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Li Yuanqing's intelligence network system in western Liaoning has already been very complete.

Li Yuanqing also has a clear understanding of the recent trends in western Liaoning.

However, due to time difference and status, Li Yuanqing's grasp of some changes at the top level in western Liaoning was not very accurate.

But as Man Gui narrated, Li Yuanqing gradually got to the core.

In terms of qualifications and prestige, in the 23rd year of Wanli, Wang Zhichen, who was born in the top three, was undoubtedly dozens of steps ahead of Governor Yuan.

But for many things, qualifications and prestige cannot solve the problem, especially in Liaoxi.

Governor Yuan has been taking root in Liao for more than ten years, and has fought off opponents one after another. He has almost watched and personally participated in the growth of western Liaoning to its current scale.

Wang Zhishen only joined the Liaoxi system in the fifth year of Tianqi.

Although the king's ministers are "from top to bottom" and have the righteousness of the court, "a strong dragon cannot overwhelm a local snake."

The old rules of officialdom are not very practical in Liaoxi...

Especially before, because of the Mangui incident, a fierce conflict broke out between Wang Zhichen and Governor Yuan.

Although the imperial court finally settled the matter and sent Mangui to Shanhaiguan, the conflicts between the two parties could hardly be concealed.

Although the Liaoxi Guanning Group appeared to be respectful to Wang Zhishen, their responsibilities and his orders could not be shut down at all.

Wang Zhichen was also aware of this and no longer interfered with affairs outside the customs. His station was also established in Shanguanhai from the original Ningyuan.

But the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and when it comes to the payment and distribution of next year's food and salary, people from the Liaoxi Jiangmen Group have rushed to Shanhaiguan these days to get entangled with Wang Zhishen in the name of sending New Year's goods.

Speaking of this, Man Gui couldn't help but spat: "Yuan Qing, these little bitches and sons of bitches are really bullying people! Mr. Wang is already so old, and they still have to go through this kind of trouble. Especially.

It’s those idiots from the Zu family. Yesterday, we almost did it in front of Mr. Wang.”

Although Man Gui was exaggerating, Li Yuanqing understood that the matter should not be so serious.

As the saying goes, ‘If you stretch out your hand, you won’t hit someone with a smiling face’.

General of Liaoxi~~, if you want to get benefits from Wang Zhishen, this gift will never be too thin.

Man Gui is so filled with righteous indignation. It is possible that this guy feels that he is going to be compared...

Li Yuanqing actually understood Man Gui's difficulties.

At this time, Wang Zhichen was in a position of "no score when he gains the upper hand." Although he succeeded in forcing away Governor Yuan, in fact, it was impossible for him to control the overall situation in western Liaoning.

In this way, he may not feel very comfortable accepting the gift from the Liaoxi Group.

In this situation, it is obviously impossible for Man Gui, who has good relations with Wang Zhichen, to deal with it properly...

"Brother Gui, what's the old saying? You have to be merciful and be merciful! Why bother with those gangsters? If our ancestors are unhappy, then let's just have a fight and it's over."

Li Yuanqing smiled.

Although both Li Yuanqing and Man Gui had become general soldiers at this time, and the Zu family was on the verge of being a general soldier because of the victory of Ningjin, among the nine generals, such private fights had long ago

It has become commonplace.

Of course, it is not the generals who fight directly among themselves, but the subordinates, mainly personal soldiers. Of course, it cannot be a weapon fight.

If someone's life is really going to happen, no one can cover the lid.

Man Gui couldn't help but tell the truth at this time: "Yuan Qing, you don't know. There are a few ruthless people under the Zu family, they are really tough. On my brother's side, I really don't have much confidence."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing: "Brother Gui, it doesn't matter. Anyone who dares not to give you face means not giving me, Li Yuanqing, face! I will take care of them!"

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As the carriage drove into Guancheng, Mangui received the support of Li Yuanqing, and he felt a lot more relaxed. He smiled and said: "Yuanqing, I have prepared a banquet. Let's go and have a good drink first. We will go there again in the evening.

See Mr. Wang."

But Li Yuanqing waved his hand and said with a smile: "Brother, don't be in a hurry to drink. I haven't seen Mr. Wang since he took office. Let's have something for lunch, and I'll go see Mr. Wang first. In the evening, we'll sort it out."

Mangui thought about it and realized that this was also the case. He nodded hurriedly and called the soldiers to make arrangements.

Shanhaiguan is very large, with several Luochengs, plus many border crossings, inns, restaurants and other service places.

According to the usual practice, Li Yuanqing's more than 800 personal soldiers are not allowed to enter the city, but Mangui is the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan, who dares to stop them?

Li Yuanqing and his party directly booked several adjacent large inns, and Mangui specially ordered a warehouse block to be cleared for Li Yuanqing's soldiers to camp.

Originally, Mangui wanted to directly give Li Yuanqing a military camp, but Li Yuanqing refused.

It's OK to use relationships, but if you use relationships to break the rules and go too far, that's not beautiful.

At noon, Yan Jian and Man Gui had a bowl of hot mutton noodles. Man Gui personally led Li Yuanqing to the door of the official hall.

