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The next day, Shen Yourong's birthday banquet was held on time. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

It's just that although there are a lot of guests and friends at the banquet, and Yuan Keli is in charge, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the gold content of these guests is really ......

The only thing to be thankful for is that the famous Li Yuanqing came in person, and at the military level, he saved enough face for the Shen family.

And Li Yuanqing has become the center of the birthday banquet without accident, regardless of whether there are gentry and wealthy families who have dealt with Li Yuanqing before, but whenever there is a chance, you must come over to say a word to Li Yuanqing, and make a familiar face in front of Li Yuanqing's eyes.

Although Li Yuanqing is a martial artist, his merits are here, and if he can say a word to Li Yuanqing, even if he goes back to brag to others, it is a huge topic to talk about.

The sedan chair carries people.

On this occasion, even if he was a little irritable and tired, Li Yuanqing still put on a smiling face, smiled and greeted every powerful and wealthy gentleman who came forward, without the slightest impatience.

In contrast, although Shen Yourong also attended the birthday banquet in person, it was just that his old man's consciousness was not too sober, so he simply said hello to everyone and went back to rest.

And Yuan Keli has been sitting arrogantly on the seat next to Shen Yourong's main seat, even if few people came to greet him, this old master was comfortable, quite a little pampered and not surprised.

Li Yuanqing wanted to lean over several times and say a few words to this old master, even if it was just to express his intentions and thank him.

It's a pity that he was stopped by this old master with his eyes, and he didn't want to have too much communication with Li Yuanqing anymore.

Li Yuanqing also understands that even if this old man shows his concern for him Li Yuanqing at a certain point, he is obviously not willing to show too much on this occasion.

In this regard, Li Yuanqing had no choice but to give up.

As the old saying goes, 'Say it 10,000 times, but it's far from actually doing it once.'" ’

Li Yuanqing knew that when he really did that, even if he didn't go to this old master, he would definitely come to the door.

After finally dealing with this pile of gentry, Li Yuanqing was just about to go to the small garden outside the hall to catch his breath, but Zheng Zhihu walked over with a smile, "Li Shuai, it's really difficult to say a word to you." ”

Although he had a hangover all night last night and didn't look good, Zheng Zhihu's mental state at this time was good, and it could be seen that this guy's mood was not bad.

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Brother Zheng said that he laughed, Yuanqing still has a terrible headache now." ”

Zheng Zhihu couldn't help laughing, "Li Shuai, Zheng is the same." ”

The two exchanged a few words, and the atmosphere gradually became a lot more lively, Zheng Zhihu smiled seemingly casually: "Li Shuai, I heard that your fleet has been plotting to trade in the South Seas?" ”

Li Yuanqing smiled, "In this regard, Yuanqing still needs to learn more from the Zheng family." ”

Zheng Zhihu hurriedly smiled: "Li Shuai said that he was laughing. The Zheng family is reckless, how can it be compared with Li Shuai? However, if Li Shuai wants to do business, the Zheng family has some ways to do business, and they are willing to have a good talk with Li Yuanqing. ”

Li Yuanqing smiled and nodded, "The Zheng family's love, Yuanqing is flattered." So be it. Second, if you have time, would it be good to go to Changsheng Island for a tour? If Yuan Qing has leisure, he will accompany him personally. Although the scenery in the south is beautiful, in terms of the mountains and rivers, the mountains and rivers in the north are more magnificent. ”

Zheng Zhihu hurriedly smiled: "Li Shuai loves him, and Zhihu remembers it in his heart." However, there are still many trivial matters at home, and Zhihu will return to his hometown overnight tonight. Li Shuai's invitation, Zhihu can only stay until next time. ”

Li Yuanqing smiled and nodded, "The gate of Changsheng Island will be opened at any time for the second master and the Zheng family." When the second master has leisure to come to Changsheng Island, Yuanqing will sweep the couch to greet him. ”

When they met for the first time, Zheng Zhihu did not have the approval of his eldest brother Zheng Zhilong, so he naturally did not dare to reach any cooperation with Li Yuanqing first.

