Since the Song Dynasty, there has always been a serious problem in the Great Song Dynasty: horses!

The Great Song Dynasty lacked horses, and it was extremely serious. Although the Song Dynasty's science and technology culture has been developing for more than 100 years, the problem of lack of horses has always been a difficult problem for the Song Dynasty to solve. Without horses, you lose your mobility. The science and technology of the Great Song Dynasty was very developed, and various weapons were manufactured to make up for the lack of mobility, but they could only defend passively, and could not take the initiative to attack. Therefore, if there is more than enough defense and not enough attack, it will become a great trouble.

Taiyuan is close to northern Xinjiang and also lacks horses.

Fortunately, Ren Husband is also a powerful man, and he has prepared more than 20 war horses for Yelu Xi Nilie and others to act as foot force.

Here's the problem!

Yu Yin can't ride a horse.

Although Kaifeng Bianliang is developed and there is a mule and horse market, most of them are dominated by horses.

It can be used to tow a vehicle, but if it is used as a war horse, it is obviously unlikely. Even such a colt is expensive. At least in terms of Yuyin's previous financial resources, it is still a bit difficult to buy a colt.

Of course, this financial strength refers to the period before Yuyin received 4,000 Guan from Master Li and Ma Niangzi.

However, in this way, Yu Yin naturally did not have the opportunity to touch horses, let alone practice first-class riding skills.

The horse assigned to Yu Yin is an old horse.

According to Ren Yan, these horses were all bought from the Pingding Army...... But even such an old horse gave Yu Yin a headache. Fortunately, Yu Liyan told Ren to take care of Yu Yin more, otherwise Yu Yin might even have a problem getting on the horse.

"Xiao Yi can't ride a horse?"

Ren asked a little strangely.

Yu Yin nodded awkwardly, "My family is in Kaifeng, how can I learn to ride a horse?" ”

"That's right, although Kaifeng is prosperous, but Haoma is mostly for the military, which is not as convenient as the north."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and instructed Yuyin on how to get on the horse and how to communicate with the war horse, so that it could be honest and obey orders.

"Horses have spirituality, maybe communication.

Although this horse is older, it is better to be docile and understand people's minds. Xiao Yi only needs to master the trick to control it properly. Hehe, when you first start riding a horse, you will inevitably be nervous...... But don't be nervous, the more nervous you are, the more nervous it will be, and so it is most likely to have an accident. Take it easy, get on the horse first, don't pull the reins too tightly, it will be nervous......"

Although Ren Ren worshiped Ren's husband as the owner, he was also a southerner after all.

Among a group of Khitans and Northland Han'er, it is inevitable that they will feel uncomfortable. Now with Yuyin, it can be regarded as having a partner. He didn't know much about Yu Yin's ability, but Yu Liyan seemed to value him very much, and he did his best to resent. In addition, everyone is from the south, so they are more cordial, and after a while, Yuyin learned to ride a horse.

It's just that if you want to gallop on a horse, it's still a little difficult!

Seeing this, Ren Ren discussed with Xi Nilie, and asked Xi Nilie and them to go first, and then they slowly chased after them.

Yu Yin's speed also really annoyed Yelu Xi Nilie.

If it weren't for Fang Cai's strength and Yu Liyan's recommendation, Yu Yin would have been driven out of the team long ago......

"In this case, we will go first, and you should not delay too long, we will wait at the front."

After Jerüsh had given the command, he took the men and rode away.

Yu Liyan looked at Yu Yin, who was carefully riding on the horse, and also smiled, and left with Yelu Xi Nilie and others.

Yu Yin felt very ashamed.

But this riding skill can't be practiced in a while.

As a citizen of the Great Song Dynasty, it is better than growing up on horseback like the Khitans, and it also takes a process of adaptation.

Fortunately, this process didn't last long.

The old horse is docile, not the kind of rebellious horse, easy to control.

