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Chapter 148: The First Snow After Crossing Over

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  Yang Wenguang led five hundred Liao soldiers directly down and left five hundred people for Yelü Hongji.

  Yelü Hongji stood on the mountain top, watching the Liao army pursue those defeated Jurchen soldiers. Even though they had entered the mountains and forests where the Jurchens were most skilled, the enemy did not have the courage to turn back and resist. Once in the mountains, their only thought was to run faster, so that the Liao army could not catch up.

  Yelü Hongji suddenly understood a truth, Chen Yuan was right, some things that seemed very difficult, as long as they were bravely faced, were not so terrible after all.

  A noisy footsteps came from behind, Yelü Hongji immediately turned his horse's head to meet him, and four or five knights on his side were holding torches for him.

  Below came Yelü Lüjie's voice: "Hongji!"

  Yelü Hongji hastily dismounted his horse and ran in the direction of the voice, seeing Yelü Lüjine and Yelü Ne'gulu walking shoulder to shoulder towards him. He wanted to rush into Yelü Lüjine's arms like before and cry a whole scene.

  But for some reason, Yelü Hongji ran a few steps and suddenly stopped, looking at Yelü Lüjing and Yelü Ne'ergou, smiling slightly and saying calmly: "Sister, Ninth Brother, I won."

  Yelü Lüjing's face was filled with a smile as he nodded: "Well done, Hongji!"

  Yelü Niegulu was at a loss for words in front of Yelü Hongji's calm face.

  After the meeting, the army immediately killed Chen Yuan.

  Wanyan Ruru's 2,000 cavalry had been exhausted by Chen Yuan. After Yelü Hongji arrived with an army of over 10,000, these people didn't even have the strength to run away. Over 1,000 were killed and 300 captured, including Wanyan Ruru himself who was taken prisoner by Xiao Hezhong.

  The Liao army won a great victory, with 5,000 rebels killed and 3,200 captured. 417 Jurchen were also taken prisoner. Wuyu Tielebu escaped with only a few hundred soldiers and had lost the ability to threaten the rear of the Liao state.

  The Liao army continued to search for the scattered enemy, while tracking down Wuta Bage's trail, hoping to capture him as well. Along the way, they would occasionally discover the bodies of Jurchen people who had died in the dense forest. Yelü Niegulu ordered his troops not to sheathe their swords and to keep advancing towards Changbai Mountain, killing many unidentifiable people along the way.

  By the time they reached the foot of Changbai Mountain, they had killed over a thousand more people, many of whom were innocent civilians who died unjustly.

  But Heaven seemed to really not want the female true person to be killed, just as Yelü Nügu was preparing to march into Changbai Mountain, goose feather-like snow fell from the sky, this is the first snow after Chen Yuan crossed over. The Liao army's supplies had problems and could only abandon the plan to enter the mountain and surround and wipe out.

  Chen Yuan had never seen such heavy snow before, and in the 21st century, he had never thought that snow could be so deep.

  At first, he was excited for a few days and even played snowman and snowball games with several generals. But in just a few days, the problem came.

  The army's food supply was getting tight. In order to ensure that everyone could survive until the heavy snow stopped, Yelü Nigulu implemented a rationing system, where each person could only eat one meal a day.

  In such cold weather, if you don't eat enough, the calories are simply not enough. Some soldiers can't stand it and go to the snowy ground to find some edible roots and tree bark to fill their hunger.

  Chen Yuan did not go out, he stayed inside the fence of the military camp, looking at the snow outside, but his mind was thinking about what happened after he came to this time and space.

  Thinking of the lotus flower, thinking of Hu Jing, and also thinking of Bai Yutang and those people. And Chen Shimei's parents in the countryside, they are Chen Shimei's parents, no different from his own, because now Chen Shimei is Chen Yuan, and Chen Yuan is also Chen Shimei.

  Why is that? Chen Yuan didn't know either. Would Chen Shi Mei's soul be attached to the body of Chen Yuan in the 21st century? If so, what was he doing now?

  Chen Yuan suddenly wanted to laugh out loud because he thought that if it were really so, Chen Shimei would have seen "The Beauty Case" and wondered what she would think.

  "Chen Shimei, what are you doing standing here in such cold weather?" It was the voice of Yelü Lüjie from behind.

  Chen Yuan turned around and slightly bowed: "I've seen the princess."

  Yelü Lüjing's face was a bit red, blown by the cold wind. She walked to Chen Yuan's front and stood still, then asked: "The face I saw earlier had a smile on it, it's strange that there's something worth being happy about in such weather? Can you tell me?"

