The defeated Yuan Zongdi and Hao Yaoqi have both taken refuge with Liu Tichun. With the three battalions joining forces, they should be able to mobilize men and horses to support them. It doesn't need to be many, eight thousand is almost enough.

Among the Thirteen Houses, although they have a close relationship with some of the Chushun Army tribes, there are also differences in kinship and distance. Liu Tichun, Yuan Zongdi, Hao Yaoqi, and Li Laiheng are relatively close, while Xiangta Tianbao, Ma Tengyun and others are farther away.<

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"The Duke of Anhui is brave and has a broad strategy, and he will definitely be able to see the key to breaking the situation. If you can't fight to the death, it will be like sitting back and waiting to die."

Huang Li said sincerely: "Now, only the Kuidong area on the mainland is still flying the banner of the Ming Dynasty. The Manchu and Qing Dynasties will definitely use all their strength, and passive defense will only lead to death."

The words are serious, and the situation is indeed such. Li Laiheng and others also know it, otherwise they would not unite and launch a counterattack on the east and west fronts.

"What Mr. Huang said is absolutely true. I believe that the Duke of Anhui and others have the same idea as my own Duke."

Li Laiheng extended his hand to greet him and said, "Mr. Huang, please sit down. Since I have returned from traveling, can I tell my country's ministers about the mountains, rivers, geography and anecdotes, so as to open my eyes and gain insights?"

Huang Li hurriedly handed over his hand and said, "Your Excellency, you are so polite."

The three of them sat down, drank tea, and chatted casually.

Huang Li didn't hear that Li Laiheng deliberately shortened his overseas travels to two words. During the chat, Li Laiheng seemed to ask casually, but he mainly asked about domestic affairs.

"As for the capital, I have been to the Forbidden City and seen it too." Huang Li persuaded Li Laiheng to send troops to counterattack. Although he was not sure yet, he felt slightly relaxed and casually talked about what he saw and heard during his tour of the Forbidden City.<

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Huang Li complained about the experience of visiting the Forbidden City: It is difficult to buy tickets for visiting the Forbidden City. You have to make an appointment, and you may not be able to make an appointment. It is very troublesome to queue up, find the way, and go there by yourself, and a waste of time and money.

"After entering the Meridian Gate, there is the Jinshui Bridge, then the Gate of Supreme Harmony, and the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is also the Jinluan Hall. It is the most spectacular and exquisite among the palaces and pavilions. The red and yellow colors make it look magnificent..."

Li Laiheng listened carefully, but Li Yue, like a child who had never seen the world, asked curiously: "I heard that the Jinluan Palace is paved with gold bricks and the roof is made of gold tiles..."

"No way!" Huang Li laughed and said, "It's just gold paint and golden glazed tiles. It's just rumors spread outside."

Even the royal family was not so luxurious and wealthy. I think back then, Chongzhen was so poor that he still asked for donations from officials! If there were gold bricks and gold tiles, the Jinluan Palace would have been demolished long ago. How could it be left to Li Zicheng?

Li Laiheng nodded in agreement and asked for a few more details, such as the ridged beast on the roof of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the bronze turtles, cranes and tripods displayed on the platform.

Huang Li really knew that he had seen the only group of vertebrates in the world in the Palace Museum. Because there were only ten of them in this place, and there were only nine at most in other places. The tour guide also specially explained it at the time.

"One dragon, two phoenixes, three lions, celestial horses, seahorses, six fishes, and nine bullfighting animals. The last one is Xingshi." Huang Li chuckled and said, "There is a formula here, which is easier to remember."
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For those who have visited the Forbidden City, this is relatively common knowledge. But in feudal society, a few people could enter the Forbidden City and know these relatively obscure things.

Li Yue listened with great interest and repeated the formula. Li Laiheng was smiling, but his eyes flashed from time to time, showing his inner uneasiness.

Li Laiheng had not been adopted by Li Guo as his adopted son at that time, and had never been to the capital. But he felt that even if he went to the capital and entered the Forbidden City, he would not pay attention to or inquire about the auspicious beasts on the roof.

In addition to walking around the Forbidden City, often seeing the Golden Palace, or being young and curious, you would only pay attention to those auspicious beasts, right?

An imaginary scene emerged in Li Laiheng's mind. A three- or four-year-old child wearing gold and silver stopped in front of the Jinluan Palace. He pointed at the ridge of the roof with his little finger and asked in a crisp voice what it was.

"I've been to Nanjing too." Huang Li couldn't help but licked his lips and said, "Sandwich duck, duck blood vermicelli soup, dragon robe crab roe buns, the taste is really delicious."

"There are also Yangzhou, crab meat and lion's head, Sanding buns, Yangzhou fried rice..." Huang Li showed his true nature as a foodie and introduced local delicacies to Li Yue, which even made him drool.

Li Yue, a young man, was extremely envious, seeing how he lived his life, traveling around and enjoying delicacies from mountains and seas.

Looking back at myself, when have I ever had such a leisurely time, let alone tasted those unheard-of delicacies?

When Li Laiheng saw his son's expression, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He changed the topic and asked about geography and scenery.

This is not difficult for Huang Li. In the era of information explosion in later generations, you don’t have to be there in person. You can almost know a thing or two by watching TV or Baidu.

"He must have traveled thousands of miles, and he knows the rivers and rivers in detail." Li Laiheng looked at Huang Li's face without many traces of wind and rain, and thought to himself: "But it doesn't look like fleeing, let alone being displaced.

Displaced..."

Either take a plane or take a high-speed train, or even if it is not possible, you must have a sun protection suit. Who in the future will get a tan and travel on foot!

"It's a pity that the navy is not strong enough." Huang Li talked about the Yangtze River and couldn't help but sigh realistically, "If we could dominate the river, we could go down the river and attack coastal towns, or go to sea from Chongming..."

Li Laiheng's eyes flashed, and when he saw the soldiers entering, he stopped asking and said with a smile: "Mr. Huang is a great talent, and I have learned a lot. It's already dinner time, how about we chat while eating?"

When it came to eating, Huang Li really felt hungry, and he quickly raised his hands and said: "It is better to obey your orders than to be respectful. I would like to thank the Duke."

The meal is not sumptuous, consisting of stewed pheasant, roasted river fish, vegetables and tofu. The staple food is multi-grain rice and a pot of wine to accompany the vegetables.

Li Laiheng also has his own thoughts. If he is too kind, he will feel embarrassed; if he is too shabby, he will not pay enough attention to it.

Therefore, a compromise was adopted, including fish and chicken, wine and vegetables. Under the conditions at that time, he could be regarded as a polite corporal.

After all, Li Laiheng was looking for a reason to treat scholars well and respect them. Since Huang Li wanted to conceal his background, he did not dare to reveal it too obviously when he was not sure.

"My lord, I need some miners to teach them how to blast tunnels."

Huang Li swallowed the food in his mouth and made a condition to Li Laiheng, "It's best to find a few people who can dig wells, and there are also gunpowder. Your Excellency, you must also prepare a lot."
Chapter completed!