The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

On both sides of the hall, the braziers crackled and the red fire dispelled the cold wind outside and made the room warm as spring.

But at this time, when Wei Liang said this, the faces of Shang Laoliu and Ma housekeeper changed.

Li Yuanqing still kept the smile on his face and said, "Lord Shang, this is your duty. Didn't you hear what Duke Wei said? Why don't you get the census register? "

Mr. Shang looked at Li Yuanqing on June 1. Li Yuanqing indicated his peace of mind with his eyes. Shang Laoliu also responded. Wei Liang now represents the emperor and the imperial court. How could his small arm twist over his thigh? "Yes. I'm going to get the book. "

Looking at Shang Laoliu's leaving in a hurry, Wei Liang's face showed a trace of complacent smile, "General Li, you know, many things, I don't want to embarrass you, but the emperor's life is in me, and I can't help it."

Li Yuanqing nodded with a smile, "what Duke Wei said. The loyalty of Duke Wei to the emperor can be seen day by day. His humble position is also greatly admired. "

Two people hip-hop, no half nutrition, Li Yuanqing deliberately flatter, no trace of impatience.

This actually let Wei Liang's heart, some feel sorry.

He is the overseer of the army, on behalf of the emperor, to monitor and supervise all Li Yuanqing's actions in Changsheng island. This is his duty. However, to a large extent, he is one with Li Yuanqing. Only when Li Yuanqing has made achievements can he have achievements. If Li Yuanqing is defeated, he will never be able to make good.

Although Wei Liang is the father-in-law of Wei, in fact, he is far from the opportunity and ability of Duke Wei.

Li Yuanqing is not wrong about one thing. This Duke Wei Liang and Wei was in the palace, doing the work of digging out excrement. He entered the palace at the age of more than ten years. This work has lasted for 30 years

In ordinary times, he would never have a day of success, but life is an opportunity. Because he knew a few words, he happened to be the father-in-law's family. The palace had been cleaned up several times. Duke Wei's dwarfs pulled out the general, and he picked out the loyal and honest man.

And for this position, he has spent nearly 30 years of his savings.

Of course, Li Yuanqing did not know Wei Liang's past, but Wei Liang knew that Li Yuanqing had a friendship with Duke an, and he was highly appreciated by him.

Wei Liang, who had lived in the palace for forty-six years, had already honed his talents. He said with a smile, "General Li, you must know more about the population of Changsheng Island than in the literature. If not, you can tell me directly. I don't know when I'm going to go through the books. "

Li Yuanqing smile, Wei Liang also showed a kind smile.

At such a time, why is Li Yuanqing still unknown? Busy smile way: "Wei Gonggong is wise."

With that, he began to briefly describe the current population structure and cardinal number of Changsheng island with Wei Liang.

At this time, after such a long period of accumulation, supplemented by Mao Wenlong's Dongjiang headquarters, and the Liao people who fled from southern Liaoning, the population base of Changsheng island has exceeded 20000.

But the number of men was less than 8000, and the number of soldiers available was less than 3000.

There are more than 10000 Liao people in Denglai, of whom 7000 are young, and the rest are Zhuang women and children.

Some of these young people are all alone, with families and businesses. There are more than 1000 people. Some of them are still in Denglai and have not come with the fleet.

More than 20000 of the original residents have been filed in archives, but the newly added 10000 people have not yet had time to settle down.

The most important thing is that the more than 20000 people who originally lived in Dengzhou are easy to explain, but the more than 10000 people in Dengzhou are not easy to explain.

Li Yuanqing did not avoid taboo, and directly and truthfully described the composition of Wei Liang.

After hearing this, Wei Liang's face also changed. He said, "General Li, this, this, Dengzhou..."

Li Yuanqing said with a smile, "father-in-law, I've met Mr. Yuan of Fudai in Dengzhou, and he doesn't have much objection to this. Father in law, you can also see that Changsheng island is very cold and the land is barren. It is very difficult for the children and their families to have enough food. "

Naturally, Wei Liang understood Li Yuanqing's meaning. Li Yuanqing had managed the affairs properly. He said, "General Li, how should I report to the emperor?"

Li Yuanqing, close to Wei Liang, deliberately lowered his voice and said: "father in law, the population base of Dengzhou is now entered into the document book. We don't have so much manpower. What's more, you know that... "

Li Yuanqing briefly told Wei Liangxu about the salt field.

Wei Liang's eyes lit up after hearing this. In this era, the illegal salt business is just like the most profiteering drugs in the future. Who doesn't want to take a bite?

In the past, even if Wei Liang wanted to, he did not have this opportunity, but at this time, Li Yuanqing put the opportunity in front of him.

But Wei Liang was a little uneasy and said, "General Li, if it's checked up..."

Li Yuanqing light smile, "father-in-law, this matter, you can be at ease. Your humble position will be handled properly. Changsheng island is not small. "

"Well, then, the miscellaneous family will report it according to 20000 people?" Wei Liang looked at Li Yuanqing with a guilty heart.Li Yuanqing laughed and was about to open his mouth. At this time, the sixth merchant had already brought the book to him, and four or five soldiers were carrying it. He was afraid that he would have to have a hundred catties of literature.

"Father in law, have you got the book?" Shang Laoliu felt the sweat on his head.

His office is in the front yard of the government office, only a few dozen steps away. But Rao is so tired that he is sweating.

