"General Zhao, how is the cavalry training in Daidi, you are the chief military officer in charge of the military training in Daidi, I want to hear your opinion." Coming out of the White Tiger Hall, Zhao Yong asked Feiyi and Zhao Xi to accompany him to relax, and the others left first. When there were only three people left, Zhao Yong was the first to ask Zhao Xi this question.

"The minister didn't dare to hide it." Zhao Xi saluted and followed Zhao Yong to walk in the corridor of the palace, "Since the king appointed Zhao Gu as the acting prime minister, and Lou Yan as the acting prime minister, and was specifically responsible for the training of the new cavalry, the appearance of the cavalry in the entire Daidi has changed. At least, Li Yan and the Hu people's clothing and offensive methods have already figured it out, and now they are almost familiar with it. The main thing is that they need a war to temper it. ”

"So what does the general think are the differences between the cavalry trained by Li Yan and the cavalry before him?"

"Judging from a certain experience, the cavalry trained by Li Yan has greatly improved its combat effectiveness compared with the previous cavalry. In particular, he has become more and more proficient in horse kung fu, and his ability to ride and shoot with bows and arrows has also improved. I believe that after a while, Zhao will be able to have a cavalry force to resist Sanhu. However, the minister still thought that this cavalry unit could not fight independently, and should cooperate with the chariot soldiers for training, and what Li Yan and others needed to do was to contact how to carry out the coordinated operation of the chariots and cavalry. ”

Zhao Yong walked in front, put his hands behind his back, and said leisurely: "Yes, this matter is indeed gratifying. Lou Chuan Zhao Gu fully supported the training of the troops, and raised grain and grass in many ways to meet the needs of the cavalry, these credits, Gu remembered. As for you, the old general can fully support you, and this affection is also well known. ”

Zhao Xi was sweating profusely, who would dare to admit your affection, he hurriedly said in fear: "Your Excellency's words have tormented the old minister." On the occasion of the disarmament and return to the field, I was able to watch a cavalry unit that could resist Sanhu grow up, and it was carried out under the auspices of the old minister, and the old minister was also honored! What does it mean? Jun is serious. ”

"So the old general thinks that this cavalry, is there a need for large-scale promotion and training?"

"Of course. With this cavalry, the Zhao army should sweep the world and be invincible. ”

Zhao Yong smiled and said: "Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, it is not impossible. Except for the Zhao Kingdom, the Qin Kingdom, and the Yan Kingdom, most of the other four kingdoms were in the plain area, which was very suitable for the use of cavalry. In comparison, cavalry is easier to train than chariot soldiers, and the money spent is less than that of chariot soldiers, but it is more flexible, so it is more popular. ”

"Your Majesty!"

However, although the cost of this cavalry is small, it is also very much compared to the cost of the chariot soldiers, and compared with the foot soldiers. The minister estimated that the cost of one cavalry could support four or five ordinary foot soldiers, and if it was like elite foot soldiers, it could also be about two or three. Fei Yi interjected.

"Yes, although the cavalry is good, it has one of the most important drawbacks, that is, the amount of food, grass and money spent is much more expensive than that of other arms. The requirements for Zhao Guo are too high. ”

Zhao Xi's heart struck a sudden, because he suddenly smelled that Zhao Yong obviously had something to say, and he sang and harmonized with Feiyi, which must have been rehearsed in advance. And he also dared to say that what Zhao Yong wanted to say next was definitely related to the Restoration.

His mind turned sharply, and he said cautiously: "The major affairs of the country are in worship and Rong. It can be seen that these things should be carefully considered in war. ”

Sure enough, dealing with the old fox, you still need an old hunter. Zhao Yong smiled bitterly in his heart, it seems that either his acting skills are not good, or he has not cooperated well with Feiyi, so that Zhao Xi can see the problem at a glance.

"Time is running out, old general. Whether it is Sanhu, Zhongshan, Qin, Qi, Chuwei, or even Yanguo, they don't give us time. All we can do is hurry. Zhao Yong said: "Gu and the four Qing discussed that it would take two to three years to build an elite cavalry unit, with a total of about 10,000, and at the same time, maintain the existing scale of the cavalry, train the existing infantry, and equip an elite infantry with a total of about 20,000 people." This was used as the main force to conquer Sanhu and Zhongshan. That is to say, in the next two or three years, the training of soldiers of Zhao State will be transferred to Daidi. ”

"Two to three years? Isn't it a bit rushed? Zhao Xi was a little puzzled.

"Not in a hurry, and maybe even in advance." Fei Yi explained: "According to the report of our secret agents lurking in Zhongshan and Qi Kingdom, both the King of Zhongshan and the King of Qi have fallen into a serious illness and are in weak health, and the more urgent the state affairs are, it may be that within two or three years, both countries will change the sky. When the time comes, the two countries will have to take care of themselves, and it will be a good time for us to go north. ”

"I see." Zhao Xi nodded.

