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  Liao Xingzong continued, "I understand that changing the law is not something that can be accomplished overnight. If we have no successors, all our achievements will come to nothing in the future! Come, Jiǔér, come here to your uncle."

  Yelü Nu'er rushed several steps forward and knelt down on one knee in front of Emperor Xingzong of Liao.

  Liao Xingzong smiled slightly: "I didn't help this time, you won't blame me in your heart, will you?"

  Yelü Nügu shook his head: "Imperial Uncle, I know that things are not going well. Please rest assured, I will wait for the next opportunity and make sure that our Liao State succeeds in reforming and becoming rich and powerful."

  Liao Xingzong was very satisfied with this answer: "Good! Knowing the danger and not shrinking back, indeed it is the style of my Khitan brave warriors!"

  After finishing speaking, his eyes inadvertently swept Chen Yuan: "Today, I am very happy. Originally just wanted to chat with you father and son, but did not expect someone to open the knot in my heart."

  Liao Xingzong's tone changed slightly as he leaned forward: "Chen Shimei, did you pass the imperial examination in the Song Dynasty?"

  Chen Yuan shook his head: "No."

  Yelü Nu'er said in Liaoxingzong's ear: "Imperial Uncle, he is unwilling to go take the exam."

  Chen Yuan's mind was clearly analyzing various information, but after all, this is a human brain, not a computer. Attracting Liao Xingzong's attention might produce some unforeseen chain reactions that he couldn't anticipate.

  Can those unexpected things be handled by oneself? Chen Yuan hadn't thought it through yet when Liao Xingzong asked, "Chen Shimei, why did you want to become an official again after coming to our Great Liao?"

  Chen Yuan smiled wryly: "This isn't what the common people think, to be honest, if I didn't become an official, the princess would have chopped off my head."

  Liao Xingzong nodded slightly, but he had already known the reason behind this. He leaned back a bit, and Yelü Nu'er hurriedly moved her head closer to his, only to hear Liao Xingzong say in a low voice: "This person might be Zhang Yue, do I need to help?"

  Yelü Nuwulu was overjoyed by these words. Zhang Yun, the most trusted Han official of Emperor Xingzong of Liao, had always been compared to his left and right arms. Now Emperor Xingzong said that Chen Yuan might be his own Zhang Yun, and Yelü Nuwulu understood the implication very clearly.

  He certainly wouldn't want Liao Xingzong's help! If he let Liao Xingzong know that he couldn't even subdue a Zhang Yan, what else could be said?

  Yelü Niegulu said in a low voice: "I don't dare trouble the emperor uncle, I have a way."

  Liao Xingzong glanced at Chen Yuan and instructed him in a low voice: "Don't be afraid to spend money."

  Chen Yuan knew that they must be discussing something about him. He could even guess the general content, so what should he do next?

  Actually, some things don't need to be thought about, just like the water caltrop and lotus don't need to consider who is big or small. Chen Yuan also doesn't need to think about what he should do in the future, this is his first time formally entering officialdom, he still doesn't understand that officialdom is like the jianghu, sometimes you can't control your own body.

  Liao Xingzong looked at Yelü Zhongyuan standing beside him and sighed, saying: "Imperial brother, sometimes you are too impulsive, not even nine children can compare to that. To collide head-on with Yelü Renshi like that, even if you win, you will be seriously injured!"

  Yelü Zhongyuan was the Southern Chancellor King of Liao, if someone else said this to him, he would certainly be furious, but when Emperor Xingzong of Liao said it to him, he happily accepted.

  It's normal for an older brother to scold his younger brother, and no father would get angry because someone said their son was better than them. So Yelü Zhongyuan respectfully said: "Yes, imperial brother is right."

  Liao Xingzong continued, "I came this time to discuss something with you all. Those Jurchen women in the Northeast have started causing trouble again. I need a general to lead troops to quell the rebellion."

  "Your Majesty, I wish to go!" Yelü Niegulu took a step forward.

  Liao Xingzong shook his head slightly: "No, this time I plan to let Hong Ji go."

  Yelü Deguang had some doubts about his own ears, letting Yelü Hongji go? In the eyes of all Liao officials, Yelü Hongji was just a child without a main idea! If he let him lead the army, it would be strange if he didn't lose!

  Yelü Nügu thought for a moment, then continued to plead: "Please, imperial uncle, allow me to serve as deputy general and assist Hongji in suppressing the rebellion!"

  Liao Xingzong's face was somewhat displeased: "I just praised you, how can you be as impatient as Father? Those female Jurchen people are uneducated and extremely ferocious. Although they have not yet become a force to be reckoned with, it is only because they lack a leader. Once someone takes the lead, they will inevitably become the greatest calamity for my Great Liao!"

  Chen Yuan couldn't help but secretly admire Liao Xingzong's insight, which was indeed accurate. Later on, it was those "unopened" female Jurchens who overthrew the Liao dynasty and destroyed the Northern Song.

  Xingzong of Liao continued: "Now we have internal troubles and external threats in Great Liao, but to solve all this, we must first ensure the stability of our rear. Those Jurchen people absolutely cannot be allowed to jump out."

  Yelü Nügu still didn't understand, if he wanted to choose a capable general, apart from the old generation, he was the best candidate. Why wouldn't Emperor Xingzong of Liao give him such an opportunity?

  Liao Xingzong seemed to see through his mind, patted his shoulder: "Let him go, it can only prove that he is suitable. Let Hongji go, not only can it prove that he is suitable, but also let those who want to use Hongji to block the way understand that Hongji is not suitable! Do you understand?"

