedly kowtowed respectfully and said: "My father-in-law is so kind to my humble position. I will dedicate myself to my humble position to repay my father-in-law for knowing me."

Wei Zhongxian laughed heartily.

What he admired most about Li Yuanqing was that he understood the rules, knew how to advance and retreat, and would not talk nonsense, nor would he be arrogant and make rude demands on others to make it difficult for others.

But at critical moments, Li Yuanqing was still able to step up and get things done.

If we don’t use such people, who should we use?

After some pleasantries, Wei Zhongxian asked Li Yuanqing his thoughts on the future situation of Liao Dynasty.

Li Yuanqing's attitude was quite satisfactory, and he still focused on being prudent. He did not recommend that the Ming army take the initiative to launch a large-scale offensive against the Jin army, but should instead focus on small-scale harassment and actual combat training.

This was also in line with Wei Zhongxian's wishes, and for a while, the guests and hosts were enjoying themselves.

After we finished talking about business, it was almost dark. Wei Zhongxian smiled and said: "Yuan Qing, it's getting late. Your Majesty has almost woken up from his afternoon nap. Come on, let's go see Your Majesty."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly said respectfully: "In this humble position, I will follow the instructions of my father-in-law."

On the side, Eunuch An was astonished, 'This, this is simply a one-stop service.'

Besides his eldest brother Li Yuanqing, who else in the world can have such treatment?

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When Li Yuanqing and Wei Zhongxian arrived at the palace of the young emperor Tianqi, the sky had just turned dark, probably around five o'clock, and rustling snowflakes began to scatter in the sky, shrouding the huge palace city in a misty confusion.

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The young emperor of Tianqi was sitting on the soft couch, staring blankly at the confused snow in the sky. He only came to his senses after Wei Zhongxian and Li Yuanqing saluted him.

Especially when he saw Li Yuanqing, his eyes couldn't help but light up, and he laughed loudly and said, "Daban, when did Yuan Qing come?"

Wei Zhongxian smiled hurriedly and said: "Back to Your Majesty. General Li just arrived in the afternoon. I was afraid of disturbing your nap, so I chatted with General Li about state affairs for a while in the imperial study room."

The little emperor Tianqi smiled hurriedly and said: "Yuan Qing, you have worked hard all the way, are you exhausted? By the way, have you eaten?"

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled and said: "I haven't returned to the emperor yet."

The little emperor of Tianqi laughed: "That's right. I haven't eaten either. Then let's eat together. Come here, let the imperial study cook some more vegetables. Oh, by the way, add more meat dishes. I want to eat with General Li.

"

"Yes." There was a young eunuch beside him who hurriedly went to work.

After exchanging a few words, the three of them came to the palace. The young emperor Tianqi gave Li Yuanqing a seat, but Wei Zhongxian stood behind him to serve him.

Li Yuanqing didn't know how to describe it for a moment. Although Wei Zhongxian was inferior to one person and superior to tens of thousands of people, he had a natural disadvantage. In front of the emperor, he was still a slave.

The little emperor Tianqi smiled and said: "Yuanqing, you and Mao Wenlong fought beautifully in this battle of Zhenjiang. Although I have heard Mao Wenlong narrate what happened before, I still want to hear you say it again. Tell me quickly.

Tell me."

The emperor had spoken, how could Li Yuanqing dare not obey? He smiled quickly and briefly recounted the story of the Zhenjiang battle to the young emperor Tianqi and Eunuch Wei.

However, unlike the previous description of Eunuch Wei, there are some thick story elements added to it.

Wei Zhongxian obviously understood Li Yuanqing's thoughts and smiled without saying a word.

Mao Wenlong's perspective was somewhat different from Li Yuanqing's, especially the offensive and defensive battle outside the South Gate of Zhenjiang, which made the little emperor Tianqi's blood boil with excitement.

Soon, the royal meal was served, and Li Yuanqing and the young emperor Tianqi were drinking and chatting, and the atmosphere became more and more lively.

Seeing that the matter was under control, Wei Zhongxian found an excuse and left to rest.

With his old bones, he would be a little unable to serve the little emperor Tianqi at any time like he did when he was young.

After hearing the story of the Battle of Zhenjiang, the young emperor Tianqi also asked the same question as Wei Zhongxian, "Yuanqing, what were you thinking at that time? Why did you want to relocate the people in Zhenjiang?"

Facing the little emperor of Tianqi, naturally there was a different way to face Wei Zhongxian. Li Yuanqing thought for a moment and explained carefully: "Your Majesty, the situation at that time was a last resort. Beizhi had discovered during the battle that the vanguard of the Later Jin Dynasty,

In particular, most of the vanguards when charging into battle are Han family men. I thought about it carefully and discovered the problem. The reason why the Hou Jin Dynasty became stronger as it fought, while the Ming Dynasty became weaker and weaker. To a large extent, that is

Because Hou Jin was supplemented by the strength of our Han people. Between the decline and the increase, this gap became apparent."

Li Yuanqing paused and gave the little emperor Tianqi some time to think, and then said: "Your Majesty, Zhenjiang City is in an important position, it can be said to be the throat of Liaodong. With his humble position and the ability of Marshal Mao at the time, it was possible to defend it for a while, but it was difficult to defend it.

