The power of poetry is endless, especially when it is catchy and at the same time meaningful, and sometimes even maddening.

As soon as the tanka came out, not only Sanchuan, but even several nearby counties were also impressed by the courage of His Royal Highness the King of Zhou.

No matter what the relationship between the country and the state of Chu is, they all want to go to Sanchuan to try their skills.

Even if you can't serve under His Royal Highness King Zhou, it's good to pay homage to His Royal Highness King Zhou.

As a result, more and more literati gathered in the vicinity of Sanchuan, especially Xingyang.

Similarly, there are more and more business trips that used to be only for a short stay in Xingyang, and the reason is to settle in Xingyang and settle a few storefronts.

In addition, Aocang in the north of Xingyang, and the fertility of the land of Sanchuan. Xingyang's military, government, and business are all developing rapidly.

Xia Huan, who has recruited a large number of capable people, seems to be able to get rid of his previous busyness.

However, in fact, Xia Huan worked even harder on military affairs.

"Your Highness, this is thistle made according to your request."

In the palace, Wang Yan, who is in charge of the military production in the south of the city, specially took time out to return to the city today, and handed a bag of horse nails in his hand to Xia Huan with some excitement.

Just a few days ago, for some reason, Xia Huan, who had not had time to manage the production of weapons, suddenly came with an order.

The current workshop will put aside the construction of armor for a while and start crafting this little thing with all its might.

Tribulus terrestris has nails on all sides, and no matter how you throw it, one side of the nail is facing upwards.

This kind of thing is easy to carry, it can be unprepared, and it can be recycled after use, which is really a good choice for dealing with cavalry.

At first, when Wang Yan saw this kind of thing, he didn't think about it, and felt that this kind of thing was not difficult.

However, when it was really made, I found that it was not as simple as I imagined.

Fortunately, Xingyang has excellent blacksmiths, and after pondering for two days, he can be regarded as finding a way to overcome it.

So, when the sample of thistle terrestris was made, Wang Yan excitedly came over with a bag.

Xia Huan picked up an iron thistle and touched it gently. The thorns on the thistle terrestris were not very sharp, but they were enough to deal with the charging cavalry.

"How's the rest going?" Xia Huan put down the thistle in his hand, raised his head and continued to ask.

Wang Yan's face showed a look of embarrassment, and he said hesitantly: "Your Highness, you also know that we have never done what you want before, and we must study it." However, in such a few days, it is really difficult to come up with a finished product. ”

In this regard, Xia Huan just nodded, and then didn't say anything more.

"Your Highness, General Zhou, General Yu ask to see!" Outside the door, a palace guard reported.

"Please!"

As soon as Xia Huan's voice fell, Zhou Yu and Yu Meng walked in side by side.

"Meet Your Highness!"

"Two generals, please." Xia Huan motioned for the two of them to sit down, but asked a little impatiently, "How is the training of the new army?" ”

After Zhou Yu and Yu Meng glanced at each other, Zhou Yu was the first to speak: "According to His Highness's orders, the number of the five troops has been expanded to 50,000. It's just that if you want to become an army, I'm afraid it will take at least a year or two. ”

"A year or two? It's been too long......"

Xia Huan frowned, a little dissatisfied.

"Your Highness......" At this time, Yu Meng also stood up and said: "Most of the soldiers of the Changxiu Army are Chu people, although His Highness has raised horses for us, but without months of practice, I am afraid that I still dare not fight." ”

Zhou Yu and Yu Meng, one is a battlefield general, and the other is also trusted by Xia Huan for his ability, and the two of them are the same, and the results are naturally self-evident.

Xia Huan's brows furrowed even tighter, and he even stood up and paced around the room.

Below, Yu Meng, Zhou Yu and Wang Yan looked at each other.

In their impressions, Xia Huan has always been unfazed. Why do you seem to be a little restless now?

"With the current strength of our army, if we meet the iron cavalry of the Han Dynasty, what are the chances of victory?" Xia Huan stopped and looked at Zhou Yu and Yu Meng with a serious face.

"The Iron Rider of the Han?"

Zhou Yu and Yu Meng glanced at each other again, and there was a trace of doubt in their eyes.

"Your Highness, I will take the liberty of the general, with the current strength of our army, if it is the essence banner of the Han in the field, I am afraid that the Han army will not need more than 10,000 to defeat us."

"Don't you need 10,000......" Xia Huan was not surprised, but picked up the thistle terrestris on the table, and then continued: "If you add this thing, what are the chances of winning?" ”

Zhou Yu took the thistle in Xia Huan's hand, and his eyes lit up slightly.

"Your Highness, this thing is very second!"

Obviously, Zhou Yu also immediately saw the wonderful use of this thistle against cavalry.

"How many points do you have to win?" Xia Huan hurriedly asked again.

When Zhou Yu heard this, the excitement on his face faded slightly, and after thinking about it for a long time, he said: "It can be increased to forty percent!" ”

"But ......" Zhou Yu's previous words had not fallen, so he continued: "Although the beauty of this thing is obvious to all, it also needs to be surprised. If the opponent is on guard, I'm afraid it won't be so useful. ”

Xia Huan nodded, his frowning brows slightly relaxed.

"Your Highness......" Yu Meng on the side opened his mouth softly at this time.

Xia Huan turned his head to look, but saw that Yu Meng's expression was a little serious, not like Zhou Yu, and a little excited.

Yu Meng's vision has always been the best among everyone. Therefore, Xia Huan had a slight bad premonition in his heart.

"What's wrong?"

"Your Highness, the art of war has clouds, with the right match, with the odd victory. His Highness has something to win, but even if he wins with this thing, it is only a temporary victory. The Han army is not a small country in Yan and Han, and even if it is defeated, it has the power to fight back. ”

Hearing this, Xia Huan nodded silently.

Since ancient times, combat weapons have been important, but more important are the people who use them.

The Han army did not only have a brigade of elite cavalry, and in the face of equally strong foot soldiers, if they wanted to win, they also needed to rely on the strength of the head-on.

Xia Huan sighed and said, "Got it...... Go down first, and let me think about it again. ”

Regarding Xia Huan's strangeness, whether it was Zhou Yu or Yu Meng, they were all confused, let alone Wang Yan, who stayed in the workshop for a long time.

"Whoa!"

The three of them glanced at each other, arched their hands, and then silently retreated.

Not long after Yu Meng and the others left, Sun Qian walked in again.

"If there's nothing important, let it go." Xia Huan rubbed his eyebrows lightly and said.

Sun Qian was obviously stunned for a moment, then arched his hand and said, "Your Highness, the princess has arrived in Xingyang......