Chapter 317: The Expedition is Imminent!
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As Li Yuanqing's wedding ceremony came to an end, the guests and friends from all over the world dispersed, Changsheng Island returned to the normal track, and all aspects of affairs became more and more compact and intensive. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
Although it is only the middle of July at this time, the weather in the north is cold, and at the beginning of October, the rivers of heaven and earth will begin to enter the freezing period.
Although Li Yuanqing has set the scale of 5,000 people, most of them are new troops.
Although they are all trained auxiliary soldiers, this trip is too hard, and Li Yuanqing can only be more demanding on their drills.
Although it is Li Yuanqing's 'honeymoon period', Li Yuanqing spends most of the day in the barracks, guiding various departments in drills.
Even when he returned to the official hall, he didn't have much time to rest.
It is necessary to listen to a lot of reports from Shang Lao Liu and Steward Ma.
In this expedition, the distance is not quantitated at all, and it can be as little as a few thousand miles, as many as tens of thousands of miles, or even tens of thousands of miles, and there must be no carelessness in the logistics work.
Li Yuanqing's plan is very clear.
In this surprise attack on Mongolia, it was impossible for the logistics supply line to keep up, and it was useless for the troops to carry too much food, so they only carried all kinds of the most useful weapons, flint, salt, a little bacon, salted fish, that is, armor, and only light armor, almost completely lightly armoured.
In terms of weaponry, Li Yuanqing also took great pains.
In addition to the three most basic classes, pikemen, birds, and shields, the rest is a large number of scouts, as well as quasi-scouts.
All of them, in addition to their own weapons, were given a dagger and a simple medicine kit, which contained all kinds of simple medicines to stop bleeding and treat injuries, as well as a large number of cold-proof medicines, including medicines for treating various frostbites and abrasions.
In addition, the soldiers who went out on the expedition would each be given new cotton clothes and two pairs of fine cowhide boots.
After all, the distance is too far away, there is no quantitative, and the time is even more difficult to estimate, as fast as half a year, slow ~~, it may take a year or even longer.
Li Yuanqing had to think of what he could think of, what he could do, and prepare infinitely.
This time, although the wedding seems to have a lot of income, these equipment will cost a lot of silver.
Because of Qu Minqiu's relationship, the price of medicines is cheaper, but these basic equipment, such as cloth, cotton, iron, cowhide, nitrate ~ stone, etc., are all available according to the market price, or even higher than the market price, hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, and they can't be stopped at all.
But no matter how difficult it is, Li Yuanqing can only grit his teeth and persevere.
Again, 'wealth is only sought in danger'.
If you want to be higher than others, you have to do something that others can't do.
If you want to get more power, more money, and more beautiful women, you have to withstand this hellish test.
Under Li Yuanqing's high pressure, the affairs of Changsheng Island are running rapidly.
By the middle of August, the materials in Fuzhou City had basically been cleaned up and transported back to Changsheng Island.
And Zhang Yunniang also gave birth to a boy ~ baby smoothly.
Changsheng Island was suddenly encouraged and soared.
Li Yuanqing named his first son 'Li Dingbei', hoping that his son could bring him good luck and successfully pacify the northern Ming Dynasty.
Originally, Li Yuanqing wanted to name his eldest son 'Li Dingguo', but after thinking about it for a long time, he gave up this idea.
His son can't copy the name of that famous general......
What made Li Yuanqing even happier was that under his hard work, Qu Minqiu and Wan'er also came with good news one after another and became pregnant.
Zhang Yunniang also breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Yuanqing's heirs are spreading, and her reputation will also be spreading, after all, she already has Li Dingbei, Li Yuanqing's eldest son, and no one can threaten her status anymore.
Otherwise, the reputation of a jealous woman is not good.
Time flies, and soon, it has come to the middle of September, Li Dingbei is already full moon, and the day of departure is imminent.
In the backyard of the official hall, Li Yuanqing doted on his eldest son, carefully teasing the little guy to be happy.
It's a pity that this guy didn't buy his old man's account at all, and within a few minutes of Li Yuanqing hugging him, this kid cried 'wow'.
On the side, Zhang Yunniang was happy and angry, "Brother, you hold Dingbei like this, can he be comfortable?" Be careful and hold his neck. The child's bones are not yet fully grown, and they are very fragile. ”
Where was Li Yuanqing willing to admit that he wouldn't hold his son, and hurriedly said, "I've already held his neck, okay?" This kid, isn't he underwhelmed? Dare to give you Lao Tzu a face? ”
But the little guy didn't pay attention to Li Yuanqing at all, and 'wow' cried louder and louder.