It will take a long time. Especially when spring plowing is about to begin, I made this painful decision after discussing with Mao Shuai. First, move the people of Zhenjiang City away, turning Zhenjiang into a dead city, an empty city, waiting for the money to be harvested.

In addition, after they are weak, I, the Ming Dynasty, will catch them all and recapture Zhenjiang City. After all, the city will not escape, and neither will the land."

After Li Yuanqing finished speaking, he lowered his head respectfully and did not dare to breathe.

Although he has gained understanding from Wei Zhongxian and reached a compromise with Eunuch Wei, Li Yuanqing still does not dare to show any slightness to the little emperor Tianqi. He must speak as clearly as possible so that the little emperor Tianqi can better understand.

its meaning.

The little Emperor Tianqi also fell into deep thinking. After a long time, he finally said: "Yuan Qing, thank you for your hard work. Your handling of this matter is indeed the most appropriate way. But I don't know when exactly we can

Are you going to take back Zhenjiang again?"

Li Yuanqing did not have the courage of Governor Yuan, who directly told the emperor that "the Liao Dynasty will be leveled in five years". After thinking about it for a long time, Li Yuanqing said: "Your Majesty, with the development of the Liao Dynasty now, the Jin Dynasty has become bigger. If you want to do it in a short time,

Even when the outcome is clear, I dare not lie even though I am in a humble position. Maybe ten years, maybe eight years."

Looking at the expectant eyes of the little emperor Tianqi, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but make an assumption in the end.

The little Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but smile, "Ten or eight years, it's not too late. I can still afford to wait. Yuan Qing, I hope to see the day when you can help me regain Shenyang City."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly knelt down respectfully, "If you hold a humble position, you will dedicate yourself to it and share your worries for the emperor."

The little emperor Tianqi laughed loudly and said, "Come on, Yuan Qing, let's have another drink."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly signaled to him respectfully and drank the entire glass of wine.

The little emperor Tianqi was silent for a moment and suddenly said: "Yuan Qing, is she, is she okay?"

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted hurriedly: "Your Majesty, Beizhi has always taken care of her as a mistress. If the Emperor needs it, Beizhi can bring her to the capital at any time."

The little emperor Tianqi sighed deeply, but slowly shook his head, "Yuan Qing, there is no need for this matter. Now, the bad things in the inner palace... Hey, let's not mention this matter."

As he said that, the little emperor of Tianqi looked into Li Yuanqing's eyes, and poured a glass of wine to himself in a somewhat lonely manner, "Yuan Qing, you are the person I trust the most. In the final analysis, I am sorry for her.

So be it, I will give her to you as a reward."

Li Yuanqing hurriedly knelt down on one knee and kowtowed as hard as he could, "Your Majesty, how dare you humble yourself? If the emperor feels embarrassed, humble minister can build a temple for her on the island..."

The little emperor Tianqi hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, and suddenly added: "Yuan Qing, you can let her lead the practice."

Cold sweat broke out from Li Yuanqing's back. Damn it, even at this time, the little emperor of Tianqi is still evil-minded...

However, thinking about the course of history, the little emperor of Tianqi did not have two years...

"I humble my duty and obey my orders."

The little emperor Tianqi smiled and said, "Yuan Qing, please get up. Come, today, we must have a good drink."

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Li Yuanqing finally refused the young emperor Tianqi's request to stay in the palace, and rushed outside the palace gate despite the wind and snow.

By this time, it was already late at night, past midnight, almost half past twelve.

The street has been covered with a thick layer of white. Except for Niu Gensheng and the soldiers, there are no other people outside the palace gate.

Seeing Li Yuanqing coming out, Niu Gensheng hurriedly came up to greet him and put a fur coat on Li Yuanqing, "General."

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Go to Sanfu Inn."

"yes."

Niu Gensheng did not dare to neglect, and quickly called all the soldiers, surrounded Li Yuanqing in the middle, and rode towards the Sanfu Inn.

Riding his horse and walking in the wind and snow, Li Yuanqing felt a little dazed for a moment while looking at the misty wind and snow.

Compared with the last time I saw the little emperor Tianqi, his temperament has changed a lot.

This is a feeling that can only be understood but cannot be expressed.

To put it simply, he has grown up a lot and matured a lot, but he is more reserved, or in other words, gloomy.

Li Yuanqing couldn't tell whether this was a blessing or a worry for Daming, but for him, Li Yuanqing, this was not a very good thing.

Especially after learning that the matter of the new queen has not been decided yet, and the inner palace is still very unclear...

Before I knew it, I had arrived at the door of Sanfu Inn.

The Sanfu Inn was destroyed by fire last time, but with the support of Li Yuanqing, it was quickly rebuilt. However, because of the fire, people thought it was unlucky and the business was not very good.

Some soldiers had already arrived here in advance, cleaned up the place, and returned to the familiar Tianzihao courtyard. Yang Jiao~ mother had been waiting here for a long time, "Yuan Qing, why are you back so late?"

Li Yuanqing smiled, but felt unspeakably tired, "Jiao~Mother, I'm so tired, I just want to sleep for a while."

Yang Jiao's mother hurriedly hugged Li Yuanqing like a child, holding on to Li Yuanqing's strong arms, "Yuanqing, let's go, let's go have a rest. Have a good sleep, everything will be over."

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