The second phase of the grassland plan, 'forage replacement', has begun.
Then the third stage of 'Muddy Waters' will also be carried out.
But there's no rush yet.
Zhang Qi is waiting.
Wait until you grow up as a sixth-generation horse in the world of riding and slashing.
The war horses that were completed in the past have now multiplied to the sixth generation.
Most of the excellent pedigree of the riding and slashing warhorse has been inherited.
Zhang Qi did the test.
With a load of four hundred kilograms, the limit of the fifth-generation horse is to run continuously at a speed of thirty kilometers per hour for one and a half hours.
Moreover, for an hour and a half at full speed, the physical recovery speed of the fifth generation horse was also tested.
As long as there is enough nourishment, the fifth-generation horse can recover within half an hour and move forward at full speed for up to an hour again.
This is already an exaggeration. The fifth-generation horse alone is actually enough for Zhang Qi to aspire to be the overlord of the grassland.
It is a pity that the number of fifth-generation horses is too small, less than 600.
After several rounds of mating, all four hundred mares out of six hundred fifth-generation horses had given birth four times.
There are now 400 two-year-old sixth-generation horses, 400 one-year-old sixth-generation horses, and 400 newborn sixth-generation horses.
Zhang Qi still has to wait for three years to take out the 1,200 sixth-generation horses and arm them in batches, and then he can launch the 'Muddy Waters' project.
Muddy water.
This is the third stage of Zhang Qi’s plan for the Han areas of the grasslands.
In this stage, Zhang Qi needs to play two forces, one side plays the role of the Huns and the bandits, and the other side plays the role of the Huns who returned to the Han army to hunt the bandits.
But there is only one Zhang Qi, so one of the troops does not get the convenience he can provide and can only rely on traditional baggage supplies to fight the war.
In order to ensure that the losses to Zhang Qi are minimized when implementing this plan, a cavalry force that comes and goes like the wind is needed.
So Zhang Qicai had to wait for the sixth generation of horses to grow up.
He has already brought out 100 of the 200 stallions from the Five Generations of Horses and sent them back to Xianbei to serve as stallions. With the huge number of horses in the outside world, he will be able to get tens of thousands or even tens of thousands of horses by this time next year. Tens of thousands of tall horses with excellent bloodlines.
Although the genes of outside horses will inevitably dilute this excellent bloodline, it is enough.
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"Why should you worry too much, Governor? The Xiongnu invaders may be a bad thing for the other four counties, but for you, this is a rare political achievement."
Liaodong Prefecture.
Lu Muduan sat and tasted the tea soup prepared by each other with Zhang Yi, the governor of Liaodong.
The oil flowers are bright and fragrant. It is a rare and good tea.
The cooking tools are nearby, with dozens of various items, and there are many spices that are rarely seen in ordinary times.
"What Mr. Lu said is true."
Prefect Zhang Yi's eyes wandered slightly as he tasted Lu Mu's increasingly good tea making skills with a tea bowl.
The last time Lu Mu told him about being kidnapped by Wuhuan, he even said with a smile that he survived because of his status as the counselor of the Liaodong Prefect, and Zhang Yi wanted to win over Lu Mu, who had brought him great achievements, and his The forces behind it really gave Lu Mu the identity of counselor.
To put it bluntly, a counselor is a staff officer or counselor. He or she is an official of whatever level he is around. The actual power depends on the person in charge.
And with the help of the three thousand Xiongnu heads last time, Zhang Yi really showed his face in front of Liu Che, received countless rewards, and even had the authority to control military affairs and mobilize troops.
After taking a sip of the hot tea soup, Lu Mu squinted his eyes comfortably: "Beyond the Great Wall of Liaodong is the territory of Wuhuan and Xianbei. These two tribes have now submitted tokens to you. With them here, you only need to contact Liaoxi. direction, beware of the Huns plundering Liaodong from western Liaoning."
"Moreover, compared to the other four counties that can only close the city to defend themselves against the enemy, the governor, don't forget that you also have a returning Han army that can behead three thousand Xiongnu."
Lu Mu nodded lightly.
Zhang Yi understood immediately, laughed twice, and drank the last sip of tea soup in the bowl. The mellow aroma of oil and the supplement of spices were enough to make the drinker feel relaxed and relaxed.
"Haha, Counselor Lu's tea making skills have improved again. The tea soup is so delicious that it is no less delicious than me."
Seeing Zhang Yi say this, Lu Mu also understood the meaning. He took a sip of tea and said with a smile:
"Nothing compares to the prefect's tea art. It's a pity that my lord has lived in the grassland for a long time. I'm afraid he won't have the opportunity to enjoy this mellow tea soup. I don't know if you still have some leftover, so I might as well send some over so that my lord can devote himself to the grassland of the prefect." ."
"Well, that's a good idea. Your master is in a bitter cold place outside the Great Wall, but he needs some nourishing food. Come here, decorate it with some tea ingredients, ginseng, and prepare gifts to show my sincerity."
The servant handed over his hands and turned to leave, leaving only Lu Mu and Zhang Yi in the room.
Knocking on the table, Zhang Yi's expression changed: "Are you sure that your master can stop the Huns outside the Liaodong Great Wall?"
"Of course, the previous head is proof. The prefect also checked it, but it was the head of a Huns cavalry."
Zhang Yi nodded: "This is true."
"But as you said, how should we deal with the influx of Xiongnu from western Liaoning to eastern Liaoning? The soldiers under my rule are no different from those of the other four counties. They all need to use the power of city defense to control the enemy. In this way, my situation is not the same as that of the other four counties. !”
"The prefect's words still show that you cannot trust my lord, and the sincerity shown by my lord is in vain."
Lu Mu laughed at himself.
Zhang Yi waved his hand: "Counsellor, it's not that I don't believe it, but I took the initiative to let the soldiers from the grassland enter. I don't dare to risk such a move."
Lu Mu laughed even more: "Hahaha, Taishou, were you the one who let the Huns in?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yi was stunned. Yes, what's the difference between letting it go and not letting it go?
The Great Wall has never been used to protect against people, but against horses. However, the Great Wall is too long, and the prairie people can always find loopholes to get in.
Seeing that Zhang Yi was silent for a long time, Lu Mu spoke up again.
"Prefect, I dare to say one more thing, my lord."
"But my surname is Zhang."
Zhang Yi turned his head and looked directly into Lu Mu's eyes. Lu Mu was not afraid and stared back at him.
After a long while, Zhang Yi gently stroked his long beard and smiled: "The last name doesn't mean anything, but I have a young daughter who is now very good-looking. I wonder if your lord has a wife?"
Lu Mu's heart skipped a beat, this meant complete cooperation.
He immediately stood up and held up his hands: "My lord does not have a wife, but I need to ask my lord about marriage. I dare not make any private opinions."
Zhang Yi still caressed his long beard: "Then tell your lord that by becoming my Zhang family's son-in-law, you can gain Zhang family's full strength."
For a force outside the Great Wall who has shown excellent potential and has a strong desire to return to the Han Dynasty, Zhang Yi also intends to win over such a talent.
Lu Mu bowed his head and said: "This is a very good thing, I will definitely deal with it, and I hope to have a good marriage!"
For the Zhang family, a large family in Liaodong, if they can help, it will also be of great help to their great cause. Lu Mu wants to promote it from the bottom of his heart, but again, only Zhang Qi must make the decision on this matter He has no right to make private claims.
(End of chapter)
