(The second shift is in the evening.) ）

Liu Che summoned Qin Cheng into the palace again on the third day after Qin Cheng and Wei Qing left the palace.

If Liu Che and Qin Cheng talked about some open issues last time they entered the palace, there were no differences and controversies at all, and the conversation was very pleasant, then this conversation, Liu Che and Qin Cheng would not feel very relaxed.

Qin Cheng knew that entering the palace this time was afraid that it would be the last time he entered the palace on this trip to Chang'an, so what he didn't explain to Liu Che last time must be explained thoroughly this time. Even some risky issues that can't be put on the table, Qin Cheng must say it.

To build the cavalry of the Shanggu military camp into an iron cavalry, and to train a 10,000-strong iron cavalry that wins a hundred battles, it is not an exaggeration to say that it costs ten times as much to build an iron army of 10,000 foot soldiers. The requirements for horses, sergeants, and equipment are almost harsh, and the daily expenses of maintaining this iron cavalry are a huge expense.

Qin Cheng admitted that his idea was a bit naïve and even arrogant, but after thinking about it, Liu Che was not without the possibility of support. For Liu Che, although he is focusing on the central northern and southern armies and the soldiers of the whole country, it is necessary for him to let Qincheng experiment with such a huge project first, see how various links and effects are, and then decide whether to implement the iron cavalry system in the northern and southern armies or how to implement it.

To win the battle against the Huns, cavalry must be necessary, this is something that everyone understands.

This time, in the entire Xuanshu Palace, there were only Qin Cheng and Liu Che, and even Wei Qing was not by his side.

The whole hall is very quiet, the pin drop can be heard, the atmosphere is very solemn, and the sunlight shining in from the window seems to be cautious.

Liu Che sat on the dragon chair, elbows propped up on his knees, and there was no expression on his well-defined face. Qin Cheng sat sideways in the hall with a resolute face.

"Sometimes I wonder what makes you so daring! Previously, you dared to go thousands of miles north with only 2,000 light horses, and I was already shocked. But the shock is far less powerful than the outrageous words you have said today! Liu Che looked at Qin Cheng, his tone was sonorous, and his temperament was exposed, "The imperial court strictly ordered the border counties to prohibit trade with the Huns, and you dare to tell me that a chamber of commerce was established to smuggle legally?!" Do you really not understand politics or do you really not value your own life? ”

Liu Che said after listening to Qin Cheng's performance on how to solve the military expenses of the iron cavalry of Shanggu County.

Qin Cheng knew that if he really did what he discussed with Nangong Shang, he would definitely not be able to hide it from Liu Che, so he didn't plan to hide it, this time he took the initiative to throw this question out, just to see Liu Che's reaction, if there was room for negotiation, Qin Cheng would naturally work hard, if not, Qin Cheng would not really hang himself on a tree. This road is not passable, there are naturally other roads, and the worst is only the effect.

Besides, this matter also needs Liu Che's support, otherwise the road will be much more difficult.

Qin Cheng saw Liu Che looking at him with interest, and knew that there was a drama in this matter, he said: "Shanggu is located on the border, and there is a shortage of agricultural handicrafts, and the Huns often invade the south, especially in the past two years, the people are unbearable, and the land harvest is insufficient. Shanggu wanted to shape an iron horse with the power of a county, and the minister really couldn't think of any other way, so he had this idea. ”

Liu Che said: "Are you blaming me for not giving enough support to Shanggu County?" ”

"The whole world belongs to His Majesty, where is there that Your Majesty does not take enough care of the world? Your Majesty is a great master, and Your Majesty's mind is not something that ordinary people can speculate. Although the minister is not talented, he also has the courage to share one or two worries for His Majesty. The project of shaping the iron cavalry is huge, and Shanggu County is willing to take the lead, just hoping to step on a feasible road for His Majesty, and does not want to bring any trouble to His Majesty. "Qincheng Road.

Qin Cheng knew that it was impossible for Liu Che to allocate too much money and materials from the central government to Shanggu County to shape the Iron Cavalry, in that case, it would not be a pilot experiment, but a regular development. Therefore, if Upper Valley County wants to take the lead in building an iron horse, it has to contribute by itself. But there is no free lunch in the world, how can Liu Che want to come out of the army first with an iron cavalry without paying a price?

And now, what Liu Che has to consider is which one will pay a greater price and which one will get a greater benefit, whether it will be delegated to this power or to harvest this iron horse. And all of this fell on Qin Cheng, that is to say, can Qin Cheng give Liu Che this confidence and make him make up his mind to let go of such a big power.

Liu Che smiled when he heard Qin Cheng's words, the meaning was far away, and he was noncommittal, and then asked Qin Cheng: "Tell me about your plan." ”

"The minister's plan is like this...... Qin Cheng knew that the critical time had come, so he talked about the plan that he had discussed with Nangong and had carefully considered for so long.

After hearing this, Liu Che did not answer immediately, but pondered for a long time.

"In extraordinary times, use extraordinary people to do extraordinary things. Especially when doing big things, you can't stick to the world. Qin Cheng, do you agree with this statement? Liu Che looked at Qin Cheng with his eyes like lightning and said.

