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As Li Yuanqing's wedding ceremony came to an end and all the guests and friends dispersed, Changsheng Island returned to normal track, with all aspects of affairs becoming more compact and running intensively.

Although it is only mid-July at this time, the weather in the north is cold, and starting from October, the rivers in the world will begin to freeze.

Although Li Yuanqing has set an expedition scale of 5,000 troops, most of them are new troops.

Although they were all trained auxiliary soldiers, this trip was too difficult, and Li Yuanqing could only be more demanding on their training.

Although it is Li Yuanqing's "honeymoon period" now, Li Yuanqing spends most of his time in the military camp during the day, instructing various units in drills.

Even if he returned to the official hall, he wouldn't have much time to rest.

We should listen to a large number of reports from Shang Laoliu and Ma Guanjia.

For this expedition, there is no fixed distance at all. It can range from several thousand miles to tens of thousands of miles or even tens of thousands of miles. The logistics work must not be careless at all.

Li Yuanqing's plan is very clear.

In this surprise attack on Mongolia, it was impossible for the logistics supply line to keep up. It was useless for the troops to carry too much food. They only carried all kinds of most useful weapons, flint, salt, a little bacon, salted fish, and even armor.

Wearing light armor means traveling lightly.

In terms of weapons and equipment, Li Yuanqing also took great pains.

Apart from the three most basic types of soldiers, spear soldiers, cannon soldiers, and sword and shield soldiers, what is left are a large number of scouts and quasi-scouts.

In addition to their own weapons and equipment, each person is also issued a dagger and a simple medical kit, which contains various simple medicines to stop bleeding and treat injuries, as well as a large number of anti-cold medicines, including those to treat various frostbites and abrasions.

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Furthermore, when going on an expedition, each officer will be given new cotton-padded clothes and two pairs of fine cowhide boots.

After all, the distance is so far that there is no quantification at all, and the time is even more difficult to estimate. It can be as fast as half a year, or as slow as a year or even longer.

Li Yuanqing had to prepare everything he could think of and do.

As a result, although the wedding may seem like a lot of income, these equipments will cost a lot of money.

Because of Qu Minqiu's relationship with medicine, the price is cheaper, but these basic equipment, such as cloth, cotton, iron, cowhide, saltpeter, etc., are all based on the market price, or even higher than the market price, which is more than a hundred thousand taels.

Money can't be beaten at all.

But no matter how difficult it was, Li Yuanqing could only grit his teeth and persevere.

It’s still the same saying, ‘wealth can only be found in danger’.

If you want to be better than others, you have to do something that others can't do.

If you want to gain greater rights, more money, and beauties, you have to withstand this hell-like test.

Under Li Yuanqing's high pressure, various affairs on Changsheng Island were running rapidly.

By mid-August, Fuzhou City's supplies were basically cleared and transported back to Changsheng Island.

Zhang Yuniang also successfully gave birth to a baby boy.

Changsheng Island was immediately inspired and the momentum was skyrocketing.

Li Yuanqing named his first son "Li Dingbei", hoping that his son would bring him good luck and successfully pacify the northern frontier of the Ming Dynasty.

Originally, Li Yuanqing wanted to name his eldest son "Li Dingguo", but after thinking about it for a long time, he gave up the idea.

His son can't copy the name of that famous general...

What made Li Yuanqing even more delighted was that thanks to his hard work, Qu Minqiu and Wan'er also received good news one after another that they were pregnant.

Zhang Yunniang also breathed a sigh of relief.

As Li Yuanqing's heirs spread, her reputation will also spread. After all, she already has Li Dingbei, Li Yuanqing's eldest son, and no one can threaten her status.

Otherwise, the reputation of being a jealous wife will not be good.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was mid-September. Li Dingbei was already one full moon, and the day of the expedition was approaching.

In the backyard of the official hall, Li Yuanqing held his eldest son dotingly, carefully making the little boy happy.

It's a pity that this guy didn't buy his father's account at all. Within a few minutes of Li Yuanqing carrying him over, this kid burst into tears.

On the side, Zhang Yunniang was both happy and angry, "Brother, if you hold Dingbei like this, will he feel comfortable? Be careful and hold his neck. The child's bones have not yet fully grown and are very fragile."

How could Li Yuanqing admit that he couldn't hold his son? He said hurriedly: "I've already held his neck, okay? This kid deserves a beating. How dare you give me a hard time?"

But the little guy ignored Li Yuanqing at all and cried louder and louder.

Zhang Yunniang was speechless and quickly took the child over, "Dingbei, good boy, stop crying. Are you hungry?"

As he spoke, he untied her clothes and let Li Dingbei nurse.

Li Yuanqing's eyes couldn't help but drift to Zhang Yunniang's plump figure.

