It's almost the New Year, and the good news is coming one after another.

Hedong side. Qin Qiong wrote to report that the team carrying the salt and stone chose a deserted path and did not alarm anyone. Recently, he met with Shichiro Enji, who came to answer, and successfully delivered the salt stone. Shichiro had already escorted the first batch of salt stones to Pingtao.

Years ago, another batch could be transported.

Yanmen side. Li Hongzhang reported that the construction of the Huren iron mine is going well, and in the spring of next year, the furnace will be officially opened for iron smelting.

The cooperation with Wen's to develop the graphite mine is also progressing smoothly. Song Yingxing had already selected the mine site before, and in the spring of next year, the snow melted, and the construction of the Huren iron mine was basically completed, so he could just spare out his labor and invest in the development of the graphite mine.

Li Hongzhang also reported that Lü Kuo, who had been sent to Mobei, had returned to Yanmen and successfully recruited a group of Hu people who were willing to come to Han to raise horses. These Hu people are temporarily settled in Mayi, and in the spring of next year, they can prepare to build the Mayi Horse Garden.

The letter also said that the area around Yanmen is at the junction of Hu and Han, and there is a great need for a talent like Lu Kuo who is proficient in nonsense, and he hopes to keep Lu Kuo in Yanmen to assist in handling the affairs of the Hu people.

Liu Mang replied and agreed with Li Hongzhang's suggestion to set up a trade and trade translation hall in Yanmen, and appointed Lu Kuo as the trade and trade interpreter Cao to assist in handling affairs related to the Hu people.

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Dehua Tuo's clever hand treatment, Hu Luguang's broken leg was reconnected, and the recovery was very fast.

In addition, Liu Mang arranged special personnel to take care of him, and now, he can walk slowly with support. There will be more than a month, and it will be healed.

And the most exciting thing is that the old lady is about to usher in the moment of seeing the light again.

On this day, on Liu Mang's mansion, everyone gathered in the backyard. Wait for the old lady to remove the cloth that wrapped her eyes.

No one doubted Li Shizhen's medical skills, but everyone was nervous, and Liu Mang was no exception, not to mention attacking people and Wan'er.

"Others, stay out of the way for a while." Li Shizhen began to clear the scene.

The family reluctantly retreated outside the house, and in the house, only Liu Mang's attack Wan'er and the slave maid who served the old lady closely.

Li Shizhen asked the apprentice to cover the windows and doors with cotton cloth. The old lady has been blind for a long time and cannot be stimulated by strong light for the time being.

The room was very dark, and the atmosphere in the room became more and more tense.

Li Shizhen's hand slowly stretched out to the bandage in front of the old lady's eyes......

Liu Mang's two hands were held by the attacker and Wan'er respectively......

As the bandages peeled off layer by layer, Raider and Wan'er clenched harder and harder like a game, and their nails almost dug into Liu Mang's flesh......

"The bandage will be removed immediately, don't open your eyes yet, old lady." Li Shizhen instructed, took the medicinal cloth potion handed by the apprentice, and gently wiped the old lady's eyes.

The old lady's eyelids, stimulated by the cold potion, twitched slightly......

"Old lady, don't worry, open your eyes slowly......" Li Shizhen instructed softly, stepping aside.

The old lady's eyes slowly opened......

"Mother......

Liu Mang was so excited and nervous that his voice changed.

The old lady's eyes opened, and the thin curtain in her eyes before was gone, clear......

Two big tears puffed in her eyes, and through the crystal tears, the old lady saw the light that she had not seen for a long time!

"Mother!"

Liu Mang knelt down in front of the old lady.

"Mother!"

Attacker and Wan'er knelt down, tears rolling down instantly.

The corners of the old lady's mouth twitched, and as two lines of hot tears rolled down, the scene in front of her became clearer and clearer, and the first thing that caught her eyes was the face that she was looking forward to day and night!

The old lady's eyes twitched, staring at the familiar but somewhat unfamiliar face.

More mature, more handsome, more angular......

The height will change, the appearance will change, but, the family affection, the same!

