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After Xie Shangzheng's incident, Cao Wenzhao obviously no longer had much thought about drinking.

After returning to the house and drinking for two or three more rounds with Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong, Cao Wenzhao said with some embarrassment: "Li Shuai, Chen Shuai, hey... this matter is a big deal. When he has time someday, if Li Shuai

If I and Chen Shuai can come to my old Cao’s hometown in Datong, I, old Cao, will sweep up the couch to welcome me, and I will definitely drink with Li Shuai and Chen Shuai! But today..."

Chen Zhong suddenly felt a little unhappy again.

This guy named Cao, he and Li Yuanqing have already helped him settle the situation. How come this guy is like a monkey with garlic in his butt, so lacking in confidence?

But before Chen Zhong could speak, Li Yuanqing had already gently tugged on the lapel of his clothes, smiled and said to Cao Wenzhao: "Brother Cao, since Brother Cao has already made a choice, Yuan Qing will not persuade him any more.

As the saying goes, the water is the sweetness of my hometown, and the moon is the brightness of my hometown. No one is left here, there is a place to keep people. Come! Brother Cao, let’s drink this cup. Yuanqing is here, and I wish Brother Cao a good future in the future.

May everything be smooth sailing on your journey, and all your wishes will come true!”

"Li Shuai..."

Tears welled up in Cao Wenzhao's eyes.

Although Li Yuanqing's words seemed a little erratic, they spoke to his heart.

Without this experience, who can understand the difficulties of those at the bottom of the military system?

Especially~, he is not just dawdling, but he is a mud-legged person who wants to continue to move up...

At this time, Chen Zhong also understood what Li Yuanqing meant. He quickly picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Come on, Yuan Qing, Lao Cao, let's do it!"

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Cao Wenzhao left quickly, but Chen Zhong was still a little unhappy.

The two brothers lit up a cigar each, and Chen Zhong said with some doubts: "Yuan Qing, this Cao Wenzhao is just a handful. In my opinion, during the defense battle of the capital, most of his achievements were exaggerated.

.If you can't handle such a small thing, how can you talk about commanding thousands of troops to kill the enemy? Yuan Qing, why are you so polite to him?"

Li Yuanqing let out a long breath and smiled with a vague smile: "Brother, actually... you can't say that. A penny can't defeat a hero. Cao Wenzhao is difficult at this time. However, this man is a human being.

He is very measured in his dealings with the world. His temporary lack of ambition at this time is just bad luck. It is not a bad thing that he wants to change his environment now."

As he spoke, Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Brother, do you believe it or not, within five years, this Cao Wenzhao will be successful! Do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"bet?"

Chen Zhong couldn't help but widen his eyes.

At this time, he had somewhat understood what Li Yuanqing meant, but he also knew deeply about Li Yuanqing's ability to recognize people, so how could he make a bet with Li Yuanqing.

After a moment, he hurriedly shook his head like a rattle, "Yuan Qing, I won't bet with you. Damn it, if I bet with you, I don't remember that I won. By the way, Yuan Qing, Yuan Manzi today

It's pretty normal, but how should we arrange it tomorrow?"

Li Yuanqing took a deep breath from his cigar and slowly exhaled a mouthful of thick smoke, "Brother, I guess that Yuan Manzi is not interested in drinking. He has only come to Changsheng Island once with great difficulty. He cannot leave immediately. We must

You must be prepared for a protracted war. By the way, brother, there is one more thing."

As he spoke, Li Yuanqing leaned into Chen Zhong's ear and whispered a few words in a low voice.

When Chen Zhong heard this, he couldn't help but frown tightly. After a moment, he nodded heavily and said, "Yuan Qing, don't worry about this. I'll send someone to handle it right away overnight."

…………

Today was Governor Yuan's first day here, and he set up camp on the dock again. Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong couldn't go back to the official hall to rest, so they spent the night in the office on the dock.

Of course, the two brothers still sleep in the same room.

This was Chen Zhong's strong request. Even though he had stopped snoring, his sleeping posture was still unflattering.

Lying on the very friendly earthen bed, Chen Zhong had already slept like a dead pig.

This guy.

Perhaps it was because Li Yuanqing was by his side, he was so down-to-earth that he didn't pay much attention to it at all, but Li Yuanqing looked at the lonely stars in the night sky through the gaps in the window eaves, but he couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

Cao Wenzhao's frustration was, to a large extent, a warning bell.

It’s a pity that ‘I don’t know the true face of Mount Lu, just because I am in this mountain’.

Cao Wenzhao was still too humble at this time...

The more friendly Governor Yuan showed, the more he aggravated the sense of crisis in Li Yuanqing's heart, but... Li Yuanqing had no one to tell him the secret.

At this time, Li Yuanqing also realized more and more the classic words of the great writer Zhao and Song Dynasty: "I want to ride the wind back home, but I am afraid of the beautiful buildings and jade houses. The heights are too cold!"