Zhang Yunniang was a little speechless, and hurriedly picked up the child, "Dingbei is good, don't cry." Are you hungry? ”
As she spoke, she unbuttoned her shirt and let Li Dingbei breastfeed.
Li Yuanqing's eyes couldn't help but drift to Zhang Yunniang's fullness.
Because of having a child, Li Yuanqing's most familiar fullness has doubled, but unfortunately, Li Yuanqing does not have Li Dingbei's ability, so he can't suck out milk ~ water.
Seeing Li Yuanqing looking at her intently, Zhang Yunniang's little face couldn't help but turn red, and she whispered: "Brother, you look at people like this." How can Dingbei still eat milk. ”
Li Yuanqing smiled, "What does Dingbei have to do with you?" ”
Why didn't Zhang Yunniang understand what Li Yuanqing meant? But he was ashamed in his heart, and said in a low voice: "Brother, the slave family, the slave family is not good here." It's a lotus root, and it's grown up. ”
Li Yuanqing couldn't help but look at the pretty figure who was walking with Qu Minqiu and Wan'er in the distance, and suddenly smiled, "Yun Niang, you are here, how can I go to her." ”
Zhang Yunniang was ashamed and happy, and said in a low voice: "Brother, it's not easy to be a lotus root." She has been looking forward to this day for a long time. Besides, there's the horse butler. Or, tonight, you want Lotus root to enter the door? ”
"W-isn't this okay?"
Li Yuanqing hurriedly opened his mouth to refuse, but his eyes were a little inseparable from the curve of the waist ~ hips of the lotus root not far away.
Zhang Yunniang still didn't understand Li Yuanqing's thoughts, and said with a smile: "It's so decided." Brother, you go to the official hall to get busy. I'll arrange it here. ”
Li Yuanqing blushed a little, said 'uh-huh', and hurriedly left.
When I came to the official hall, Shang Lao Liu and Steward Ma were also there.
Shang Lao Liu took out a thick stack of books and reported directly to Li Yuanqing: "Yuanqing, the preparations here are almost over. The fleet is also ready. The gunpowder and projectiles you care about the most, each soldier, a thousand rounds are prepared. At that time, there will also be ten craftsmen who will be ready to manufacture if conditions permit. ”
Li Yuanqing nodded, "Tomorrow, let's give the sons and daughters a three-day holiday." Let them reunite with their families. ”
"Yes."
Shang Lao Liu went to work, and Steward Ma began to report the financial expenses for Li Yuanqing in the recent period.
Since the wedding, in the past two months, nearly 200,000 silver has been spent on the side of Changsheng Island, and ninety percent of them have been spent on the preparation of this war.
Li Yuanqing has already made preparations, and it is not unacceptable.
After all, it always costs money to fight a war.
As for whether he can earn it back, it depends on his ability.
"I know about it. Steward Ma, I've worked hard for you these days. Li Yuanqing looked at Steward Ma with a smile.
Steward Ma hurriedly said: "Serving the general is a blessing for a humble position. ”
Li Yuanqing smiled and was about to speak, but at this time, Lotus Root came over with a little twist, and when she saw that her father was also there, she snorted softly and hurriedly came over to salute Li Yuanqing and her father.
Although she is a dearest daughter, at this time, how can Steward Ma stay here longer? Hurriedly and respectfully said goodbye and left.
Lotus was stunned, "Dad, why are you in such a hurry?" My daughter made some snacks, why don't you try them too? ”
It's a pity that Steward Ma has bypassed the rockery at the door and returned to his 'office' outside the front yard.
There were only two people left in the room.
Li Yuanqing smiled and took the lotus root in his arms, "You know what happened at night, right?" My Little Fifth Lady? ”
Lotus Child's pretty face suddenly turned red, "Who is rare." Why didn't your mind come to serve you? ”
Li Yuanqing smiled and hugged the slender waist of the lotus root, "Hehe." It's not big or small, I don't know the family law, do I? ”
Although there is no substantial intimacy, Lotus Root is no stranger to Li Yuanqing's physical contact, leaning on Li Yuanqing's arms like a bird, biting Li Yuanqing's ear and murmuring: "Dingbei is so cute, master, slave family, slave family also wants to ......"
Li Yuanqing was almost ignited, but Lotus Root ran away with a smile, "Master, the slave maid suddenly remembered that the eldest lady still had something to do with the slave maid just now." ”
Smelling the fragrant wind left by the lotus root, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile, "It's evening now, can you still run?" ’
At this time, a maid came over with a cup of tea, "Master, please use tea." ”
Li Yuanqing was stunned, it was actually Liu Qiao, the maidservant he received in Denglai.
