Chapter 1097: Reason
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Yang Lei hurriedly reported the situation of the surrounding pro-soldier camps to Li Yuanqing in detail. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
The barracks were certainly more thorough than the holiday camps here, and although dozens of people were injured, they were all minor injuries, and there were no casualties.
It's just that when the storm broke out last night, the weather was so bad that they couldn't get here in time for a while.
Li Yuanqing nodded, "Is there any news from the island?" ”
Yang Lei hurriedly said respectfully: "Dashuai, there is no news from the island for the time being." Shall we return to the island? ”
Li Yuanqing looked up at the sky, the dark clouds in the sky were still thick, and I am afraid that this storm had just entered the beginning.
"There's no rush yet. It is possible to set up a few more contact points on the way, and take advantage of the good weather to restore contact with the island as soon as possible. ”
"Yes."
explained some specific defense details to Yang Lei, and Li Yuanqing returned to the big tent.
At this time, Qu Minqiu had already narrated last night's experience to Zhang Yunniang and her daughters, of course, the 'key link', Qu Minqiu naturally wouldn't say much.
Zhang Yunniang's daughters were still a little scared, and when they saw Li Yuanqing coming back, they hurriedly surrounded them.
"Brother, in the future, you must not take such risks again. It's really going to scare people to death. ”
Yang Jiao~ Niang was also busy: "Yuanqing, if you go out in the future, you must bring more people, no matter what, you finally have a response." You almost didn't kill us all yesterday. ”
Although Zhang Baozhu also said reproachful words in his mouth, his big eyes were full of an indescribable look of envy.
Obviously, she was very envious of the excitement that Li Yuanqing and Qu Minqiu experienced yesterday.
Of course, Li Yuanqing also understands that Qu Minqiu and Zhang Baozhu are both from rich families, and it is not surprising that they have some petty bourgeois fantasies.
And Zhang Yunniang and Yang Jiao~ Niang are both down-to-earth ordinary people, so they naturally don't understand these twists and turns.
Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled and comforted the girls, and it took a while to calm them down.
At this time, the meal and hot ginger soup are ready.
Li Yuanqing drank most of the bowl of hot ginger soup in one go, and said to Zhang Yunniang and the girls: "Yunniang, a few of you, also drink some hot ginger soup." Also, Minqiu, you should take care of the four little maids more. It is not known when the storm will stop, and from now on, everyone in the camp will have to drink a bowl of hot ginger soup for every meal. ”
Zhang Yunniang's daughters also understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and Zhang Yunniang hurriedly said: "Brother, I'll tell them about this immediately." ”
Under the diligent service of several big wives, Li Yuanqing was preparing to dissipate yesterday's anger, and then sleep well, at this time, the muffled thunder in the sky continued to roar, and in a moment, the heavy rain poured down.
Yang Jiao~ couldn't help but say: "Yuanqing, if you go on like this, the crops on the island will suffer." It's really ......"
Zhang Baozhuqiao's face also had some worry that could not be concealed, but she understood the horror of the disaster, "Yuanqing, it's okay that we've been here." I still have to rush back as soon as possible to deal with government affairs. ”
Li Yuanqing nodded, stood up, opened the curtain of the big tent by a small slit, and carefully probed the rain outside.
By this time, the sky was overcast again, the wind outside the tent had begun to howl again, the torrential rain crackled on the sand at his feet, and the visibility had dropped to twenty or thirty paces.
After a while, Li Yuanqing closed the curtain and said with a smile: "You don't need to worry too much about this matter. The island's defense system is already very solid, and even if it is a disaster, it should not be beyond control. Besides, we have a lot of reserves, and this little thing is not difficult for me. ”
The girls saw that Li Yuanqing was calm and calm, and they were not panicked at all, and they gradually stabilized their minds.
At this time, it was raining heavily outside the tent, and Zhang Yunniang and the others couldn't go back to their big tent to rest, how could Li Yuanqing waste this opportunity?
Soon, the atmosphere inside the tent began to be lively in another way, only the torrential rain in the sky was still in the cold ......
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Li Yuanqing's comfortable awakening had already reached the afternoon of the next day.
At this time, the rain had weakened a lot, turning into a light rain, and most of the clouds in the sky had dispersed, and it was obvious that the depth of the clouds was not very sufficient.
Li Yuanqing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Even if he is rich and rich, and his waist is thicker than the treasury of the Ming Dynasty, he can't stand God's play like this, tossing people.
But this storm only lasted for two or three days, and then ~~, the whole thing was under control.
After inquiring about a few maids around, and learning that the rainstorm had become lighter from early in the morning, Li Yuanqing's mood couldn't help but feel a little lighter, and he asked the maid to summon Yang Lei, who was not far from the camp.
After a while, Yang Lei hurried over, holding several secret reports in his hand.
"Marshal, yesterday afternoon, our communication with the island has returned to normal. According to the information sent by the State Affairs Department this morning, there is no big problem in the city and surrounding areas. By the way, Dashuai, Mao Shuai also sent a letterhead. ”
Yang Lei said, and hurriedly handed over a red lacquer secret report to Li Yuanqing's hand.
Li Yuanqing opened it and glanced at it, and his brows couldn't help frowning.
This letter was written by Mao Wenlong himself.
