In the spring of March, Chang'an was able to open the windows for a long time to ventilate without chilling.

Huo Quzhi was dressed in military uniform, sitting in the main hall of the guards, retracting his gaze from the window.

On the low seat in front of him, there was a map of the border of the Han Dynasty.

This is a new map, which includes Wuhuan and Buyeo. At the beginning of the month, the DPRK and China had announced to the world that the border of the Han Kingdom would be expanded by hundreds of miles to the north, and new border towns would be formed.

Recently, Fuyu, Wuhuan, and even Xianbei have envoys who have come to Chang'an one after another.

Including the westward Qiang, there are also a small number of tribes in Di who have sent envoys to call them ministers.

Therefore, Shaofu, one of the Jiuqing, let his craftsmen work to cater to the emperor's thoughts, and included these places in the new map of the Han realm.

The map also clearly marks the geographical locations of the countries in the Western Regions.

"Something interesting about this new picture?" Huo Quzhi glanced at the left and right columns in the hall, dozens of people sitting.

You must know that Lang Zhongling is the head of the 100,000 forbidden army, with a high position and authority, and he controls the entire Chang'an Guard system.

His subordinate officials are not all military generals, but there are also Taizhong doctors, middle doctors, counselors, Lang, and other staff positions, and dozens of civil ministers.

The ministers and doctors of the DPRK and the Central Committee gathered to discuss, and most of the military-related policies were decided by Huo Quai, and then reported to the emperor.

In a sense, Lang Zhongling has his own 'small court', which can be held to discuss matters.

It's just that Huo Quzhi rarely gathers his subordinates and gathers for deliberations.

coincided with the recent gathering of envoys from all sides of Chang'an, and all aspects of the matter, there was this gathering in the Weijun Palace.

"The subordinates think that the expansion of the national border is a great joy, especially for Lang Zhongling."

The one who spoke was Huo Quai's doctor, who was in charge of deliberations, equivalent to Wang Yan, a staff officer, in his early fifties, thin, with a long face, a goatee, and very knowledgeable.

They opened their internal offices, and the things they discussed were all from the perspective of Huo Quai's illness and worked for him.

These subordinate courtiers are equivalent to his advisers, his vassals.

"This opening of the territory is mostly due to Lang Zhongling's achievements, and all the departments of the DPRK and the Central Committee rejoice, which is indeed beneficial to Lang Zhongling. And His Majesty's heavy army is a good thing. ”

This time it was Yu Pei, a lieutenant general of Chelang, who spoke under the command of the Zuo Auxiliary Guard.

He was a big man, in his forties, sitting there majestic, like a hill, wearing heavy armor.

Huo Quzhi's sights are still on the new map, and the current expansion of the border is already encouraging all parties in the DPRK and China.

He didn't think it was much credit, not to mention the Yuan, Qing, and Ming dynasties in later generations, and even the Tang Dynasty was larger than the Han realm at this time.

These Wenchen are too ambitious.

"How are the troops and horses of the various ministries?" Huo Quzhi asked.

His subordinates immediately made a report.

After discussing the matter, the time was close to noon, Huo Qubing waved his hand, signaling the generals of all departments to disperse and do their own thing.

After the departments retreated, only the doctor Wang Yan was left to sit aside.

"Lang Zhongling seems to be paying special attention to this new map?" Wang Yan asked cautiously.

"Hmm."

Huo Quzhi is looking at the new map of the border, not looking at the size of the territory, but looking at the horse farm.

"The horse is the foundation of the armor and the soldier, and the country is of great use."

Especially in the era of cold weapons, until the advent of firearms, horse warfare, which lasted for thousands of years, would bring the cavalry to the extreme, and it would last for thousands of years.

And the key to the cavalry, before the cavalry is still before the soldiers, it can be seen that the importance of the horse.

Later generations recorded that during the heyday of the Han Dynasty, there were 500,000 good horses per year.

