The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

It was late at night when we returned to Guanglu island. Fortunately, some soldiers came back in advance and informed Shang Laoliu. At this time, Shang Laoliu had set up more than a dozen large pots in the open space outside the kitchen. Inside, the rice porridge had been cooked. Under the wind of the sea, it was steaming and attractive.

As the accompanying population got off the ship one by one, the soldiers who had been waiting here for a long time led them out of the kitchen orderly and drank some hot porridge to warm themselves up.

On one side, several huge bonfires have been lit. The red fire has dispelled the deep cold of the night. In addition, hot porridge has warmed up. These refugees seem to feel the warmth of their home. Many people can't help but shed tears.

Chen Zhong and Li Yuanqing walked side by side.

Looking at this scene, Chen Zhong's heart is also very uncomfortable, "Yuanqing, really thanks to you. If it were me, I would not have done so well. "

Li Yuanqing sighed deeply, "this is just a temporary measure. With such a large population, we are short of food. "

Chen Zhong is also aware of this problem, can not help but spit, "Japan his mother, this dog day of the world ah."

On the contrary, Li Yuanqing was relieved. At this time, he could not solve any problems at all. If he wanted to change, he had to rely on his own hands to do and change.

"Big brother, it's late. You go and have a rest. I'll think about it tonight and we'll discuss it tomorrow. "

Chen Zhong nodded and didn't refuse. He knew he couldn't help him here. "Yuanqing, it's hard for you."

With a smile, Li Yuanqing shook Chen Zhong's hand.

After Chen Zhong left, Li Yuanqing breathed out a long breath.

At this time, he resumed contact with Mao Wenlong's headquarters. It was not easy to take Chen Zhong to do something like before.

Although the Ming Dynasty is declining and declining, the orthodoxy of the court is still there, the righteousness is still there, and the whole system is still complete. No matter Mao Wenlong or Chen Zhong, although they are heroes in the world, the limitations of their times, or the education they received from their childhood, "loyalty to the emperor and patriotism", make it difficult for them to jump out of this limitation and consider the issue from the most realistic point of view.

Mao Wenlong's side depends on North Korea and the imperial court. In addition, Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong gave him 6000 liang of silver, which should be able to maintain in a short time.

Chen Zhong, on the other hand, had 16000 taels of silver, half of which was Li Yuanqing's, and eight thousand taels were given to Mao Wenlong by one person. There was still 5000 taels left to cope with the Dingkou under his command, and there was no problem to spend the winter.

However, Li Yuanqing's side, the pressure is somewhat heavy.

On the ship when he came back, Li Yuanqing had already made a private communication with Chen Zhong. He was under the economic pressure of Chen Zhong. Chen Zhong only needed to raise 500 young people given by Mao Wenlong, and 200 soldiers from his headquarters. The rest of the old, weak, women and children would be fed by Li Yuanqing.

This is not that Li Yuanqing entrusted the University, but Li Yuanqing deeply understood that land and population are the greatest wealth.

Rather than let these old and weak women and children starve with Chen Zhong, it is better to let them do what they can under Li Yuanqing's command, so that they can fill their stomachs and stabilize the morale of the two troops.

Therefore, it is imperative for Li Yuanqing and Chen Zhong to separate their families.

At this time, there are so many old Chinese and African migration teams.

Li Yuanqing couldn't help but spit out his bad breath. Although the population under his command suddenly increased several times, which was far beyond the "peak" period when he filled the quota in Zhenjiang on that day, he lost the support of Mao Wenlong's headquarters and the imperial court. All the pressure will be borne by Li Yuanqing.

At this time, Shang Laoliu came to Li Yuanqing and said, "Yuanqing, we don't have so many houses. How should we arrange the accommodation for these people tonight?"

At this time, Li Yuanqing had completely calmed down, "let the soldiers let out the barracks. All the young men will sleep outside tonight and give their rooms to the old and the weak. Brother Shang, you can make more bonfires and let the brothers sleep by the fire with bedding. In addition, let Caizi let my room out and let the women and children sleep first. "

"This?"

Shang Laoliu was speechless. "Yuanqing, the room over there in Caizi, don't you have to let it out?"

Li Yuanqing shook his head, "why sweep the world if you don't sweep a house? Since they live with me, Li Yuanqing, I can't treat them unfairly. "

Shang Laoliu had no choice but to do it.

At the end of the night, the soldiers and the young men gathered in the campfire in the camp to rest. Even if the campfire was warm, what a cold night it was on the beach?

Many people's bedding is not thick enough, so they can only cuddle up with their peers and rely on each other's body temperature for warmth.

But none of them complained.

Because, they know, their adult, Li Yuanqing, is also outside with them, even, the adult's little lady, is also outside with them.

In the night sky, the stars are bright, and Caizi nestles in Li Yuanqing's arms, and her delicate body can't help shivering.Although Li Yuanqing and Caizi did not take off their clothes and were covered with two quilts, they were still unable to resist the chilling cold.

