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Lord Yuan is here, who dares to neglect you?

Mangui hurriedly led Li Yuanqing and his party to greet Mr. Yuan.

"Insignificant rank, I have met the Inspector General..."

The wind was so strong that Mr. Yuan did not wear a black gauze hat today. He wore a thick deerskin hat on top of his red official robe.

This may seem a bit nondescript, but at this time, it is the most appropriate outfit.

Li Yuanqing also gained a deeper understanding of Master Yuan. Although this guy is a bit rigid, he does not have no room for flexibility!

Seeing the group of people saluting respectfully, especially Li Yuanqing, who was also very respectful, Mr. Yuan's little face hidden in the deerskin hat showed a slight smile, "Everyone, get up!"

"Thank you, sir."

Everyone saluted again and then stood up.

Lord Yuan also quickly came to the sheltered house, took off some hats, and said to Li Yuanqing with a smile: "Li Junmen, what do you think of our defense in Ningyuan City?"

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled and said: "Your Excellency, you are really far-sighted. Ningyuan City's defense is almost airtight. Coupled with the bad weather at this time, even if I come in person, I am afraid that I will only be behind closed doors!"

"Hahaha……"

Mr. Yuan couldn't help laughing: "Li Junmen, you are a veteran general. Needless to say good things, let's talk about your shortcomings. I still trust your vision very much. Can you point out some shortcomings for me?

It can also be corrected in time.”

By this time, Li Yuanqing had actually already figured out Master Yuan's temperament.

At that time, after passing the imperial examination, he had no connections in the capital, so he "self-recommended" and volunteered to come to Liao.

Mr. Yuan has suffered a lot in these years.

It took a lot of effort to get to this day, when he had the opportunity to be the master of his own country. How could he listen to the "unfavorable advice"?

In addition, in history, Governor Yuan did successfully defend against the offensive led by Lao Nuqin, the main force of Hou Jin. Even though the reasons are complicated, it is undeniable that he is the real king in Ningyuan City.

After thinking about it for a while, Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled and said: "Returning to Mr. Yuan, I think that in terms of defense, everything is basically correct. The only thing to worry about is the weather at this time. I think that near the city wall, especially the son-in-law.

It is best to add more charcoal fires and more hot water to the station to help the soldiers keep warm and keep out the cold. When the Tatars come, it will ensure that the soldiers can participate in the battle more effectively!"

"oh?"

Mr. Yuan frowned slightly, but relaxed for a moment, and couldn't help but laugh: "Li Junmen is indeed a powerful veteran of the Ming Dynasty! As the saying goes, you can tell when you see the slightest! In terms of details, I really don't think what Li Junmen thinks.

So detailed! This matter is according to what Li Junmen said! Come here! Send me an order to immediately add charcoal fire to the garrison at the top of the city, and then order the fire soldiers and civilians to boil more hot water for the soldiers.

Keep us warm and protected from the cold!”

"yes!"

His personal soldiers hurried down to work.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled respectfully and said: "Master Yuan is wise."

Governor Yuan laughed loudly, glanced at Li Yuanqing, thought for a moment, and then said: "Li Junmen, at the beginning of the afternoon at Youshi, I will hold a military meeting in the official hall. You~~, come and participate too!"

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, but he reacted in a moment and hurriedly smiled respectfully: "Thank you for your grace!"

Mr. Yuan inspected the area and left soon. The enemy was approaching, and he did not dare to neglect in this regard.

Watching Master Yuan and his party leave, Li Yuanqing leaned on the Xuanhu behind him, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Mangui said happily: "Yuanqing, that's great! You can finally attend the military meeting in Ningyuan."

Li Yuanqing chuckled, "Master Yuan is really unpredictable!"

Man Gui laughed loudly: "Yuan Qing, you are obviously capable, so Yuan Manzi also has to beg you, right? Hahaha!"

Li Yuanqing smiled, but was a little reluctant to comment, and stopped answering Mangui's words.

On the side, Wu Sangui rubbed his nose vigorously. He could clearly feel that there was a profound meaning in Li Yuanqing's words!

…………

In a blink of an eye, four days have passed.

Over the past few days, Li Yuanqing has completely understood Master Yuan's temper.

In matters of grand strategy, Li Yuanqing would never easily refute him, and whenever he asked for Li Yuanqing's opinion, Li Yuanqing would always provide him with some small suggestions on minute details.

Of course, these suggestions may seem small, but they are all practical insights Li Yuanqing summed up from arduous battles, and the effects are self-evident.

As time went by, the Jin Army's sentinels at the front and back became more and more intensive.

At noon on the 23rd day of the first lunar month, outside the north gate of Ningyuan City, the overwhelming banners and flags of the Hou Jin army swept over like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.

After waiting for more than ten days, the main force of the Hou Jin Army finally arrived.

When he received the news that the main force of Hou Jin Dynasty had arrived, Li Yuanqing was packing up armaments in the camp.

