Zhang Zhiling raised the curtain and asked outside, "Should we arrive at Nanchen Racecourse?"
The voice of the camel lion came from outside: "Ten miles ahead."
Zhang Zhiling nodded and put down the curtain: "Since you are passing by, let's go and have a look."
Jiang Fan hummed: "I also want to see how the good BMW horses I have acquired over the years are doing."
Nanchen Racecourse is the racecourse where when Ying Pei "rebelled", some people advocated dividing it into two parts and moving one part to the south. It is also one of the three most important racecourses in the Qin State.
Over the years, Jiang Fan exchanged luxury goods such as salt, tea, porcelain, and colored glaze for countless good horses from the barbarians. Except for a part of the Lishan Racecourse, most of them were domesticated at the Nanchen Racecourse.
The person who came to greet him was actually the servant Chen He, who was in charge of Ma Zheng. He happened to be patrolling here. When he heard that the regent was coming, he ran out without even putting on his shoes and saw this thick leg that he hugged.
Accompanying him was the person in charge of the racecourse, Wu Xiaoyun. This person is the most famous horse trainer in Qin State, and is called the owner of the horse here.
This was Wu Xiaoyun's first meeting with the Regent, and he was quite cautious. After all, in his eyes, this young man with a spring breeze on his face was definitely not as easy to get along with as he appeared. He was a killer, a killer through and through. Since he came to the Qin State, he has killed countless high-ranking officials and wealthy people. Like himself, he can crush them all with one finger.
Jiang Fan also saw his nervousness, but did not deliberately try to comfort him. He understood from Xiao Cui that kindness and power should be combined, and sometimes it is necessary to intimidate. In charge of such an important place as Nanchen Racecourse, he, the person in charge, must know how to be respectful.
Under the guidance of the two, Jiang Fan and Zhang Zaifu visited the racecourse together.
"After the racecourse moved south, Nanchen Racecourse was divided into two. The largest number of war horses is here, mainly because it is south of the place, with lush water and grass, and the horses are naturally fat and strong."
Chen He introduced with a smile.
Jiang Fan nodded: "Okay, are you acclimated?"
Wu Xiaoyun hurriedly stepped forward and introduced: "There will always be, but there are 3,000 trainers and more than 100 veterinary doctors under my command. They are all good at horse trails. They monitor day and night and dare not make the slightest mistake. So far, they have died due to water and soil problems. There is not even one in a hundred."
This number is quite beautiful, and Jiang Fan is also very satisfied.
Chen He said excitedly: "With the influx of horses from the north and cross-breeding, there are now 160,000 war horses here, all of which are high-quality horses."
To be honest, it's not surprising that Chen He was excited. Jiang Fan didn't expect that the scale of Nanchen Racecourse was so huge. You know, Qin State has three major racecourses, not counting Lishan Racecourse. In total, there are probably half a million war horses.
This is an extremely astonishing number. Jiang Fan vaguely remembers that during the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty in his time and space, the horse breeding industry was vigorously developed. Until the 40th year of Linde, a total of eight workshops and twelve prisons were established, and the total number of horses was only more than 700,000. match.
"You have done a good job, but remember, the country is as big as the number of horses. The racecourse is related to the country's foundation, so we must not take it lightly." Jiang Fan earnestly asked.
"Yes, yes, Prince Regent, don't worry, my subordinates and others will put their best efforts into this."
Looking at the top boss in his mind facing a young man in the distance, a young man wearing a green cloth shirt looked surprised.
"That person is so young, he must be a relative of the emperor."
"Shhh - don't talk nonsense." Dr. Ma, a man in his fifties next to him, quickly patted him.
"Don't talk nonsense, that person is the current regent."
The young man was shocked: "Are you really that young?"
"That's natural. His Royal Highness the Regent was crowned king at the age of sixteen, and now he has three great princes. This is unprecedented in ancient times. This is a person from the sky. We can only look up to him from a distance in our lives." Dr. Ma said with emotion.
As for this young man who was obviously an aspiring racehorse, instead of being depressed when he heard this, he stared in the direction of Jiang Fan: "One day, my grandson Liang will walk in front of His Highness so that he can see me!"
Dr. Ma shook his head and sighed: "Ziliang, my uncle knows that you are good at horsemanship, but it is nothing more than that. Those who can come before His Highness are all great talents in the country. In his eyes, he does not see you as a little horseherd. Work hard." Come on, there will be an extra meal tonight because His Highness is here."
The young man didn't take it seriously, staring in Jiang Fan's direction, his eyes brighter and brighter.
"Uncle... I heard that His Highness the Regent established a school in Lishan. He specializes in speaking and art, so there is no need to be versatile. Although my grandson Liang is a young horseherd, he possesses the magic skills of looking at horses. Horses are also a major event for the country. , Why can't I play a greater role? Today... is a rare opportunity. If I miss it, it will be unforgivable..."
Dr. Ma was startled, as if he could see that he was about to make a move. Before he could dissuade him, the young man had already dropped the fodder in his arms and rushed forward.
"Oh - it's fatal -" Dr. Ma couldn't stop him in time, and his face turned pale.
Jiang Fan was listening to Wu Xiaoyun's report when he suddenly heard a commotion. He couldn't help but froze for a moment. He turned around and saw many people struggling to hold down a young man dressed as a horseherd.
But the young man looked directly at himself, struggled hard, and shouted: "I want to see your highness, I want to see your highness!"
The leader of Wuchang frowned suddenly, not expecting such a sudden change, and immediately shouted: "Whoever is causing trouble, let me catch it!"
The young man struggled endlessly: "Your Highness the Regent, please see me, the common people, please see me, the common people - the common people must offer treasures!"
The owner of the black farm looked livid. He didn't expect that a stable boy would come out to cause trouble, causing him to lose all face. He immediately said angrily: "I'm going to catch this nonsense and put him in jail!"
Jiang Fan looked at the young man's bright and firm eyes, his expression moved slightly, and he reached out to stop him: "Wait a minute, let him come forward and speak."
The owner of Wu Farm hurriedly said: "Your Highness, this person is just a stable boy. I think he is just trying to please others. You have so many things to do, so why bother? Your subordinates must be strictly disciplined..."
Jiang Fan waved his hand: "No need to say more, let him come over."
Upon seeing this, Chen He hurriedly said: "Don't talk nonsense, Your Highness wants to see you, why don't you bring someone forward quickly?"
The owner of Wuchang did not dare to say anything, so he hurriedly walked up and ordered someone to escort the young man to Jiang Fan.
The young man shook off the guard, bowed his head and said, "Common man, Sun Tzu Liang pays my respects to Your Highness."
Jiang Fan lowered his head and looked at him: "Raise your head."
The young man was also unambiguous and immediately straightened his back and looked up.
This is a young man in his mid-twenties, with plain appearance, except for a pair of eyes as bright as stars.
"Your name is Sun Ziliang?"
"Yes," the young man said, neither humble nor arrogant: "Sun Ziliang, a common man, has something to offer."
Jiang Fan was immediately interested: "Oh? What kind of treasure?"
"Xianma Sutra!"
Jiang Fan was stunned: "Xianma Jing?"
"Yes!" the young man said proudly: "Horses are the most important weapon of the country. We must pay attention to them. The common people have been raising horses since they were ten years old. They have been raising horses for seventeen years now. They are proficient in the art of looking at horses. However, their status is low and they cannot use what they have learned. Hereby, Recommend yourself!”
Jiang Fan was very interested: "Come on, bring it up."
The young man suddenly looked embarrassed: "...still, I haven't written it yet..."
