"What price do we need to pay?" King Wei and King Han asked.
The two knew that it was impossible for Zhao Guoping to help them train cavalry for no reason, but they were willing to do so even if they had to pay a high price.
Because the cavalry is really powerful!
On the other hand, although they have stirrups and saddles, it still takes a long time to form cavalry, and there is a big gap in strength with Zhao's cavalry.
In this case, it is better to spend some money and let Zhao help them train cavalry.
"I need training methods for Wei soldiers and Korean crossbowmen, including the technology to build crossbows." Zhao Kuo said.
Half of the capabilities of South Korean crossbowmen lie in their crossbows.
King Wei and King Han looked at each other. King Wei sighed and said, "I will tell you nothing from King Zhao. Even if I give the training methods of Wei soldiers to Zhao, Zhao will not be able to train real soldiers of Wei, because Now we can’t even train.”
The military spirit army was born with the prosperity of the country, and withered with the decline of the country.
When the Wei State was at its most powerful, there were a total of 50,000 Wei soldiers, 10,000 military spirit legions, and 40,000 reserve legions, overwhelming everyone from all directions to surrender.
After the Battle of Guiling, out of 50,000 Wei soldiers, only 6,000 were left.
After the Battle of Yin Que, the last six thousand Wei soldiers were slaughtered by Bai Qi.
The current Wei Wuzu is just the Wei Wuzu who had not yet formed. The Wei State tried every means to restore the strength of Wei Wuzu, but failed.
Zhao Kuo naturally knew this. He wanted to use the training methods of Wei soldiers and strong crossbowmen. He did not want to establish Wei soldiers and strong crossbowmen in Zhao State, but just as a reference.
"As long as we have all the manuscripts of Wu Zi, Han Zhaohou, and Shen Buhai, even if I can't train them, I won't blame Wei and South Korea." Zhao Kuo said.
"Whether these materials are useful or not, and whether they can be trained in the end, Zhao will help us train cavalry?" King Wei asked.
"Not bad." Zhao Kuo nodded.
"Well, after I go back, I will give all the manuscripts of Wu Zi, including all the attempts of our Wei State over the years, to the State of Zhao." The King of Wei immediately agreed.
The training methods of Wei's soldiers can only train an elite infantry at most, so it is perfect to use it to replace a cavalry regiment.
Moreover, Zhao Guo personally sent people to help them train. They only needed to throw the manuscripts and materials to Zhao Guo. Whether they were trained or not had nothing to do with them.
"The same goes for South Korea, including the production technology of crossbow machines." King Han also said.
Half of the strength of the strong crossbowmen lies in the crossbow machine, and the key to the crossbow machine lies in Nanyang's iron.
In terms of technology for making crossbows, although South Korea is stronger than the Six Nations, it is still limited. Even if it is handed over to Zhao, it will be nothing.
"Since the two monarchs are so happy, let's sign the alliance immediately without further delay." Zhao Kuo said.
"Okay." King Wei and King Han nodded.
Soon, the covenant was drawn up:
1. The three countries of Zhao, Wei and Han are allies, with Zhao as the leader. It is forbidden for the three countries to attack each other. If any country sends troops to attack other countries, the other two countries will send troops to help. If any country is attacked by other countries, the other two countries will help defend it.
2. The border customs of the three countries will cancel tariffs and allow merchants to circulate freely.
3. The troops stationed at the borders of the three countries will be reduced by half.
4. The State of Wei sent Wei Wuji, Lord Xinling, to the State of Zhao as a hostage, and South Korea sent its son Han Fei to the State of Zhao as a hostage.
5. The State of Zhao will provide the technology of curved shaft plows and waterwheels to the State of Wei and South Korea. Within the next five years, 50% of the excess grain production of the two countries will belong to the State of Zhao, and it will provide Zhao State with 10,000 kilograms of pig iron every year.
6. The State of Zhao helped the State of Wei and South Korea to form a cavalry regiment with a number of no less than 5,000. The State of Wei handed over the training methods of Wei soldiers to the State of Zhao, and the State of South Korea provided the training methods of the powerful crossbowmen and the manufacturing technology of the crossbow machine. Give it to Zhao Guo.
