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Chen Jisheng's living place was slightly better than Mao Wenlong's, but it was still a shack with a simple stove burning charcoal.

When Li Yuanqing entered the shack, a gust of warm wind hit him. Miao Yizhen's original ninth lady was also there. She was wearing a shabby men's cotton-padded jacket and hurriedly gave Li Yuanqing a deep blessing.

Although she is now with Chen Jisheng, she deeply understands that without Li Yuanqing, she would have turned into a handful of loess in Zhenjiang City.

Today is different from what it used to be. Li Yuanqing did not dare to neglect and hurriedly returned the courtesy to the woman, "Hello, Mrs. Sister-in-law."

The woman nodded and went out.

Chen Jisheng smiled and said: "Yuan Qing is none other than Yuan Qing. It's freezing outside, so don't go out. Go and pour us two bowls of hot water."

The woman quickly poured two bowls of hot water, placed them in front of the two of them, and obediently went to the stove to collect firewood.

Chen Jisheng sighed and said, "Feng'er has followed me and suffered."

Li Yuanqing said: "Brother, this kind of thing is beyond our control. The slave establishment is so powerful that there is nothing we can do about it."

Chen Jisheng nodded, "Our army suffered heavy losses in the battles of Zhenjiang and Longchuan."

Li Yuanqing said: "Brother, how many Dingkou do our troops have here now?"

Chen Jisheng sighed, "There are probably less than 20,000 people left. However, there are only less than 5,000 young and strong people. Most of them are old, weak, women, children and children."

Of course Li Yuanqing understood what Chen Jisheng meant. The remaining young men and women died in the Battle of Longchuan...

Both of them fell silent.

Although Chen Jisheng has some small thoughts and likes the colorful world, he understands better that Mao Wenlong is his root. Without Mao Wenlong, even though he has great talents, he is just a floating duck without roots.

Li Yuanqing already knew Chen Jisheng's temper very well.

Frankly speaking, it is human nature for men to like women and beautiful women. After all, no one is a saint. This is not a fault, it is just a degree.

Judging from Chen Jisheng's attitude toward this woman, he must have been truly attracted to her.

On this point, Li Yuanqing is very supportive. Only when a man settles down does he have a good career. With a woman to care about, the responsibilities on a man's shoulders will be heavier and his sense of responsibility will increase.

Li Yuanqing's unintentional move could be regarded as a great help to Chen Jisheng and his wife, Chen Jisheng.

History is always written by the victors.

In later generations, many so-called scholars and experts made irresponsible remarks about the Dongjiang Group and threw dirty water without a bottom line. The big reason was the later San Francisco.

But in fact, the Manchus conferred not only three vassals, but four vassals, headed by King Pingxi of Yunnan, followed by Kong Youde of Guangxi, Geng Jingzhong of Fujian, and Shang Kexi of Guangdong.

However, Kong Youde had no sons, only a daughter, Kong Sizhen, who was adopted by the Manchu royal family since she was a child. The Guangxi vassal could no longer continue, so Kong Youde remained loyal to the Manchus until he died in the war.

But who knows that Kong Youde's wife was snatched away from him when he was about to reach his forties when he was in trouble in Dengzhou?

If Kong Youde planned to betray the Ming Dynasty from the beginning, would he still act like a 'Puritan'?

Don't forget that Kong Youde was born in a military household in Tieling. His father, brother and many relatives died at the hands of Jiannu, and he was also sworn in with Hou Jin.

At this time, seeing Chen Jisheng's attitude towards this woman also made Li Yuanqing feel at ease. Even for himself, he would try his best to change the current situation of Mao Wenlong's headquarters.

"Yuan Qing, what are your plans next?" Chen Jisheng also calmed down and looked at Li Yuanqing.

Li Yuanqing slowly exhaled a breath, "Brother, from my side, it depends on the general's attitude. If the general wants to fight to the death with the Hou Jin Army, I naturally can't escape."

Chen Jisheng nodded and sighed: "It would be unwise to fight to the death now."

Li Yuanqing instantly understood that Chen Jisheng might also want to find a way out.

If Chen Jisheng, whom Mao Wenlong trusts most, could point his gaze at Pi Dao, I am afraid that it would be much easier for Mao Wenlong to accept it.

Thinking about it, Li Yuanqing hurriedly said: "Brother, the sages have said that if you take a step back, the sea and the sky will be brighter. Using one's own shortcomings to attack the enemy's strong points is definitely not what a wise man does."

Chen Jisheng couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "What can we do now? We have no place to stand. Even if we risk our lives, we have to take Zhenjiang back."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but sigh. Although Chen Jisheng was considered a rare visionary in this era, the limitations of the era prevented him from turning his gaze to the sea.

"Brother, although Zhenjiang is good, it is too eye-catching. With the Tong family's defeat in Houjin, I am afraid that the defense of Zhenjiang will be doubled. In fact, besides Zhenjiang, we have nowhere to go."

Li Yuanqing said, carefully looking at Chen Jisheng's face.

As expected, Chen Jisheng was persuaded by Li Yuanqing and hurriedly said: "Yuan Qing, what do you think? Say it quickly."

