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With the blessing of money and the crisis of survival, people's enthusiasm has been fully stimulated, and their efficiency has been greatly improved.
Fortunately, the snow didn't fall for long. It spread a thin layer on the ground and disappeared.
Everything went as Li Qing expected, no big problem!
Li Hong accompanied his godfather and watched him all the way. He was happy but also a little lonely. This was completely different from the journey he had imagined.
"What's wrong?"
"No, it's nothing." Li Hong scratched his head and said, "I originally thought that this time it would be a big deal and that the child would be able to show off, but I didn't expect it to go so smoothly..."
He smiled bitterly and said: "The child is just a foil, it is of no use at all."
"You haven't stepped into the temple yet, so of course you are not needed, and you don't have much ability now." Li Qing said bluntly, "The prerequisite for showing off is that you have the ability to show off."
Li Hong: "..."
After a moment of silence, he asked: "Godfather, are you sure you can't fight this time?"
"You kid..." Li Qing's eyes were dangerous, but he restrained himself this time. He could understand Li Hong's mood, "Well... 99% of the time we can't fight, but... it's not absolute. Internal stability does not mean there is no external crisis."
"external?"
Li Hong was startled for a moment and said in surprise: "My godfather said... there might be grassland tribes coming to attack the Hetao?"
"Attack? Haha, they would never dare! Not to mention these tribes at the moment, our Ming army alone has 50,000 troops. Attack with your life?" Li Qing sneered, "I guess I just stole some things, come back quickly, Make a living."
Li Hong asked: "Is this...possible?"
"It's not big, but it's not ruled out." Li Qing moved his arms and said, "Whether it's Tatar or Oara, even some big tribes will set up spies outside the pass to pay close attention to the Ming Dynasty's movements in order to respond in advance."
"Then isn't Daming very passive?"
"It doesn't matter. All conspiracies are as vulnerable as paper tigers in the face of absolute strength." Li Qing said calmly, "Not to mention the Ming army's movements and tactics, they all know it clearly. However, so what?"
"They still can't beat them. Even if they know the Ming army well, they are still no match for the Ming army." Li Qing said with a smile, "As long as you are strong enough, you don't need to be afraid of being understood by your opponent;
Of course, when it is strong enough, it is difficult not to be understood by the opponent. "
Li Qing said leisurely: "Let him be crazy as he pleases, the bright moon will shine on the river!"
Li Hong was fascinated by what he heard, and his cooled heart became excited again, "Godfather, if there is really an enemy attack, how about letting me go to fight?"
"you?"
"No, no?"
Li Qing said with a smile, "Do you think you can go into battle and kill the enemy?"
"Um."
"...Godfather, I can do it."
"No, you can't."
"It's okay." Li Hong said firmly, "I have been practicing martial arts over the years, and I have almost never stopped. I can't get close to three or five people."
Li Qing laughed and said: "It is undeniable that fighting has a lot to do with personal force, but... what is more important is courage and the determination to kill the enemy."
"I am determined and not cowardly." Li Hong quickly assured.
Li Qing just smiled and said, "You haven't even killed a chicken, let alone a human. When you get to the battlefield, you will find that you can't use your skills at all, and your legs and feet will even become weak."
He did not doubt his godson's character, but the battlefield... was not something that a man like his godson, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and had lived in fine clothes since childhood, could bear. This was not a matter of bravery, but a matter of mental endurance.
Apart from anything else, most people cannot bear the unique chilling atmosphere of the battlefield, let alone the extremely bloody scenes and the sense of life and death crisis.
That scene was not something that a young man with a good life could bear. Li Qing was not looking down on his godson.
However, Li Hong was aroused to be competitive and said: "Godfather, can you give the child a chance?"
"War is not a child's play. You have never even practiced martial arts. You still lack training." Li Qing shook his head.
"Godfather, please help me just once." Li Hong begged, "My child wants to make progress so much."
Li Qing looked at his godson with a longing face and sighed softly: "If you really want to fight, get familiar with the army first. Well... I don't have time to practice martial arts now, so just help them dig cave dwellings." ΟиЪ.ōΓＧ
"This..." Li Hong asked suspiciously, "Will it help the fight?"
"It can't be said to be helpful, but it can help you get to know the soldiers from a side perspective." Li Qing said, "There is a saying in the art of war: know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles. If the enemy does not understand, your own people must understand."
Li Hong nodded lightly: "Then... my child will go now."
"Well, go ahead."
Li Qing waved his hand and continued walking alone.
The earth is desolate and white, and you can't see the edge at a glance. The withered grass is sparse and messy, with gossamer-like snow silk hanging on it. If you accidentally kick your waist and bend it, the snow silk will fly...
Li Qing's feet were wearing soft insoles and their feet were very warm...
There wasn't much snow, but it didn't melt due to the low temperature, making it look very desolate.
Li Qing whispered to himself: "When spring comes next year, there will definitely be a new atmosphere here."
He is confident that the Hetao will be full of vitality in the future.
If you think about it carefully, except for the terrible temple power field, the Ming Dynasty is pretty good in other aspects. There is darkness, but there is more light.
