In the early morning of the next day, Pound went to the state pastoral office to formally report to Lantian.
Pang De was born in the Xiliang Cavalry Corps, and he was best at commanding cavalry in combat, but all the best horses in the world were produced outside the Great Wall, such as the famous Wuhuan horses and Xiongnu horses. Liu Bei and Sun Quan were located in the south, so it was not easy to obtain horses. They basically had to capture them on the battlefield and smuggle them among the people.
Jiaozhou, where Lantian is located, uses boats for travel, and a small number of war horses were also captured on the battlefield. They are mainly used for emergency communications, cavalry patrols in the city, etc. Most of the local horses come from Yizhou. Although they are short in stature, they have sufficient endurance and are often used as livestock. Things are used for plowing the fields.
Pound, the cavalry general, came to Jiaozhou just like the commander of the Mongolian navy, so Lantian didn't know what to do with him.
"Ling Ming, I went to the military zone yesterday. What do you think of it?" Lan Tian asked.
Pound answered truthfully: "The neat barracks, perfect logistics, and the location of the weapons depot are all arranged just right. This is something I have never seen in any city. In addition, the open space in the military zone is very large, and you don't need to go out of the city for daily training. only..."
"It doesn't matter if you tell me clearly." Lan Tian asked curiously.
"There are too few stables reserved..." Pound said regretfully.
Lan Tian and Gao Shun smiled similarly: "There is a shortage of horses in the south and there are many mountains. We only have a few hundred cavalry. It is hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice..."
"As long as you have horses, you can multiply. I know that the south relies more on ships, but my lord will fight for balance in the Central Plains in the future, and cavalry will definitely be indispensable. Your Majesty is a wise man, and you should understand the truth." Pang De suggested, cupping his fists.
Lan Tian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I once found someone to try it, but many newborn foals died prematurely, perhaps because of the weather in the south..."
"The general has tamed horses in Liangzhou. Why don't you let me try it?" Pang De asked, clasping his fists.
"That's very good. Just talk to Bo Ping about the location and buildings needed to raise horses." Lan Tian ordered.
Pang De cupped his fists and turned around to salute Gao Shun, "I will bother General Gao more from now on."
"Easy to say." Gao Shun nodded.
Lantian thought for a moment and continued: "Bo Ping, go back and hand over the hundreds of cavalry to Commander Ming, and also hand over the patrol of the inner city to him. While General Pang is taming the horses, he can also train those cavalry."
"Wei." Gao Shun and Pang De replied in unison.
The hundreds of cavalrymen Lan Tian mentioned were not the reconnaissance battalion of Gao Shun's army, but the cavalrymen transferred from Cangwu County to be responsible for security patrols in the inner city of Guangzhou.
Some of these hundreds of cavalry belonged to Wu Ju, and some were left behind by Lu Fan. After Samoko captured Cangwu County, the defenders surrendered. Their combat effectiveness was relatively low, let alone against the infantry of the trapped army. , even Samoko’s Wuxi Barbarians are no match.
"Let's go..." Lan Tian originally wanted to take Pang De around the city, but he suddenly thought of something just after saying a few words. He turned to Gao Yuan and said: "Go and bring Lu to me. Since Ling Ming wants Tame the war horse and give it to him as a seed."
"But that's what you got from Liu..." Gao Yuan knew that Lu got it from Liu Bei. He didn't ride all day and had to be taken out to run. He was treated like a guest. He had no idea why Lantian was so precious.
"Go quickly, make the best use of people's talents and make the best use of everything." Lan Tian's tone was firm, and Lu, who was not riding, also had difficulties.
Some people say that the end of science is theology. If you don't understand the explanation, it's better to be careful. After all, Lu is really mysterious. Without Liu Bei's imperial destiny, who would dare to take risks easily.
"Wei." Gao Yuan turned and left.
Several people waited in the courtyard for a while, and Gao Yuan walked in, clasping his fists and reporting: "Sir, the horse you want to use and the horse you want are outside the door."