Therefore, in the two to three years, Zhao Guo needs to cope with huge expenses while preparing to defend against attacks by other countries. Such an approach undoubtedly brought a heavy burden to Zhao Guo. Zhao Yong said, looking at Zhao Xi, "Therefore, Lone Cai has to hope to change this passive situation through the Restoration." ”

Finally, after such a big circle, I finally came back. Zhao Xi thought to himself, then Zhao Yong's purpose is about to come out, that is, he hopes that he can support his reform policy, especially when there are still complaints about this within the court, if Zhao Xi can fully support it, it will overwhelm some of the opposing voices. This is the reason why Zhao Yong ordered him to go back to Handan to report to work!

Just like a company, Zhao Yong, the CEO of Zhao Guo, deeply feels that it is not advisable to rush to promote his own people if he wants his own people to take the position, which will only speed up the internal fighting of the company's internal personnel, and finally damage the interests of the entire company. Then only by supporting some people at the same time, he can give sweetness to the previous patriarchs, as long as they do not obstruct the measures of the Restoration, he can turn a blind eye. As long as the measures to change the law are effective and the country develops, the forces promoted by himself will become stronger and stronger, and these people will become his "current situation." It's like boiling a frog in warm water, if it starts at the beginning, it will carry out drastic reforms, causing the old forces to counterattack, and the result will be serious internal friction in the country.

According to the 28 rule of management, in general, 80% of the people who affect the change of the situation are 20% of the people who play a role. What Zhao Yong has to do is to catch these 20% of people, divide and attack, and make them only obey their own control. So as to achieve their own reform goals.

It can be seen that Zhao Yong has been dormant for three years, not blindly studying, but planning too many things, which can be regarded as a blockbuster.

But for Zhao Xi, these are not the most important, yesterday Zhou Zhao's words are still in his ears, if the result of military reform is beneficial to him, he will not object, but if it is really as Zhou Zhao said......

Zhao Xi thought for a while and said: "The king's policy of reform is indeed a good way to change the national strength. However, if the country is to be stable, the army must be even more stable, and if there is instability because of the reform of the army, it will be too late to regret it. ”

Zhao Yong glanced at Fei Yi proudly, and the latter smiled bitterly. It turned out that Zhao Yong had told Feiyi before that Zhao Xi would definitely take the initiative to talk about the reform of the army, and now it is true.

"The army naturally needs to be stable, and General Zhao doesn't have to worry about this. At least for a long time, changes in the army will appear in the configuration of troops, and many old generals, including clan generals, will stay in office as long as they are capable. Zhao Yong first gave him a "reassuring pill".

"That's good, that's good." Zhao Xi wiped his cold sweat.

"However, old generals, many generals do not seek politics in their positions, and even do not have too much talent, but rely on the shadow of their parents to stay in important positions. This kind of thing must still be treated with caution. "Feiyi's role today is to sing white face, of course, to expose the problems that Zhao Yong is inconvenient to say. It's really inappropriate to change to someone else.

"This is also due to the ancestral system." Zhao Xi said, "Because of the old affairs of the former Jin Dynasty Liuqing, my ancestors gave the children of the Gong clan the privilege of attacking, and it was also for the stability of the Zhao country." Although many of them are ordinary people, they are not hidden flaws, and they are generally good. Zhao Xi said awkwardly.

"Why should the old general be secretive? In fact, many members of the public family have begun to manipulate their family servants to do business, and the positions they are taking are just for business profit. The old general should be clear about this. ”

Zhao Xi didn't dare to answer, it seems that these two people let themselves take the bait after inquiring, otherwise they would not have sung and harmonized, and let themselves gradually fall into such a passive situation.

"Master's words are a bit excessive. There are still many talented people in my Zhao clan, but there has been no way to come out to serve the country. As he spoke, he pointed to Zhao Yi behind the three of them, "Isn't there a ready-made one?" ”

The three of them laughed, the embarrassment just now was gone, but it only made Zhao Yi cry and laugh, although he was used to Zhao Yong's practice of making fun of himself. It's just that some of the black-clothed guards on the side couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Therefore, it is necessary to let young people in the clan who have some ability come out to do things. It's all for Zhao Guo. Zhao Yong said with a smile.

"However, those who can't be the lord at the top, and use power for personal gain..?"

"It's troublesome for the master to discuss this matter with my uncle, after all, they are all members of the public family, and they still have to save some face."

"Yes." Fat Yi responded.

Seeing that Zhao Xi's face was a little embarrassed, how could Zhao Yong not understand his thoughts? Fei Yi is an autumn official, responsible for breaking the prison and letting Fei Yi deal with it, which in itself shows Zhao Yong's attitude towards the people of the Gong clan, and also reminds all the children of the Gong clan. It's just that in order to show his tolerance, let Zhao Cheng help deal with it, which can be regarded as saving some face.

"In addition, for the children of higher titles, we need to give more friendship. After all, their fathers fought with their ancestors in the north and south, and in the end they were killed or injured, these people are the pillars of the country, and they can't chill people's hearts. ”

At this point, Zhao Xi completely let go of his apprehension, and said convincingly: "The king is wise! ”