Li Yuanqing said with a smile, "Lord Shang, this general has already reported to my father-in-law."

Six one Leng, also understand, busy smile to Wei Liang arch hand way: "father-in-law is wise, humble respect."

Wei Yuanqing asked Li Liangqing for help.

Although he was trying to bluff people, he obviously did not have the courage to deal with such a thing.

Li Yuanqing was also aware of Wei Liang's ability and said, "father-in-law, you will be helped tomorrow by Mr. Shang. Moreover, you have only been in Changsheng island for less than a day. If this information is sent out, I'm afraid that the emperor's side... "

Wei Liang understood Li Yuanqing's meaning in an instant. He wiped the cold sweat on his head and arched his hands and said, "thank you for your instruction. I almost made a big mistake. "

Li Yuanqing said with a smile, "father-in-law, you have been serving the emperor all the time. I don't know that things are complicated below. Of course, I can't blame you. But this kind of thing, also does not have the ingenious place, looks at two eyes to understand. Lord Shang, my father-in-law has worked so hard tonight. I'll take 100 liang of gift money and buy him some charcoal fire to get rid of the cold. "

Wei Liang said with a smile, "this, this, General Li, how is this funny?"

……

Wei Liang was happy to leave with a gift of gold. Shang Laoliu was a little tongue tied, "Yuanqing, this thing is done so soon?"

But Li Yuanqing slowly shook his head, "brother Shang, Ma Guanshi, this batch of affairs of the Liao people in Dengzhou must be dealt with as soon as possible. From tomorrow, we will divide them into two groups. The older and weaker ones will be asked to build salt fields around them. No, let them all build salt fields and build them to the south. The more the better. "

"Yes." The two men jotted it down.

At this time of the year, the land has been frozen hard. It will take time and effort to reclaim wasteland, and it will not be very effective.

In this respect, there is no technical content in the saltworks. That is, building houses first, digging pits, burning furnaces, boiling salt and drying salt, and it will soon enter the cold winter. It is no way to keep crowding around the town.

Shang Laoliu understood the truth, but there was a more critical problem. Looking at Li Yuanqing, he said helplessly, "Yuanqing, we don't have much grain."

Li Yuanqing had anticipated this problem for a long time, but after listening to Shang Laoliu, he was still a little tired and powerless. "Brother Shang, how much food do we have? How long will it last? "

Shang Laoliu said: "if we didn't have these people of Liaoning in Dengzhou, we would not have a big problem until March next year. But now, I'm afraid, we will just be able to celebrate the new year."

Li Yuanqing nodded.

At present, he has only less than ten thousand taels of silver on hand. If he goes to buy grain in cold weather, it will cost a lot more if he adds the festival of last year.

Even if there is such a weak way in front of me, it's hard for me to laugh. We should settle the population first and wait until the new year is over. "

"Yes."

……

Seeing off Shang Laoliu and Ma housekeeper, Zhang yunniang Shi Shi ran went to Li Yuanqing and said, "brother, I've cooked some jujube porridge. You can drink some while it's hot."

With a smile, Li Yuanqing held Zhang yunniang in his arms and put his face on her already plump chest, feeling the heat on her body.

In the past two years, the little girl has changed a lot in her body and temperament, because she has no worries about food and clothing.

Although the situation has changed, but yesterday's everything seems to be in front of us. The little girl in front of us has become a beautiful young woman with strong youth and mature flavor. But in Li Yuanqing's eyes, the scene of two figures, one big and one small, struggling for their lives in Shenyang City, could not be swept away

Zhang yunniang also felt that Li Yuanqing's mood seemed to fluctuate. She gently took Li Yuanqing's neck and held him in her arms. She said carefully, "brother, what's the matter? But there's something wrong with it? "

Li Yuanqing a smile, take her in the arms, let her sit on his lap, "nothing. Is there anything else that can defeat my brother? By the way, Yun Niang, has there been any movement these days? "

Li Yuanqing gently stroked her abdomen.

Zhang yunniang's face darkened and she said, "brother, isn't it me..."

Li Yuanqing tried to block her small mouth for a long time, until Zhang yunniang couldn't breathe, he just let go.

Zhang yunniang was already flushed and her eyes were watery.

Li Yuanqing put his hand into her skirt from behind and said with a smile, "don't think about it, or we don't plough enough. Everything will be there. Yun Niang, go and call minqiu and Caizi to your room. Tonight, we will have a meeting at home. "

Zhang yunniang couldn't help being speechless. Of course, she understood what Li Yuanqing meant. Although it was somewhat disorganized, she had to obey orders if her brother wanted to do so.Zhang yunniang just wanted to break away from Li Yuanqing's arms, but Li Yuanqing took her little hand and solemnly said, "Yun Niang, I want to marry you."

Zhang yunniang is stunned. Her tears can't stop. She pours herself into Li Yuanqing's arms. This sentence, let her die now, is worth it.

Li Yuanqing felt the shivering little girl in her arms. She could not tell her taste. In many ways, she did not do well enough.

It is better to do the present better than to expect something without shadow.

Li yunniang lost her sight.

He is like a big boss with a bright appearance, but in fact, his finance is on the verge of collapse.

Sniffing at the fragrance left by Zhang yunniang on her finger, Li Yuanqing suddenly smiles. The road ahead is indeed very difficult and arduous, but the difficulties are not to be conquered by people?