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Early the next morning, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong got up, did some simple activities, and respectfully came outside Governor Yuan's account to listen.

Governor Yuan also got up very early. Before midnight, around 6:30, he had already straightened up, dressed in a luxurious python robe and jade belt, and appeared in high spirits in front of Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong.

Then again.

At this time, although everyone is in constant conflict with the enemy, but~, who can be mediocre in this position at this time?

After seeing the formal ceremony, Li Yuanqing smiled and said without hesitation: "Master Governor, do you have any plans for today's itinerary?"

Inspector Yuan smiled faintly: "Li Junmen, I have long heard that there are several fairyland treasures in Changsheng Island. If Li Junmen and Chen Junmen have time, would you like to accompany me to climb high and see the distance?"

Governor Yuan likes to climb mountains in his spare time. This is almost no secret in Liao Dynasty.

However, Li Yuanqing did not expect that Governor Yuan did not propose to go to Changsheng Island City, but directly chose to go mountain climbing.

On the side, Chen Zhong was obviously stunned.

But after a moment, Li Yuanqing came to his senses and said with a respectful smile: "I am willing to serve the governor."

Governor Yuan also relaxed his attitude at this time and laughed loudly: "Li Junmen, you are the leader of Changsheng Island. It is up to you to decide which mountain to climb."

"yes."

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Although Governor Yuan left the climbing location to Li Yuanqing and asked Li Yuanqing to arrange it, Li Yuanqing knew very well that Governor Yuan had already made a choice.

When he came to Changsheng Island, no matter how generous he was, how could he not go to the city?

Even if it's just a formality.

By the time Governor Yuan had had breakfast, Li Yuanqing was already ready. Today, the mountain Governor Yuan was going to climb was the small mountain range on the southwest side of the city where he could overlook the entire city.

The original name of this small mountain range is no longer known.

But since Li Yuanqing occupied Changsheng Island, because there are many ashes of fallen soldiers buried on the sunny side of the mountain, and the pines and cypresses on the mountain are very green, the people on the island have always called this mountain range Xiaoqingshan.

The highest peak is called 'Zhongyi Peak'.

The origin of this name is taken from a famous line by the great Manchu poet Gong Zizhen that Li Yuanqing picked up at hand: "Loyal bones are buried everywhere in the mountains, so why return them wrapped in horse leather?"

Zhongyi Peak is not too high. Even if you climb to the top and come down again, it won't take you a whole day.

Li Yuanqing also made plans in advance and vacated a military camp on the southwest side of the city, leaving it to be stationed after Governor Yuan finished climbing the mountain in the evening.

Of course, the rules cannot be broken.

Even Governor Yuan could only bring five hundred soldiers with him after entering the city.

Governor Yuan was in a high mood today. Instead of taking a carriage, the group rode horses directly along the cement road, bypassing the city and arriving directly in front of Xiao Qingshan.

On the sunny side of Xiaoqingshan, except for the graveyard of the sons and daughters, where regular bluestone steps and temples have been built, the rest of the place is still uncivilized and has no roads.

Governor Yuan was very interested in the grand burial ground of soldiers built by Li Yuanqing. He did not go directly to the best place to climb Zhongyi Peak. Instead, he first went to the Zhongyi Temple where the soldiers were buried to pay homage to those who died in battle over the years.

The boys burned a stick of incense, and then turned directly from the mountain to climb Zhongyi Peak.

At this time, although Governor Yuan was already in his forties and looked dry and thin, dark, thin and short, his physical strength was really good.

Before noon, in just over an hour, the group had climbed to the top of Zhongyi Peak.

On the top of the mountain, the cool sea breeze is howling, the rocks are rugged, and the weather is excellent today, the view is extremely wide. Not only can you have an overview of the entire city of Changsheng Island, but also the Nanxinkou on the other side, as well as the weapons workshop and horse farm on the northwest side.

All can be viewed at a glance.

Governor Yuan was also in a very good mood.

Ever since he reached the top of the mountain, a smile had been hanging on his face. Obviously, he was quite satisfied with Li Yuanqing's arrangement.

However, on the top of the mountain, you can't be too particular about food.

But Governor Yuan didn't mind either. Even if it was just cold sauced mutton and wine, he was very happy eating it.

Sitting on an extremely flat and smooth boulder that had been weathered, Governor Yuan took a sip of the wine in his glass, looked at the endless streets at the foot of the mountain and saw the figures swarming back and forth like ants, and said with a smile: "Li Junmen, now,

How many people are there on Changsheng Island?"

Li Yuanqing was well prepared and hurriedly said respectfully: "Return to the governor. At this time, Changsheng Island has more than 70,000 households and a population of over 200,000. If we add this year's population in the pass and the permanent residents on the island,

There are about 300,000 merchants, helpers, etc. in the business."

Although the overall figure Li Yuanqing said is almost the same as the truth, Li Yuanqing took a lot of tricks in it.

In fact, at this time, the population of Changsheng Island City alone has steadily exceeded 300,000.
To be continued...