Lan Tian nodded happily. Gao Yuan had followed him for many years. Before he even said he wanted to ride a horse on the street, the other party had already figured it out. This was the so-called tacit understanding.
Lan Tian took the lead and walked in front, followed closely by Gao Shun, Pang De and Gao Yuan.
Walking out of the gate of the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion, Lan Tian pointed to the white horse beside the wall and said, "Ling Ming, what do you think of this white horse? Can it be called a thousand-mile horse?"
Pound's eyes lit up when he saw it, "This horse is tall and majestic, with a strong and strong body, and its white hair is as shiny as snow. It is really a good horse. It would be great to use it for breeding."
"I'll give this Lu to you, but I don't recommend you ride it." Lan Tian warned.
"Why?" Pound looked confused.
Gao Yuan snorted coldly from the side: "This white horse was originally General Zuo's mount. Sir, he only rode it two or three times. If General Pang uses it as his own strength, wouldn't it be contempt..."
"Uh...that's it. It seems that Mr. Fu is reluctant to ride. Pang loves a good horse as much as his wife and concubines. Don't worry." Pang De made a promise with his fists clasped.
Lan Tian nodded lightly, and then told Gao Yuan: "Tell someone to send Lu to General Pang's residence. We are going to patrol the streets now."
"Wei." Gao Yuan clasped his fists.
Horseback riding is prohibited in the central government area. Lantian took the lead and led the horses to the edge, and then patrolled the four districts with Gaoshun, Pangde, and Gaoyuan. They started from the east in a counterclockwise direction and visited the cultural, educational, military, craftsman, and trade districts in turn. district.
The cultural and educational district in the northeast is relatively quiet. Currently there are only Guangzhou Academy, Lingnan Newspaper under the Publications and Newspapers Administration, and three medical offices under the Medical Department. The remaining buildings are supporting buildings for each office and a large area of idle land. Except for the main road, which has been leveled, the rest is barren weeds and trees of varying heights.
The temples, Taoist temples, large gardens and other facilities mentioned in the planning map of the Cultural Affairs Bureau have been temporarily shelved due to the heavy construction tasks of the barbarians, because Lantian decided to stabilize the material conditions first, and then gradually improve the spiritual aspect of Guangzhou City. s things.
The military district in the northwest has nearly 40,000 troops and family members in total. It is currently the most populous area in the city. The uniform buildings and several football fields are very eye-catching. From time to time, the shouts of the training sergeants can be heard.
The craftsman area in the southwest corner includes hundreds of government-run workshops such as textile workshops, paper-making workshops, and printing workshops, which are involved in military, people's livelihood, culture, education, and politics. It is also a concentrated expression of Jiaozhou's scientific and technological strength.
The trading area in the southeast is the noisiest and most prosperous of the four outer areas. People walking in a hurry, bullock carts, and handcarts shuttle through the streets, and the smell of money is everywhere.
The market built by the government is simple and extensive, and is temporarily rented to ordinary businessmen. The market is organized and orderly according to the trading categories, mainly rice, noodles, meat, beans, fruits, vegetables, etc.
Beautifully built shops are divided into government-run and self-built shops. Government-run shops sell furniture, cloth, farm tools, pottery and other items from government-run workshops. Private shops are self-built shops that buy land. These shops sell the output of private workshops. As well as imported curios and products from the Central Plains.
Lantian made such an arrangement to allow people from all walks of life to have the opportunity to find a livelihood in the trade zone. Lower taxes and good supporting facilities are all to attract businessmen from all over the country. He wants to build Guangzhou City into a commercial center in Jiaozhou.
While several people were patrolling the trade area, Lan Tian found Shi Zhi arguing with someone on a street corner.
"Gaoyuan, go and invite Mr. Shi to come and talk." Lan Tian ordered.
"Wei." Gao Yuan dismounted and walked away.
