The Ming Dynasty began from Sarhu

Chapter 780: I always regret that this body is not mine, when will I forget the hustle and bustle
"I have heard that General Kang and General Yang are old friends, and their friendship is quite close."

"Qi Caoshou is so young, yet he knows all these old stories. It's true that during the Korean campaign, I did have some friendship with Yang Jinglue."

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Qiao Yiqi had not shown up for a long time, and the situation was very dangerous. Qi Meng guessed that Qiao Dazui had probably run into the Blue Banner and died a martyr.

In the Eastern World, it is not uncommon for NPCs to suddenly go offline. According to Qi Meng's rich experience, not only Qiao Yiqi, but even Zhu Youxiao and Zhu Youjian may have accidents and suddenly disappear.

Without the chatterbox, General Kang started talking more. Only a time traveler could understand such a subtle change.

Now, the only civil servant he can rely on is Kang Yingqian, so it is particularly important to make friends with Yang Jinglie.

Fortunately, General Kang also placed his hopes on General Qi.

Along the way, Lao Kang gave money and advice, and fought fiercely with Qi Meng, the warrior, without caring about the face of the civil servants at all. In a sense, he spent a lot of money.

Kang Yingqian certainly knew that Lü Buwei had the ability to make the most of rare goods.

As the military supervisor, if the Eastern Army retreated without a fight, Liu Jing would certainly not survive, and Kang Yingqian might also be implicated and imprisoned.

Just when General Kang was worried and hesitating whether to die, suddenly this unknown thing came out from nowhere, dared to attack the Bordered Blue Banner at night, and killed the leader of the Bordered Blue Banner, Amin.

After submitting this military achievement, Kang Yingqian's life was saved.

After Jiang Hongli's death, more than 8,000 Korean soldiers fled, and only 400 to 500 followed Jin Yinghe.

These 500 Korean soldiers followed Qi Caoshou to Shenyang. Kang Yingqian and Jin Yinghe promised that as long as they returned to Shenyang, each of them would receive a compensation of five taels of silver and plenty of kimchi. This managed to calm down the restless group of soldiers.

On March 19th, the army was in the east of Shenyang. Before entering the city, Kang Yingqian began to patiently remind Qi Cao of various precautions.

"Qi Caoshou, once we enter Shenyang City, you and I must firmly declare that Chieftain Amin is dead, and that you repelled Liu Jing at the Shajianzi Camp."

Qi Meng was surprised and asked, "When have I ever repelled an attack?"

Kang Yingqian dismounted and leaned close to Qi Meng's ear, whispering, "If you don't say this, how can we show our abilities? How can Yang Jinglie be willing to take us in?"

Seeing that Qi Meng still hadn't reacted, Kang Yingqian had to explain further, "Qi Morality! Yang Hao's current situation is not much better than yours and mine. There are many people in the court who want to get rid of him. He is now hoping to grab a lifeline, and you and I are his lifelines. If you surrender now, relying on this military achievement as a token of your loyalty, you and I can become Yang Jinglue's confidants. As for whether Amin is dead or not, it doesn't matter."

Qi Meng nodded repeatedly:

"Don't worry, General Kang, I know what to do."

As they approached Shenyang, Qi Meng discovered that his team had surpassed 10,000 people. The team stretched over ten miles, stretching like a mighty dragon.

This battle was even more impressive than when Liu Jing led the Eastern Army to fight against the Later Jin more than half a month ago.

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When they could see the east gate of Shenyang, they met a servant sent by the Standard Battalion. When the servant saw Kang Yingqian, he said that not all the troops could be allowed to enter the city, and Yang Jinglie asked him to inquire in detail about the night attack on the Bordered Blue Banner.

Qi Meng suddenly remembered that he had something important to do, so he asked Supervisor Kang to deal with the servant outside the city, and he took Shen Lian and a few others and rode fast to the Daqing Palace two miles away.

"Mr. Chao, are you going to worship Buddha?" Zhang Chao asked curiously.

"You worship your grandma's Buddha. Have you ever seen anyone worshipping Buddha in a Taoist temple?" Pei Dahu laughed.

You cannot believe in everything about ghosts and gods, but you cannot not believe in them either.

Of course, more importantly, there is a BUG in the Qing Palace that must be eliminated immediately, otherwise all of Qi Meng’s activities in this time and space will be hindered.