Seeing Chen Jisheng's eager look, Li Yuanqing deliberately lowered his voice and whispered: "Brother, I heard that there is an island south of Iron Mountain..."

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Li Yuanqing did not stay overnight in Chen Jisheng's shack. After all, Chen Jisheng already had a family.

When they returned to Zhang Pan, Chen Zhong was also there. However, Zhang Pan was in the same situation as Chen Jisheng. Seeing that Chen Zhong was still ignorant, Li Yuanqing quickly found an excuse to pull Chen Zhong away.

When they came out, Chen Zhong realized what he was doing and said with some embarrassment: "Yuan Qing, then, where should we sleep?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Let's go find Mao Chenglu."

The two came to Mao Chenglu's place. Mao Chenglu happened to be on duty tonight, and the two happened to occupy his place.

When they woke up, it was already noon. The two of them had come all night and were really exhausted.

Li Yuanqing walked out of the shack and washed his face with the snowflakes on the shack. At this time, a soldier rushed over and said happily: "Master Li, are you awake? The general has been waiting for you and Master Chen for a long time. You must let me

I'll call you when I see you wake up."

Chen Zhong just walked out and didn't bother to wash his face. He said hurriedly: "Yuan Qing, let's go to the general first."

The two came to Mao Wenlong's shack. Chen Jisheng, Mao Chenglu, Zhang Pan and seven or eight generals were there.

Mao Wenlong smiled and looked at Li Yuanqing and said, "Sit down."

Li Yuanqing and the others hurriedly saluted and sat down.

Mao Wenlong said: "The reason why I am waiting for Chen Zhong and Yuan Qing to come over is because I have an important decision to announce."

As he spoke, Mao Wenlong glanced at everyone.

All the officers looked at Mao Wenlong expectantly.

Mao Wenlong said: "I have decided that our army will move to Pi Island as soon as possible."

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "The general is wise."

Although the officers were puzzled, Li Yuanqing was so busy that they all kowtowed, "The general is wise."

Mao Wenlong smiled and said, "Okay, everyone, get up. You can prepare separately. This matter must be done as soon as possible."

All the officers nodded in agreement and left one after another.

Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong were about to leave, but Chen Jisheng smiled and said: "You two, wait a moment, the general has something to say."

The two hurriedly stayed and returned to the shack.

Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "Yuan Qing, you are so brave."

Li Yuanqing was shocked and quickly knelt down on one knee, "General, I..."

As he said that, he looked at Chen Jisheng as if he was asking for help.

Chen Zhong also said: "General, what mistake did Yuan Qing make? General, please forgive Yuan Qing for once because he is loyal and has made countless contributions to our army."

Chen Jisheng smiled and said nothing, and Mao Wenlong also had a smile on his face. Li Yuanqing understood instantly that it was Mao Wenlong who was scaring him, and it was not a bad thing. He hurriedly said: "General, you have small shoulders in a humble position. If something big happens, you must not go to a humble person in a humble position."

Put it on your shoulders.”

Mao Wenlong and Chen Jisheng couldn't help laughing, and Chen Zhong also reacted, "General, Mr. Chen, you, what are you doing?"

Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "Yuan Qing, I know that you have always wanted to move our military headquarters to the sea. Mr. Chen told me what you said last night."

Chen Jisheng smiled and said: "Yuan Qing, don't blame me. If I didn't say it was your idea, the general wouldn't believe it and couldn't make up his mind. At worst, when we get to Pidao, I'll treat you to a nice drink."

Li Yuanqing finally understood and was happy, but he had to pretend to be a good boy.

After saying this, Mao Wenlong's face became serious, "Yuan Qing, Chen Zhong, what are your plans for the future?"

Mao Wenlong's words were not fast, but he was very dignified.

After passing the Battle of Zhenjiang, especially after Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong gave him six thousand taels of silver, he also had another concept in his mind.

Chen Zhongdao: "General, I have no plans for the humble post at the moment. It all depends on the general's arrangements."

Mao Wenlong smiled and shook his head, looking at Li Yuanqing, "Yuan Qing, what are your plans?"

Li Yuanqing understood that it was time to reward based on merit, so he hurriedly knelt on one knee and said: "General, I will obey the general's arrangements in everything I do."

Mao Wenlong couldn't help but laughed and cursed, "Stop pouring me the ecstasy soup. Tell me your plan."

Li Yuanqing chuckled, and his expression became serious, "General, I really have a lot of feelings when I go to Guanglu Island. If our army wants to go into the sea, one island is obviously not enough. After all, even a big island has limited resources, and

We cannot afford such a large population for our army."

Chen Jisheng interrupted: "Yuan Qing, our army does not have a large population now."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "There aren't many now, but that doesn't mean there won't be many in the future. As long as the general can stabilize his foundation on Pi Island, it will point out the direction for the people of Liao. As long as the people don't want to be oppressed by slaves, they will definitely come."

Take refuge with the general. Therefore, I assert that the population of our army will definitely increase."

Chen Jisheng couldn't help but smile and nodded to Mao Wenlong.

Mao Wenlong smiled and looked at Li Yuanqing, waiting for Li Yuanqing's next words.
To be continued...