These 10,000 soldiers who were temporarily summoned by Liao Xingzong were pigs or not? Chen Yuan looked at Liu Fang and asked, "Dare to ask the general, how is the situation of your troops?" ”

Liu Fang's face had a trace of embarrassment: "This, dissatisfied with you, I used to be on the battlefield against the Song Dynasty, and I didn't bring my own soldiers when I came back this time, I heard that these soldiers were temporarily transferred by the emperor from the Jingzhou army, and they are all about twenty years old, so they should not be much worse." ”

There is a ** not far from ten! There is absolutely no way that these improvised recruits will be elite anywhere.

But Yelu Hongji is a child who has never experienced wind and rain, and he is not enough to lead at all, whether it is knowledge or experience.

Chen Yuan's heart was half cold.

He knew that Liao Xingzong didn't expect Yelu Hongji to win at all, and his greatest hope for Yelu Hongji was to hold out until Yelu Negolu brought people to the rescue.

It's just that if a child like Yelu Hongji leads a soldier who is not elite, can he really hold out until Yelu Negrune? Chen Yuan expressed skepticism.

Yelu Hongji didn't feel the danger at all, and said to Chen Yuan: "Those Jurchens who are making trouble are only 2,000 people, and they are still old people and children, among which there are only a few hundred middle-aged men. ”

Liu Fang didn't speak, and neither did the four guards. They have all been on the battlefield and know that it is not a large number of people to fight.

Chen Yuan clenched his fists and said to Yelu Hongji: "The prince is wise. ”

That's all he can do now, Yelu Hongji is leading the team, it's a good thing to have self-confidence, although his self-confidence is a little excessive, but it's better than even him hanging his head.

"Little prince, the emperor has summoned you to the martial arts arena!" Manager Liang's shrill voice sounded in front of him.

Yelu Hongji was the first to rush out, and turned around and beckoned to Chen Yuan and the others: "Hurry up, hurry up!" ”

He knew where the martial arts arena was, and without waiting for Manager Liang to lead the way, he ran over. The Xiao guards and others hurriedly chased after them, and Liu Fang was unwilling to be left behind.

Only Chen Yuan was afraid that he would get lost because he was unfamiliar with the road, so he honestly followed Manager Liang forward.

Mr. Liang smiled at him: "I've only been an accompanist for a few days, it looks like you're about to become an official, this has never happened in our Liao country, Chen Shimei, I said at the beginning that you have a bright future, and it seems that you are right." ”

Chen Yuan smiled flatteringly: "It's all up to the chief manager to take care of it, and the villain remembers it clearly in his heart." ”

Manager Liang said: "Okay, don't talk nonsense, the emperor asked you to go to the martial arts field, the Jingzhou army has been assembled, and you and the prince will inspect the army together, and you are not allowed to say a few words to boost morale." ”

The Jingzhou Army, in Liao, is a force composed of Han and Bohai people living in Liao, and it is also a first-line army, but it is a relatively inferior first-line army. Their combat style is very similar to that of the Song soldiers, and their defense is okay, but their attacks are not so effective. From this arrangement, it can be seen that Liao Xingzong's highest goal is to ensure that Yelu Hongji can come back alive.

All the way to the martial arts arena, Yelu Hongji and others had already arrived. Chen Yuan didn't have any research on whether the army was elite or not, but 10,000 people standing together still made him feel a kind of overwhelming momentum, and he couldn't help but have some confidence in his heart.

Looking at those soldiers carefully, Chen Yuan's confidence disappeared immediately. These soldiers are not at all the appearance of Liu Fang's estimated to be around twenty, judging from the few people he can see clearly, the average age should be around forty.

Although the armor was distinct, it did not have the vigor and sharpness of the ranks of those young soldiers.

Chen Yuan walked behind Yelu Hongji and found that Yelu Hongji's hands and feet were trembling slightly, and the expression on his face was erratic. He was a child after all, and he was a little excited about this expedition, but when he really came to these soldiers, he still revealed the fear in his heart.

Liao Xingzong obviously doesn't know his son very well, and the general general mobilizes the troops, but this time Liao Xingzong did it for Yelu Hongji.

Throughout the arena, the shouts of those soldiers showed that their vitality was insufficient, and perhaps each of them was afraid in their hearts, because they no longer had the indomitable courage they had when they were young.

After Liao Xingzong finished speaking, he turned his head and said to Yelu Hongji: "This is the first time you have led troops to the battle, and there are many people in the court who have opinions about my arrangements this time, and they say that you can't do it. Actually, I also think it's a bit reluctant to let you lead the army, but you are fifteen years old when you grow up, and in our Khitan, you should go out and explore at your age. ”

This is okay, but the latter words obviously hit Yelu Hongji a little: "Actually, this mission is very safe, although these soldiers are not elite, but they have been in battle for a long time and can survive until now, naturally they have their advantages." I didn't think you could win, you take them with you, and it won't be a problem to save your life. Once you are in danger, I will immediately ask your ninth brother to help you. ”

Chen Yuan secretly thought in his heart, no wonder Yelu Hongji himself was so unconfident, it was normal for him to have fear in his expression just now, any child would be like this when facing these ten thousand soldiers and horses.