The reason is that after the conquest of the Western Regions and the Northeast Prefectures, a number of large horse farms were established.

From ancient times to the present, the breeding place of good horses has been almost unchanged.

In the land of China, the first is the Northwest Horse Breeding Area, which includes the Western Regions. The tribes living in this area have always lived by animal husbandry and are rich in good horses.

Shaanxi and Gansu also have a long history of horse breeding.

The Winder horse is the largest of the local breeds, and its biggest advantage is that it is resistant to weight, has strong endurance and recovers from fatigue.

Qin Mugong's shepherd for Zhou Tianzi is a Hequ horse, and the cavalry war horse used by the Qin Emperor to unify the six countries is also a Hequ horse. Most of the military horses used by the Han are Hequ horses.

The famous horses in the northwest also include the world-famous Dawan horse.

Dawan is a country in the Western Regions, and Dawan horses are the most famous horse breeds, and they are also often referred to as sweat and blood horses.

It is pretty, unmatched, obedient, fast, and suitable for long marches.

Jin'an is actually a different breed among the Dawan horses.

Wanma is not only a weapon of war, but also the first choice for ancient emperors, the disadvantage is that the number is small.

In addition to the above production areas, after the Warring States period, the Xiongnu and other ethnic groups arose, with a larger horse herd base.

In addition, there are southwest and northeast horse regions, which are often referred to as the sixteen states of Youyun, including Xianbei, Wuhuan, and Buyeo.

Horses in this area have both strength and speed, light and flexible, strong adaptability, good cold resistance, and strong physique, which are also suitable for becoming war horses.

Huo Quai's illness first hit Fuyu, Wuhuan. The Han and Hungarian capitals were eyeing the Western Regions, and horses were one of the main reasons.

If these places fall into the hands of the Han Dynasty, they will have the best quality horse farms in their hands.

Economically, the establishment of these places will also enable Han's national strength to rise, which can alleviate many problems.

When Huo Qubing was thinking about it, Dong Zhongshu walked in under the guidance of the forbidden army's personal guards: "Huo Hou." ”

"The master does not come to the door when he has nothing to do, and it is okay to speak directly." Huo went to the sick road.

Dong Zhongshu sat down and organized the following words:

"In the past few days, all foreign envoys have gathered in Chang'an, although they have the heart of submission, but they all ask not to disperse the population and do not want to move inward.

At this morning's court meeting, the ministers discussed the way to deal with it, and I watched Huo Hou never say a word, but I already had a plan in my heart? ”

Huo Quzhi said with a smile: "How to deal with these tribes who have surrendered, Master, Li Yushi, Taichang are all experts, you want to ask me?" ”

Dong Zhongshu: "Although there is a way to contain it, I always want to improve it, and listen to Huo Hou's advice from the military aspect." ”

Huo Quzhi pushed the territory map he was looking at to Dong Zhongshu.

Dong Zhongshu saw that there were four or five places on the map that were circled, and after looking at it for a while, he found the common ground:

"These places are great for horses?"

Huo Quzhi snorted: "Whether it is Wuhuan or Fuyu, they are excellent producers of horses and even other livestock animals.

Let them sacrifice a large number of horses, supplemented by the garrison control of several large pastures and lush lands, so that for several years, good horses have been repeatedly selected for the use of our Han. ”

"Coupled with the forced transfer of some of the population, it is not a big problem to check and balance the Wuhuan and Buyeo ethnic groups."

He added: "In fact, as long as my big man remains strong, the longer the time, the stronger their sense of belonging will be."

Even if they have different intentions, they can be defeated by sending troops, they are not fools, and they definitely dare not repeat it easily. ”

Huo Quzhi said: "On the other hand, once we decline, any other means will not work. Not to mention these foreigners who have been subdued, there will be chaos within us first, not to mention foreigners. ”

"So national strength is fundamental, and everything else is auxiliary."

