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Spring March.

It is supposed to be the time when spring is warm and flowers are blooming, everything is reviving, and grass is growing and orioles are flying. But at this time, the sky in the Liao land seems to be even colder than winter.

In mid- to late-February, the ice that had already shown some signs of thawing seemed to start spreading out again in an instant, and it actually had an intensifying trend.

Especially the north wind is cold and dry.

It's as if it can cut people's skin as soon as it touches the skin.

Under the gloomy sky, on the sea that looks like a blue abyss, a fleet of more than a dozen fast boats is speeding towards the northwest.

Five or six braziers have been lit in the not-so-spacious cabin, but it still seems unable to dispel the cold inside.

Li Yuanqing stood by the window, quietly looking at the cold sea outside the window, and remained silent for a long time.

If God does evil, it can still be forgiven.

People who commit evil will not live!

According to the development of the weather at this time, drought throughout the Ming Dynasty this year is almost inevitable.

It's ridiculous that Emperor Chongzhen and the big shots in the court, instead of turning their attention to the more critical people's livelihood and doing things that are truly meaningful and that can truly solve the problems of the people, they are like poisonous snakes, staring at important border areas.

Don’t let go!

Do they really think that if they get rid of him, Li Yuanqing, the world will be peaceful and the Jin Tatars will be able to defeat themselves without attacking?

Can the power of their Ming Dynasty court spread throughout the country?

"hehe."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

He couldn't help but think of the great sage's "Shuo on Love of the Lotus": "The lotus comes out of the mud but is not stained; it is clean and rippled without being evil. It is straight from the middle to the outside, not creeping or branching, the fragrance is clear from far away, and the pavilion is pure and clear."

, you can watch it from a distance but don’t play with it."

such a pity.

Most people, when it comes to commenting on other people's affairs, just speak out of mouth, and are absolutely at the level of professors, but~, once it is specific to themselves, they instantly become ostriches and cower.

Just like the folk proverb, "The old bird stands on the pig's butt-----sees others being bad, but just can't see that oneself is bad."

However, things had reached such an extent that Li Yuanqing could only put away all his pity and ambitions and just move forward.

At this time, the land ahead had already appeared in the field of vision. Yang Jiao, who was huddled in the warm quilt on the bed, may have felt the cold wind from Li Yuanqing's side. She hurriedly and carefully exposed her head and said in a low voice: "Yuanqing, open the window."

Turn it off. It's a bit cold and scary today."

Li Yuanqing smiled, closed the window, came to the bedside, put his big hand into the warm quilt, shook Yang Jiao's little hand, and said with a smile: "Jiao, mother, we are about to go ashore. You can rest here first."

Yes, I'll make some arrangements and you'll be warm at the inn in the city."

"Um."

Yang Jiao's mother nodded obediently, "Yuan Qing, just go and do your work. Dress warmly."

When he came to the hatch, Yang Lei was rushing towards this side. When he saw Li Yuanqing, he hurriedly raised his hands respectfully and said: "Commander, Zuo Liangyu has been waiting on the shore for a long time. Zhu Mei has already arranged a banquet in the city and is on his way.

on the way.”

Li Yuanqing nodded, "The men will enter the city in batches, and the main force will enter the city after dark. Be closer."

"yes."

A quarter of an hour later, the fleet slowly clung to the floating ice in the offshore. Zuo Liangyu had been waiting here for a long time. He hurried forward and knelt down respectfully on the ground, "I am a humble Zuo Liangyu. I have met Li Shuai."

Li Yuanqing smiled hurriedly and helped Zuo Liangyu up with his own hands, and said with a smile: "Brother Zuo, thank you for your hard work."

Although Zuo Liangyu had long expected that Li Yuanqing would not treat him badly if he spent so much effort and froze in the cold wind for so long.

But at this time, when Li Yuanqing was really so gentle to him, he still felt indescribably grateful. He bowed his hands respectfully and said, "Li Shuai, it is a humble honor to serve you."

Li Yuanqing smiled and patted his shoulder, striding forward.

Of course, Zuo Liangyu understood what Li Yuanqing meant and hurriedly stepped forward to lead the way for Li Yuanqing.

The ice floe underfoot is still very solid at this time, and it makes people feel at ease when stepping on it. Li Yuanqing estimates that the ice floe is probably at least thirty or forty centimeters taller. He doesn't know when this day of this year will really be reached.

Thaw.

A group of people strode to the shore, and the following war horses were also led over. At this time, in the direction of Gaoling Fort ahead, a group of people and horses, almost more than a hundred horses, were rushing towards this side. The leader was none other than Zhu.

plum.

Zuo Liangyu hurriedly and subconsciously retreated a few steps behind Li Yuanqing.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Li Yuanqing's mouth, and he cupped his hand in Zhu Mei's direction.