What's more, Yelu Hongji still has a little bit of desire and excitement, if it is Chen Yuan, it will stimulate his excitement and make the little desire in his heart stronger. However, Liao Xingzong's words stifled Yelu Hongji's excitement, extinguished his desire, and made him firmly believe in a truth before he set out on the expedition - he can't do it.

Yeluhongji's head was lower than just now, and he whispered, "Yes." ”

Liao Xingzong glanced at his son, and finally pointed to the four guards who followed him: "You took them out to fight last time, right?" ”

Yelu Hongji nodded.

Liao Xingzong turned his head to look at the four guards: "Ming, you and the prince will go on the expedition together, if the prince can't come back safely, the four of you won't come back!" ”

The four guards immediately knelt down: "Yes! ”

Chen Yuan noticed that Yelu Hongji's head was lower, and although Liao Xingzong's actions were out of protection for Yelu Hongji, it invisibly hurt his self-esteem and wiped out the little self-confidence he had left.

This situation is really terrible, no matter what, he is the commander, if he has no fighting spirit, the hope of coming back safely is really very slim.

Leaving tomorrow? The speed was fast enough, and Chen Yuan was even more afraid. Chen Yuan is a little strange, the more afraid he is, the faster his brain turns, especially when he feels that his life is threatened like now, a thought immediately pops up in his mind.

The four guards were also extremely frightened, the Liao people knew the bravery of the Jurchens, and Liao Xingzong's order had obviously cut off the retreat of the four of them.

They glanced at each other, and couldn't help but think in their hearts that if something happened to Yelu Hongji, they would not come back, so they would just stay in the Changbai Mountain and be a savage.

Liao Xingzong didn't know what everyone thought, and after using his concern to completely wipe out Yelu Hongji's excitement and self-confidence, Liao Xingzong left.

Yelu Hongji was already completely dejected at this time, and said to Liu Fang: "General Liu, look at the troops." Chen Shimei, Xiao Guard, you also go back and clean up, we will leave early tomorrow morning. ”

Chen Yuan already had an idea in his heart, and his mood was much better. He believed that his method would definitely allow him to come back safely, not only himself, but even the army of 10,000 people, he was sure to bring them back.

If the plan you envisage can be approved by everyone, this extremely dangerous journey will become as easy as travel.

Chen Yuan was thinking about his plan proudly, and suddenly heard someone shouting behind him: "Chen Shimei! ”

Looking back, Yelu Ling ran towards her in a military uniform.

Chen Yuan bent down slightly: "I've seen the princess." ”

Yelu Ling ran to him and stopped, took two breaths and said, "I have just looked for my father, and he promised to let me lead a troop and also rescue Hongji with Brother Jiu." ”

Chen Yuan was stunned: "Princess, it seems that you don't need to be in danger, right?" ”

Yelu Ling shook her head: "I don't know what the relationship between you and Brother Jiu is now, anyway, I don't believe him in this matter!" In the eyes of his father, he, like us, is a descendant of the Khitan royal family. But I know that Brother Jiu is very ambitious and bold. If all the tasks of rescuing Hongji are given to him, Hongji may not be able to come back! ”

As soon as Chen Yuan was told by Yelu Lingling, he suddenly realized! This possibility completely exists, and now Yelu Renxian and those people use Hongji to block the path of Yelu Nie Gollum, although Liao Xingzong and Yelu Hongji themselves are unwilling to cooperate, but if Yelu Hongji dies, then Yelu Grand's front is a smooth road, until the crown prince's throne.

Seeing Chen Yuan's expression, Yelu Lingling immediately said: "I went to find Brother Jiu, and I made it clear to him, I only have one younger brother, Hong Ji, and I don't want him to be in any danger, even if he is not suitable to be the prince, I want him to live happily." ”

Chen Yuan was a little moved by her sister-brother love, and said, "Princess, there is a way below,"

But Jeruwich interrupted him: "Listen to me first!" If there is danger, 10,000 soldiers should be able to hold on to the danger. Chen Shimei, this time I will also lead the army with Brother Jiu, so you don't have to worry about no one to save you! ”

Chen Yuan's mouth moved: "Princess,"

Yelu Ling waved her hand: "After you listen to me, I know that you have the ability, you arranged the battle in the valley very well, I ask you to help, you must bring Hongji back!" Wait until you get back. I hope you can wholeheartedly assist my ninth brother and achieve a generation of hegemony, and our Daliao will definitely not treat you badly. ”

After hearing this, Chen Yuan raised his head and asked, "Princess, what you said makes me feel a little like saying goodbye, are you going to marry Li Yuanhao when you come back?" ”

(To be continued)