In the letter, Mao Wenlong briefly introduced to Li Yuanqing the process and harvest of his spring and summer strategy, and he was very proud between his words, and it was obvious that Mao Wenlong was very satisfied with his harvest in this campaign.
In the end, Mao Wenlong invited Li Yuanqing to have time to go to Phi Dao and continue to discuss the next battle plan against the Houjin army.
But the letter is dated on the eighth day of the seventh month.
Obviously, at that time, Mao Wenlong didn't know that Inspector Yuan was about to start economic sanctions against him......
After thinking for a moment, Li Yuanqing said: "Yang Lei, you pack up as soon as possible, and set off in half an hour, we must return to the island." ”
"Yes."
Yang Lei didn't dare to slack off, and hurried to work.
Looking at the back of Yang Lei leaving in a hurry, and looking at the rain in the sky, Li Yuanqing's eyes couldn't help but squint slightly.
Mao Wenlong is so proud, but Inspector Yuan is ......
That's really ...... The mountain rain is coming, and the wind is full of buildings.
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This resort beach is less than 50 miles away from the city of Changsheng Island.
The main road is close to the beach in this no-man's land, which is slightly more difficult to walk and more primitive, but this is only five or six miles away, and when you get on the road, it is a wide cement road, even if Li Yuanqing's family's carriage convoy is rushing at night, the problem is not big.
However, Rao is like this, and when Li Yuanqing and his party rushed back to the official hall, it was already past time.
Shang Lao Liu and Steward Ma had already gotten the news and were already waiting in the official hall.
When Li Yuanqing came back, the two hurriedly greeted him respectfully.
"Brother Shang, Master Ma, it's hard work. You haven't slept for the past two days, have you? Li Yuanqing smiled and patted the two of them on the shoulder, and handed them a cigar each.
Especially Shang Lao Liu, his eyes were already bloodshot.
Shang Lao Liu lit his cigar, took a deep breath, and couldn't help laughing: "Yuanqing, you are comfortable with the shopkeeper, in the past two days, I and Lao Ma and these old guys, I'm afraid that our feet won't touch the ground." ”
Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing: "Brother Shang, how did you say that old saying?" Those who can work harder. Big deal, I'll give you a whole few more Yanmars. ”
Shang Lao Liu couldn't help but be speechless, and shook his head with a smile: "Yuanqing, don't you either." With one, my family is already not very peaceful, and I want to have a few more, my old bones, I have to fall apart. ”
After smiling and greeting a few words, Shang Lao Liu's face became solemn, and he said a little heavily: "Yuanqing, in this storm, according to the news we have now, thirteen people have died and more than 100 people have been injured. According to the preliminary statistics of property losses, it has exceeded 300,000 taels. ”
Steward Ma also added: "Dashuai, the figure that Master Shang said is still on the most conservative basis. According to the news that came back tonight, I am afraid that this data will be a little larger. I estimate with Master Shang that at least two or three percent may be added. ”
Li Yuanqing took a deep breath of his cigar and nodded slowly: "God wants to go against us, this is also something that cannot be helped." How's the disaster relief prepared? ”
Shang Lao Liu said: "They are all walking according to the plan." The situation of the main houses on our island is not large, and the key is that the livestock sheds of those people have suffered serious losses. Fortunately, the military's war horses and mules and horses are not a big problem. However, Yuanqing, these livestock of the common people are not very easy to deal with......"
Li Yuanqing pondered for a moment and said slowly: "The affairs of the people are no trivial matter. If you can slaughter and eat, slaughter and eat as soon as possible. If the quality is good, the military will buy it at the market price! As for those that are inedible...... Burn and bury them. ”
"Huh?"
Shang Lao Liu was stunned for a moment, and after a moment, he also understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and nodded a little heavily: "It's okay." Those poultry, that's all there is to it. By the way, Yuanqing, there are still a few reservoirs, we have to come and rest as soon as possible......"
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After talking with Shang Lao Liu and Steward Ma, the night sky had already revealed the white of the fish's belly, Li Yuanqing opened his pocket watch and glanced at the time, it was already more than five o'clock in the morning.
Shang Lao Liu and Steward Ma returned directly to the public house in front, today, including the next period of time, they are afraid that they don't want to have time to rest.
Li Yuanqing didn't feel sleepy at this time, and returned to the inner study to carefully review the information accumulated in the past few days.
Although this storm brought Li Yuanqing a loss of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, for Li Yuanqing, it was just like a little skin, and it was far from breaking his muscles and bones, and it didn't have much impact.
In this battle of Guannai, Li Yuanqing was only able to offset these losses tenfold with the gains of the war horse. The entire framework of Changsheng Island is still firmly in the hands of Li Yuanqing.
It's just that...... Mao Wenlong's proud posture in the letter gave Li Yuanqing a very, very bad premonition......
The two of them are not good at stubble, and at this time they are like needles to Maimang, this thing~~, can there still be good?
However, Li Yuanqing also understands very well that he can't meddle in this kind of thing at all, and he can't meddle at all!
This is like a tumbling devouring whirlpool, even if the Great Luo Immortal is contaminated with it, then don't want to please a little bit!
But~, in the middle of the two sides, this matter is something that Li Yuanqing wants to stay out of, and he can't avoid it at all......
If it was before, this incident would inevitably make Li Yuanqing burn a lot of brain cells, but at this time~, with this storm, it gave Li Yuanqing an almost perfect 'reason'......
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