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The place where Shang Lao Liuzhi pointed is a small bay not far from the Iron Mountain, of course, due to the limited conditions in this era, the map is certainly not as clear and intuitive as in later generations. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

But following Shang Lao Liu's fingers, Li Yuanqing had already vaguely understood what he meant, "Brother Shang, you mean ,-------- salt farm?" ”

Shang Lao Liu couldn't help laughing, "Yuanqing, you are really smart. That's right. It's the salt pan. In this world, what else is more profitable than illicit salt? I have already heard in detail, this salt field is the private business of a wealthy family surnamed Li in Chao ~ Xian, it is said that this person seems to be still a royal family. It's not the biggest salt farm here, but it's the best salt farm. ”

Li Yuanqing nodded.

The reason why the salt industry is profitable is nothing more than a monopoly. Otherwise, the sea is so big, how much salt must be in it? What's more, it is a country like Chao ~ Xian, which faces the sea on three sides.

"Wonkyeong, at the end of every month, is the day when people from Pyongyang settle accounts. A month's income from their salt works will be taken away at this time. I have already inquired in detail, and there are six or seven hundred workers in this salt factory, but there are less than fifty guards. As long as we plan properly, we will be foolproof......"

According to Shang Lao Liu's meaning, he hoped to hold out until the end of the month, and then start on this salt farm, so as to get the most generous returns.

It's a pity that it's already mid-September, and Li Yuanqing's grain and grass can only last for less than 10 days.

Although Wang Hai has already started fishing, Wang Hai is not very suitable for this kind of large-scale operation, and the equipment of the team is also insufficient.

This time, Li Yuanqing can no longer be allowed to ink.

"Brother Shang, time is running out, we can't wait any longer."

Li Yuanqing let out a long sigh, his eyes suddenly sharpened, "You sent someone to summon Shunzi, Wang Hai, Guan Canghai and Xu Heizi to my account to discuss ......"

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At night, a small convoy of seven small boats quietly sailed away from the shore and headed for the sea to the east.

On the bow of the pilot, Li Yuanqing stood with his hands in his hands, quietly staring at the continuous coastline not far away.

has walked dozens of miles, but unfortunately, Li Yuanqing has never seen even a small village on this coastline.

Although there are factors of this era, people do not know much about the sea, but so many excellent coves are simply not used and are left unused here......

Li Yuanqing let out a long sigh, towards ~ fresh or poor ~ barren. Whether it's the population or the land. Especially in the west.

If all of them pin their hopes on these Chao ~ Xian people......

In the middle of the night, a big island appeared in front of the fleet, and Guan Canghai explained to Li Yuanqing in a low voice: "My lord, this island is called Phi Island, and the common people also call it Dongjiang Island. ”

Li Yuanqing came out this time, only bringing Shang Laoliu, Shunzi, Guan Canghai and Xu Heizi, as well as Duan Xiliang, the chief flag officer under Wang Hai, and more than 300 soldiers from these four teams.

The rest of the general-level officers are honest people, and it is okay to hold them for the time being, but it is difficult to develop them.

This is also a big problem that Li Yuanqing is facing now, there is no one available under his hands. It can only be maintained first, tested step by step by time, and selected better officers who are more loyal to themselves, and stuck in these key positions.

At this level, the training can only be maintained temporarily, and when Li Yuanqing left, he also gave orders to these officers, asking them to take people to the nearby mountains and forests to hunt, to be self-sufficient, and to feed the Chinese army.

At this time, when he heard Guan Canghai say that this was Phi Island, Li Yuanqing suddenly came back to his senses, "Canghai, how is the topography of this island?" ”

Phi Dao, this is the core center of the future Dongjiang Group. For this island, Li Yuanqing also has an inexplicable awe in his heart, or expectation.

Guan Canghai explained in a low voice: "My lord, this island is not small. There are mountains on both sides of the island, and the middle is fairly flat, with some arable land and plenty of fresh water. It's a good place. ”

Li Yuanqing nodded, Phi Dao should be good, otherwise, Mao Wenlong would not have chosen here. Unfortunately, in later generations, for many reasons, even if I wanted to visit, I didn't have the opportunity.

Guan Canghai seemed to understand what Li Yuanqing meant, and said in a low voice: "My lord, if we have time to come back, we can go to the island to have a look." ”

Li Yuanqing smiled, but shook his head, "Forget it." Let's get down to business first. ”

This is Mao Wenlong's place, Li Yuanqing doesn't want to covet it, and it can be regarded as respect for Mao Wenlong.

Guan Canghai nodded, although he didn't know what task Li Yuanqing took him out this time, but Li Yuanqing was able to take him with him, which also made him feel that the adults took care of him and trusted him very much. It's a really good feeling.

Li Yuanqing pondered for a while, and suddenly said, "Canghai, are you familiar with this sea area?" ”

It has been almost two months since Guan Canghai came to Li Yuanqing's army, and it has been more than a month since he was promoted to general, and this is the first time Li Yuanqing has asked him this question, and he can't help but be stunned.

Li Yuanqing said with a smile: "Brother Canghai, I didn't mean to inquire about your past. It's just that I want to know about this sea. ”

Guan Canghai also understood what Li Yuanqing meant, he has understood that his own adults are far more open-minded than others.

"My lord, what do you say? It's okay, right? However, I spent my early years in this area, and then I have been in the south, and now, I should be able to explain it clearly, and if it is specific, I can't say it now. ”

Li Yuanqing nodded, "It's late at night, you go and rest." Nourish your spirits. ”

Guan Canghai was stunned for a moment, and did not ask again, "Yes, my lord." Retired from his position. ”

Shang Lao Liu came over at this time and whispered to Li Yuanqing: "Yuanqing, this person is available." ”

Li Yuanqing let out a long sigh of relief and nodded slightly......