7. If one party violates the covenant, the other two countries will expel it together.
After the three people saw that they had no objections, they quickly signed their names and pressed their fingerprints.
"Hahaha, King Zhao is really a cheerful person." The covenant was made in triplicate. King Wei said happily while holding the copy of the covenant that belonged to Wei State.
On the way here, they still had a lot of dissatisfaction with Zhao Guo, but now they have all disappeared.
From this alliance, Wei and South Korea gained too much!
There were more than they imagined.
If what Zhao Kuo said about the Quyuan plow and waterwheel is true, then the next ten years will be the fastest growing decade for both countries.
"The Sword Comes"
And they will also be recorded in the annals of history as wise kings for future generations to admire!
"Cooperate with each other. I hope that Wei and South Korea will not be like this time in the future, otherwise I will not be so easy to talk to." Zhao Kuo said with a smile, half threatening, half joking.
"Don't worry, King Zhao. From now on, our country, Wei, will definitely follow Zhao's lead." King Wei said with great solemnity.
But I added a sentence in my heart: Before the strength of our country Wei exceeds that of Zhao.
"Yes, South Korea is the same." South Korea also said.
"I wonder which general King Zhao plans to ask to help our Wei Kingdom train cavalry?" King Wei asked impatiently.
Zhao Kuo looked back and glanced around. There were not many generals in Zhao who could train cavalry. Apart from Zhao Kuo, there were only Li Mu, Yan Ju, Yan Zhou, Sima Shang, Jia Yan, and Le Cheng.
Yanzhou and Pang Nuan went to attack Taoyi, Sima Shang returned to northern Xinjiang to guard the Great Wall after the battle of Daijun, and Li Mu was about to return to northern Xinjiang.
Yan Ju wanted to command Zhao Feiqi.
As a result, only Jia Yan and Le Cheng were left.
"In this way, I will ask General Lecheng to help Wei train cavalry, and General Jia Yan to help South Korea train cavalry. How about that?" Zhao Kuo said.
"Thank you, King Zhao." King Wei leaned over and saluted, then looked at the generals behind Zhao Kuo, "I wonder which one is General Lecheng?"
"This is the last general." Le Cheng said, cupping his fists.
"I would like to entrust the city of Guiling to General Lecheng. As the general, Tang Muyi." The king of Wei walked over and patted Lecheng on the shoulder to show his goodwill.
"This old guy's strength is not very good, but he has a good way of winning people's hearts." Zhao Kuo cursed in his heart.
Lecheng did not have any fiefdom in Zhao State, so when King Wei came up, he granted Lecheng a city. This made Zhao Kuo look ungrateful and ungrateful.
Le Cheng did not speak, but looked at Zhao Kuo, which made King Wei a little embarrassed.
"Since it is King Wei's good intention, just accept it." Zhao Kuo said.
"General, thank you so much, King Wei." Le Chengyi said with cupped hands.
On the other hand, King Han also secretly cursed King Wei in his heart for looking for trouble. There was no need to award rewards in the first place, but now that Wei has awarded rewards, South Korea can only award rewards, and the city it has granted cannot be worse than Guiling.
"In this case, I will grant the city of Chenggao to General Jia Yan as Tang Muyi." King Han said.
Seeing that Zhao Kuo agreed, Jia Yan also clasped his fists and said, "General, thank you very much, King Han."
"This is involution." Zhao Kuo couldn't help but sigh when he saw King Han conferring Cheng Gao on Jia Yan.
It was originally an equal exchange, and neither country needed a reward. In order to win Le Cheng's favor, the King of Wei took the initiative and granted the Guiling to Le Cheng. The King of Han had no choice but to follow suit.
Well now, the two countries got nothing in the end and lost the tax revenue of the two cities in the next few years.
The king of Wei and the king of Han stayed in Yecheng for three days and talked a lot with Zhao Kuo. They did not leave until the third day.
Zhao Kuo still sent each other off ten miles away.
Le Cheng and Jia Yan did not follow. Zhao Kuo asked them to rest for a while and then go again in a month.
As for Wei Wuji, he followed King Wei back to Daliang. The next time he comes, he will bring his family with him...
