There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

"Han Zong, look at this war horse, it's quite majestic and mighty, but it's just that its hooves are worn out, why can't it be used?"

Han Hao shook his head and said: "War horses are extremely valuable military resources. If you can continue to ride them, how can you waste them so much? It's just that the hooves of the horses are thin. If the two armies clash, it is very likely that the horse will stumble, or If you lose the power to run, it will be difficult to last for a long time, so it is not my wish not to abandon it.”

While stroking the horse's mane, the pottery merchant said, "Tao has something to solve this problem. Why don't Han Zong give it a try?"

"Master Tao has a solution?" Han Hao's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"Please trouble Han Zong to prepare the pen and ink for me."

The principle of a horseshoe is very simple. According to the shape of the hoof, use the most common iron to make a half-crescent iron tool, and add a few short nails that don't need to be particularly long, and you're done.

There are blacksmiths in the White Wave Valley, and they started construction immediately after receiving the order. In the evening, they made the horseshoes requested by the potter.

After the horseshoe was installed on the horse with the injured right hoof, the horse seemed a little uncomfortable at first. It moved little by little on the field, as if testing the size and comfort of the four new shoes. Spend.

But with the passage of time, the war horse also seemed to feel the usefulness and novelty of wearing "new shoes", and slowly began to accelerate on the spot for a while, then turned into a trot, and finally turned into a big jump.

"Master Tao, what kind of object is this?" Han Hao looked at the horse galloping in the arena, his voice trembling a little. Such equipment may seem simple, but for an army with cavalry, it is undoubtedly a big thing. A revolutionary breakthrough that greatly reduces the loss of war horses.

This Mr. Tao actually changed the trajectory of the Han army's development while talking and laughing.

The potter smiled and said: "This is called a horseshoe. I figured it out when I was free. I wanted to popularize it after returning to Xuzhou. I didn't expect Han Zong to see the clue first. You must not give it to me." Shout out."

Han Hao turned his head to look at the potter in surprise, and said with his forehead: "Young master is really talented, and the horseshoes are worn out. In my prefectures and counties, almost [-]% of the good horses are abolished every year due to the wear and tear of the horseshoes. As above, if the horseshoe is installed, the horseshoe can be protected, and the war horse only needs to replace the horseshoe regularly every year. In this way, the usable war horse can be greatly increased, and the military expenditure will be greatly reduced."

When Han Hao said this, his face turned blue and pale, and the potter was a little afraid that he would have a heart attack due to excitement.

"Don't be so surprised by Han Zong. It's just a horseshoe. It's easy for Tao. In fact, Tao has many ways to strengthen the army and enrich the people. It's just that the time has not come. It's inconvenient to show off. If Han Zong is interested, you can follow me. Come to Xuzhou to see it?"

The smile on Han Hao's face suddenly froze.

"Master Tao, are you trying to seduce me?"

Tao Shang smiled brightly, and shook his head heavily: "Seduce is not a good word for Han Zheng, Tao is now blatantly seducing you, can't you see it?"

Han Hao took a deep breath and opened his mouth, but he didn't know how to answer.

Speaking from conscience, although Han Hao worked under Wang Kuang, Wang Kuang was very important to him, and even the most elite Taishan soldiers were entrusted to him to command, but Wang Kuang was not very important to the war. Interested, he is most interested in the internal affairs of Nongsang.

Han Hao couldn't deny that the pottery merchant was a bit unscrupulous, just from the fact that he pretended to be the Baibo army and robbed the family.

But what Han Hao cannot deny is that pottery merchants do have a unique vision and innovation that others cannot match in terms of governance and economic development.

Today's horseshoe is just one of them. A few days ago, the potter and Han Hao discussed the military and civilian settlements, which made Han Hao feel like he met a bosom friend.

Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, a large number of agricultural populations have been lost, and barren land abounds in all states and counties, and it is a period when the princes are in charge of their own affairs. To a certain extent, the acquisition of food and grass can almost control the lifeline of one party.

Just like this Hanoi conquest of Baibo, if the potters hadn't finally tried to force the four major families to support the military, the princes of the three parties would not have enough supplies to win the war, and could only stare blankly.

Warlords are not thieves, and they cannot rely on robbing for everything. They must be reasonable when they should be reasonable. Of course, if the reason is really unreasonable, they still have to use their fists.