  Chen Yuan naturally wouldn't tell the truth: "I just remembered something that happened when I was in Song Dynasty before."

  Yelü Lüjing was very interested: "Tell me about it."

  Chen Yuan thought for a moment, then said: "It was around this time last year, also on a snowy day. I was preparing to go to Bianjing to take the imperial examination. Because I was very poor, even in winter, I could only stay in a broken temple to save some money. Later, another person came into the temple. I had already fallen asleep, and after he came in, I felt cold, so I said to him: 'It's windy, please close the door.' Guess what he said?"

  Yelü Lüjie shook her head: "I don't know."

  Chen Yuan smiled again: "He asked me at that time: 'Do you think that just because I closed the door, it's not cold outside?'"

  Yelü Lüjing smiled slightly: "Nonsense, how can there be such a person?"

  Chen Yuan gave a thumbs up: "The princess is really clever, she guessed that I was talking nonsense in an instant."

  Yelü Lüjing's smile faded away, and he let out a sigh. "This snow may continue to fall for several more days. Chen Shimei, do you have any way to solve our food problem?"

  Chen Yuan smiled bitterly: "Your Highness is overestimating me, if I could solve the food problem, I wouldn't be starving and telling jokes now."

  Yelü Lüjing looked at Chen Yuan, and for a moment it seemed like something flickered in his eyes, but then it was gone, and Chen Yuan couldn't grasp it.

  She said seriously: "I believe there must be a way. You know, Hongji has changed."

  Chen Yuan said: "No, he is still Yelü Hongji, still younger brother. Only, he has grown up."

  Yelü Lüjing didn't differentiate between them: "Even if they grew up, it was because I let them grow. I found something in the military camp."

  Chen Yuan looked at her with great interest: "What did you find?"

  He no longer referred to Yelü Lüjing as "Princess", and this title did not cause any discomfort for Yelü Lüjing, she continued: "Ninth brother is very sad, very conflicted, very angry, you understand."

  Chen Yuan naturally knew that Yelü Niegulu had been in this state of mind for some time. If he had comforted himself by saying that Yelü Hongji's victory was just a stroke of luck at first, then now he saw a hint of threat on Yelü Hongji's body.

  In the entire military camp, soldiers admired Yelü Niegulu's achievements while fearing his strict rewards and punishments. However, Yelü Hongji was different; he won the respect and admiration of the soldiers with his kindness and the fact that he had brought all the soldiers back alive from this battle.

  Yelü Nigule felt that in the hearts of those soldiers, Yelü Hongji had already stood on an equal footing with him.

  No matter how much others threatened him, he was not afraid because with Liao Xingzong standing on his side, he firmly believed that no one would challenge his position.

  But now Yelü Hongji made him feel a kind of fear that was like an ant on his back.

  Yelü Lüjing saw Chen Yuan not speaking, suddenly lowered his voice and said: "I think, there must be a way to make their relationship return to what it used to be, right?"

  Chen Yuanting felt a bit helpless, why was she so confident in herself? Had she already reached the position of an all-powerful god in her heart? If that's really the case, would she come if God called her at night?

  It doesn't seem like it's going to happen now because she hasn't reached that level of devotion yet.

  No way, you have to show off your skills and display the power of God, only then can she be more devout.

  "Princess, you overestimate me. The matters between the Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince cannot be rushed, or else it will backfire."

  Yelü Lüjing nodded: "Mm, I'll leave this matter to you. Both of them are trustworthy."

  Chen Yuan smiled: "Alright then, let's go take a look and see if we can find something to eat."

  Yelü Lüjie was very surprised: "Really have a way to find food?"

  Chen Yuan also didn't have confidence in finding food, but the person he admired most in his previous life was that perverted old foreigner who liked to torture himself, Bear Grylls.

  I've watched the entire series of "Wilderness Survival" several times, and those guys can survive in icy snowy weather with just their bare butts, so I should be able to find some food without any problems, right?

  Taking a deep breath, he told himself what Bell always said: "Calm down and observe the environment! Although the environment may put us in a desperate situation, it will also leave us with a way out. Let's find it!"

  I am now stronger than Bail, at least the environment is not so harsh, and there are at least 20,000 soldiers around me. In case of danger, they can help me.

  Chen Yuan recalled that Na Bei was found eating in a cave where hibernating animals stored food for the winter, and decided to imitate it.