These days, Li Yuanqing has really rarely met with her.
Seeing her, Li Yuanqing nodded lightly, "These days, are you still used to it in the mansion?" ”
Liu Qiao hurriedly said respectfully: "Back to the master, the lady is very good to the servant, and the servant is very happy now." ”
Li Yuanqing nodded, "Why isn't Nian'er here?" You're here to serve today? ”
The official hall is equivalent to Li Yuanqing's outer study, on weekdays, it is generally Lotus and Nian'er who are in charge, of course, his four wives can also come here, ordinary maids and servants are not allowed to come here without permission.
Liu Qiao hurriedly knelt on the ground, "Master, it was the servant who came over secretly." The servant has one thing, and wants to beg the master for permission. ”
"Huh?"
Li Yuanqing frowned, and looked at her eyes with some displeasure.
Liu Qiao hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Master, servant, servant wants to follow the master on the expedition." ”
"On the march?"
Li Yuanqing was stunned, "Why is this?" ”
Liu Qiao hurriedly said: "Master, how can you go on an expedition and no one will serve you?" Besides, the maid's family died at the hands of the Tartar, and the maid also wanted to watch the old man cut the Tartar. And ......"
Liu Qiao didn't dare to look at Li Yuanqing's eyes, and said almost like a mosquito: "Servant, maid can't have children, and is willing to follow the master to serve......"
Although Liu Qiao's background is pitiful, Li Yuanqing is really afraid of leaving seeds on her body, at this time, hearing Liu Qiao say this, Li Yuanqing's eyes can't help but light up, to a large extent, he really needs such a person to serve.
After all, a year is not a short time.
"Have you figured it out? Traveling away from home is far from being as comfortable as at home. ”
Liu Qiao hurriedly kowtowed, "The maid has thought about it." The servant is willing to serve the master, and she is not afraid of any hardship. ”
Li Yuanqing smiled, nodded, and reached out to help her up, "You have a heart." I'll think about it again. By the way, I'm a little tired, sir. Come to the inner study and help the master rub it. ”
Liu Qiao didn't understand what Li Yuanqing meant, his pretty face suddenly turned red, and he hurriedly said respectfully: "Yes." ”
The inner study room is next door to the main hall of the official hall, the room is not big, almost seventy or eighty square meters, it is a rest room after Li Yuanqing is tired from business, and it is very exquisite.
Without Li Yuanqing's permission, even Zhang Yunniang would not be allowed to enter easily.
came to the lounge and lay on the bed, Liu Qiao hurriedly helped Li Yuanqing rub his temples obediently.
Smelling the fragrance on her body, Li Yuanqing's original desire ~ fire suddenly went out inexplicably, everyone, it's not easy to live.
After a moment, he said, "I agree to this matter." You're in good health, go back and prepare. If you come back alive, I'll give you a place. ”
Liu Qiao couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Thank you, Master." With the words of the master, the servant is content even if he dies. ”
Li Yuanqing smiled, "Go ahead." By the way, you're a little thinner now, I don't like it, sir, go back and eat more, understand? ”
"Yes."
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After dinner, Lotus Root put on red makeup, and with the support of Xiaolian and Xiaohe, she came to Li Yuanqing's room.
Xiaolian Xiaohe has grown up and is sensible, and she stood aside shyly and silent.
Li Yuanqing smiled and came to the lotus root with a back hijab, "Have you given tea to Yun Niang?" ”
Lotus Root nodded slightly, but she was no longer as delicate as usual, and said in a low voice: "I hope that the master will pity Lotus Root." ”
Li Yuanqing smiled, leaned into Lotus Root's ear, bit her ear and whispered a few words.
After a moment, Lotus Child's pretty face couldn't help but turn red, but her little hand pinched Li Yuanqing's big hand hard, close to Li Yuanqing's ear, and muttered a few words in a low voice.
Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing, waved his hand and said to Xiaolian Xiaohe: "You guys go out." Keep the door closed. ”
"Yes." Xiaolian Xiaohe respectfully withdrew and closed the door.
Li Yuanqing smiled and picked up the red hijab of the lotus root, "My little fifth lady, are you ready?" ”
Lotus was ashamed and happy, and suddenly said: "Come here, I'm not afraid of you." ”
Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing.
The candle flame in the room quickly fluttered, and the temperature in the room with ice cubes soared a lot, only outside the window, a few crickets, still 'squeaking', maintaining the melody just now......
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