For this, Li Yuanqing is not in a hurry.

The Zheng family has not completely cleared their hands at this time, and they rashly involve too much with the Zheng family, but they will leave a handle for others.

According to the general trend at this time, the Zheng family has basically mastered most of the commercial and trade progress on the southeast coast, and on Li Yuanqing's side, he, together with Mao Wenlong and Chen Zhong, firmly controls the control of the thousands of miles of Liaohai.

In terms of financial resources, Li Yuanqing and the three of them obviously cannot be compared with the Zheng family, but in terms of military strength, the ten Zheng families cannot be compared with the three of Li Yuanqing.

However, with the energy of Li Yuanqing and the three of them at this time, even with the support of the imperial court, the Zheng family is already entrenched in the southeast, and it is still difficult to have a chance of winning if they are rashly hostile to them.

In such a state, Li Yuanqing can only seek cooperation first, and then slowly figure it out.

The birthday banquet at noon was held as scheduled.

Although it is a little cold, but with Li Yuanqing's personal coordination, the atmosphere is maintained very well, although it is not perfect, but it gives the Shen family enough face, and it can be regarded as a joy for the guests and hosts.

Because the expedition was imminent, and he was entangled in political and military affairs, Li Yuanqing saw Shen Yourong after the luncheon, so he directly said goodbye and returned to Changsheng Island by boat.

At this time, it is about to enter mid-April, and according to Mao Wenlong's plan, the real battle is about to start.

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There was not much difference from Li Yuanqing's expectations, in early April, after dormant in the deep mountains and old forests of Kuandian for more than half a month, Mao Wenlong finally showed his hideous blade.

On the first day of April, Mao Wenlong led more than 10,000 elite troops, divided into two routes, one route was led by Chen Jisheng, the deputy general of the Right Association, and more than 5,000 people, approaching Sanyang Fort.

On the other hand, it was personally led by Mao Wenlong himself, crossed the Chang River, entered Yuntouli, went out of Ying'er Ditch, and arrived at Liangmadianzi on the seventh day of the fourth month, captured two Tartar Daba, and obtained an extremely important information, 'Because the old slave went west to Mongolia, the hinterland of the old village was empty at this time, and only two out of ten of the soldiers who originally defended the village were left. ’

At this time, there was also good news from the Sanyang side, after Chen Jisheng bombed indiscriminately for two days, he successfully conquered Sanyang Fort, plundered a large amount of supplies, and was hurrying over to this side to join the main force.

How could Mao Wenlong waste such an opportunity?

Immediately led the army overnight to Dong Guzhai.

Dong Gu Village is one of the fortresses when the old slave started.

In the mountains and mountains in the south of Hetuala, there are three important villages, Dong Gu Village is the southernmost one, and further north, there are Niu Mao Village, Yama Village, after Yama Village, you can face the old capital of Houjin Laozhai Hetuala.

These three villages are the core of the old slave when he started.

Mao Wenlong, who was born in the garrison of Sanyang, has been working in this deep mountain and old forest for more than ten years.

Among the Wenchen generals of the Ming Dynasty, there is no one who knows the terrain better than him.

On the morning of the eighth day of April, Zhang Pan was the vanguard, attacked for half an hour, and successfully conquered Dong Gu Village.

But Mao Wenlong did not stop at all, and approached Niumaozhai.

At this time, in Mao Wenlong's main force on the Dongjiang River, there were about 500 Changsheng Battalion new-style bird guns, hand ~ grenade ~ bombs This secret weapon, although Li Yuanqing did not supply Mao Wenlong, but the explosive package was given to Mao Wenlong a lot.

In addition, Zhang Panbu had absorbed a lot of nutrients from the Changsheng Camp before, and Li Yuanqing also gave him a lot of armor and equipment, and he was sharp.