  Yelü Nuwulu immediately reacted, and at the same time, he was moved in his heart. He suddenly knelt down on the ground: "Imperial Uncle! Hongji is your only son. If you let him take risks, I will be uneasy in my heart!"

  Liao Xingzong shook his head and said, "There's no other way. We have to hurry. Compared to the future of Great Liao, Hongji's personal comfort is nothing. He is also a descendant of our Khitan people and should do something for our country."

  Chen Yuan had already gotten goosebumps all over his body by this point, and he hoped that Liao Xingzong wouldn't mention him, because if he continued to speak along his current train of thought, his own troubles would only grow!

  Liao Xingzong looked at him again: "Chen Shimin, now is Hongji's study companion. I can see that Hongji trusts him very much. He rarely trusts someone like this, especially when they have only been together for a few days."

  Chen Yuan felt his hands trembling and his voice seemed to be shaking as he spoke with fists clenched: "Thanks to the prince's mistaken love, I am deeply grateful."

  Liao Xingzong smiled: "Alright, go with Hong Ji together."

  Although Chen Yuan told himself that he must hold on, he still went weak in the knees and almost fell to the ground as soon as Liao Xingzong's words dropped.

  He managed to stand up with the support of a chair, his face had already turned pale.

  Jurchen! The name made Chen Yuan somewhat fearful. Based on his understanding of history, the ones causing trouble in Liao at this time were those so-called raw Jurchens, that is, those who lived deep in the mountains and forests, those who were almost like savages.

  They took a wooden stick and dared to kill a tiger, their bravery is absolutely comparable to Wu Song!

  Liao Xingzong looked at Chen Yuan's appearance and knew he didn't dare to go without asking. He immediately gave Chen Yuan a big encouragement: "Don't worry, I know you're not a fighting talent, but Liao and Song are different. If you want to enter the imperial court and help Jiu'er, the fastest way is to let him go to battle."

  Yelü Nügu also comforted Chen Yuan: "Brother Chen, the Emperor will not let Hongji be in danger. Once our situation becomes unfavorable, I will immediately send troops to rescue him, so you can rest assured."

  Chen Yuanqiang calmed himself down and muttered: "Your Majesty, I have just started my business in Yanjing, can't someone else go instead?"

  Liao Xingzong was quite displeased: "What's more important, the trade or the empire of Liao? Do you want us to complete the trade first before sending troops to quell the rebellion?"

  This statement was extremely decisive, Chen Yuan knew that there was no room for maneuver.

  "I can only obey: 'Yes, sir'."

  Liao Xingzong and Yelü Nügu laughed at the same time, Liao Xingzong said: "Good, it's good this way. When we win this battle and come back, those people will have nothing to say. At that time, I will make Jiuzi the crown prince, Chen Shimei enter the court as an official to assist Jiuzi, our Great Liao's hope is on us."

  Chen Yuan's eyes rolled around and he asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, if we deploy too many troops in the Northeast, will it provoke any reaction from the Party or the Song people?"

  This is what Chen Yuan worries about most. What if something happens on this side while he's away, and a fight breaks out over there? In that case, no matter who hits whom, it has nothing to do with him.

  Liao Xingzong said calmly, "Now neither we nor the Song Dynasty or the Tanguts dare to make the first move. I pacified the Jurchen in order to eliminate worries about the rear and then consider what to do next. During this period, we can hold back their envoys and think carefully about what to do."

  Chen Yuan listened to this and said his famous words in his heart: It's okay, things are not too bad yet. At least I still have a chance after coming back, at least I'm still alive.

  But fighting with those Jurchen women who wrestle with beasts all day, or being led by Yelü Hongji, who is even more despicable than oneself, can one really return alive?

  Don't think about it for now. Whether or not I'll be back alive, only time will tell. These few months can't be wasted, business must be done, and financing must be secured as soon as possible.

  Now that I'm gone, who's suitable to handle the financing? Pang Xi won't do, this kid is not very reliable, after getting the money, it's uncertain whether he'll cheat me or not. Ah Mu Da also won't do, stupid and foolish, others can easily deceive him.

  However, Yang Wenguang and Hu Jing are two people who are reliable and not too stupid, but these two people can't cheat.

  After some thought, Chen Yuan really couldn't find a suitable candidate.

  By the time he returned to the inn, Pang Xi had been waiting for him for a long time: "How come you're back so late? We agreed to go find Xiao Su's place, now it's already past the hour, hurry up and change your clothes, let's go."

  Chen Yuan suddenly remembered that there was still this matter that had not been done and almost forgot.

  Two people got on the horse carriage and arrived at Xiao Su's house when the sky had already turned completely dark. Xiao Su stood at the door, gazing out, his anxious expression showing that he had been waiting for a long time.

  Chen Yuan got down from the horse-drawn carriage, his buttocks feeling a dull ache: "Xiao sir, sorry to keep you waiting."

  Xiao Su's tone was somewhat accusatory: "It is said that the Song people are punctual, so why did you arrive a whole hour late? If I wasn't interested in doing business with you, I would have had someone shut the door already."

  Chen Yuan clasped his fists in apology: "I'm really sorry, I was delayed this afternoon due to some matters. I hope Lord Xiao won't mind."

  Xiao Su let out a sigh: "Alas, you've finally arrived. Come on in, I'll get the kitchen to reheat the wine and dishes. We can talk while we eat."

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