Chapter 533: Rainy Day
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The affairs of the Government Affairs Department soon set off a huge 'storm' on Changsheng Island.
The hardest days of migration have passed, and the day has come when the mansions have been built, the fields have been cultivated, and commerce has gradually begun to resume operations.
As the saying goes, 'everything is inferior, but reading is high'.
But ~~~, what is the purpose of reading?
At this time, Li Yuanqing actually disclosed the official position of the Political Affairs Bureau, and made it clear that it would be included in the establishment, and there were not too many restrictions on the requirements of the officials themselves, how could these Zhenjiang gentry on Changsheng Island still sit still?
This is equivalent to Li Yuanqing giving them a ladder to climb the expressway.
However, the gentry of Zhenjiang descent are already like ants on a hot pot----- 'full firepower', and the 'land-sitting households' of Changsheng Island, especially those bookkeepers who are educated, experienced and qualified, and the respected local squires, including a large number of injured or retired officers and soldiers, are not idle.
Who is willing to let these great official positions fall into the hands of those Zhenjiang gentry in vain?
For a while, Changsheng Island was full of storms and clouds, and the undercurrents were surging, and everyone was trying their best to get more support and bargaining chips.
But at this time, Li Yuanqing had already stepped on the clipper to Denglai, standing on the bow of the boat, enjoying the cold sea breeze in early spring.
For the meeting on Changsheng Island, it is all under Li Yuanqing's control.
It's like a calm lake, always calm, seemingly stable, but also severely lacking in change. Only the continuous sound collision and friction between water molecules will generate more power, and thus, burst out stronger energy.
And Li Yuanqing firmly controls the military power and controls the general trend, which is equivalent to putting a thread on them, and he can lift them up or put them down at any time.
If it is ordinary, Shen Yourong has a birthday, and it is not a 'punctual' birthday like sixty or seventy, Li Yuanqing actually does not need to be there in person.
But at this time, Shen Yourong is sixty-eight years old, a veteran who has resisted the Japanese, aided the DPRK, and pacified Taiwan, time ~~, there is really not much left.
In addition, as the eunuch party gradually became stronger, the throne under Yuan Keli's ass began to be unstable, and Denglai belonged to the era between their old brothers, and it had begun to fluctuate.
For the strong Yuan Keli, to be honest, Li Yuanqing has no good impression at all.
But it is undeniable that although this bigwig is extremely bureaucratic, he is also quite skillful, and to a certain extent, he can be regarded as a benchmark for a generation of literati.
In addition, in the Dongjiang era, Yuan Keli also played a certain active role.
As the saying goes, 'don't look at the face of the monk, look at the face of the Buddha'.
When he is strong, Li Yuanqing may not be able to throw him face directly, but at this time, he is already weak, and Li Yuanqing must pay more attention to this aspect.
Of course, according to Yuan Keli's temperament, even if he is dismissed, this old man may still be strong......
And Shen Yourong, although he is old, his roots are still there, not surprisingly, even if Shen Yourong goes to work, I am afraid that the throne of the general army of Denglai will still fall to his heirs.
Although Denglai's naval army is no longer comparable to Changsheng Island and Dongjiang, this piece of meat is definitely not small......
Li Yuanqing suddenly remembered a poem by Shen Yourong, 'After the sword is from the flying general, the strong heart wants to sweep away the demons'.
He may be old, or even deaf, but his merits must not be erased.
'Cut off the bones and connect the tendons'.
Although the roots of the Shen family have moved to Denglai, in the south, the influence they have should not be underestimated.
The sea in early spring was quite calm, there were not too many stormy waves, and five warships escorted Li Yuanqing's boat, heading all the way to the southeast.
On the deck, the sea breeze is a little cool, but it is no longer the kind of cold that penetrates the bone marrow in the cold winter, it is a little warm, and unconsciously, it has blended into the softness of spring.
"Master, you drink tea."
Looking at the distant sea, a familiar soft voice interrupted Li Yuanqing's thoughts, Xiaolian held a cup of hot tea, like a delicate little yellow bird, appeared beside Li Yuanqing.
Since that day, he found that Xiaolian still seemed to have some not-so-amazing style, Li Yuanqing took it to heart, and on this trip, he specially named Xiaolian to accompany him.
Xiaolian is still a little girl, although she was born lonely, but since she was bought by Li Yuanqing, she has been serving by Zhang Yunniang's side, called a maid, in fact, it is similar to Zhang Yunniang's sisters, not to mention the brocade and jade food, but it is basically the same.
And according to the conditions of Li Yuanqing's mansion, I am afraid that she will never fall behind in her life compared to ordinary young ladies from large families, and even exceed it a lot.
The little girl is at an innocent age, and she is also extremely happy to be able to come out with Li Yuanqing this time.
After all, although life in the house is good, but her range of activities is only on the island, it is early spring, on the sea, feeling the comfortable sea breeze, looking at the blue sea, how can she not be beautiful?
Li Yuanqing took the teacup with a smile and took a sip, and suddenly a fresh fragrance permeated his chest and abdomen.
Looking at Xiaolian's delicate face beside him, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile, "What are the fifth ladies doing over there?" Is the seasickness better? ”
On this trip, Li Yuanqing not only took Xiaolian, but also the fifth lady Ren Yinger and several of her maids.
On the one hand, Li Yuanqing always has to give the Ren family some face, and besides, the journey is lonely and there is no beautiful woman to accompany him, wouldn't it be a waste of this good time?