"My baby, I've lost ...... weight"

The old lady's hands gently held Liu Mang's face, not daring to exert herself, as if she was holding a precious treasure, and she was reluctant to put it down......

"Mother, mother, mother......" Liu Mang hadn't called his mother so happily for a long time, and he hadn't shed tears so happily......

"Mother......

The call of the attacker and Wan'er is so familiar and so kind.

Although the old lady has never seen two daughters-in-law, these two sweet voices are very familiar.

"You, you, you are my daughter-in-law?"

Although the voice is familiar, the old lady really can't believe it, how can these two daughters-in-law be so beautiful?!

"Mother, it's us!"

Attacker and Wan'er burst into tears, but they couldn't hide the shyness of their daughter-in-law who was carefully examined by her mother-in-law for the first time......

"Daughter-in-law, get up quickly." The old lady left her son, one in one hand, and cherished her two daughters-in-law. "Sit down, don't let my grandson be wronged." For the attack of pregnancy, the old lady is naturally more concerned.

"Tut...... "The old lady can't get enough of it!"

Looking at the two beautiful daughters-in-law, and then at the son, the old lady muttered in disbelief: "How can my Bao'er find such a beautiful daughter-in-law?" ”

"Remove the curtain on the door, the curtain on the window, hang it for two more days, and then remove it when the old lady gets used to it." Li Shizhen commanded.

The sunshine, which had been waiting outside the door for a long time, finally squeezed in through the crack in the door, bringing light and happiness......

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Su Dingfang rushed back to Jinyang from Yangqu and reported to Jingcheng military affairs in person.

Yuan Shao of Jizhou was busy competing with Gongsun Zhan for the Bohai Sea, and had no time to look westward, and the defensive pressure on Jingcheng was reduced. With the assistance of Tan Daoji, Xu Da's training progress was rapid.

"Good!" Liu Mang was overjoyed.

Liu Bowen said: "For the party's use of soldiers, secrecy is the most crucial. The large-scale deployment of troops will inevitably attract the attention of Yuan Shao and Zhang Yang. At that time, what will General Dingfang plan? ”

Su Dingfang said: "A certain has secretly ordered Tiande, and recently, around Wolf Meng, looking for a suitable place to start mountain training. In the spring of next year, the Jingcheng channel will be closed and troops will be transported from the Taihang Mountains to Taiyue. ”

Liu Bowen nodded and suggested: "It is better to use soldiers to join the party in order to determine the candidates as soon as possible." ”

Liu Mang had already considered it, but he still wanted to hear Su Dingfang's opinion first.

"Shangdang is surrounded by mountains, and it is easy to get support from Jizhou. To seize the party, we should take a surprise attack as the top. Xiucheng is calm and good at sticking. Tiande is good at tricks, and there is no lack of stability. The subordinates suggested that Tiande should be the general and lead the main force of the Shangdang from the mountain road. ”

Liu Mang also has this idea. "Tiande is worthy of this position, what are the considerations for the subordinate equipment?"

"Mainly good at mountain warfare, Cheng Zhijie, Tan Daoji, Pei Yuanshao and others are deputy generals."

Liu Mang nodded. "Yes. Lao Cheng collected private salt, and the play was almost done, so he deployed them to the Tiande Department earlier for unified training. Also, if the main force is withdrawn, there will be no problem with the defense of Jing Chen, right? ”

"Tiande commanded the army to take the party, and his subordinates took over the wolf Meng from Yangqu. Although there are few soldiers, he cooperates with Xiucheng and responds to it, and he is worry-free when he is protecting the well. ”

Liu Bowen nodded. "To take the party, we must attack on three fronts. Feint to attack Nie County in the north of the Shangdang and attract the attention of the Shangdang, and Fu Youde's Ministry of Qi County can take on this position. It is also necessary to march all the way from Xiangling in Hedong to the Dang clan. Dingfang Xiucheng wants to garrison Jingcheng, Yanzhao garrisons Yanmen, and this way soldiers and horses ......"

Liu Mang had already planned for a long time, and he must not be absent from the battle of the party!

"I'll go myself!"