  This is really hard to grasp, if you let the army go find it, they can't find it and others will laugh at them.

  Moreover, Chen Yuan was very clear in his heart that even if he was lucky enough to find some food and showed a bit of divine power, it would only be enough for two people to make do with, let alone expecting it to keep 20,000 soldiers alive.

  Just knock your teeth and it's done. In such weather, going to find food alone with Yelü Chucai, and then having a picnic, is also a very romantic thing.

  If I were to encounter another unexpected situation, get trapped in a cave or something like that, and have some kind of story happen, it would be perfect!

  Chen Yuan immediately said: "There is a way, but I don't know if it will work. If the princess is willing, let's go try it together?"

  Yelü Lüjing was very curious and immediately said: "Good, let's go now."

  Suddenly, Chen Yuan heard someone talking beside his ear again, seemingly mentioning Hu Jing. Hu Jing is in Yanjing, Liang Hua is in Bianjing, and Qin Xianglian is still at her hometown, let's not mention them for now. Don't they know that drawing cakes to satisfy hunger will only make one hungrier?

  This princess is a sure thing! As long as she can find some delicious food and create the right atmosphere, she won't fly away!

  It seemed that heaven was really blessing Chen Yuan, and the two of them walked east out of the military camp. Before long, Chen Yuan noticed animal hoof prints on the snowy ground. Judging from the size and depth of the prints, they should have been left by a medium-sized mammal.

  This discovery made Yelü Lüjie very excited. The two of them followed the footprints all the way forward, and as they went further ahead, the footprints became clearer.

  Arriving at a mountain valley, Chen Yuan found that there was indeed a small cave entrance, similar to what Bell said was the winter den of medium-sized wild animals.

  Those footprints disappeared not far from the entrance of the cave, which is very consistent with the self-protection characteristics of animals. Chen Yuan looked at the entrance and thought to himself that he should be able to go in.

  When squatting down, light a torch and slowly stretch it in. The purpose of doing so is to ensure that there are no large carnivores inside the cave. Because in winter, those large animals also need to find food, if they have already occupied this place, and you rush in, then you will be eaten by them for several days, over 100 catties (a unit of weight).

  The torch was thrust in and waved around, but there was no response. Chen Yuan then cautiously stuck his head inside to take a look. What he saw took him by surprise - although the entrance was small, the cave seemed enormous, with no end in sight.

  Chen Yuan thought for a moment, then immediately pulled his head back: "It's too deep in here, I don't know what's inside, and the entrance is very small. What if something unexpected happens and we can't escape? I think we should look for another one."

  Yelü Lüjie suddenly snatched the torch away: "Let me take a look!"

  Chen Yuan was very pleased with himself in his heart, he knew that if he said it this way, she would definitely go in.

  Yelü Lüjing said, imitating Chen Yuan's previous action, first inserting the torch and shaking it twice before putting his head in: "No, this should be a ventilation hole, the real entrance may not be here."

  Chen Yuan looked at her lying on the ground, that butt twisted and turned, showing its outline, and he couldn't help but look at it with interest, casually responding with a "oh".

  Yelü Lüjing didn't turn his head back to look at him, and instead charged forward, actually entering from there. A voice came from inside: "Are you coming or not?"

  What are we waiting for? It's cold outside and there are many people in the military camp. This cave is really timely! Why wouldn't Chen Yuan go in?

  By the light of the torch, this is indeed a very large cave, seemingly naturally formed. Inside the cave, there are occasional sounds of dripping water. The path ahead seems to be very long, and it's unknown where it leads to.

  Yelü Lüjing was very curious: "Let's go and take a look ahead."

  Chen Yuan followed behind her, treading in the footsteps of Yelü Lüjie as he walked forward, thinking to himself that such a cave should have some prey hiding from the cold winter. After finding food, they could do a barbecue here and tell some scary ghost stories while eating, would it scare her into his own arms?

  Two people were walking, suddenly Yelü Lü's footsteps stopped abruptly, and he extinguished the torch in his hand, pulling Chen Yuan over.

  Chen Yuan only felt a blackness in front of his eyes, and then he collided with Yelü Lüzhen. He was greatly astonished in his heart: "Could it be that she is even more anxious than himself? Actually being so proactive?"

  Two people were almost stuck together. Unfortunately, it was winter now, and there were too many clothes on their bodies, lacking a bit of feeling. Chen Yuan's body pressed forward again.

  Yelü Lüjing didn't notice Chen Yuan's action and whispered: "There is someone in front!"

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