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Gonggong An said with a smile: "Big brother, the ancestor is very satisfied with the performance of the eldest brother in southern Liaoning. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoBefore leaving, the ancestor also specially instructed me to tell my eldest brother that I hope my eldest brother can go to Beijing as soon as possible to repay his merits. ”

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled: "Brother, my brother also wants to enter Beijing as soon as possible, but at this time, the situation in Fuzhou is not stable, and my brother can't leave for a while." In this regard, I still have to explain to my ancestors a lot. ”

Although He Heli had already been sent to the Beijing Division, Li Yuanqing still held the 5,000-level Tartar head in his hand and was not in a hurry to report to the Beijing Division.

The reward of the Ming Dynasty is calculated according to the first level, and the first level is not enough, although there is a great merit of harmony, but in terms of rewards, it must be delayed.

Gonggong An smiled: "Big brother, in this regard, you can rest assured that the younger brother will tell the ancestor truthfully." That's right, big brother. ”

Father-in-law An deliberately sold a pass.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled: "Brother, don't hang your brother's appetite." ”

As he spoke, Li Yuanqing had a stack of silver tickets and quietly stuffed them into Gonggong An's hand.

When Father-in-law An saw it, he was afraid of no less than five thousand taels, so he hurriedly said: "Brother, how can this be done?" Doesn't this make my brother unkind and unjust? ”

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled: "Brother, this code is one yard." This silver is the hard money that my brother gave to my brother. It's a long way to go, so my brother bought some good supplements on the way back. ”

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Gonggong An lowered his voice and said: "Big brother, before my brother left Beijing, Wang Gonggong also came to find my brother, and Wang Gonggong also appreciated your performance in southern Liaoning very much." ”

Smart people don't need to speak too thoroughly at all.

The prince in the mouth of Gonggong An cannot be someone else, but only Wang Chengen, the companion of King Zhu Youzhen.

The last time he was in Beijing, Li Yuanqing had a relationship with Wang Chengen, but for various reasons, the two did not have time to have a deep friendship.

At this time, the meaning of the prince's words is very clear.

This should be what it means to believe in the king.

The future Emperor Chongzhen was also very satisfied with the Fuzhou Guard.

But after being happy, Li Yuanqing deliberately said with a bitter face: "Brother, there is one more thing, you must already know, Zhang Pan, died in this battle......

Li Yuanqing briefly described Zhang Pan's death to Gonggong An.

Although Li Yuanqing said it simply, how could Father-in-law An not understand the deep meaning? After a while, he said: "Big brother, you are worried, Mao Shuai ...... over there"

Li Yuanqing smiled bitterly: "Brother, my brother is very difficult now." ”

Gonggong An thought for a long time, and then said: "Big brother, I will tell the ancestor the truth about this matter." ”

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Gonggong An did not stay in Fuzhou for too long, and the next morning, after meeting Chen Zhong, he left in a hurry.

This time, although the imperial court only encouraged with words, there were still some benefits, Gonggong An brought 20,000 taels of silver tickets, and Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong were half of each other, which was regarded as an early reward.

However, Chen Zhong is not stupid, basically the same share as Li Yuanqing, this time, the 20,000 taels of silver fell into the hands of the two, only 5,000 taels.

At this time, although there is a big victory in Fuzhou, but in terms of the Qu family's silver, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong can't repay it for a while, but fortunately, the prestige of the two is here, and it should be delayed for a while.

In addition to military training, silver has also become the top priority of the two ministries.

Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong have already summed it up, even if the court's merit rewards are issued, I'm afraid it will be enough to make up for the Qu family's shortcomings, and as for the merit rewards of the sons, they still have to find another way.

Chen Zhong obviously didn't have much to do in this regard, so he had to pin all his hopes on Li Yuanqing.

But at this time, Li Yuanqing didn't have too many good ways, southern Liaoning was almost no man's land, even if he went to rob, there was no one to rob~ rob.

This matter had to be suppressed for the time being, and everything would be decided after the imperial court had been rewarded.

The two of them devoted all their energy to military training.

On the fifth day of the fifth month of May, the battle report finally came from the Eastern Front.

It is Mao Wenlong's handwritten letter.

Mao Wenlong gave a detailed account of the battle situation on the Eastern Front during this period in his heart.

After receiving the news of the retreat of the main force of the Jin Dynasty on Li Yuanqing's side, Mao Wenlong took conservative measures, carried all the materials of Yizhou City, and returned to the sea from Chao~Xian.

Mao Wenlong originally wanted to have a tentative exchange of fire with the main force of the Houjin Army, but the main force of the Houjin Army was obviously very cautious, and kept forcing the Dongjiang headquarters to the seaside, and did not take the initiative to attack.

After the two sides fought against each other for nearly half a month, Mao Wenlong chose to withdraw and retreated to Phi Island.

In the letter, Mao Wenlong also expressed his attitude towards Zhang Pan's death, hoping that Li Yuanqing would not have too much pressure and that after the war in southern Liaoning ended, he could take time to go to Phi Island and discuss the next military strategy.

And hope that Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong can occupy Jinzhou and Lushun as soon as possible.

Putting Mao Wenlong's handwritten letter aside, Li Yuanqing was silent for a long time.

Beside him, Chen Zhong's master whispered the contents of the letter to Chen Zhong, and Chen Zhong's brows furrowed.

Although Mao Wenlong said it lightly, Zhang Pan's death was equivalent to the loss of the bridgehead of the Dongjiang headquarters on the western front.

Even if Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong occupy Lushun, to a certain extent, they must have Mao Wenlong's nod to be justified.

This means that Mao Wenlong's layout on the Western Front is bound to be readjusted......

If Mao Wenlong directly appoints a new Lushun officer, it may be difficult for Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong to accept it, but if they are not appointed, Mao Wenlong will ......