In the area under his jurisdiction, recruit refugees to fight and settle, reclaim the land, and solve the short-term food crisis that is extremely unstable in the current economy. This is the plan that Han Hao has been constructing in his mind, but because the idea has not yet formed, and the time is not ripe enough. So I didn't tell Wang Kuang

Han Hao thought that this idea of ​​his would not have been thought of by others, but he never imagined that the person with whom he had such a tacit understanding was actually this not-so-gentleman Mr. Tao from Xuzhou

At first, he thought that pottery merchants really only knew how to rob.

"Young Master Tao's kindness is in my heart."

Although compared with Wang Kuang, Han Hao was more curious about what was hidden in the belly of the pottery, but after all, the ancient princes did not open companies like the later generations, and it is easy to be poked at the spine by randomly switching from one job to another .

"Young Master values ​​this subordinate so much, Hao is very grateful, but after all, Wang Fujun has a kindness to support this subordinate, so he will go with Young Master casually, not to mention that Hao has regrets in his heart, even Wang Fujun will not be happy."

"If you don't like it, beat him until he likes it. Is that okay?" The pottery merchant tried to help Han Hao find a way.

A thin layer of sweat suddenly appeared on Han Hao's forehead, and he shook his head while wiping: "Young Master Tao, don't make trouble."

"Hey."

Seeing Han Hao's pitiful appearance, the Tao merchant also knew his difficulty, and said regretfully: "It is Tao's lifelong regret not to be able to work with Han Hao. People can't say much, if Tao wants to give up, I'm afraid it won't work."

Han Hao looked down at the sleeve that was tightly held by the pottery merchant, but he couldn't pull it out.

"Young Master, it doesn't look like you're about to give up." Han Hao was sweating again.

After all, the pottery merchant still failed to persuade Han Hao to join the Xuzhou Army's camp by relying on his own charm.

But after all, he still accepted the 11 Baibo army, which can be regarded as a big gain, even if he just made up for it.

Seeing that the repair time in the valley is getting longer, the preparation of soldiers and horses and the establishment of the Baibo army have almost been done.

But Wang Kuang seemed to be lost, and he hasn't come back yet.

Although I knew it would be disrespectful to the host family to leave without saying hello, but the pottery merchant really didn't have enough time to continue here. The supplies robbed from the Hanoi family are limited. If you don't return to Xuzhou quickly, you will be fine if you stay Sitting and eating mountain empty.

It's time to go.

Chapter 145 Chasing Potters

The day of farewell finally came. After reorganizing the soldiers and horses, the potter's Xuzhou army was divided into two parts, the front and the back, and the Baibo army was placed in the center. Then they pulled out of the valley and slowly headed towards Xuzhou.

Han Hao bid farewell to the potter in person outside the Baibo Valley, and the potter watched his army slowly marching out of the valley, while still looking at Han Hao with a look of reluctance.

Don't mention the Xiji in those eyes.

"Han Zhengzheng really doesn't think about it anymore. Xuzhou is outstanding, not only is it full of heroes, but the girls are also very lively."

A stiff smile appeared on the corner of Han Hao's mouth, and he waved his hand at the potter.

"Young Master Tao, it's better not to see you off."

It seems to be completely out of play.

The pottery merchant clasped his fists at Han Hao, and then slowly rode away with the large team of the Chinese army.

Next to the pottery merchant was Huangfusong's chariot accompanying him. The old man lifted the curtain to see the rather lonely expression of the pottery merchant, and said with a smile, "Everyone has his own aspirations, so you don't need to push too hard."

The pottery merchant sighed softly, and said: "After all, he is a military and political talent, and he is not biased at all. It is a pity that he can't be used by me."

Huangfusong stroked his beard and said slowly: "Even if you are feeling sad, don't forget to send someone to pick up Zishi and others."

Of course, the potter will not forget this incident, but his main purpose is to receive Diao Chan, as for the gift that comes with Wang Yun.

The soldiers and horses came out of Baibo Valley and went south to Hanoi. After receiving Wang Yun and others on the road, they turned eastward and went straight to the ferry of the Yellow River. After crossing the river, they can go to the border of Henan.

After meeting the potter, Diao Chan was overjoyed, tender and affectionate, and seemed to have infinite shyness and wanted to confide in him, but it hindered the people around her from talking too much, and it was inconvenient to say some things in front of everyone.

The potter also secretly sighed, if it were in later generations, could the two of them find a hotel to discuss in detail in this situation?