However, Li Qing's power is limited after all. It is extremely rare to reach this point, and he is very satisfied.
There were a lot of deep-rooted things that he couldn't change and couldn't change, at least... not yet.
What else can I do... Li Qing asked himself, but couldn't find an answer for a while.
Maritime trade not only made the people rich and the handicraft industry developed, but also allowed the Ming Dynasty to no longer be isolated and maintain exchanges with overseas countries;
To a large extent, the apportionment of people into acres of land curbed land annexation and reduced the burden on the people. The population of the Ming Dynasty ushered in a surge;
The introduction of new crops could fully support the people of the Ming Dynasty, and there was still surplus;
Except for the eldest son of the vassal king, all other heirs were demoted to inherit the title, which greatly reduced the court's financial expenditure;
The household registration system... has basically been fully liberalized except for the military, giving people more choices and making them more motivated...
The Ming Dynasty was still the Ming Dynasty, but it took a completely different path from the Ming Dynasty in history.
For now, there are no obvious mistakes in the general direction.
However, just looking at the power field of temples, the Ming Dynasty is not much different from the Ming Dynasty in history.
The civil servants were powerful and the generals were weak. The authority of the cabinet was partially strengthened, and the eunuchs participated in the power struggle...
In this regard, Li Qing really has no good solution.
Wherever there are people, there is struggle, not to mention the field of power?
Even in a small county government office, a group of people under the magistrate still talk about cliques, the county magistrate, the chief registrar... form cliques and scheming.
"Wait until the Loop is built and completely on the right track, and stay for a few more years... After Zhu Jianshen takes power, just retreat." Li Qing said to himself...
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Tonight, there were no bright stars, so Li Qing lay down early and watched "Water Margin" by candlelight.
After just flipping through a few pages, Li Hong lowered his head, bent his waist, walked in feebly, and called out: "Godfather."
"Hmm..." Li Qing closed the book, looked at his godson, and smiled, "Why, you can't stand it after only half a day?"
"Uh... It's really tiring, but it's not unbearable." Li Hong sat down and ate his godfather's leftover snacks, slurring his words, "Godfather, do you have... any water?"
"Want to take a shower?"
"Ang, I'm sweating all over. I feel so uncomfortable."
"No." Li Qing said lightly, "I'm busy building cave dwellings right now, so I can't spare the energy to get too much water. I really want to take a shower and get some snow outside, just for wiping."
Li Hong smacked his lips and sighed: "Then I'd better not wash it. Godfather, don't think I stink."
Li Qing sniffed his nose and said: "It's nothing if you don't tell me. It really stinks if you say it. You can go live in a cave dwelling."
"Godfather, why are you like this?" Li Hong was angry, "Don't you feel bad?"
Li Qing rolled his eyes, "What are you doing here? Get out of here if you think you've suffered!"
"It's been a tiring day today, how about tomorrow?" Li Hong tried to bargain.
Li Qing said: "If you want to become a general, it is necessary to get along with the soldiers."
"Okay, I'll leave after eating."
"Sure, but don't come tomorrow. You can eat whatever the soldiers eat." Li Qing said, "Since we are going to take this path, we must follow through to the end."
"……knew."
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After sending his godson away, Li Qing opened "Water Margin" again, and didn't get dressed and lie down until the candle burned out.
The next day.
At the end of Chenshi, Li Qingcai woke up quietly. It didn't snow today, but the sun didn't come out either. The sky was gloomy and the wind was blowing hard, causing pain on his face.
Fortunately, everyone was busy working and didn't feel too cold.
Li Qing was even more fine. On a cold day, he wore a thin navy blue robe with only a white coat underneath. He looked very elegant.
However, when it came to Shi Heng's mouth, he became a slut.
Li Qing asked about the progress of the project every day, and then asked Shi Heng where Funing Bo Zhu Yong was, and then went to find him.
Li Qing didn't know this person well, but Zhu Jianshen wanted to focus on cultivating him, so he naturally had to pay more attention to him.
If you are not a good person, it is best to stop the loss in time.
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Zhu Yong is in his thirties, tall and dignified. He is personally supervising his subordinates to work...
Suddenly he glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw Li Qing coming. He quickly stepped forward and saluted, "General Zhu Yong, please see Marquis Yongqing!"
"Uncle Ning, please give me a courtesy." Li Qingxu gave him a hand and said with a smile: "After looking around, you are making the fastest progress. It looks like it will be completed in two or three days."
After a pause, he said, "But don't ignore quality just to rush for time. This is for people to live in. If it collapses, how will it survive this winter?"
"Don't worry, Marquis Yongqing. The general will not care about it, and the brothers will also care about it. No one will make a joke about it." Zhu Yong invited, "If you have time, Lord Marquis, you might as well come and visit."
"Well... don't rush this. Are you busy?"
Zhu Yong said hurriedly: "No, no, no, what are your orders?"
"It's too noisy here, come with me." Li Qing turned around and walked aside.
"Yes!" Zhu Yong followed immediately, feeling happy in his heart. If he could establish a good relationship with Marquis Yongqing, his career would be smoother...
