Mythical big man, champion soldier saint

Chapter 230 The great use of the country, the high position and weight [seeking tickets]

In the spring of March, Chang'an can open the windows for a long time to ventilate without being cold.

Huo Qubing was dressed in military uniform, sitting in the Great Hall of the Guards, looking away from the window.

On the low mat in front of him was a map of the border of the Han Dynasty.

This is a new map, which includes Wuhuan and Fuyu.And at the beginning of the month, the court announced to the world that the border of the Han Dynasty had expanded hundreds of miles to the north, and new frontier towns were being formed.

Recently, envoys from Fuyu, Wuhuan, and even Xianbei came to Chang'an one after another.

Including the west-facing Qiang and Di, there are also a small number of tribes who sent envoys to proclaim their ministers.

Therefore, the Shaofu, one of the Nine Ministers, asked its craftsmen to make work to cater to the emperor's mind, and included these places in the new map of the Han territory.

The geographic location of the countries in the Western Regions is also clearly marked on the map.

"Is this new picture interesting?" Huo Qubing glanced at the dozens of people sitting in the left and right rows of the hall.

You must know that Lang Zhongling is the head of the [-] forbidden army, with a high position and authority, and governs the entire Chang'an guard system.

The officials under his jurisdiction are not all military generals, there are also Taizhong doctors, Zhong doctors, Jian doctors, Lang, and other staff positions, and dozens of civil servants.

Ministers and officials of the DPRK gathered to discuss military-related policies, and Huo Qubing made decisions first, and then reported to the emperor.

In a sense, Lang Zhongling has his own "little court" under his command, which can discuss affairs in the government office.

It's just that Huo Qubing seldom called his subordinates together to discuss matters.

Coinciding with the recent gathering of envoys from various parties in Chang'an, and all kinds of things, there was this gathering in the Palace of the Guards.

"The minister thinks that the expansion of the country is a great joy, especially for Lang Zhongling."

The person who spoke was Wang Yan, a doctor under Huo Qubing's command, who was in charge of discussing matters, and was equivalent to a staff officer. He was in his early fifties, thin and small, with a long face and a goatee.

They held office internally, and the things they discussed were all from Huo Qubing's point of view, and they were looking for things for him.

These subordinate courtiers are equivalent to his counselors, subordinates.

"The opening of the territory this time is mostly due to Lang Zhongling's achievements. The rejoicing of the various ministries in the court is indeed beneficial to Lang Zhongling. And it is a good thing for Your Majesty to have a heavy army."

This time, it was Che Lang Lieutenant General Yu Pei, who was under the command of the Left Auxiliary Guard Army.

The man was a burly man, over forty years old, sitting there majestic, like a hill, wearing heavy armor.

Huo Qubing's eyes are still on the new map, and now that the border has expanded to such an area, all parties in the DPRK and China are already encouraged.

He didn't think it was a big contribution, not to mention the Yuan, Qing, and Ming in later generations, even the Tang Dynasty was bigger than the Han Dynasty at this time.

These civil servants have too little ambition.

"How about the military preparations of each unit, the army and horses?" Huo Qubing asked.

The subordinates immediately made a report.

After discussing the business, it was close to noon, Huo Qubing waved his hand, signaling all the generals to disperse and go about their business.

After all the ministries resigned, only the doctor Wang Yan was left to sit beside him.

"Lang Zhongling seems to be paying special attention to this new picture?" Wang Yan asked cautiously.

"Ah."

Huo Qubing paid attention to the new map of the border, not the size of the territory, but the racecourse.

"A horse is the foundation of armor and a soldier, and the great use of the country."

Especially in the era of cold weapons, until the emergence of firearms, the horse battles that lasted for thousands of years will bring the cavalry to the extreme and last for thousands of years.

The key to cavalry is that cavalry is before soldiers, which shows the importance of horses.

According to records in later generations, during the heyday of the Han Dynasty, the annual output of fine horses was 50.

The reason is that after the conquest of the Western Regions and the Northeast counties, many large horse farms were established.

From ancient times to the present, the breeding grounds of fine horses have almost remained unchanged.

On the land of Huaxia, the first is the northwest horse breeding area, including the Western Regions.The tribes living in this area have always lived on animal husbandry and are rich in fine horses.

Horse breeding also has a long history in Shaanxi and Gansu.

The Hequ horse is the largest horse among the local breeds. Its biggest advantage is its weight resistance, strong endurance, and quick recovery from fatigue.

The Hequ horse was herded by Qin Mugong for the Emperor Zhou, and the cavalry war horse used by Qin Huang to unify the six kingdoms was also the Hequ horse.Most of the military horses used in the Han Dynasty today are Hequ horses.

