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On the morning of September 27, the third year of the Great Apocalypse. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

There was no farewell, no applause, almost silently, and the huge fleet of nearly 300 large and small ships set off from Nanxinkou Wharf, detoured to the west, and then headed all the way south.

On the bow of the ship.

Facing the sea breeze of late autumn, watching the most familiar Changsheng Island in the distance gradually drift away, the tenderness in Li Yuanqing's heart gradually drifted away, and his eyes were as deep as the blue sea.

The victor is the prince and the loser is Kou.

This journey is destined to be a bloody road that never sleeps.

Like the first Spaniards to set foot in the New World, the first expedition of the Chinese nation, under the leadership of Li Yuanqing, has already hit the road.

At this time, in addition to the 2,000th Brigade of Guan Canghai and the 4,000th Brigade of Wang Hai, all members of the Changsheng Battalion stayed on the front line of Changsheng Island, Fuzhou, Jinzhou, and Yangguanbao, and the remaining 5 Thousand Corps, including Liu Dadou's scout battalion, were exhausted, with a total of more than 5,000 soldiers.

Guan Canghai's 2,000th Brigade was in charge of the fleet's voyage, but when the team reached its destination, they would return the same way.

The reason why he chose to let Guan Canghai and Wang Hai stay behind was also after careful consideration.

He couldn't estimate the time of his trip, Wang Hai was young and old, and his 4,000th Corps also had to take on a large part of the fishing task, and the ice blowing work near the coast was not sloppy at all.

Wang Hai is the most suitable candidate.

And the 2,000th Brigade of Guancanghai has most of the warships of the Changsheng Battalion, as well as the pirate network of Heidao.

Li Yuanqing's expedition this time was like an arrow from the string, and he could no longer take care of the safety of Changsheng Island.

However, there is a sea barrier, and there is a bridgehead of Lushun, and Chen Zhong's headquarters did not go on the expedition, even if it comes to the most critical situation and Lushun is lost, as long as Guancanghai can stabilize the coastal defense situation, and Chen Zhong's department responds, it can ensure that Changsheng Island is foolproof.

In fact, in the north, before the rise of the Later Jin, although the Ming Dynasty was 'razing to control the raze', and most of the leaders of the various guards and strongholds were Huawaiyi people, but because of the huge influence of the Ming Empire, the control over the north was still quite large.

Li Yuanqing's Changsheng Island, the main structure is the Liao people, and there are many of them who have experience in going to the north to do business, and Li Yuanqing is not lacking in guides.

The warships of Changsheng Island have also made great progress after several years of development.

Although there is no advanced new ship launched, the repair and improvement work has made a lot of progress, and the ship looks a little broken, but the ocean voyage, especially the ocean voyage close to the coast, is not too much of a big problem.

It's just that the sea march was rather noisy, and there was little superfluous entertainment.

Fortunately, with Liu Qiao by his side, Li Yuanqing is not too lonely.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the end of October, and the flotilla had reached the southern tip of Sakhalin.

After more than a month of sailing, the children also adapted to the rhythm of the sea, and when they were fine, many people even lowered their hooks along the sea and caught a few small sea fish to try fresh.

And as long as it is not too out of line, Li Yuanqing also turns a blind eye to the indulgence of his sons, and lets them entertain themselves.

It's just that the weather conditions are much worse than Li Yuanqing expected.

Since the end of October, as the fleet has moved further and further north, the freezing situation in the offshore waters has not been optimistic.

Especially after arriving in the Sakhalin area, the sky began to fall with heavy snow, and it was not normal snowflakes, but some bad weather similar to a mixture of hail and sleet.

The sons and daughters also put away their temperament, and obediently stayed in the cabin, not daring to show their heads on the deck again.

On the bow of the main ship, Li Yuanqing wore a wide fur jacket and a deerskin hat, and observed the big island not far away.

At this time, Sakhalin was still quite a wild place, and the inhabitants were very sparse.

In the past two days, Li Yuanqing's fleet had traveled nearly 200 miles along the coast, and only saw two or three small fishing villages, all of which were the size of more than a dozen households.

