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The sky was getting dark, and twilight covered the land.

To the north, the wind seemed to be stronger, 'whirring' in the ears, and there seemed to be snowflakes floating in the air again.

West side of the riverside.

Under the gaze of the old slave and a group of Houjin princes and magnates, Li Yuanqing's fleet slowly turned around, like a dark cloud covering the sky, slowly and orderly heading towards the south.

Around the old slave, no one dared to speak, and even the atmosphere did not dare to come out, and the atmosphere was a little scary.

Everyone's eyes were attracted by this huge fleet of ships that seemed to be like giants, and their faces were different.

But there wasn't much expression on the old slave's face.

He watched the scene quietly, as if he was watching something that had nothing to do with him.

It's just that the folds on his old face like a knife seem to be deeper, and although the majesty is even greater, even Dolgon can see that his Khan Ama is at least five years older than just now......

"Drive! Drive! ”

At this time, there were dozens of fast horses in front of them rushing towards this side, looking at the flag, it was Amin's blue flag king flag.

Dolgon hurriedly said carefully: "Khan Amma, it's the second brother, the second brother is back. ”

The old slave nodded, and slowly exhaled a long breath, "Retreat." ”

As he spoke, he ignored the people around him, turned his horse's head, and headed in the direction of the camp to the north.

Dorgon was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly slapped his horse to chase after the old slave.

Only then did everyone react, and they hurriedly followed behind the old slave.

Here, by the time Amin and his party arrived, the old slave had already run three or four hundred steps.

"Hey!" Amin slammed the whip hard, and there was a crisp 'snap' sound.

The minions around him didn't dare to come out, and they all avoided Amin seven or eight steps away, for fear that they would harm the pond fish.

After a while, Abatai also rushed here, and when he saw Amin's appearance, he couldn't help sneering slightly, snorted coldly, and chased after the old slave in front of him.

"Dog offal!"

Amin took a sip fiercely, and then looked at the fleet that was about to disappear from sight in the distance, "Li Yuanqing, one day, you must unscrew your head for the night pot!! ”

As he spoke, he struck the horsewhip fiercely, whipped it on the horse's buttocks, and chased it in the direction of the old slave.

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On the tall bow of the boat, looking back at the west bank of the river shrouded in twilight, Li Yuanqing's mood was relaxed and freehand.

Mao Wenlong's wise decision made most of the 100% risk that Li Yuanqing originally took dissipated in an instant, and he no longer had to care about Mao Wenlong's safety, and put him and his sons to the place of death.

The most important thing is that after this actual battle with Zhengbaiqi Zhendao ~ gun, Mao Wenlong should also realize that the accurate strength of the Dongjiang headquarters under his command will definitely correct his position in the next decision-making, which will really reduce a lot of pressure on Li Yuanqing's side.

But beside him, Chen Zhong was still sorry that the dense fortifications did not cause too much damage to the Tartars, and Zhang Pan was still distressed about the Tartar heads that could not be taken away.

On one side, a pro-soldier had already set up a small table and a wine jug, Li Yuanqing picked up the wine jug and poured three glasses of wine with a smile, "Two big brothers, it's over." What's the pity? In this battle, our results are not bad. ”

Chen Zhong picked up the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and said busily: "Yuanqing, hey, this is a good opportunity!" ”

Zhang Pan understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and said with a smile: "Yuanqing, the Tartar head we got in this battle is indeed not a small amount, but if we want to divide it......

Li Yuanqing glanced at Zhang Pan with a smile, Zhang Pan was a little afraid to face Li Yuanqing's gaze, and lowered his head a little weakly.

Chen Zhong also reacted at this time, with Li Yuanqing here, his merits can naturally be guaranteed, but Zhang Pan's side, he has no soldiers, in this battle, there are many elements of wait-and-see, in essence, he does not have too much strength, this is ......

Chen Zhong wanted to say something, but this kind of thing, he didn't want to covet it, after all, the Changsheng Battalion was the main force in this battle, and it had paid so many casualties, so he could only wait for Li Yuanqing to provoke this conversation, and he would say a few more words for Zhang Pan.

Li Yuanqing glanced at the two people in front of him with a smile, and took in the looks of the two of them, and after a moment, he smiled and said: "The matter of dividing the merits is indeed a bit troublesome. However, we are all our own brothers, and I will make some things clear. ”

"Yuanqing, please speak." Zhang Pan couldn't help but straighten up and looked at Li Yuanqing with some humility.

Chen Zhong didn't have to be like this, and quietly waited for Li Yuanqing's next step.

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Brother Zhang, I mentioned it to Brother Chen before, I don't want the head of this battle." Save a little and deal with face. The rest is left to you. ”

Zhang Pan couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Yuanqing, this, how can this be done?" You and the sons of the Immortal Camp are the mainstays of this battle. This, this ......"

Chen Zhong understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and said busily: "Yuanqing, this matter can be okay." But these Tartar heads are mainly obtained by the sons and daughters of the Immortal Camp, and we can't accept them in vain. So be it. The reward of the imperial court is 30 taels per level, and Lao Zhang and I bought it from the Changsheng Camp at 50 taels per level, how about it? ”

Chen Zhong has been mixed with Li Yuanqing for so long, and he already has a feeling of being wealthy, and when he says this, he naturally has real confidence.

But Zhang Pan's side, after all, he had just started with Li Yuanqing, and 'the paste soup had just stuck to the bowl', how could he have Chen Zhong's confidence?

If it is 50 taels and the first level of 500, it will cost 25,000 taels, where can he get so much silver now?

Looking at Zhang Pan's embarrassed expression, Chen Zhong suddenly realized this problem, but the words had already been spoken, and he couldn't take them back, so he looked at Li Yuanqing like a helper.

