Chapter 246 Three Thousand Elites

The ninth day of April is a special day for many people.

It is so special that it will be unforgettable for a lifetime.

On this day, Prince Xian and his concubine were escorted back to the palace by the imperial guards after the family banquet, and began their real confinement.

Prince Yu continued to be confined for reflection, and the time was determined by Emperor Zhaocheng.

On this day, Gu Anxian was beaten to death, and suffered in the cruel torture of Mu Wenxuan. She suffered the most in her life and completely lost her long-held innocence.

On this day, His Royal Highness King Jing finally got Ling Ning's emotional response and made a preliminary engagement for the two.

On the same day, Yan Li and Mu Cang discussed the selection and training plan in the palace.

There is a private training ground belonging to Mu Cang in the northern suburbs. A small military camp was built, which can accommodate about 20,000 people and is named Qilin Camp.

Rong Xiao selected a thousand men, and Jiang Yi also responded to Yan Li's request and arranged for his generals to select a thousand elite young men to be under Yan Li's jurisdiction. However, this order was opposed by Yan Zheng at the beginning.

"Mother, General Xuan is a calm person. He hates not distinguishing between public and private. The soldiers under his command are all proud. I am afraid that the soldiers will not accept it if he selects a thousand men for my sister."

Yan Jin Jiang Yi said coldly: "It is their duty to protect the princess. Anyone who dares not to obey will be punished by military law."

Yan Zheng's expression was slightly stiff, and then he nodded: "Yes."

Yan Li did not react to this.

She naturally understood what Yan Zheng meant. Regardless of whether she had selfish intentions or not, she could not deny that what he said was true.

The more elite the soldiers, the more proud they are. What can make them truly surrender is always a capable general, not the identity of a princess.

They can obey the queen's decree and the princess's dispatch, but it is all because of the way of monarch and minister.

But what Yan Li wants is their sincere recognition. Only in this way can they become the sharpest weapon in her hands in the future.

Three thousand people come from three countries, which is really a rare thing.

In order to prevent accidents, during the reorganization, General Rong Xiao of the Southern Kingdom, Jiang Yi and General Xuan of the Jin Kingdom, and Mu Cang of the Mu Kingdom all stood outside the parade ground.

The young soldiers on the parade ground were stern and cold, because they were all carefully selected. At first glance, it was hard to tell which country's soldiers were stronger and which country was slightly weaker.

It seemed that no one was willing to show weakness.

The quiet atmosphere could not stop the undercurrents and sparks.

Yan Li walked to the parade ground and slowly looked around the three thousand people in front of her. There was still a bit of girlish immaturity between her eyebrows, but she hid the frightening pressure and demeanor.

Although demeanor and pressure appear on a girl, people always think it is an illusion.

But the unanimous silence of the three thousand elites at this time is an undeniable fact.

Without any arrogant declaration or deliberate intimidation, Yan Li just spoke loudly: "Starting today, I will start a four-month training with you. Please give me your guidance!"

The soldiers on the training ground stood tall and looked forward, like a very imposing sculpture.

The military orders in the military camp were as strong as a mountain.

They came here under the orders of their respective commanders and were temporarily under the command of Princess Nanyang. They didn't know if they were dissatisfied, but at least they didn't show any dissatisfaction on the surface.

However, when Yan Li finished speaking, the front row of soldiers turned their heads and looked at her.

The expressions of inquiry, deep thought, and surprise appeared on their faces, but there was no disdain or ridicule.

It seemed that they were only slightly surprised by what Yan Li said.

"She wants to train with the soldiers?" Jiang Yi, who was standing outside the training ground, changed his expression slightly and turned to look at Mu Cang, "Did I hear it right?"

Mu Cang nodded: "Yes."

"But these elites are carefully selected. They have been trained for a long time and are the best of the best. Yan Li..." Jiang Yi frowned, "How can she train with these people? Can she handle the intensity of the training?"

Mu Cang looked at the slender girl on the training ground and said calmly: "She can handle it."

As soon as he said this, Jiang Yi, Yan Zheng, Rong Xiao and the general Xuan all turned their heads to look at him, their eyes revealing a bit of surprise.

Jiang Yi couldn't believe what he said.

What surprised Rong Xiao was that Mu Cang was so confident. Even if he knew Yan Li's true identity, this firm confidence was still surprising.

And after looking at Mu Cang, the general Xuan turned his eyes back and looked at the young man on the training ground thoughtfully.

After a moment, he walked to Jiang Yi's side and whispered something.

Jiang Yi looked at him in surprise: "Really?"

"Yes." General Xuan nodded, "Don't worry, Queen."

Jiang Yi was silent for a moment, his face changed, and he nodded slowly: "Yes."

"Let's go back to the inn first." General Xuan said, "The Queen can't stay in Mu for too long, we should go back to the inn as soon as possible to discuss the return plan."

Jiang Yi couldn't help but turn his head to look at the parade ground again.

She hadn't seen her daughter for more than ten years. It was not easy to get together. She really wanted to spend more time with her.

However, General Xuan was right. They couldn't leave Jin for too long.

The emperor was not in good health. The regent she arranged had no problem handling the government affairs in a short time, but the situation in the world was changing rapidly, and no one could be sure that every day would be a peaceful and prosperous era.

She needed to deal with things here as soon as possible and rush back to Jin as soon as possible.

"Everyone, run ten laps around the parade ground to warm up!" Yan Li ordered.

"Understood!"

Yan Li turned around and trotted, and the other soldiers followed in formation from right to left, row by row.

A long circular team quickly formed on the parade ground, with the sound of footsteps shaking, neat and imposing, making people marvel at their tacit understanding.

"Three thousand elite soldiers came from the Three Kingdoms. They should be the most difficult group of soldiers to lead, but they are as tacitly integrated as comrades who have trained together for many years, without any estrangement or hostility." Yan Zheng looked at the shocking scene on the parade ground with a subtle look of surprise, "How did they do it?"

Neither Mu Cang nor Rong Xiao spoke, and no one answered his question.

But the answer is not difficult to guess.

Princess Nanyang is Mu Cang's wife. The young masters carefully selected by Mu Cang have been lectured several times. In front of the soldiers of the other two countries, they must give their princess face.

Same as Jin.

As the biological daughter who will be welcomed back to Jin by the Queen, the only little princess of Jin, they must treat her with courtesy.

The soldiers have been taught by General Xuan.

Whoever dares to be rude to the princess will not only be punished by military law, but also kicked out of the ranks of soldiers from now on, and will not be allowed to join the army in this life.

Of course, for Yan Li, the soldiers' initial "forced friendly" attitude only avoided the provocation and disobedience she might face. What Yan Li really wanted was never forced obedience.

The next four months of training together through hardships will be her chance to conquer these men and make them willingly follow her.

After this summer, she will take them to Jin State to meet a new and completely unfamiliar challenge.