The famous horses in Northwest China also include the world-famous Dawan horse.

Dawan is a country in the Western Regions, and the Dawan horse is the most famous breed of horse, and it is often called a sweat horse.

It has a beautiful body, unparalleled steed, strong obedience, flying speed, and is suitable for long-distance marching.

Jin'an is actually a heterogeneous species among Dawan horses.

Wanma is not only a weapon of war, but also the first choice for ancient emperors to ride. The disadvantage is that the number is small.

In addition to the above-mentioned production areas, after the Warring States period, the Xiongnu and other ethnic groups rose and had a larger foundation of horses.

In addition, there are the southwest and northeast Ma districts, which are often referred to as the sixteen prefectures of Youyun, including Xianbei, Wuhuan, and Fuyu.

The horses in this area have both strength and speed, lightness and flexibility, strong adaptability, good cold resistance, and strong physique, which are also suitable for war horses.

Huo Qubing first attacked Fuyu and Wuhuan.The Han and Hungarian capitals stared at the Western Regions covetously, and horses were one of the main reasons.

If these places fall into the hands of the big man, he will have the best quality racecourses in his hands.

Economically, conquering these places will also increase Han's national power and alleviate many problems.

While Huo Qubing was thinking about it, Dong Zhongshu walked in, guided by the guards of the imperial guards: "Huo Hou."

"Master, you don't have to come to the door if you have anything to do. It's okay to speak up if you have something to say." Huo Qubing said.

Dong Zhongshu sat down and organized what he wanted to say:

"For the past few days, envoys from foreign nations have gathered in Chang'an. Although they have a heart of submission, they all demand that the population not be scattered and that they do not want to move inland.

At the court meeting this morning, the ministers discussed how to deal with it. I see that Huo Hou never said a word, but he already has a plan in mind? "

Huo Qubing smiled and said: "How to deal with these surrendered tribes, master, Li Yushi, too often are experts, you want to ask me?"

Dong Zhongshu: "Although there is a way to contain it, I still want to make it more perfect. Listen to Huo Hou's opinions on military affairs."

Huo Qubing pushed the territory map he was looking at to Dong Zhongshu.

Dong Zhongshu saw that there were four or five places circled in the picture, and after looking at them for a while, he found something in common:
"Are these places suitable for raising horses?"

Huo Qubing hummed: "Whether it's Wuhuan or Fuyu, they are both good producing areas for horses and other livestock.

Let them donate a large number of horses, supplemented by the garrison control of several large pastures and lush lands, so for several years, repeatedly draw good horses for my big man to use. "

"Combined with the fact that part of the population is forced to transfer, it is not a big problem to check and balance the ethnic groups such as Wuhuan and Fuyu."

He also said: "Actually, as long as my big man remains strong, their sense of belonging will naturally become stronger as time goes by.

Even if there is a dissent, they can be destroyed by sending troops. They are not fools, and they definitely dare not repeat it easily. "

Huo Qubing said: "On the other hand, once we decline, no other means will work. Not to mention the subdued foreign races, we will be in chaos first, let alone the foreign races."

"So national strength is fundamental, and everything else is auxiliary."

"At this stage, even if we don't use measures to contain them, they have just been defeated by us, and they dare not fight back easily. At least until we fight the Huns again and decide the outcome, they will decide what to do next."

The doctor Wang Yan on the side nodded secretly. In terms of his clear insight into everything, he has never seen anyone of his age who can match this official, the youngest man in history.

Dong Zhongshu also nodded and said: "What Huo Hou said is correct.

It is precisely because the former emperors of my great man have made contributions to the country, and in the hands of His Majesty, we are now a strong man. "

Huo Qubing said in a dumb voice: "Master, you don't need to try to remind me that war is costly.

In the spring and autumn of this year, if we don't fight, the Xiongnu will fight again.

They urgently need a big victory to clear up the turmoil and hidden worries of the defeated royal court.Even if it consumes a lot, the Huns will try their best to fight this battle. "

Dong Zhongshu said: "I also expected this, the Xiongnu and other nomadic tribes in the northern part of the Serb, after the Spring and Autumn Period, they will be the troubles of our Shenzhou, and it is these nomadic tribes who often harass our Han people.

So I figured it out a long time ago, and I fully support Huohou's defeat of the Huns.

Fortunately, although there have been many wars this year, there have been several battles and ample captures. The transformation and adjustment during this period can still be supported. "

"If the Western Regions fall into our hands and open the channels for the circulation of materials and currencies with other countries, the situation will be better." Huo Qubing said lightly.

