This question made Hu Tai look embarrassed. He said: "Reporting to Your Highness, it is still not possible to confirm the identity of the scout. Once the city gate is opened, the risk..."
"Isn't it too risky?"
Li Chen directly interrupted Hu Tai and asked.
Without waiting for Hu Tai's reply, Li Chen said sternly: "But what if he is really our scout, our brother, and even with his hand so seriously injured, he still managed to hold on for a breath and come back to report the information?"
"He died in order to deliver the message. This was his duty. He died for the country. Although it is regrettable, no one can say anything."
"But even if he is dead, we are still timid because of doubts about his identity, and would rather leave his body exposed outside the city gate than bury it. Do you think he can close his eyes in the sky? Others
Are the scouts and other soldiers in peace?"
Hu Tai was a little aggrieved. He was just about to explain himself when he heard Li Chen scolding: "I know that you are worried. I am just worried that all this is a trap to deceive the city gate into opening. But if you just let a few people out,
How big of a city gate do you need to open to bring the body back? Even if the Liao army’s 600,000 cavalry are outside, how long will it take for them to rush over? Isn’t it enough for you to close the city gate!?”
Li Chen pointed his finger at Hu Tai and said angrily: "Weak!"
These two words made Hu Tai look pale.
"Someone's coming!"
Li Chen shouted.
"Open the city gate immediately, and I will go and check your identity in person!"
As soon as Li Chen said this, all the soldiers knelt down at the same time, and behind Li Chen, Wu Qingcang's voice came in a hurry, "Your Highness, you must not put yourself in danger!"
Li Chen glanced at Wu Qingcang, as well as the soldiers kneeling on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, those lying below probably fought to their death and endured countless sufferings and tortures.
I cannot protect the body of the brother who came back to deliver the letter, but if he is really our brother, then I will personally take him back to the motherland."
After saying this, hundreds of soldiers on the city gate were so excited that their eyes filled with tears.
The vast majority of them do not understand political struggles or intrigues due to their status. At this moment, they only know that it is worthwhile for them to work so hard.
The military morale that can be used is accumulated bit by bit from this kind of thing.
On the battlefield, although human life is devalued, everyone desires to be reflected in their value, and the greatest expression of self-worth comes from the recognition of those in authority.
Li Chen's words have successfully won over most of their hearts.
After saying that, Li Chen went directly to the city gate and asked someone to open the city gate.
Wu Qingcang followed him all the way. He knew that Li Chen's words had already been spoken and could not be changed no matter what. He could only follow closely and let people open the city gate.
With a creak, the huge city gate opened a gap driven by its hinges.
A group of cavalry rushed out of Yueyang Pass. Li Chen was in the middle, with Wu Qingcang next to him. Around him, in front and behind, were a dozen of the most elite cavalry guards riding at Yueyang Pass.
Under the moonlight, Li Chen led his people to the corpse.
Li Chen naturally didn't know how to check his identity, but the personal guards who brought him out had a way of doing it. Two of the personal guards dismounted their horses, came to the body for inspection, and then raised their heads and replied to Li Chen: "Your Highness, it is indeed the case.
Our army's scouts are absolutely true."
Li Chen's expression was solemn. He dismounted, walked closer, looked at the tragic state of the corpse, took a deep breath, looked up into the darkness, and said: "Since the scout is real, then Yelu Shenxuan, you are indeed here too.