And Ren Ren is a good teacher and quite patient...... Along the way, Ren Yan led Yu Yin to gallop, pointing out the mistakes of Yu Yin's posture from time to time, and constantly adjusting. In about half a day, Yu Yin had already preliminarily grasped the temperament of this old horse, and hastily used some food at lunch, and the two galloped on horseback, and Yu Yin could barely keep up with Ren Ren......

"Xiao Yi, so perceptive!"

Ren Yan immediately turned around and said to Yu Yin with a smile.

"Learn to ride first, and when you get used to it, you can practice riding and archery...... At that time, my family also studied for a long time, and it was barely able to get started. Xiao Yi's comprehension is not bad, and it won't take too long to think that he can fully master this riding technique. ”

Yu Yin immediately smiled and said, "I also have to complain about brother for more guidance." ”

"Hehe, everyone is from the south, and this time when we go north, we have to take care of each other, so as not to be bullied."

"That's nature!"

Yuyin also thinks that it is always a good thing to have an acquaintance to take care of.

"Brother Resentful, can you hurry up?"

"Xiao Yimo is in a hurry...... Hehe, now that you learn to ride a horse, you need to be more familiar. Now this speed is just right for your riding skills, if you go too fast, you will definitely not be able to bear it. This is a long way to go to the Tiande army...... There is an opportunity to gallop on horseback. Maybe when he arrives at the Tiande Army, Xiao Yi's riding skills will be able to catch up with his own riding skills......"

Since Ren said so, Yuyin is not in a hurry!

He is not in a hurry, what is he anxious about?

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The Tiande Army was originally ruled in Beicheng, which was later Inner Mongolia Wuliangsuhai Tuchengzi.

In 749 A.D., Zhang Qiqiu placed the Hengzhai army in the city of Kedun, and in the same year, he was transferred to the Anbei capital to govern here.

The city of Kedun, formerly known as Kho Duncheng, is a Turkic transliteration of the city of queens.

In 753, Ansi Shun and Guo Ziyi abandoned the Hengzhai army and built a city west of Datong River as the foundation of Shuofang. In 755, Tang Xuanzong gave the name Da'an Army, which was the predecessor of the Tiande Army. After the Anshi Rebellion, Guo Ziyi was dispatched to conquest, leaving only the old and weak and sick to defend, and was later broken by the Yan general Song Xingxing and set on fire...... The defense envoy of the Tiande army moved the administrative office to the west of the surrender city, renamed the Tiande army, and placed the military horses in Yongqingzha, located on the south bank of the Wuliangsu Sea in the later generations.

In 813 AD, the Loop flooded.

The city was washed away by the Yellow River, and Zhou Huaiyi, the defense envoy of the Tiande army, asked to rebuild the Tiande military city, but because the cost was too high, it was finally vetoed, and the Tiande army was moved to the middle of the surrendered city, which was later called the north city of the Tiande army......

In 920 AD, Liao Taizu Yelu Abaoji captured the Tiande military city.

However, due to the difficulty of the Liao in managing the Hetao area, it had to shrink its ruling area to the east and move into the Qiantao area, which was subordinate to Xijing Province. Later Liao set up a number of states and armies, forming the ruling system of the Great Liao in the southwest region.

After three days of study, Yu Yin had fully mastered the key points of riding and could gallop with Yelu Xi Nilie and others. This also surprised Yu Liyan, Gayin Yuyin's learning ability was too strong, and he mastered the key points in only three days. Although Yuyin is the last one on every ride, there is no need to wait......

However, with this accelerated speed, Yu Yin can be regarded as an old sin.

It is also thanks to his strong body, otherwise he will be exhausted all the way, and every time he stops to rest, he eats and falls asleep. After five or six days in a row, I was completely accustomed to this kind of life and gradually got used to it.

"Yanzi, I just got the news that after my father's soldiers went out of Jiashan, they defeated Jurchen Fanzi in Yuyangling and were approaching Qingzuka Village.