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Everyone burned incense and worshipped the Great Emperor Zhenwu in the Taoist temple. Then they took a walk in the temple. Pei Dahu approached Qi Meng and said:
"Thirteenth Master, Taoist Zhang from Xuanyuan Temple gave us 100 dan of grain and said you are destined to be with us."

Qi Meng smiled coldly: "The Taoist priest is really rich. He is the one I am looking for today."

"General, Master has just returned from liberating the Jiannu people and is taking a rest in the side rooms of the back hall. Master anticipated your arrival and specifically asked us to be on the lookout... Please follow me."

The little Taoist boy with bright eyes and white teeth was full of enthusiasm, and Qi Meng was a little hesitant for a moment.

Zhang Chao said, "Master Caoshou, we are not here to meditate with the old monk. Supervisor Kang is still waiting over there."

"Master Zhang is compassionate and knows some methods of salvation. Master Wuliang Tianzun, how kind! How can I miss this opportunity to meet you today?"

Zhang Chao was about to dissuade him, but Qi Meng had already strolled into the Taoist temple. He saw ancient trees standing tall, incense burning brightly, and a gentle breeze blowing, which was refreshing and made people vaguely feel like they were retiring from the world.

In the side room of the rear hall of Taiqing Palace, the Great Emperor Zhenwu sits barefoot with his hair loose, and sits on the hall, with statues of two generals, a turtle and a snake, standing beside him.

Qi Meng glanced at the old Taoist priest sitting under the statue. Zhang Yixing was wearing a casual suit with wide sleeves and white edges, and a white soft towel hanging from the belt. Standing in front of the statue of Zhenwu, he had a bit of the charm of the founder Zhang Sanfeng.

"Mysterious Heavenly Lord, True Lord Yousheng, the Three Pure Ones, all the High True Ones in the heavens, all the great gods, have mercy on us and accept our prayers. May you bestow blessings upon us and protect us all. May you bestow your grace upon us and save us from danger and suffering. Are you, the donor Qi? I wonder what brings you to this Eastern world?"

"I'll kill you."

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Qi Meng suddenly raised his short crossbow and shot two arrows, hitting Taoist Zhang right between his eyebrows.
Yongning Gate in Shenyang.

Qi Meng was surrounded by the crowd and rode his horse to the drawbridge. Facing the two long cards that emerged from the city gate, he clasped his fists and said loudly:
"I, General Qi Meng, the military officer of Changdian Fort, pay my respects to General Yang. Armor is inconvenient for me, so I will only greet you with military salute!"

There was a sudden whisper inside and outside the Yongning Gate City. Some people began to discuss what the official position of the Changdian Fort's ethics officer was. It should be noted that Changdian Fort had been abandoned by Li Chengliang a few years ago.

At this moment, a white-haired civil servant flashed out from behind the long shield in front of him. He was agile and quick as a rabbit. He rushed forward to help Qi Meng up, looked him up and down, and then glanced at Kang Yingqian who was saluting beside him. He clapped his hands and laughed:

"Okay! Okay!"

His old enemy Liu Jing is desperate and has reached the end of his rope. Even his adopted son has to come to him for help. Yang Hao can't help but sigh that the world is like smoke and fate is full of ups and downs.

Amidst the jealous gazes of the generals behind him, Yang Jinglue grabbed Qi Meng's hand and said earnestly, as if an elder were advising a younger one:

"Qi Caoshou, back in Korea, I knew you were no ordinary person. Today, I see you, a heroic young man with extraordinary looks and extraordinary courage. I already know about your night raid on the Bordered Blue Banner Camp. I've already sent the standard-bearing soldiers back to Beijing to report the victory and commend you for your achievements!"

Qi Meng chuckled. He was not born during the Korean War. It seemed that Yang Hao clearly wanted to win him over.

"Yang Jinglue is over-praised. His small achievements are all the result of his strategic planning and the hard work of his soldiers. Let's wait until we pacify the thief Liu before we talk about it."

Qi Meng's words not only attributed the credit for the night attack to Yang Hao, but also showed that he had severed all ties with Liu Jing, which also gave Yang Hao a reassurance.

"Don't be so modest. Killing over a thousand Tartars is even more impressive than Li Chengliang. Think about how Chenghua plundered the imperial court back then. Rest assured, my dear nephew. I will report this to the Emperor and commend you and your soldiers for your service! At the very least, I'll have you serve as a guerrilla fighter... The state will make great use of talented generals like you, my dear nephew, when we need them right now."

