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"Your Majesty, Li Yuanqing, Chief Military Officer of Changsheng Island, bows to my emperor, long live my emperor!"

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Behind the light curtain of dusk in the Nuan Pavilion.

Looking at the young general wearing a bright red official robe, who was more than ten steps away, respectful and restrained, yet dashing and heroic, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but narrow his eyes tightly.

Even he didn't notice it himself.

When Li Yuanqing entered the Nuan Pavilion, he was holding the bright yellow chair's faucet with his left hand. Several joints of his big hand were slightly white due to excessive force.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen also didn't know what he was feeling in his heart.

In fact, he really didn't want to see Li Yuanqing.

Because in his subconscious, he felt... he felt that seeing Li Yuanqing now would probably encourage Li Yuanqing's 'arrogance'.

It's like...without him, Li Yuanqing, the majestic Ming Dynasty cannot function? Will it collapse because of this?

But the last remaining rationality in his heart told him that he had to see Li Yuanqing!

He cannot just rely on other people's words to deny Li Yuanqing's great military exploits, which are greater than the country's, and deny Li Yuanqing's meritorious status as the pillar of the imperial court.

He is a wise king, but not a foolish king.

How could he not give Li Yuanqing a chance to speak?

What's more, the battle report submitted by Guan Ning was not flawless. At least, the positions of Guan Ning's generals were not correct enough.

The poop under his butt can't be wiped clean, but it highlights Li Yuanqing's little entanglement that is probably not a fault~ It's hard to convince the public both emotionally and rationally...

While I was thinking about it, a few minutes passed.

Emperor Chongzhen also reacted at this time, cleared his throat with a cough, and said with a deep laugh: "Haha. Li Shuai, I~, I was a little distracted just now. Please get up, Xiaodouzi, and give Li Shuai a seat."

"yes."

Xiaodouzi quickly and carefully helped Li Yuanqing move a small round pier.

"My lord, Li Yuanqing, thanks you for your kindness."

Li Yuanqing bowed respectfully to Emperor Chongzhen again, then stood up and sat down on the small round pier in an orderly manner.

But Li Yuanqing only sat halfway down and looked behind the curtain neatly and respectfully.

When Emperor Chongzhen saw Li Yuanqing's orderliness, he couldn't help swallowing the words he just said, and after thinking for a moment, he smiled and said: "Li Shuai, I actually wanted to see you the day before yesterday and yesterday. But there are many trivial matters.

You are burdened with chores, Li Shuai, you won’t blame me, right?”

Li Yuanqing had had deep contact with Emperor Chongzhen since he was eleven or twelve years old, when he was still a child. How could he not understand and understand his temperament?

He smiled hurriedly and said: "Your Majesty, although state affairs are important, you must take care of your dragon body first. I have been thinking about going to the mountains in the north to catch some wild game for the Emperor to replenish my health these days."

"hiss……"

Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but be stunned for several seconds before he came back to his senses.

Li Yuanqing's voice just now was very soft, full of an indescribable magnetism. For a moment, it even gave Emperor Chongzhen the illusion that he had returned to his childhood, following Li Yuanqing, listening to Li Yuanqing's story about the Liao Dynasty.

Scenes from the war.

For a moment, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly shook his head and laughed.

Why, why is he always prejudiced against Li Yuanqing?

No wonder Li Yuanqing was too good. For a period of time, he felt that he could catch up with Li Yuanqing and successfully surpass Li Yuanqing. But at this time, he suddenly found that he could not surpass Li Yuanqing at all, and it was even difficult to follow him.

Follow in the footsteps of Li Yuanqing.

But he forgot the most crucial point.

No matter how strong Li Yuanqing is, he is still his minister and the pillar of the Ming Dynasty!

Just based on Li Yuanqing's words, giving Li Yuanqing an earl is really nothing.

According to Li Yuanqing's achievements, I'm afraid he would have been granted the title of uncle a few years ago...

"Li Shuai, thank you for your trouble, Li Shuai. I'm okay. Haha, I'm still young and I feel I can hold on. But Li Shuai, you must also take good care of your health. Only with you here can I feel at ease.

ah."

Emperor Chongzhen's tone suddenly softened, as if he had suddenly gone from the distant, cold Arctic winter to the warm and hot late spring.

On the side, Xiaodouzi, who has been waiting here, couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

No one knows better than him how the emperor is feeling today. Everyone serving in the Yangxin Hall today, even the older ministers, don’t even say a word, they don’t even dare to fart.