On the tenth day of the first month of April, Zhang Panbu was the pioneer and successfully conquered Niumaozhai.

On April 14, the main force of Chen Jisheng's right association arrived, and the whole army rushed down to the Yama King Village and approached the old village of Hetuala.

It's a pity that although Mao Wenlong's speed is fast enough, it is still too slow, and the Houjin reinforcements who got the news poured into Laozhai one after another, desperately defending it according to the benefits of the city.

Mao Wenlong and the main force of the Dongjiang River bombed wildly for several days, and even blew down the city wall of the south gate of Laozhai, but they never succeeded in taking down Laozhai.

As reinforcements from all sides of Houjin continued to rush over, Mao Wenlong had to choose to take a step back and rest for a while.

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When Li Yuanqing received the news of Mao Wenlong's main force on the eastern front, it was already late April, and at the same time, information was also coming from the direction of Mongolia in the north that the Huangtai Valley, which was in the western steppe, was rapidly marching in the direction of Shenyang and Liaoyang in the east.

After a truce of just three months, a new round of military showdown in Liaodi began to be staged again.

In the official hall, Duan Xiliang, Guan Canghai, Xu Heizi and many other generals of the immortal camp gathered together, and when they heard Li Yuanqing personally read out the news, they couldn't help but be very excited.

"General, what are we waiting for? According to the foot estimate, if Huang Taiji wants to rush to Laozhai, it will take at least seven or eight days. This is our chance. Maybe, they can directly approach Shenyang and Liaoyang. Duan Xiliang clenched his fists excitedly.

Even the calm Guan Canghai's face was also full of excitement, "General, what Duan Xiliang said is good. Gaizhou and Haizhou have been idle for so long, and it's time to take them! ”

"General......

Looking at the excited generals, the blood in Li Yuanqing's chest and abdomen couldn't stop rising.

Mao Wenlong's vision is too poisonous.

It's fast, accurate, and ruthless.

He inserted a sharp knife directly into the heart of the old slave from behind.

However, Li Yuanqing is also extremely clear.

According to the firepower of Mao Wenlong and the Dongjiang headquarters, it is still very difficult to storm the old village that the Tartars are desperately defending.

This is mainly due to the fact that there is no front-line force in the Dongjiang headquarters, and it cannot directly tear through Houjin's defense line and let the sons and daughters behind rush in.

This is the most critical factor why they blew open the city gates, or they can't break the city directly.

Although Zhang Panbu was also elite at this time, the time for them to form an army was too short, and the firepower was not enough.

Of course, the location of Laozhai is too important, and the guards of the Tartars have to work hard, invisibly, which also adds a lot of difficulty to Mao Wenlong and the main force of Dongjiang.

According to the original plan, Mao Wenlong wanted Li Yuanqing to send troops in June, but at this time, the battle situation on the Eastern Front was too smooth, and Li Yuanqing's side could only accelerate the original plan.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I won't say anything superfluous. Meritorious service, right now! Pass on our military order, the whole army will enter a state of combat readiness, and tomorrow evening, the whole army will go to battle! ”

"Yes!"

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With Li Yuanqing's order, the side of Changsheng Island was running rapidly in a moment.

With the implementation of the heads of various departments of the Political Affairs Bureau, the responsibilities have been more refined, and Shang Lao Liu and Ma Steward have more energy to personally supervise the logistics and material operation of the army.

I have food in my hand, and I don't panic in my heart.

In terms of expeditions, Changsheng Island already has a lot of experience, and Changsheng Island has quite sufficient reserves of various materials, even if the matter is urgent, there is not much disorder.

It's just that Li Yuanqing fell into deep concern about the selection of generals and troops for the expedition.

At this moment, he suddenly found that there were too many soldiers, too wide generals, and too much firepower, which was really a happy trouble.

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