Knowing the essence of history, Li Yuanqing knew very well that in the ‘Ningyuan Victory’, he would not have many opportunities to perform.

This 'drama' can only have one protagonist, and that is Governor Yuan.

All Li Yuanqing's plans were gathered on Juehua Island.

Therefore, except for the food and grass that lasted for half a month, the men of the Changsheng Battalion did not carry much war preparation supplies, and most of the military supplies were left on the fleet.

At this time, Li Yuanqing also discovered a serious 'mistake' in his layout. If the main force of the Jin Army besieged the city for a long time, then~~~ it would be a lot more difficult for him to rush to Juehua Island.

Fortunately, the east gate of Ningyuan City is not far from the seaside, only six or seven miles away, and it is close to the river. In addition, the men of the Changsheng Camp basically travel lightly. If they speed up the attack, there will only be a few at most.

In a few hours, you can rush to the seaside and rendezvous with the fleet.

Li Yuanqing also had to lament that if you want to get something, you are bound to have to pay something.

Fortunately, after these days of hard work, the relationship between him and Governor Yuan has finally improved. It is no longer so difficult to talk about things.

At most, if he stays here in Ningyuan City for a day or two, Li Yuanqing will have to figure out how to talk to Governor Yuan and garrison Juehua Island.

The ones who came to inform Li Yuanqing of the arrival of the main force of the Later Jin Dynasty were the personal guards of Governor Yuan.

It can also be seen from this that Li Yuanqing's performance during these days is quite "remarkable", and Governor Yuan has instinctively formed a certain sense of trust in him.

Li Yuanqing is really honored.

After leaving the affairs of the Changsheng Camp to Xu Heizi who stayed behind to arrange the arrangements, Li Yuanqing took Duan Xiliang, Guan Canghai, Kong Youde, Shunzi and other major generals and quickly headed straight to the North Gate City.

By the time Li Yuanqing and his entourage arrived at the North Gate City, most of the leaders of Governor Yuan and Guan Ning were already there.

Governor Yuan's face was obviously a little heavy. When he saw Li Yuanqing coming, he hurriedly greeted: "Li Junmen, you are here! Come and have a look, the Dog Tartars are not evil this time~! I'm afraid there will be at least 100,000 people.

What a scale!”

Li Yuanqing hurriedly and respectfully came to Commander Yuan's side, and from his perspective, he looked down at the banner array of the Hou Jin Army.

Although Governor Yuan's statement is a bit exaggerated, looking at the scale of the Jin army's battle formation, it was still 70,000 to 80,000 to 80,000 to 90,000 people.

Adding in the slaves and handymen, it shouldn't be difficult to get over 100,000.

"Sir, the Dog Tartars are coming with force! We must be extra vigilant!" Li Yuanqing said to Governor Yuan hurriedly and cautiously.

Governor Yuan nodded slowly: "Li Junmen, from what you have seen, when will the Dog Tartars attack the city?"

Li Yuanqing thought for a moment and said hurriedly: "My lord, according to my humble experience, if the Tatars want to attack the city, they must set up a secure camp before building siege equipment. But they are later than we expected.

In a few days, I believe that the old slave may be prepared. Therefore, I believe that later today, the Tatars are likely to launch a tentative attack on the city, and we have to guard against it!"

"snort!"

Governor Yuan couldn't help but sneer: "Dog Tatars, I'm afraid they won't come! As long as they dare to come, I must let them taste the power of my treasure!"

Of course Li Yuanqing understood what Governor Yuan meant by "treasure".

In fact, when Liaoxi was first established, and even during the construction of Ningyuan City, artillery matters were under Sun Yuanhua's responsibility.

Unfortunately, although Sun Yuanhua knew some knowledge about artillery and was considered a professional counterpart in the Ming Dynasty, he was not as "geographically advantaged" as Governor Yuan.

Governor Yuan's hometown is in Dongguan, only a stone's throw away from Macau occupied by the Portuguese.

Coupled with various human factors...

In the end, all aspects of Ningyuan City's affairs were under the command of Governor Yuan.

I have to say that this is Sun Yuanhua’s tragedy.

At this time, seeing Governor Yuan's upright and righteous appearance, Li Yuanqing was a little stunned for a moment.

Is it possible that it was not him, Governor Yuan, who wanted to negotiate peace with Hou Jin later?

Or~~~, with the confidence in the Battle of Ningyuan, he, Commander Yuan, already thinks that he can manipulate the entire Houjin military group with applause and 'raise thieves to respect themselves'?

Unfortunately, at this time, everything is unknown.

Li Yuanqing quickly calmed down and focused all his attention on the rear Jin army's battle formation ahead.

Commander Yuan discussed the specific defense with the generals who were close to Ning around him. At this time, some soldiers behind him hurriedly came over to report: "Report~~~, news from the rear!"

Governor Yuan couldn't help but frown, "Pass it up!"

"yes!"
To be continued...