It's just that because this trip is a fast boat, the speed is twice as fast as the usual safe boat, Ren Ying'er is slightly weaker, and she is a little unsuitable for this rhythm, and she has been on the ship for more than a day, she is a little seasick, so she has to stay in the cabin to recuperate.
Li Yuanqing's second important use can only be stranded for the time being, but fortunately, there is still Xiaolian in front of him.
Where could Xiaolian think of Li Yuanqing's thoughts? Busy smiled: "Master, the fifth lady has just fallen asleep, and she has already gotten a lot better, if you want to come, you will be fine tomorrow." ”
Li Yuanqing smiled and grabbed Xiaolian's little hand casually, "The sea is windy, and the master is a little tired." Go, go back to the cabin, and rub your head. ”
Xiao Lianqiao's face was slightly red, but as a personal maid, she had long been accustomed to this level of intimate contact with Li Yuanqing, and nodded with a smile and obediently.
When he came to the cabin, Li Yuanqing was lying comfortably on the soft couch, and Xiaolian hurriedly and obediently lay beside Li Yuanqing, rubbing her head hard for Li Yuanqing.
Smelling the faint fragrance on her body and feeling the strength of her little hands, Li Yuanqing's spirit quickly relaxed completely, and quietly pondered the layout after that.
According to the general trend of the DPRK at this time, the departure of Shen Yourong and Yuan Keli, the two brothers, may be inevitable.
No more today, but tomorrow.
The situation in Denglai is volatile, but it is also inevitable.
It's just that Li Yuanqing's shoulders are too small now, and the resources in his hands, especially the support of the literati, are too little, and it is difficult for him to insert chess pieces into Denglai.
But commercially, with the connection of the Shen family's line, coupled with the tacit understanding with Yuan Keli before, if you go further, there should be no big problem.
Especially the oil field in Dongying, which is now a large piece of land in the middle of Laizhou Prefecture, Li Yuanqing is determined to win.
At this time, although Daming has already used crude oil, its use is still very simple, and it is far from exerting its value of 'black gold'.
The most direct and simplest is the bottle type 'burn ~ burn ~ bomb'.
After careful refining, the degree of combustion of the oil is higher, and it will be more sufficient, with the familiar use of hand ~ grenade ~ bomb, the pitchers are already familiar with this aspect.
In the next step, Li Yuanqing is also ready to further increase the training of pitchers, and even, strive to be like later generations, and take throwing 'hand ~ grenade ~ bomb' as a compulsory training subject for soldiers.
Moreover, with a stable channel for obtaining kerosene, trebuchets will also play a greater role, especially when besieging cities.
At this time, although the income of the private salt industry on Changsheng Island is not much, it can still have 60,000 or 70,000 taels of silver in the account a year, and if it is all used to buy crude oil, even if it can maintain a balance, it is still too luxurious.
Even, Li Yuanqing has heard the news, because because Li Yuanqing bought a large amount of these crude oils, and those wealthy businessmen in Laizhou Mansion are already plotting to increase the price of crude oil.
How the hell can you bear this?
On this trip, we must try our best to reach a compromise with Yuan Keli, preconceive, and sit on these things before the next governor of Denglai arrives.
Of course, if you want to do this, the support of the Shen family is indispensable.
At this time, it is about to enter April, and according to the previous plan, Mao Wenlong's plot against Lao Zhai may have already begun.
Li Yuanqing's time here is really nervous.
Just thinking about it, the hull of the boat suddenly shook, Xiaolian was startled, and with a coquettish cry, she instinctively threw herself into Li Yuanqing's arms.
Li Yuanqing was also taken aback, and hurriedly held Xiaolian's delicate body in his arms to stabilize it, and shouted loudly outside: "What's the matter? ”
After a while, Niu Gensheng's familiar voice came, "General, there is wind and waves outside, it seems that it is going to rain heavily." ”
Li Yuanqing couldn't help frowning, and helped Xiaolian to the side of the bed and sat down, "You are waiting for the master here, the master will go out and have a look." ”
Xiaolian was a little scared, and her little hand grabbed the fingers of Li Yuanqing's big hand tightly, "Master, you, be careful." ”
Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing, and suddenly kissed her little cheek hard, and said close to her ear: "Wait here for you." I'll be back soon. ”
How could Xiaolian not understand Li Yuanqing's thoughts? The pretty face couldn't help blushing, and nodded obediently.
Although she was still a little unprepared, she had already imagined this day countless times.
And this moment, in the near future, is likely to become a reality......
Thinking about it, Xiaolian's delicate little face became more and more ruddy, and she hurriedly supported the eaves of the bed next to her.
At this time, the sky outside, lightning and thunder, was gloomy, as if it had come from noon, directly to the night.
But in terms of navigation, the Changsheng Battalion already had a lot of experience, and Niu Gensheng hurriedly explained to Li Yuanqing: "General, it should just be a heavy rain, not a storm, and there won't be too many big problems." ”
Li Yuanqing nodded, "Slow down and keep sailing steady." Keep in touch with the escort ship at all times. ”
"Yes."
As soon as Li Yuanqing walked into the cabin, the raindrops the size of beans poured down like pouring beans, and the planks on the ship 'crackled'.
Looking back at the sky that seemed to be dancing like gods and demons, Li Yuanqing's mood was extremely happy.
Unlike others, since he was a child, Li Yuanqing has been very fond of rainy days.
At this time, wouldn't it be a great thing in life to be able to talk about life and ideals with a little beauty like Xiaolian?
Thinking about it, Li Yuanqing smiled wickedly and strode towards the cabin.
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