With Mangui leading the way, Li Yuanqing didn't have to pay attention to his name. However, Li Yuanqing also prepared generous gifts for the king's ministers during this trip, no less than five thousand taels.

Not long after, a domestic servant respectfully welcomed Li Yuanqing into the official hall. Mangui was familiar with the house and went to the living room to drink tea.

In the official hall, there are not many changes from before, but there are a few more calligraphy paintings.

Li Yuanqing glanced at them and saw that they were all written by Wang Zhichen. The writing was good, and the drawings were also good.

If these paintings of calligraphy could reach future generations, they would be worth several million at the very least.

After a moment, Wang Zhichen, dressed in a bright red official robe, came out with a smile: "Li Junmen, you are such an honored guest."

Li Yuanqing quickly stood up and knelt down respectfully in front of Wang Zhichen, "Li Yuanqing, the humble commander-in-chief of Changsheng Island, has met Mr. Jinglue."

Wang Zhichen laughed loudly and hurriedly helped Li Yuanqing up with his affectionate hands, "Li Junmen, please get up quickly, no need to be polite. Come, serve tea! Serve good tea!"

Just now, the domestic slave had handed Li Yuanqing's gift list to Wang Zhichen.

Wang Zhichen is not stupid to be able to reach this point. The gift Li Yuanqing gave him is much heavier than many Guan Ning generals~. How could he not give Li Yuanqing face?

In fact, although Wang Zhichen was forced to come to Liao before, he also wanted to do something great and let the emperor and the court see what he was capable of.

But now, he has already understood that the pool of water in western Liaoning is simply bottomless.

How could the king's ministers cause trouble?

Don't seek merit, but seek no faults.

If he can spend his term in office safely and make more money, that will be fine.

The two exchanged pleasantries and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

Li Yuanqing also tactfully told Wang Zhichen that he and the Changsheng Camp had unspeakable difficulties in going directly to Beijing to report his merits.

How could Wang Zhichen not understand what Li Yuanqing meant? He smiled lightly and said: "Li Junmen, things are unpredictable, and it is impossible for everything to go smoothly. Sometimes, the generals everywhere have some difficulties, and I can understand them."

At this time, Li Yuanqing had realized that Wang Zhichen was easy to talk to, but he did not expect that Wang Zhichen was so easy to talk to.

But soon, Li Yuanqing also caught Wang Zhichen's rhythm, followed his topic, and started talking and laughing.

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The meeting lasted for about half an hour, and then Li Yuanqing said goodbye and left.

Wang Zhichen sent Li Yuanqing to the door with a smile. Looking at Li Yuanqing's leaving back, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Mangui had already arrived outside the door and couldn't wait any longer. As soon as he saw Li Yuanqing coming out, he hurriedly pulled Li Yuanqing to the stable nearby and whispered: "Yuanqing, how are you?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and made a gesture to Mangui, then got on his horse.

Mangui came to his senses in a moment, and all the gloom dissipated. He happily followed Li Yuanqing back to the temporary residence of the inn.

But just as a group of more than a hundred people reached the intersection ahead, they encountered a group of people in front of them, all cavalry, about two hundred people, walking towards this direction with high spirits.

Although the street was very wide, there were many people on both sides. If no one gave way, no one could pass, and everyone was stunned on the spot.

At this time, Li Yuanqing also saw the opponent's formation clearly, and an unspeakable smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Man Gui also reacted and immediately shouted in a low voice: "Yuan Qing, it's those bastards from the ancestor's family!"

Li Yuanqing smiled faintly: "Brother Gui, please be patient!"

At this time, a group of brothers from the Zu family across the street also saw Man Gui and Li Yuanqing here.

The five or six descendants of the ancestral family suddenly felt as if they were facing a powerful enemy, and they were even more nervous than when they saw the Tatars.

The soldiers behind them were also a little panicked, and they subconsciously pressed their hands on the hilt of their swords.

Zu Dabi was also a little confused, and hurriedly said to Zu Dalue on the side: "Second brother, what should I do? It's~, it's Li Yuanqing."

Zu Dale's brows also frowned tightly.

At this time when the New Year was approaching, although he had already thought that Li Yuanqing might come here to pay Wang Zhichen New Year greetings, he did not expect that it would be such a coincidence that the two parties would meet on such an occasion...

With such a matter of running away from relationships and losing face, Zu Dashou, who was about to be promoted to Jinzhou Commander-in-Chief, naturally would not come in person. The important tasks of this trip were all on Zu Dalue's head.

"Madman, you are so scared! Can Li Yuanqing still eat people? Didn't you see how much better we are than him?" Zu Dale couldn't help but spat hard.

"Well?"

Although Zu Dabi fought bravely, he was a commoner after all. He did not have much say in the Zu family camp, so he quickly and carefully kept his mouth shut.

At this time, there was heavy snow falling in the sky, and within a short time, everyone was covered with a lot of snowflakes.

Zu Dale hesitated for a while, but finally made a decision. He couldn't provoke Li Yuanqing, the living king of hell...
To be continued...