.

But at this time, as soon as I came over, unexpectedly, in just one sentence, the whole situation was changed. This...

Do you need to worry every day about when you will get this gift from me?

Li Yuanqing clearly felt the changes in Emperor Chongzhen's tone and mood, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, during this battle of the capital, I happened to have a different journey and missed the time... I can't stand up to the Emperor."

Emperor Chongzhen...

Although he is often terribly stubborn, he is not stupid.

Especially at this time, Emperor Chongzhen was still young, just twenty years old. It was far from what Chongzhen would have been ten years later, when he was already willful and self-willed to an indescribable state.

In addition, the relationship between him and Li Yuanqing has been here for so many years. After all, what else can't be resolved?

Of course Emperor Chongzhen understood what Li Yuanqing meant and said with a smile: "Li Shuai, how can I blame you for this? We didn't expect that the Tatars would send troops at this juncture when you entered Beijing. Li Shuai, can you

Could you please explain to me in detail the situation of this Battle of Pinggu?"

Emperor Chongzhen's tone was respectful and gentle, just like the way he used to ask Li Yuanqing about the war in Liao when he was a child.

Li Yuanqing felt a little astringent in his heart, but after a moment, he adjusted his state and analyzed the situation of the Battle of Pinggu in detail for Emperor Chongzhen.

Li Yuanqing did not have the slightest doubt about Emperor Chongzhen's abilities.

Therefore, the comparison of strength between the Ming and Jin Dynasties, including the personal temperaments of the generals on both sides, and the considerations Li Yuanqing faced in various situations at that time, were all described and explained in detail by Emperor Chongzhen.

By the time Li Yuanqing finished speaking, it had already taken more than half an hour and his mouth was dry.

Emperor Chongzhen also reacted and quickly ordered Xiaodouzi to make a cup of tea for Li Yuanqing to moisten his throat.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen also stepped down from the dragon chair, walked out of the curtain, moved a small round pillar, sat down with Li Yuanqing, and talked face to face.

"Li Shuai, according to your opinion, the time for Ming Dynasty to fight the decisive battle with the Tatars is not mature enough?"

Emperor Chongzhen frowned and looked into Li Yuanqing's eyes.

Li Yuanqing took a sip of tea and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that the battle situation is not mature enough. It's just that my thinking at the time was that it was not wise to fight the Tatars in the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. Because the Tatars are all cavalry, and our army cannot

Completely encircle the main force. If the war goes well, it will be okay. If things go wrong and there are deviations, it may be difficult for our army to deter the Tatars. Therefore, I am bold and adopt a conservative approach.

Therefore, I sincerely ask the emperor to punish me."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded deeply and heavily.

Although Li Yuanqing did not say these words thoroughly, the profound meaning behind them was already extremely clear. How could he not understand?

In the Battle of Pinggu, the main force of the Tatar army of more than 100,000 people was personally present. However, although the Ming army had favorable geographical advantages, the total number was less than 100,000 people.

Although there are still many King Qin's troops rushing towards the capital, water from afar cannot quench their thirst nearby, not to mention that all the Tatars are cavalry?

Emperor Chongzhen even thought that if he were replaced as the general of Pinggu City, he might have...

Emperor Chongzhen simply did not dare to think about the consequences again.

What kind of strength did Zu Dashou, Zuo Fu and the others have? He clearly watched them when they were under the capital city...

"Li Shuai, then, how can I, the Ming Dynasty, gain more initiative in the confrontation with the Tatars in this state?"

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It was already past midnight when Li Yuanqing left the palace. Tonight, he talked with Emperor Chongzhen for more than two hours.

If this matter were to spread, it would probably make people's eyes fall to the ground in fear.

Even if you are the current senior minister, when will you be able to chat with the emperor for half an hour again?

It seems that the last time, it was Li Yuanqing who chatted with the emperor for so long...

After crossing the White Jade Bridge and getting on the carriage, Yang Lei hurriedly said respectfully: "Commander, it's already getting late. Should we go back to rest or go to Tian Mansion?"

Li Yuanqing took a look at the sky and said, "Let's go to Tian's Mansion. You can't be dishonest in what you say!"

"yes!"

The motorcade quickly changed direction and headed towards Tianfu.

In the carriage, Li Yuanqing lit a cigar and hid his handsome face in the depths of clouds and mountains.

"The flower path has never been swept by visitors, but now the gate is opened for you!"
To be continued...