After Dong Zhongshu left, Huo Qubing said to Wang Yan: "Let the Li family, Zhao family, and other horse-raising clans from Taiyuan, Shangdang and other counties come to Chang'an to meet me."

Wang Yan bowed and agreed, and walked briskly.

Huo Qubing also left the Palace of the Guards and came to the military mansion in the suburbs of the city.

The tactics of the cavalry will always dominate the outcome of the war in the millennia to come.

If you want to strengthen your army right now, you need to find room for improvement in terms of tactics and armaments.

If you want to upgrade your military equipment, armored soldiers and communication methods are the first choice.

On the second floor of the Military Mansion Secret Realm, after the Mohists took over the construction of the military industry camp, they built shelters here with wooden mortise and tenon structures.

They have unique crafting methods and are very fast.

In less than ten months, many buildings have sprung up from the ground, with cocked feet and cornices, exuding the unique smell of logs.

Ji Qiu, who is short and fat, but with slender and flexible hands, stood in a two-story wooden building, holding the blueprints in his hands, and looked down.

Hearing footsteps, he turned his head and saw Huo Qubing: "Huohou." Then he led Huo Qubing to the other side of the hall.

Here is the immortal jade knife that was snatched from Huainan King.

The jade knife is still bound by Huo Qubing's sacrificial array.

But a Mohist utensil was added to it, a bronze mirror hanging above it, and the mirror was aimed at the jade knife.

On the back of the bronze mirror, there is a cursed civilization emerging, just like thousands of raindrops falling on the lake, with frequent ripples.

Whenever the jade knife shattered Huo Qubing's soldiers, the mantras in the jade knife would change and be rubbed by the mirror.Some of the rising symbols in the jade knife, once they break away from the jade knife and burst out, they will be dragged in and sealed by the mirror light.

The whole process goes round and round, which is extremely wonderful.

"This is the ink mirror of my Mo family, which can rub and analyze various utensils.

The aura of this jade knife has been growing, but thanks to the combination of Mo Gongjing and Huohou's formation, it can be contained. "Ji Qiu said.

"The king of Huainan sacrificed his soul to refine this knife. When he died, this jade knife was also affected. During this time, its strength began to gradually recover."

Huo Qubing said: "Our Han army, including embroidered clothes, is quite convenient in our Han territory, but it will be subject to certain restrictions outside the Han Dynasty.

Since I wiped out Zonghengdao, I discovered that there are people in Zonghengdao who are still in Han territory and can still communicate with the Xiongnu.

I suspect that their method of communication is driven by the immortal artifact mastered by Zi Zi, so I let you study and analyze the power of this jade knife. "

Ji Qiu thought for a while, and said: "There is one thing Huo Hou said wrong. Although this jade knife is rare, it can only be regarded as close to a fairy weapon, and it cannot be called a real fairy weapon. My Mo family divides all kinds of utensils into heaven and earth. , engineering, manufacturing, and material four levels.

That is, heavenly soldiers, divine crafts, treasures, and ordinary soldiers.

This jade knife can be regarded as a heavenly treasure, with spirituality, it is a fairy weapon.

A real fairy weapon has the power to destroy the world, not limited to the power of the jade knife in front of me.On top of the celestial artifact, there is an innate spirit treasure, which is something in legends. It may have existed in ancient times, but it is absolutely non-existent in the world today.

As for the fairy artifact, it may only be found in the tomb of the first emperor, so it is difficult for the world to open the tomb of the emperor. "

"Zonghengdao has been plotting for Shi Huang's tomb for many years, and let you try?" Huo Qubing asked.

"Yes, my Mo family had several treasures, but they were destroyed in the grave."

While talking, Ji Qiu stretched out his hand and flicked it.

A wooden box appeared out of nowhere beside him.

After Ji Qiu opened it, he took out two things, and the box re-merged into the void, which was similar to the pouch space created by military strategists out of thin air.

"This is the Baigong box of my Mo family. Every ink craftsman above the level of master craftsman has one next to him."

The branch of Mohist craftsmanship can be subdivided into different stages such as divine work, masterpiece, master craftsman, craftsman, skillful craftsman, craftsman, and craftsman.

Ji Qiu is a master craftsman in terms of craftsmanship.

He said: "Huo Hou asked me to study the Han army's communication method. I have a new idea. Huo Hou has a look at this."

Huo Qubing was a little surprised, what Ji Qiu took out from the Baigong box were two potted flowers.

"what is this?"

"For communication."

"Use flowers to send messages?"

(End of this chapter)