"Your Majesty's words, every word." Qin Cheng bowed slightly, slowly said these eight words, and then raised his head and said, "Everything is up to Your Majesty." ”

Liu Che flicked his sleeves lightly and said sentence by sentence: "But do you know that if you act like this, once you lose, you will have to pay the price of blood?!" ”

Qin Cheng's heart suddenly moved, knowing that this was Liu Che's order to set up his own army, it seems that the weight of this "vote for the name" of the Shanggu defenders who faced the Xiongnu twice before was not enough! So Qin Cheng did not hesitate to borrow a sentence that was famous in later generations: "If the reform must pay the price of blood to succeed, then please start with Qin Cheng." ”

After Qin Cheng said this, he raised his head and looked directly at Liu Che, and his righteous qi instantly emanated.

He thought of the so-called gangsters in his previous life, the many things he had to do against his conscience in order to survive and for the sake of his brothers, he remembered the heartache of his mother who refused to forgive him, and the hatred that people felt when they talked about him; He also remembered the bloody battlefield in this life for the people and the country, the sergeants who still maintained a charging posture before they died, the people who were plundered by the Huns on the border destroyed by the Huns, the pride and pride when he returned victoriously from leading the army, and the respect for himself in the words of the market. Suddenly, there was a moment of trance, and Qin Cheng felt that for this, everything else seemed to be unimportant.

Liu Che didn't speak for a while, and Qin Cheng didn't speak either.

Half-ringing, Liu Che smiled slightly, stood up, and said: "The weather is fine today, I may not have gone out to move my muscles and bones for a long time, Qin Cheng, how about going hunting in Shanglin Yuan with me?" ”

Liu Che was in a questioning tone, but of course there was no meaning of question.

"Obey." Qin Cheng stood up and even showed a smile.

The moment he and Liu Che walked out of the Xuanshu Palace, Qin Cheng was relaxed. This was not because Liu Che seemed to have agreed to his proposal, but at that moment, Qin Cheng suddenly understood many things in his heart.

On this day, the wind is beautiful and the trees in the forest garden are spring.

Liu Che and Qin Cheng came to Shanglin Yuan, and under the escort of the Yulin Army, they went to the Barren Mountain and let go of hunting.

As a generation of heroes, Liu Che has made extraordinary achievements in cultural and martial arts, and his riding skills and archery skills are also extremely outstanding. Qin Cheng suddenly thought: From ancient times to the present, it seems that every emperor who has made extraordinary achievements in martial arts is first of all very heroic.

Qin Cheng's riding and archery level is very average, and when he followed Liu Che to play soy sauce, seeing Liu Che's riding and archery skills that could even be said to be not much worse than Wei Qing, he could only praise this emperor through the ages in his heart.

The Yulin army that followed behind the two of them immediately hung up all kinds of prey, and Liu Che seemed to be very interested, and he had been chasing the prey.

Although Qin Cheng's riding and archery skills are not high, he does not have the intention of concealing his shortcomings, and his shots are not subtle, and he will decisively shoot arrows when he encounters prey that he is confident of shooting. Naturally, some of them were shot, and some of them didn't.

Liu Che saw the average level of cavalry shooting in Qin Cheng, but he just laughed twice and didn't say much.

Qin Cheng didn't care either, for him, it was okay if he couldn't shoot, but he couldn't lose the courage to shoot.

"Qin Cheng, why is a general a general?" After a round of hunting, everyone slowed down their horses and began to slow down, Liu Che said to Qin Cheng with a casual face at this time.

"For the generals, wisdom, faith, benevolence, bravery, strictness, ascending to the holy will, protecting the head of the Qian, and leading the army to win the battle, are the generals." Qin Cheng replied.

Liu Che nodded, and didn't say anything more.

After half a day of hunting, when I left Shanglin Garden, it was almost sunset. At this time, there was a sunset on the horizon, and the earth was dressed in yellow.

"I promised you a concert today, don't let me down." Liu Che, who was dressed in military uniform, looked majestic and mysterious in the golden sunset, and the sunlight outlined the outline of his body enough, looking very hard.

"Minister, Commander!" Qin Cheng got Liu Che's consent, and immediately hugged his fists on the horse and promised, his tone firm.

Liu Che glanced up at the sunset, then moved his gaze to the north, his impassive face made it impossible to see his mood at this time.

Liu Che, Qin Cheng, Yu Linjun.

Dozens of horsemen rode towards the red glow in the setting sun.

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It wasn't until Qin Cheng returned to the post house alone that Qin Cheng suddenly figured out that the reason why Liu Che wanted to make his own military order was not to really take responsibility for himself after this matter failed, what Liu Che wanted was his own determination, his own attitude, and his own confidence!

Soldiers, the major affairs of the country, the place of death and life, and the way of survival, it is impossible for Liu Che not to think about it thoroughly.

To say that this can be regarded as a test for Liu Che to Qin Cheng, if Qin Cheng is vague or hesitates a little, I am afraid that this matter will be lost, or if one of the other details is not handled well, the Shanggu County Iron Cavalry will have no hope of being born, and even Qin Cheng himself may only be able to stay in the Shanggu military camp for the rest of his life.

In front of the emperor, his truth eternal luck is domineering. Because, what the emperor has to consider is not something that ordinary people can understand.

Fortunately, today Qincheng succeeded.

And this just means that everything is just beginning.

"This is a heroic era!" Qin Cheng looked up at the sky and let out a long breath, his eyes solemn.