I estimate that it won't be long before my father and emperor will capture Zhenwu and approach Xijing Datong Mansion.

I mean, let's go straight to Zhenwu and join our father...... I can't say that I can still catch up with the decisive battle with the Jurchen fanzi. ”

After the group passed through Ningyuan Town, it was already dark.

Yelu Xi Nilie chose a remote and dilapidated temple to settle in, and pulled Yu Liyan to discuss the next move.

Yu Yin and others lived and cooked in the main hall.

Yu Liyan hesitated!

It stands to reason that going straight to Zhenwu and joining Yelu Yanxi was also her and Yelu Xi's previous plan. But after talking to Yu Yin, Yu Liyan was a little hesitant, and always wanted to discuss with Xi Nilie and change her mind.

However, the father's soldiers and horses won one after another, and it was even likely to take Zhenwu......

This made Yu Liyan not know what to do.

Is it to return to the Tiande Army, or to go to Zhenwu to join his father? The two thoughts were intertwined, making it difficult for Yu Liyan to decide.

"Xiao Yi!"

She suddenly got up and called out to Yu Yin.

Yelu Xi Nilie was stunned and said in surprise: "Swallow, what do you want that southern barbarian to do?" ”

"Fourth brother, Xiao Yi was invited by us to help, can you not talk about that 'Southern Barbarian' all day long, so rude. Xiao Yi's insight is extraordinary, and he has great ideas. We want to hear his ideas before making a decision. ”

Yelu Xi's thick eyebrows frowned, revealing an unhappy look.

"What's so negotiable about this, he's just a meat butcher in Kaifeng, what insight can he have? Swallow, you're exalting him too much. ”

"It's a meat butcher, and it's a meat butcher with insight.

Besides, what's the point of listening to his ideas? If it makes sense, listen to it, and when it doesn't, do what you planned. Fourth brother, now we are not as good as we were at the beginning, so every step we take, we must think twice, so as not to repeat the mistakes of the beginning. ”

Seeing that Yu Liyan was angry, Yelu Xi Nilie was also a little scared!

Don't look at this Yelu Xi Nilie as the fourth son of Yelu Yanxi, and he also won the title of King Zhao, but in fact, Yelu Xi Nilie's background is not good. His mother was originally just a palace maid in the palace, and she had no background. It's just that after Yelu Yanxi got drunk once, he blessed his mother, and then there was Yelu Xinilie...... Not long after, Yelu Xinilie's mother died of illness, and Yelu Yanxi didn't pay much attention to him. It can be said that Yelu Xi Nilie was able to grow up entirely thanks to Yu Liyan's mother, that is, Concubine Wen's sister.

Later, Yelu Xi Nilie was known for his martial arts and won the love of Yelu Yanxi.

But for Xiao Sese's kindness, Yelu Xi Nilie never forgot it. In his heart, he even regarded Xiao Se Se as his biological mother, when Xiao Se Se was killed, Yelu Xi Nilie hid in the house and cried bitterly, and he also had a serious illness for this.

For Yu Liyan, Yelu Xi Nilie was very fond of her, and even a little scared.

He also knows his own affairs, and it may be okay to charge into battle, but if he talks about strategizing, he is far inferior to Yu Liyan.

"Since the swallow has spoken, listen to Nan...... Southerners talk about it.

But we still feel that the Nanren may not have any good ideas...... And they have all reached this point, if they don't meet with their father, will it be difficult to hide back in Taiyuan Mansion again? ”

Yu Liyan glared at Yelu Xi Nilie fiercely, and then stood up.

"Xiao Yi, come here, we have something I want to ask you about."

She called out to Yu Yin, and suddenly everyone's eyes focused on Yu Yin.

Yu Yin was stunned for a moment, then put down the work in his hand and stood up, "Princess, what's the matter with calling your own family?" ”