Zhu Mei hurriedly turned over and dismounted, "Li Shuai, like a baby~ I look forward to my parents. Seeing Li Shuai, I, Lao Zhu, feel relieved!"

Li Yuanqing laughed loudly: "Being able to see Zhu Shuai again makes Yuan Qing feel more at ease!"

The two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

After exchanging a few words, Zhu Mei smiled and said, "Li Shuai, it's windy outside. Let's go to the castle and talk."

Li Yuanqing smiled: "As Zhu Shuai wished."

Saying that, without hesitation, he got on his horse.

Zhu Mei couldn't help but nod secretly.

It's no wonder that Li Yuanqing can achieve the prestige he has today.

Just this courage and calmness, ordinary people may not be able to learn it in their lifetime.

Especially at this time, Li Yuanqing's personal guards were not fully in place, but Li Yuanqing dared to follow Zhu Mei and rush directly to the fort. This is how much trust he had in Zhu Mei.

Zhu Mei's initially gloomy mood suddenly became clear.

With people like Li Yuanqing leading the way, why should he worry about his bleak future?

When they arrived at the castle, they did not go to the inn. Zhu Mei led Li Yuanqing directly to a large house in the middle of the castle.

From the outside, this mansion looks unremarkable, but inside, it is quite exquisite. It can be seen that Zhu Mei is a person who understands life very well, and she also attaches great importance to Li Yuanqing's visit.

When they came to the main hall, the guests and hosts were seated. The pretty maid served fragrant tea. Zhu Mei asked his son-in-law to prepare the dishes. Then he stepped back and said to Li Yuanqing with a smile: "Li Shuai, the rain is about to come."

The wind is blowing all over the building. On this occasion, I, Lao Zhu, really didn’t expect you to come so quickly.”

Li Yuanqing took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "It is Yuan Qing's honor to be invited by Zhu Shuai. To be able to forge this brotherly relationship with Zhu Shuai, Yuan Qing was able to have such a good situation when he was in trouble."

So many choices.”

Zhu Mei couldn't help laughing: "Li Shuai, you praise me like this, I, Old Zhu, will be ashamed. It's a pity that in this matter, not only can I, Old Zhu, not be able to share Li Shuai's worries, but I can also help Li Shuai."

Shuai Ping caused a lot of trouble."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Zhu Shuai, my brother, does not talk about the two families. I ask Zhu Shuai to teach me about the specific situation in Ningyuan."

Hearing Li Yuanqing talk about the topic, Zhu Mei's face became serious and she explained carefully: "Li Shuai, I don't know if Yuan Manzi took the wrong medicine. Since a year ago, he actually wanted to do something to me. Originally, I

I thought it was me, Lao Zhu, who accidentally offended him. But later, I figured it out. This bastard wanted to pick the weakest persimmons. He wanted to put his own people in the army, and he was just a bastard.

What a good idea..."

Although Li Yuanqing and Zhu Mei met only a few times, their tempers were very close. In other words, they were both exquisite people. No matter what they did, they would leave room for themselves and others.

Especially when interests were involved and the superiority was determined, coupled with Li Yuanqing's sincerity at this time, Zhu Mei did not hold back at all. He immediately analyzed the situation he had grasped and carefully analyzed Li Yuanqing.

Hearing this, Li Yuanqing pondered for a long time and then nodded slowly.

Historically, when Governor Yuan served as the governor of Ji Liao, he relied more on the power of the generals. He indeed promoted many of his people, or called them newcomers, but he hardly touched the power of General Guan Ning.

Benefit.

But at this time~, maybe the butterfly flapped its wings. With Li Yuanqing's example, Governor Yuan also began to realize that if he wanted to speak more effectively, he had to add some elements of his own.

Since he took office again in the middle of last year, his "fine-tuning" of the entire western Liaoning has been implemented intensively.

However, Guanning is different from Dongjiang and Liaonan. Both Dongjiang and Liaonan have new territories. If you want to add new official positions, although it will take some effort, it does not require a lot of effort.

But Guan Ning's side is completely different. It's like a carrot and a pit.

In other words, if his people, Governor Yuan, want to come up, it is destined that someone else's people will go down.

Especially in places rich in oil and water, the competition is even more intense.

In this state, Governor Yuan would have to waste a lot of his brains if he wanted to achieve his goal.

And Zhu Mei, as the weakest one among the generals in Liaoxi, or the most talkative one, would inexplicably be used as a 'stepping stone'.

Otherwise, whether it was Zhao Lijiao, Zuo Fu, or the Zu family, Governor Yuan would have no room to take action.

Take ten thousand steps back.

If he could master the strength of a general soldier, Commander Yuan would feel more at ease...
To be continued...