Waving his hand and retiring his master and personal soldiers, Chen Zhong thought for a long time, and then said: "Yuanqing, don't mix this matter first." I went to Phi Dao first, brought Zhang Pan's body over, and explained to Dashuai. Let's test the attitude of the handsome first. ”

Li Yuanqing shook his head slowly, "Big brother, Fuzhou is stable for the time being. Let's go together. By the way, the Golden State and Lushun were occupied. ”

Chen Zhong was stunned, "Yuanqing, this ...... In case ......"

Li Yuanqing said with a smile: "Big brother, I can have today, all thanks to the support of the marshal." Dashuai understands righteousness, and I am sure that he will give me a chance to explain. ”

Chen Zhong was a little speechless.

At this point, there is an inevitable conflict of interest between southern Liaoning and the Dongjiang headquarters.

If we evade, we will only continue to expand the contradictions endlessly.

But if it is......

"Yuanqing, I still don't recommend you to go to this matter." After a long time, Chen Zhong still said.

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Big brother, you don't have to persuade me anymore. I know this in my heart. Without further ado, let's get out as soon as possible. ”

"Hey~!!"

Chen Zhongchang let out a long breath, "This old Zhang! What a ......."

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On the seventh day of the fifth month, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong took Zhang Pan's body and set off from Fuzhou on a big ship to Phi Dao.

At the same time, the 200th Corps of the Changsheng Battalion, under the leadership of Guan Canghai, will occupy Jinzhou, and the fleet of the 2000th Corps will always be anchored on the west bank of Jinzhou to be on standby, and if there is an emergency, the 2000th Corps can be evacuated at any time.

On the other hand, Chen Zhong's subordinate general Xun Meng also led his subordinates to reoccupy Lushun and repair Lushun City.

On the bow, the wind was strong.

It's almost summer, and the weather is starting to get a little hot.

Li Yuanqing stood on the deck at the bow of the ship, letting the sea breeze blow on his face.

In Liaodi during the Xiaoice River period, it seems that there are only two seasons, one is winter and the other is summer.

It's just that winter is far away, and summer will only last for a few months.

Chen Zhong carried a pot of wine and walked to Li Yuanqing's side, "Yuanqing, you regret it now, it's too late." ”

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Big brother, don't worry. I believe that Dashuai must be far-sighted! ”

Chen Zhong poured a sip of stuffy wine hard, and couldn't help but sigh, "Hey! Why do we get bigger and bigger, but we lose the initial trust? ”

Li Yuanqing didn't know how to explain to Chen Zhong.

However, things have developed to the present, and it is imperative for southern Liaoning to stand on its own.

Otherwise, it is not a good thing for Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong to be subject to Mao Wenlong and the Dongjiang headquarters all the time.

If something happens one day, the consequences are unimaginable.

But even if he wants to stand on his own, Li Yuanqing must personally explain the matter of Zhang Pan to Mao Wenlong.

On the 10th day of May, the group successfully arrived at Phi Island.

Zhang Pan and Mao Chenglu were already waiting at the pier.

Seeing Zhang Pan's body being carried down from the boat by several tall soldiers, the old brothers were speechless for a while.

After a brief greeting, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong did not stay too long, and came directly to the official residence to meet Mao Wenlong.

Mao Wenlong's expression was not bad, and he was quite high-spirited, but Li Yuanqing noticed that there were obviously a lot of white threads between his sideburns.

Even if this matter is deliberately downplayed, it is impossible for Zhang Pan's death not to have an impact on Mao Wenlong.

"Yuanqing, Chen Zhong, you are here. Very good. ”

Mao Wenlong looked at the two with a smile, but between his words, he was full of vicissitudes and exhaustion.

Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong hurriedly kowtowed.

Mao Wenlong smiled and helped the two up.

Li Yuanqing kowtowed again and said: "Marshal, I have an unshirkable responsibility for Zhang Pan's matter." ”

Mao Wenlong glanced at Li Yuanqing.

After a long time, he let out a long breath of turbidity, "Yuanqing, I already know about this matter." At the end of the day, I'm responsible. If I don't let Zhang Pan occupy Jinzhou in a hurry, but firmly guard Lushun, maybe ......"

Chen Zhong said: "Dashuai, Zhang Pan's death was just an accident. No one can do anything about that state of affairs. But our army has won a big victory on both the Western Front and the Eastern Front, so we still have to look forward! ”

Mao Wenlong nodded, "Not bad." This time in southern Liaoning, you have done a good job. Yuan Qing, Chen Zhong, let's talk about it. What's next? ”

Seeing that Mao Wenlong didn't take Zhang Pan's thing seriously, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong were relieved.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Zhong said: "Marshal, although our army defeated the Houjin army on two fronts, it did not hurt its main force. The old slave has been a little calm this year, and it feels a little abnormal to be lowly. He believed that in the second half of the year, our army should still focus on the defensive, work hard to cultivate the fields, and accumulate materials. ”

Mao Wenlong nodded, and looked at Li Yuanqing again.

Li Yuanqing said: "Marshal, I also agree with Brother Chen's opinion. Whether it is southern Liaoning or the eastern front, if you attack rashly, the effect may not be too great. It is still necessary to save materials, so that the children also have a certain amount of time to recuperate. ”

Mao Wenlong nodded with a smile and sighed: "Not bad! This year, although the situation of our army is good, there are also many problems. But with these two big victories, the food and salary of the imperial court should also be a little tilted towards us. Yuanqing, I heard, you have trained a new army again? ”

As soon as Mao Wenlong's words came out, Chen Zhong's body instinctively tightened, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he secretly glanced at Li Yuanqing beside him.

The expansion of the two ministries did not inform Mao Wenlong at the first time.

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