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Not long after the fleet sailed out of Lushun, they happened to meet the messenger coming from Pidao. Mao Wenlong was very satisfied with the outcome of the battle. The results had been reported to the court. Mao Wenlong hoped that Li Yuanqing and the others could rush to Pidao as soon as possible to report to him.

Debrief.

Li Yuanqing understood that Mao Wenlong must be extremely concerned about this Lushun defense battle. Although he also missed his beloved wife and concubine, Chen Zhong had to go to Guanglu Island to see his son first, and Zhang Pan also had to sort out the affairs of Lushun. Now he can go

He is the only candidate to report on his duties.

Chen Zhong felt a little sorry, "Yuan Qing, how about you go back to Changsheng Island to rest for a few days. I'll go to Pi Island."

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Brother, what are we two brothers fighting about? You go to accompany your sister-in-law and children first, and it's best for me to go."

Chen Zhong nodded helplessly.

Indeed, even if he and Zhang Pan go there, they probably won't be able to explain this matter in detail to Mao Wenlong. Only Li Yuanqing is the most suitable person. I am afraid that the person Mao Wenlong wants to see most at this time is also Li Yuanqing.

"Yuan Qing, brother, I won't say anything more. After finishing these trivial matters, we brothers will train together." Chen Zhong shook Li Yuanqing's hand vigorously.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "We still want to drink together."

Chen Zhong's mood also became clearer, "That's natural. Yuan Qing, have a nice journey."

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On the morning of the seventh day of September in the second year of Tianqi, Li Yuanqing successfully arrived at Pidao.

Considering the relationship between Li Yuanqing and Mao Wenlong, there was no need for much notification. Soon, Li Yuanqing arrived at Mao Wenlong's official residence.

At this time, after this period of development, Phi Island has changed a lot. Although it is still a large fishing village, it is already showing signs of prosperity.

Mao Wenlong's official residence was moved to the mountainside. It is a house covering an area of ​​about 6 or 7 acres. Although the materials used are simple, there are already craftsmen chipping away at the stone and mixing it with the soil. It is obvious that it needs to be repaired.

When Li Yuanqing arrived, Mao Wenlong was having breakfast. It was very simple, a bowl of gruel, a stack of pickles, and a few small steamed buns.

He is a southerner, and even though he has lived in the North for many years, he still maintains the living habits of a southerner.

Seeing Li Yuanqing coming, Mao Wenlong couldn't help but smile, "Yuanqing, here you go. Come, sit down and have breakfast with me."

With that said, he said to the butler at the door: "Go and steam some steamed buns and heat some porridge. By the way, Yuan Qing is a young man. Let's cut five kilograms of mutton for him."

"Yes." The housekeeper hurriedly left.

"Commander." Li Yuanqing hurriedly greeted Mao Wenlong.

Mao Wenlong smiled and said: "My hands are greasy. Get up by yourself. Sit here."

Li Yuanqing came and sat down next to Mao Wenlong. Just as he was about to speak, Mao Wenlong smiled and said, "Are you exhausted recently?"

Li Yuanqing was stunned and said with a wry smile: "Fortunately. Lushun City was finally defended."

Mao Wenlong put down the small bun in his hand and said, "Yuan Qing, you did a good job this time. Lao Nu came in person, and basically all the main force of Hou Jin arrived. Being able to defend Lushun City, the Holy Emperor is also very happy."

Mao Wenlong said, arching his hands in the direction of the capital.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "This is all thanks to your decisiveness, Marshal. If you hadn't gone straight to Zhenjiang, Lushun City would have been in danger."

Mao Wenlong laughed loudly, "Yuan Qing, you kid. Are you still so polite to me? If I didn't do anything, why wouldn't you scold me behind my back?"

Li Yuanqing hurriedly said: "The commander-in-chief is like a humble parent. How dare you humble yourself?"

Mao Wenlong laughed loudly, and the wrinkles between his eyebrows and eyes also dissipated a lot, "The sage taught us to eat without talking and sleep without talking. Eat first, and we will talk after eating."

Soon, the butler served the food.

A large plate of steamed buns, a bowl of porridge, a pile of pickles, and a large plate of cooked mutton.

Li Yuanqing was not polite and started eating with Mao Wenlong with a smile.

However, these buns were actually filled with bean paste, which was a little too sweet. Li Yuanqing didn't like sweet food, so he was speechless.

Mao Wenlong naturally saw Li Yuanqing's embarrassment and couldn't help but slap his forehead and said with a smile: "Look at my memory, Ah Fu, go and change the steamed buns for Yuan Qing."

"Yes." The housekeeper hurriedly left.

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Commander, is this the taste of the south?"

Mao Wenlong nodded and said with a smile: "This is a famous food in my hometown. It's a pity that you are not interested yet."

"Hehe. Commander, this is where the soil and water support the people."

Mao Wenlong smiled, "That's right. After living in the North for so many years, I still feel that the bean paste buns from my hometown are the most delicious food in the world."

Li Yuanqing also smiled and said: "Commander, I even think that the white flour steamed buns in Shenyang City are the most delicious food in the world."

When the two met each other, they both burst out laughing.

The housekeeper changed the steamed buns, and Li Yuanqing ate five of them, and then finished the mutton, and then he burped comfortably.

Mao Wenlong's appetite is very small. After all, he is over forty years old, so naturally he cannot compare with young people like Li Yuanqing who are in their prime.