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Hehe." 50 taels? I love it. However, we are all our own brothers, and in terms of price, it is easy to discuss. So be it. I don't take the light of the two older brothers. 30 two levels. Pay with one hand, deliver with the other! ”

In this battle, the three of them and the two divisions captured a total of nearly 1,500 Tartar heads, of which, the Changsheng Battalion captured more than 1,100 heads, Chen Zhong's department was in the early 300s, and Zhang Pan's side, because there were no soldiers, although he worked hard, it was not at the first level.

In fact, to a large extent, even if Li Yuanqing gave these heads to Zhang Pan for nothing, it would not be too much of a problem, after all, he wanted these heads, and the role was not too great.

But Li Yuanqing deeply understands that humans are very complex animals.

In later generations, Li Yuanqing has always adhered to a creed, 'good brother, clear accounts'.

It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish.

This time, if Li Yuanqing directly gave these heads to Zhang Pan, it seemed that he was pulling him, but what about next time? Do you want to give it to him like this next time?

Li Yuanqing is not a saint after all, nor is he anyone's nanny, the reason why he has put so much effort into maintaining the stability of the overall situation in Liaodi is just to be able to accumulate more spare strength in Huaxia, and by the way, to suppress the development of Houjin, so that it cannot snowball like in history.

But this kind of thing can only be controlled within his ability, once it is exceeded, Li Yuanqing will definitely choose Mingzhe to protect himself without hesitation.

As the famous saying goes, "To live, all have a chance." It's dead, but it's just a handful of loess. ”

Zhang Pan thought that Li Yuanqing would lower the silver a little, but the 30 taels that Li Yuanqing said was definitely a fair price, as long as he reported to the imperial court, even if there was exploitation in all aspects, but the first level, early 20 taels, can still be guaranteed.

If he wants level 300, but only nine thousand taels of silver, he can survive by gritting his teeth.

But this 300-level head is enough for him to sit on the throne of a general, and even, with the support of Mao Wenlong, even if he ascends to the throne of a deputy general, it is not impossible.

"Yuanqing, that's very good. I, I'm going to be level 300! When we get out of the estuary, I will immediately go back to Phi Island to raise silver~! Zhang Pan hurriedly patted his chest and reassured.

Chen Zhong smiled: "This is the best. Lao Zhang, the rest, my old Chen Ke is disrespectful! Ha ha! ”

Li Yuanqing smiled and waved his hand, "Big brother, it's okay to divide it like this." But Brother Zhang's side has to suffer a loss. So be it. The headquarters of the Changsheng Camp is 100 levels, and it will be explained to the top. Brother Zhang will stay at level 500 here, and on your side, big brother, you will stay at level 900. ”

Chen Zhong nodded with a smile, "It's okay." Let's do it. ”

Chen Zhong is now a deputy general, and according to the practice of the Ming Dynasty, the 900-level head is enough for him to ascend to the throne of the general army.

And Zhang Pan's side, if he has level 500 in his hand and ascends to the throne of the deputy general, he is almost nine out of ten.

This time, between the three of them, Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan earned merits, and Li Yuanqing earned silver, and they were all happy.

But at this time, Zhang Pan was busy saying: "Yuan Qing, Lao Chen, you, I understand your kindness." But my brother, too, has some difficulties. This ......"

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, between our brothers, what is not easy to discuss?" So be it. If Brother Zhang is short of money, you can take these heads first. When this battle is over and the court's reward is issued, you can make up the money to me!" ”

Zhang Pan was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but be overjoyed in an instant, but he was still a little hesitant, "Yuanqing, this, this is really ......"

Chen Zhong smiled: "Lao Zhang, what are you polite to Yuan Qing?" If you want it, then I want it! ”

Zhang Pan also reacted and said busily: "Yuanqing, don't say anything else, brother." If there is something in the future, you can just greet the old brother and watch the performance of the old brother! ”

Li Yuanqing laughed, "It's all my own brothers, I said this, but I saw it outside!" Come, let's drink and drink. It's too cold on this dog day, so warm it up first. ”

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Having escaped the threat of Houjin's main force, and the affairs of the division of merit were also properly discussed, the three of them were in a good mood, facing snowflakes on the deck, and drank a full meal until midnight.

Chen Zhong and Zhang Pan were both drunk and were carried back to their boat by their own soldiers, and Li Yuanqing was also seven or eight points drunk, standing on the bow of the boat, quietly scanning the riverside at night.

As the old saying goes, 'How can everything in life be as good as it should be?' ’

Li Yuanqing was not satisfied with the effect of the battle of Liaodong, not that Mao Wenlong disappointed him, but more because Li Yuanqing felt his feelings about his disadvantages.

Among them, the most obvious is mobility.

Even with the support of the fleet, even if it is ready, it is still more difficult for the Ming army to take the initiative in the process of fighting against the Houjin army.

If you want to change, the best and most direct way can only be to 'raze and raze', and the Ming army must also be fully equipped with war horses, and it must be more sophisticated than the war horses of Houjin, so as to ensure that they can take the lead in the war.

However, the disadvantages of congenital conditions, how difficult is it to do this?

The night was already a little late.

The wind began to get colder, whirring past my ears, mixed with snow particles, as if to signal that the depths of winter were coming.

But the wine in his chest and abdomen was troublesome, but Li Yuanqing's heart was hot.

The road is long, I will go up and down and seek!

At this time, a familiar well-behaved figure appeared beside Li Yuanqing, "Master, it's late at night, you should rest early." Take care of yourself. ”

Li Yuanqing smiled, "Nian'er, my master is in good health." Go, let the kitchen fry a few side dishes, and you accompany your grandfather to have a drink. ”

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