Most of these people were local natives, the so-called 'armored' slaves of the Later Jin.

For these 'mosquito meat', Li Yuanqing has no reason to let go, and the total strength of one general is more than enough.

For those who dare to resist, their heads will fall to the ground.

In villages where Han people live, Li Yuanqing's attitude will be a little kinder, and those who are willing to cooperate with the army and act as guides, Li Yuanqing will pay them silver as wages, but if the attitude is not friendly, it will definitely be destroyed.

This can't be blamed on Li Yuanqing's ruthlessness.

These Han people have been assimilated too seriously, and Li Yuanqing's army wants to hide its traces, so it can't have the slightest kindness of a woman.

At this time, on the bow of the boat, looking at this vast island, Li Yuanqing's heart was also full of emotion.

Here, including a large area further north and extending to the Arctic Ocean, is the land of the Ming Dynasty, the land of the Han people, the land watered by the blood of the ancestors and the land sprinkled with sweat, but unfortunately, in the near future, it is shamelessly occupied by Lao Maozi.

Now that Li Yuanqing has arrived here, he will never allow this situation to happen again.

Li Yuanqing originally wanted to leave some people behind and set up a stronghold at the southern tip of Sakhalin Island, but after thinking about it for a long time, he gave up this idea.

The strength of Li Yuanqing's fleet has not yet reached such a scale, mainly because the trade route has not yet been established, and furthermore, the main task of this trip is Mongolia, and blindly dividing troops is like a 'black blind man breaking a stick', which is really unwise.

And on the other side of the sea, on that vast continent, is the old slave's sworn enemy---- Haixi Jurchen's sphere of influence.

Unfortunately, with the demise of Nikan and other Haixi nobles, this vast and fertile land, including the Beishan Jurchen tribe further north, has become a vassal of the Later Jin.

"General, if this weather continues, I feel that the road ahead will not be smooth. If the river freezes, our fleet will probably ......."

Guan Canghai stood beside Li Yuanqing, his brows furrowed, and he was unspeakably worried.

Even though he was born as a pirate and had a lot of experience in sailing, he had always followed the Zheng family before, and he had never faced such a harsh climate in the southern seas of the Ming Dynasty.

Li Yuanqing nodded.

It's already November, and according to the words of the local natives, "the snow has closed the mountain." ”

If you rashly enter the old forest with dense primeval forests at this time, it is really a fairy who can't get out.

After a moment, Li Yuanqing smiled, "What's wrong?" Feeling distracted? ”

Guan Canghai shook his head with a smile, "General, I always feel that this plan is too risky. If you stay with the general, you can feel more at ease. ”

Li Yuanqing couldn't help laughing, "Canghai, don't worry." The road is walked by people. Our sons are not as fragile as you think. ”

Guan Canghai was stunned for a moment, and instantly understood what Li Yuanqing meant, and couldn't help laughing.

At this time, in the Immortal Camp, everyone was happy when they heard the battle.

After all, the examples of veterans have been placed in front, as long as you follow the general, you can dare to fight, whether it is a field, a beautiful house, silver, or a woman, you will have it, but if you don't have an inch, then you can only join the auxiliary army and get ahead, so let's boil slowly.

No one is a fool.

People have bad roots.

In their bones, they all want to trample others under their feet.

Coupled with the large scale of the team at this time, Li Yuanqing is here in person, what are these sons and daughters afraid of?

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After braving the wind and snow for another seven or eight days, the fleet had already reached the west coast of the mainland.

In the evening, Liu Dadou, who went to explore the way, rushed back excitedly, "General, twenty miles ahead, there is a big fort of Tartars, and there are no less than 100 real slaves. The sons and daughters have already figured out that ten miles from this fort is the big river we are looking for! ”

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile, "Pass on my military order and convene a meeting of officers at or above the deputy general level!" ”

"Yes!"

The order was quickly passed on.