Caizi's whole body is covered in the quilt, tightly embracing Li Yuanqing's body. Li Yuanqing's heart, also don't know what it's like. But the heart has made a vow, this woman, although is a Japanese, is not his original match, but this life, must not negative her.

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As soon as the night passed, the sun came out of the clouds, and the young men of the whole camp were almost pardoned.

Li Yuanqing also gave a little breath, and immediately ordered the officers of Shang Laoliu and shunzi to cut down the trees around them and build houses as soon as possible.

At this time, we can't be too meticulous. It's enough to build simple wooden houses like barracks, as long as they can shelter from the wind and rain.

Although the newly cut trees are too wet to be used directly, no one can care so much at this time.

In the cold of Liaodi, the stove will be lit at night. At that time, the warmth of the stove can only be used to disperse the moisture of the wood.

Although Li Yuanqing's camp was very close to Chen Zhong, there were still some gaps when it was built before. After dawn, Chen Zhongqing also got the news, so he did not rush to come.

"Yuanqing, why don't you tell me about such a big thing. You, you, what if it's freezing? " Chen Zhongman is annoyed and reproached.

Li Yuanqing smiles, "big brother, it's OK. Isn't it all over here. Your boys are going to build houses. Let's do a big job. "

Chen Zhong was speechless, but he was also ignited by Li Yuanqing's enthusiasm. Soon, people on both sides quickly got busy.

After a day's hard work, the campsites of the two camps have changed greatly in the evening.

Chen Zhong's side is full of young people. He works very quickly. After finishing his work, he comes to help Li Yuanqing. The two sides work together, which greatly improves the progress of the project.

At this time, another seven or eight rows of large wooden houses were built between the camps, all of which were dozens of meters long and more than ten meters wide. This kind of house was more than enough to accommodate two people.

However, although there is a house, but firewood, but some insufficient.

Although Guanglu island is rich in resources and dense forests, it has limited firewood storage for both soldiers and civilians.

Liao is different from Guannei and South China. If you want to live on this land, especially in winter, the first is grain, the second is firewood.

Especially at this time, the climate of the little glacier is terrible. If the firewood is not enough, people will be frozen into "popsicles" sooner or later, even if people can eat enough.

"Yuanqing, let's let the soldiers go to the forest to cut more firewood. Let's think about it slowly. " Chen Zhong has no good idea. He can only say the most primitive way.

Li Yuanqing nodded, time is pressing, can only be so.

Li Yuanqing wanted to do a good job in training the population of Changqing?

The first priority is to let these people live.

Soldiers and young men worked frantically to get through the crisis. At night, all the population gathered in the house and leaned against the fire to keep warm.

But in this case, it is impossible to keep a small family.

In order to maintain order, Li Yuanqing can only choose men and women to live in separate camps, even the family members of Shandong salt farm before.

On this core point, Li Yuanqing sets an example and no one can violate it.

If there are people who don't know how to be grateful, it can't be blamed for Li Yuanqing's ruthlessness and black hands.

In the evening, in Li Yuanqing's room, except for Xu Heizi, who was in Changsheng Island, all the officers arrived to discuss the future development of Li Yuanqing's headquarters.

The red fire dispelled the chill of the night. After a day's hard work, everyone's face was also tired.

However, there are so many Dingkou at dusk, and the grain storage is in short supply. Li Yuanqing has also stopped training. Everyone's rations can no longer be as full and in place as before.

But in this state, no one dares to complain, including Li Yuanqing himself, who only takes half of his usual ration.

Shang Laoliu is the eldest among all the people, and is also Li Yuanqing's personal confidant. He glanced at all the people and took the lead in saying: "my Lord, everyone, in this situation, we must act. Otherwise, with such a large population, our grain reserves will not be able to support the new year. It's going to be cold soon, and the freezing period is coming. We don't have much time. "

All officers understand the seriousness of the matter. Once the cold comes and the sea is frozen, it is impossible for them to go out to work.

Those Dingkou under his command could only choose to live frugally on the island and compromise with fate.

Although it can be maintained at that time, the centripetal force of the whole team may be

Shunzi said, "my Lord, we made a windfall in Dengzhou last time? I think, this time, our eyes can still aim there. There are so many rich gentry in Shandong that they can't spend any money. Why don't we help them out? "All the people present were Li Yuanqing's confidants, and shunzi had no scruples about speaking.

Wang Hai also nodded his head and said, "my Lord, this is the only way to plan for today. We can find the Liu family again. "

Guan Canghai and Duan Xiliang also agreed.

Li dengqing shook his head, but it was not. However, with the last time, they will certainly strengthen their preparedness. If we are rash, I am afraid we can not get any advantage. This matter is not in a hurry. At this moment, you can go back and make preparations and get busy with the affairs of the camp itself. I'll think about it again. "

"Yes." All the officers left.

Shang Laoliu and shunzi stayed.

Shunzi said, "brother, I'll go to Dengzhou to play the front station first? In three or five days, I will bring back news. "

Li Yuanqing shook his head, "shunzi, you go to find Yang Xiaobo and Huang Guoshan."

"Eh? Yes Shunzi left in a hurry.