In just a few words, the relationship between the two was upgraded to that of uncle and nephew.

Seeing that the Ming court's rule in Liaodong was about to collapse, Qi Meng certainly would not foolishly stay and be cannon fodder. He quickly clasped his fists and thanked:

"This battle was all thanks to General Yang's strategic planning. I've heard of his genius in employing men. When I was in Korea, I often heard people say, 'I wouldn't want to be a marquis in my lifetime, but I'd rather die serving Yang Shangqiu!'"

"In this battle, I was merely inspiring my soldiers with loyalty and repaying the Emperor's grace! Fortunately, we had ample supplies of food and fodder, the Korean soldiers were brave and skilled in battle, and the Liao garrison provided strong support... I was lucky enough to repel the enemy and achieve this victory, but I dare not take credit for it! As for whether I will remain in Liaodong, I will leave it to the court to decide."

At first, Yang Hao was stroking his beard and smiling, but when he heard the last sentence, his face looked a little embarrassed.

Kang Yingqian laughed loudly and said:

"Yang Jinglue, the best plan for now is to put down Liu Jing's rebellion as soon as possible. As for rewards, we can discuss them later."

Yang Hao nodded and looked at Qi Meng again, only to find that this boy had the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix, with an imposing manner and a dignified bearing, standing tall and graceful like a forest of jade trees.

"What a handsome man!"

Qi Meng knew that the next step was to propose marriage.

"Qi Caoshou, have you ever married?"

A slim and handsome servant glared at Qi Meng fiercely, while Pei Dahu, Zhang Dong and others laughed secretly beside him.

Qi Meng said with a pleasant face: "Although I am not married, I already have someone I love."

From the moment he killed Zhang and his group, he decided not to follow the fixed script.

Kang Yingqian's face turned pale, but it was too late to make amends.

Just when everyone thought Yang Jinglie was going to get angry, Yang Hao showed no embarrassment at all:

"Liaodong is a dangerous place with fierce fighting. As the saying goes, there are three kinds of unfilial behavior, and the worst is not having a successor. Although my nephew has a crush on someone, thousands of miles separate us. This important matter of marriage cannot be delayed. You can marry a wife first, and then take a concubine..."

Kang Yingqian already knew what Yang Hao was thinking. He clapped his hands and laughed, "After all, Yang Jinglie and I are from the same hometown. We are both from Shangqiu, Henan."

Yang Hao narrowed his eyes and said, "That's right. Nian Dong and I are not only colleagues, but also life-long friends."

Kang Yingqian continued, "Qi Caoshou, you don't know this. Yang Jinglie spent half his life in the military, and he has a daughter, only 28 years old, with bright eyes and white teeth, and a beauty so exquisite, like a peach or a plum... It's hard to describe her. Not only is she incredibly beautiful, but her family is also well-behaved and virtuous. She's a truly beautiful woman in Shangqiu Prefecture."

Yang Hao coughed twice and his face turned a little red.

Kang Yingqian didn't care at all. He pulled Qi Meng aside and whispered, "Brother, this girl is still waiting to be married. Many high-ranking officials have proposed to her but she is unsuccessful. You just happened to meet her and you are taking advantage of her..."

Qi Meng recalled the scene of the Hedong Lion Roaring and smashing the pear tree with one punch. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, subconsciously touched his neck, glanced at Yang Hao standing in the distance, and whispered:
"General Kang, I heard that this woman can kill chickens easily and wield spears and clubs with ease. I'm not Qi Shaobao, and I can't serve the Lioness of Hedong. If you want to be a son-in-law, then you can be one."

Kang Yingqian said anxiously, "Alas, that's wrong! I'm nearly sixty years old and I'm not interested in women... Besides, if I could be a son-in-law, I would have been one long ago. How could it be your turn? Brother Qi, didn't we discuss this on the way? For the safety of the soldiers, you should sacrifice some of your looks."

Qi Meng looked embarrassed.

Kang Yingqian thought for a moment, then suddenly slapped his forehead:
"Could it be that you have something to hide? That's why you say you have someone you love, just to make excuses? But don't worry, brother, I have Vajra Powder here..."

(End of this chapter)