"This is Zhao Feiqi's tradition. Only this kind of training intensity can guarantee the strength of the Army Soul Legion." Zhao Kuo said calmly. He had seen Zhao Feiqi's training method when he was in Changping. For the first time It was indeed shocking to see him, but he was on the battlefield at the time, and Zhao Kuo couldn't say much.
Later, I saw it more and got used to it.
"It is better to shed some blood in peacetime than to lose one's life in war. The conditions are good now. With alcohol and doctors, there are very few casualties in training. Moreover, if the arrow is lost, the arrowhead is missing, and the knife is also old and not sharp. . Everyone won’t attack the head, neck and other vital parts, it’s much better than before.” Yan Ju shook his head gently.
This has been the case since he took over Zhao Feiqi. He even heard that Zhao Feiqi's training during the Wuling King period was even more fierce, and this was already improved.
"Are these...all Zhao Feiqi?" Zhao Sheng pointed at the soldiers in front and said.
"Only the first five hundred soldiers are the real Zhao Feiqi, and those behind are the reserve regiments selected not long ago and are training with them." Yan Ju said.
In the past, he did not dare to train the reserve army like this. The military soul army has the effect of resisting death. Unless it is seriously injured, it will generally not die, but the reserve army cannot guarantee it.
"The reserve army is actually so elite." Zhao Sheng said in surprise.
"Of course, I, Zhao Feiqi, am the strongest cavalry in the world." Yan Ju said proudly.
"There are no more than 50,000 cavalry in the world who can ride and shoot, and 45,000 of them are in our country of Zhao. Zhao Feiqi and his reserve corps are 20,000, the Great Wall Army is 15,000, and the Guards and its reserve corps are 10,000 ." Zhao Kuo said with a smile.
The cavalry is not a cavalry just by adding a horse. It is at best a mounted infantry. In addition to riding and fighting on horseback, a real cavalry also needs to be able to shoot on horseback.
The most basic requirement of mounted archery is that no matter how bumpy the horse is, the knight must adjust the distance between the butt and the saddle to ensure the stability of the upper body. Only in this way can the arrow shot be stable.
Just like a bird, no matter how much the body moves, the head remains motionless.
However, birds are born with it, and people need to rely on acquired training to achieve it.
Even with stirrups, saddles, and iron hoofs, there are only a few soldiers in the world who can do this.
The reason why the State of Zhao has so many elite cavalry is because when there were no three treasures of cavalry in the past, the State of Zhao vigorously trained the cavalry. After the three treasures of cavalry came out, they would become real cavalry with a little more training.
"Can other countries not do it?" Zhao Sheng asked.
In his impression, Qin's cavalry developed earlier than Zhao's. When Qin Mu Gong sent his son Chong'er back to Jin, he sent two thousand cavalry as a gift. In addition, other countries also have a small number of cavalry, or in other words , mounted infantry.
Although Zhao State did leave other countries behind after riding and shooting in Hufu, it is difficult to say that other countries did not have hidden power.
"Regardless of the fact that the four countries of Han, Wei, Qi and Chu bought so many horses, it is absolutely impossible to do it without a few years of training. In addition, they do not have generals who are good at training cavalry. This time will be extended indefinitely, but even so, the combat effectiveness will be More than infantry. If the Qin State had not hidden, it would not have been possible. Even if it had hidden, it would not have exceeded five thousand." Yan Ju said.
The Qin State was close to Xirong, and the cavalry did indeed originate relatively early, but they had been standing still and were only used for reconnaissance without forming real combat effectiveness. It was not until later that he learned from Zhao State and vigorously developed cavalry.
However, the Qin cavalry has been completely wiped out after the Battle of Changping and the Battle of Sanchuan. The cavalry in the Battle of Hedong last year were all newly built later.
According to Yan Ju's speculation, the number of cavalry dispatched by the Qin State in the past few years has reached the upper limit of the entire country, and it is almost impossible to hide it.
"If the cavalry of the Xiongnu and Donghu are equipped with stirrups and saddles, there are many cavalry who can do it. However, the Xiongnu have been destroyed, and the Donghu have been beaten back by General Li Mu, so they do not pose a threat to us." Yan Ju said.
Nomads have innate advantages in riding and shooting. In places such as Daijun and Yanmen in the north of Zhao State, many children have been able to ride horses since they were young.
"Donghu!" A light flashed in Zhao Kuo's eyes. Li Mu did not hide the stirrups, saddles, and iron hoofs when he attacked Donghu!
There are so many people in Donghu, it is impossible that no one will discover it, and it is impossible that everyone is a fool.
Someone is bound to guess their role. Even if the smelting technology is limited, it is not difficult to get stirrups and saddles out.
"Hundreds of Donghu tribes, large and small, are in chaos. They will not pose a threat to our Zhao country in the short term. When we are free... we must avoid future troubles." Zhao Kuo thought in his mind.
Although the threat from Donghu is not as good as that from the Xiongnu, it is difficult to say that there will be no surprises.
While several people were talking, the fighting on the battlefield also ended. The two teams were of similar strength. By the end of the fight, almost everyone was injured. The seriously injured ones had been carried off, while the slightly injured ones came over to salute under the leadership of the general.
The soldiers who were training in other places also arrived. All the soldiers recognized Zhao Kuo and looked at him excitedly.
"Food, wine, money, and food have been distributed to everyone. If there is any cheating, please step forward." Zhao Kuo did not talk about nonsense, but only said the most practical things.
No one came forward. Since he came to the throne, what Zhao Kuo has grasped most tightly is military power. All other things can be left to others, but military power must be firmly grasped in his hands.
Nothing is missing but food, pay and rewards for the soldiers.
If he made other mistakes, Zhao Kuo could forgive him. If anyone dared to embezzle even a cent of the soldiers' food, pay, and rewards, he would be beheaded or his entire family would be beheaded.
Don't say that your family is innocent. If the entire war fails because of your corruption, thousands of Zhao people will die. Aren't they and their families innocent?
"I ask again, is there anyone who has been rewarded or had his food and salary deducted?" Zhao Kuo said loudly.
Still no one came forward. Zhao Kuo finally smiled when he saw this scene.
Corruption in Zhao State was very serious in the past. Xunzi beheaded one or two thousand people in the first investigation of corruption and reward. The second time, he beheaded hundreds more people in the investigation of corruption and reward.
Tired heads rolled down, and the evil wind was finally contained.
"Your Majesty, there will be no deductions in rewards, food or salary. I would like to ask, is the twenty-level military merit and discharge system announced a few days ago true?" Li Qian said loudly.
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"It's all true. As long as you make corresponding contributions, you can get corresponding rewards, up to a county as a fief, and... it can be passed down from generation to generation." Zhao Kuo said.
"Roar!" The soldiers in the entire military camp roared excitedly.