Not long after, dozens of officers at or above the rank of deputy thousand officers came to Li Yuanqing's cabin one after another.

Liu Dadou excitedly spread out the map and carefully explained to everyone: "This is the big fort of the Tartars. According to the people nearby, this is the largest fort within a radius of 100 miles. The other big forts have to go to the mouth of the big river. Now, the snow has sealed the mountain, and these Tartars are hiding in the fort and can't come out, hehe......"

Liu Dadou said, smiling excitedly, "If you want to drink wine and eat meat tonight, you have to rely on this castle." ”

Duan Xiliang couldn't help it anymore, "Lao Liu, then I'm still waiting for a ball!" Fuck it! Lao Tzu doesn't want to eat meat, so he wants to drink with the heart and liver of Tartar! ”

Shunzi, Kong Youde, and Li Sansheng were also very excited.

It's just that Guan Canghai was still a little hesitant, and said to Li Yuanqing in a low voice: "General, this is not our scheduled landing location!" ”

The map used by Li Yuanqing at this time was the original old map of the Liaodong Dusi, or the product of the middle of the Ming Dynasty.

Although it has been improved by Li Yuanqing, it is only more accurate in terms of geographical location.

At this time, as the Later Jin forces continued to expand and develop here, many of the guards and strongholds originally set up by the Ming army were abandoned, and some were renamed, which is difficult to analyze accurately.

But since five or six days ago, when the fleet approached the west coast of the mainland, hundreds of scouts had come ashore, all of them with good horses, and by these days the details of the vicinity had already been ascertained.

Li Yuanqing originally planned to land at the mouth of the Heilongjiang River, follow the Heilongjiang River, all the way to the west, and finally turn to the south, cutting directly into the heart of Horqin.

But plans can't keep up with the changes.

The situation has changed, and Li Yuanqing will definitely not hesitate any longer.

"Wealth is only sought in danger. Canghai, pass our military order, the whole army disembarked and landed, and an hour and a half later, the whole army set off and the fleet returned! ”

The official Canghai was clear, Li Yuanqing had already made up his mind, although he still wanted to persuade again, but he had to accept the order, and hurriedly said respectfully: "Yes!" ”

Li Yuanqing had supreme authority in his immortal camp, and the order was quickly passed down.

Covered by the night in the heavy snow, the fleet docked on the shore in turn, and the soldiers of all units disembarked in an orderly manner.

When he came, Li Yuanqing made a detailed plan.

5,000 men, all soldiers, each carrying only 10 days' rations, the rest were weapons and ammunition.

At this time, although the landing time was short, the well-trained soldiers did not disappoint Li Yuanqing, and they were all assembled in a little more than an hour.

Li Yuanqing waved his hand, and the flag bearer passed it to the fleet through the flag, and Guan Canghai had to follow the military order and start to return.

Rashly walked into the snowstorm from the warm cabin, after a short period of adjustment, Li Yuanqing had adapted to the icy north wind, and the flames in his chest and abdomen were like volcanic eruptions, which were already a little unconcealable.

In the past, he could only let the Houjin Tartars break into the land of the Ming Dynasty, burn and loot, and act recklessly, but at this time, Li Yuanqing wants to 'exchange his body for the way of others'!

Not far away, the children began to adapt to the bad weather.

They stood in rows with the general as a unit, letting the wind and snow blow on their faces and bodies, but none of them spoke.

It is like an ice sculpture standing in the ice and snow.

To the west, the coast extends more than a mile to the land, and there is a dense forest of huge forests, which have long been covered with thick snow, and where you can see it, it is like a fairy tale world.

Li Yuanqing didn't speak, everyone didn't move, and five thousand pairs of eyes all gathered on Li Yuanqing in front.

After a while, a scout rushed over and whispered a few words in Li Yuanqing's ear.

Li Yuanqing smiled coldly, waved his big hand, and said in a deep voice: "Go!" ”

"Yes!"

In a moment, the order was quickly passed down, and there was not much sound at all, and the elite of 5,000 people, like a huge and tightly knit machine, quickly began to operate.

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