Seeing Li Yuanqing enjoying the food, Mao Wenlong also had a smile on his face.

Li Yuanqing was so affectionate to him that he regarded Li Yuanqing as his nephew.

After breakfast, the butler served tea, and Li Yuanqing began to tell Mao Wenlong the details of the Lushun defense battle.

When he heard that Li Yuanqing used a stone crossbow, various debris, grease, and fire to burn Amin's blue flag, Mao Wenlong couldn't help but perked up, "Yuanqing, how did you come up with these methods?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Commander, to be honest, I was in a panic at that time, and I was a bit unscrupulous. As long as I could use it, I used everything. Fortunately, God's blessing, things went smoothly. Otherwise, Amin's momentum increased. , that would be really difficult to handle.”

Mao Wenlong nodded, "Amin is a martial artist, that's true."

Hearing Li Yuanqing talk about attacking the camp on a rainy night, Mao Wenlong was very interested and asked hurriedly: "Yuanqing, it's raining, how did you ignite the fire?"

Li Yuanqing hurriedly smiled and explained: "Commander, I was forced to do nothing. It happened that Lushun also had a batch of gunpowder, so I used it. It can be regarded as waste."

Mao Wenlong nodded heavily, "Yuan Qing, you don't have to be humble. Everyone has things, but those with your understanding are rare."

As he spoke, he sighed and said: "In this battle, even though the old slave came in person, you still defended the city of Lushun. This is a great encouragement and encouragement to our Dongjiang Department and our Ming Dynasty."

Li Yuanqing nodded, "This is also thanks to the commander's wisdom and martial arts. Both are indispensable."

Both of them couldn't help laughing.

When talking about Zhang Pan's final duel with Yue Tuo, Mao Wenlong frowned slightly, but soon relaxed.

Li Yuanqing thought for a while and did not explain anything further.

This kind of thing becomes darker and darker as it is described, and it makes Li Yuanqing appear unreasonable.

Mao Wenlong thought for a long time and suddenly laughed and said: "With Zhang Pan's temperament, it is really difficult for him to be with a monster like you every day."

Li Yuanqing was stunned and couldn't help but be speechless. Is this Mao Wenlong's evaluation of himself?

Mao Wenlong naturally noticed Li Yuanqing's demeanor and said with a smile: "Yuanqing, you are a good boy. I know who you are. Don't put too much pressure. As long as it is beneficial to the overall situation and beneficial to my Ming Dynasty, whatever you think is up to you. How to do it.”

This is almost guaranteed.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly knelt down on one knee and kowtowed to Mao Wenlong, "Commander's kindness, Yuan Qing will never forget it."

Mao Wenlong smiled and said, "You kid, get up. What is your judgment on the subsequent situation?"

Li Yuanqing thought for a moment and then said: "Commander, although the casualties of the Jin army in this Lushun defense battle were not large, it should have a considerable impact on their morale. This year, from the beginning of the year to the present, Lao Nu

They haven’t rested yet. I guess it’s time for some peace and quiet.”

Mao Wenlong nodded, "No one can shake the authority of the old slave in Hou Jin. As long as he does not die, no one can threaten him. Yuan Qing, how should our army deal with itself in the next step?"

"Commander, our army has hardly stopped this year, and our men are also exhausted. During this period of time before the year, I don't want to use weapons anymore, and focus on recuperation. Make more soldiers, armor and sharp weapons, store more food and grass, and train our men.

, let’s not think about the war until spring next year.” Li Yuanqing did not have many reservations and expressed his thoughts to Mao Wenlong frankly.

In the second year of Tianqi, both Lao Nu's Houjin and the Dongjiang Army headquarters spent most of their time in war, and it was indeed time to take a break.

Mao Wenlong nodded, "I also have this intention. However, Yuan Qing, the army can rest, but in other aspects, it cannot rest."

Li Yuanqing certainly understood what Mao Wenlong meant. If the Later Jin Dynasty was allowed to develop, how long would it take to restore Liao Dynasty?

Intelligence work must be carried out at all times and cannot be left to the rest.

"Commander is wise, just as he is." Li Yuanqing smiled and patted the horse.

Mao Wenlong smiled softly, "By the way, Yuan Qing, there is one more thing. I have an idea in my mind."

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment, then he said respectfully: "Yuan Qing is all ears."

Mao Wenlong said: "I have thought about it for a long time. The land of Pidao is not enough to support so many soldiers and civilians. We still need to obtain more land. Kuandian is mountainous and the land is fertile. I am ready to let Jisheng go to Kuandian to develop."

Li Yuanqing's originally relaxed body suddenly tightened. What does this mean? Mao Wenlong wants Chen Jisheng to go to Kuandian?

This, does this mean the establishment of the Dongjiang Right Association?

In my memory, this should have happened three years after the Apocalypse. Why suddenly...

Historically, letting Chen Jisheng go to Kuandian and establish the Dongjiang Right Association basically confirmed Chen Jisheng's second position and successor in the Dongjiang Army.

this……

Seeing the change in Li Yuanqing's expression, Mao Wenlong couldn't help but smile softly, "Yuanqing, I plan to establish the Dongjiang Left and Right Association. The Right Association, let Jisheng go. The Left Association..."

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Yuanqing meaningfully.

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To be continued...