Because of having a child, the fullness that Li Yuanqing is most familiar with has doubled in size. Unfortunately, Li Yuanqing does not have Li Dingbei's ability, that is, he cannot suck out milk.

Seeing Li Yuanqing looking at her intently, Zhang Yunniang couldn't help but blush, and whispered: "Brother, how can you feed Dingbei when you look at me like this?"

Li Yuanqing smiled, "What does eating milk in Dingbei have to do with you?"

Why didn't Zhang Yuniang understand what Li Yuanqing meant? She was so ashamed that she whispered: "Brother, the slave family, the slave family is not good enough. But Ou'er has grown up."

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but look at the pretty figure who was walking with Qu Minqiu and Wan'er in the distance, and suddenly smiled, "Yun Niang, how can I go find her when you are here?"

Zhang Yuniang was ashamed and happy, and whispered: "Brother, it's not easy for Ou'er. She has been looking forward to this day for a long time. Besides, there is housekeeper Ma. How about Ou'er coming in tonight?"

"Isn't this bad?"

Li Yuanqing hurriedly refused, but his eyes couldn't leave the curve of Ouer's waist and hips not far away.

Why didn't Zhang Yuniang understand Li Yuanqing's thoughts? She smiled and said: "That's it. Brother, you go to the official office and do your work. I will make arrangements here."

Li Yuanqing blushed a little, said "Yeah", and hurriedly left.

Arriving at the official hall, Shang Laoliu and Butler Ma were also there.

Shang Laoliu took out a thick stack of documents and reported directly to Li Yuanqing: "Yuanqing, the preparations here are almost complete. The fleet is also ready. The gunpowder and projectiles you are most concerned about, every soldier,

We have prepared a thousand rounds. At that time, there will be ten craftsmen accompanying us. If conditions permit, we can make them at any time."

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Tomorrow, let's give the sons and daughters a three-day holiday. Let them reunite with their families."

"yes."

Shang Laoliu went to work, and Butler Ma began to report the recent financial expenses to Li Yuanqing.

In the past two months since the wedding, nearly 00,000 silver has been spent on Changsheng Island, 99% of which was spent on preparations for this war.

Li Yuanqing was already prepared, so it wasn't like he couldn't accept it.

After all, fighting always costs money.

As for whether he can make money back, it all depends on his ability.

"I understand this matter. Butler Ma, thank you for your hard work these days." Li Yuanqing looked at Butler Ma with a smile.

Butler Ma hurriedly said: "Serving the general is the blessing of a humble position."

Li Yuanqing smiled and was about to speak, but at this moment, Ou'er came over with some trepidation. When she saw her father was there, she gave a soft cry and hurried over to salute Li Yuanqing and her father.

Although she is a close relative's daughter, how can Housekeeper Ma stay here longer at this time? She hurriedly and respectfully said goodbye and left.

Ou'er was stunned and said, "Dad, why are you leaving in such a hurry? My daughter has made some snacks, why don't you come and try them too."

Unfortunately, Butler Ma had already bypassed the rockery at the door and returned to his 'office' outside the front yard.

There were only two people left in the hall.

Li Yuanqing smiled and held Ou'er in his arms, "You know what happened tonight, right? My little fifth lady?"

Ou'er's pretty face suddenly turned red, "Who cares? Why doesn't your Nian'er come to serve you?"

Li Yuanqing smiled and hugged Ou'er's slender waist, "Hey, hey. You're not big or small. You don't know the family rules, do you?"

Although there was no substantial intimacy, Ou'er was already familiar with Li Yuanqing's physical contact. She leaned in Li Yuanqing's arms like a bird, bit Li Yuanqing's ear and murmured: "Dingbei is so cute, Master, the slave family, the slave family is also

want……"

Li Yuanqing was almost ignited, but Ou'er ran away with a sweet smile, "Master, I suddenly remembered that the eldest lady had something to do with me just now."

Smelling the fragrance left by the lotus root, Li Yuanqing couldn't help but smile, 'It's already evening, can you still run?'

At this time, a maid came over with a cup of tea and said, "Sir, please have some tea."

Li Yuanqing was stunned, it turned out to be Liu Qiao, his maid from Denglai.

These days, Li Yuanqing really rarely meets her face to face.

Seeing her, Li Yuanqing nodded lightly, "Are you used to living in the mansion these days?"

Liu Qiao hurriedly said respectfully: "Sir, the ladies are very good to me. I am very happy now."

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Why isn't Nian'er here? It's you who will take care of me today?"

The official hall is equivalent to Li Yuanqing's outer study. On weekdays, Ou'er and Nian'er are usually in charge. Of course, his four wives can also come here. Ordinary maids and servants cannot come here without permission.
To be continued...