At dawn, just after dawn, the fleet came to a small bay that was quite wide, and in the middle of the bay, it was divided in half by a protruding peninsula-shaped land, and from here you could see that the nearby land was full of potholes, and there were traces of boiling and drying salt everywhere.

There are also watchtowers on several commanding heights around it, but they are very simple, barely observable, and almost defensive.

Shang Lao Liu whispered to Li Yuanqing: "Yuanqing, this is it. I've explored the terrain. Their building is in the middle, surrounded by a wall, with only one gate on the north. ”

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Convene the officers to discuss the matter." ”

In a moment, Shunzi, Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi, and Duan Xiliang, the chief flag officer under Wang Hai, all came to Li Yuanqing's side.

Li Yuanqing's face was a little gloomy, "These days, our army's food and grass are already insufficient, and I guess you and others have heard of it." You are all my brothers and sisters Li Yuanqing, so at the critical moment, I still have to rely on you. ”

None of the people present were stupid, Shang Laoliu and Shunzi were Li Yuanqing's hardcores, and Guan Canghai and Xu Heizi were also promoted and reckless by Li Yuanqing, and they were all Li Yuanqing's descendants.

Although Duan Xiliang is only the chief flag officer, he is like Li Yuanqing's student and apprentice, and he has no problem with Li Yuanqing's loyalty.

Everyone looked at Li Yuanqing's voice and expression, coupled with the environment they were in at this time, they had already vaguely guessed what was going to happen, and they couldn't help but be a little excited.

Duan Xiliang took the lead in expressing his position, he knelt down on one knee deeply, "Adults are Xiliang's reborn parents, adults have orders, just watch Xiliang's actions." ”

Shang Lao Liu, Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi, and Shunzi also knelt on the ground one after another.

Li Yuanqing let out a long sigh of relief, "Very good." I'm not either. This is a salt field for Chao~ Xianren, and there are fort walls outside. Straight. ”

"Humble duty."

"You bring 50 people. Go around from the flank, guard the north gate, and don't let anyone escape. ”

"Yes."

"Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi, Duan Xiliang."

"Humble duty."

"The three of you are the main attack for today. Guancang kelp 100 people landed from the front. Xu Heizi and Duan Xiliang, the two of you landed from the two wings respectively to cover the Guancang Sea Department. ”

"Yes."

Guan Canghai didn't expect that Li Yuanqing would hand over the task of the main attack to him, and he was also a little indescribably excited.

"Shang Lao Liu."

"Humble duty."

"You bring 50 people for this reserve. Respond to the three-way situation at any time. ”

"Yes."

After a moment, Shang Lao Liu suddenly remembered, "My lord, this time, there will be no one around you." ”

Li Yuanqing gritted his teeth and smiled, "You are all my Li Yuanqing's brothers, my safety is in your hands, so why worry about it?" ”

"My lord......" Everyone was a little moved, Li Yuanqing trusted them so much, what kind of open-mindedness is this?

But Li Yuanqing waved his hand, signaled them not to be verbose, and said sharply: "Prepare to act immediately." Remember, I have only one request, not to leave a single mouth alive. ”

"Yes."

In a moment, the officers quickly dispersed.

Junko took a small boat and went around to the left flank, and he would go around the north gate from Shunlinzi on this side of the beach, and jam the intersection.

With this, the three boats of Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi, and Duan Xiliang also began to row towards the front.

Shang Lao Liu followed closely behind.

Li Yuanqing's boat also went forward, in the middle position, looking down on the overall situation.

In view of the restrictive forces of this era, the command of the army by the generals depends entirely on the role of the officers, and if the officers do not carry out the work properly, there is a deviation, and it is very difficult to correct it, especially this kind of beach landing battle.

But the matter has come to this, and Li Yuanqing has no choice.

Even if there is a mistake in the plan, even if the soldiers have not seen blood, they can only bite the bullet and find the reason from the battle.

Soon, as the ship approached, a cry of horror was heard from the watchtower on the opposite side of the saltworks.

It's a pity that the word they say is not often found in later Korean dramas, and Li Yuanqing can't hear it clearly, which is probably similar to 'enemy attack'.

Shang Lao Liu had already obtained accurate information in advance, and there were only 50 soldiers in the salt factory, and the rest of the 5 or 600 people were all hard laborers.

Although there are only 300 people on his side, they are all soldiers who have undergone formal training and have fully armed weapons, even if they are worried, but now, Li Yuanqing can only choose to trust them.

At this time, with the shouts from the watchtower, the entire salt pan quickly fell into chaos.

The landing of Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi and Duan Xiliang's troops did not encounter too many obstacles, and they had already occupied the support point, and the soldiers continued to set foot on the land of the salt pan.

However, at this time, the defensive forces of the DPRK ~ Xianren have not yet been fully assembled, and they have fallen into complete passivity.

Not far away, Li Yuanqing saw all this, and breathed a sigh of relief, the overall situation has been decided, and next, it will depend on the results.

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The mournful shouting of killing resounded for nearly half an hour, and then it was completely quiet.

Not long after, Guan Canghai and Shang Lao Liu's boat returned, Guan Canghai was covered in blood, full of murderous energy, he quickly climbed onto Li Yuanqing's boat, kneeling on one knee, "My lord, I am fortunate to be dishonored, all obstacles have been cleared, and all property has been collected and is being counted." Adult, please review it. ”

Li Yuanqing smiled and stretched out his hand to help Guan Canghai up, "Brother Canghai, it's hard work." Let's go and see the results of the children. ”

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