"At this stage, even if they don't use means to contain them, they have just been defeated by us, and they don't dare to fight back easily. At least until we fight the Huns again and decide the winner, they will decide what to do next. ”

The doctor on the side, Wang Yan, nodded secretly, if the insight of everything is clear, he has not seen any peer who can compare to this official, the youngest Dahan Lang lieutenant commander in history.

Dong Zhongshu also bowed his head and said: "What Huo Hou said is correct.

It is precisely because of the several emperors of the Han Dynasty that I have contributed to Sheji, and in the hands of His Majesty, I have the strong man I am today. ”

Huo Quzhi said dumbly: "Master doesn't need to change the law to remind me that fighting a war costs a lot.

In the spring and autumn of this year, if we don't fight, the Huns will fight again.

They desperately need a big victory to clear the turmoil and worries of the previously defeated royal court. Even if the consumption is large, the Xiongnu will do their best to fight this battle. ”

Dong Zhongshu said: "I also expected this, the Xiongnu and other nomadic tribes in northern Saibei will be the trouble of my Shenzhou after the Spring and Autumn Period, and it is these nomadic tribes who always disturb my Han people."

So I have already figured it out, Huo Hou defeated the Xiongnu, and I fully support it.

Fortunately, although there have been a lot of wars this year, there have been several battles and abundant captures, and the transformation and adjustment during this period can still be supported. ”

"If the Western Regions fall into our hands and open up the channels for the circulation of goods and money with other countries, the situation will be better." Huo Quzhi said lightly.

After Dong Zhongshu left, Huo Quzhi said to Wang Yan: "Let the Li family, the Zhao family, and other clans that raise horses in Taiyuan, Shangdang and other counties come to Chang'an to see me." ”

Wang Yan bowed down and agreed, and walked briskly.

Huo Qubing also left the guard hall and came to the military mansion on the outskirts of the city.

The tactics of cavalry, for thousands of years, will always dominate the outcome of the war.

At present, if we want to strengthen the army, we must find space in terms of tactics and armament to improve.

If the armament wants to be upgraded, the first choice is the armor soldier and the means of communication.

On the second floor of the secret realm of the military palace, after the Mo family took over the construction of the military engineering battalion, they used a wooden mortise and tenon structure to build a shelter here.

They have a unique method of workmanship, and they are very fast.

In less than ten months, many buildings have risen from the ground, with eaves on their feet, exuding the unique smell of logs.

Ji Qiu, who was short and stocky, but had slender and flexible hands, stood in a two-story wooden building, holding drawings in his hand and looking down.

He heard footsteps, turned his head and saw Huo Quai: "Huo Hou." Then he led Huo Qubing to the other side of the hall.

Here is the immortal jade knife that was snatched from the hands of the King of Huainan.

The jade knife was still bound by the formation diagram of Huo Quai's sacrifice.

But on top of it, another Mohist artifact was added, which was a bronze mirror, suspended above, and the mirror was aimed at the jade knife.

On the back of the bronze mirror, a curse emerges, like thousands of raindrops falling on the surface of the lake, rippling frequently.

Whenever the jade knife shattered Huo Quai's military array, the incantation inside the jade knife would circulate and change, and it would be reflected and rubbed by the mirror. Some of the symbols that rise inside the jade knife, once they break away from the jade knife and burst out, will immediately be dragged in by the mirror and sealed.

The whole process is repeated, and it's amazing.

"This is my ink glasses, which can rub and analyze all kinds of utensils.

The aura of this jade knife has been growing, but fortunately, the combination of the ink mirror and Huo Hou's formation has been able to contain it. Ji Qiu said.

"The king of Huainan sacrificed this sword with his divine soul, and he died, and this jade knife was also affected. During this time, its power began to gradually regain. ”

Huo Quzhi said: "Our Han army, including the means of communication of embroidered clothes, is quite convenient in the territory of our Han Dynasty, but it will be subject to certain restrictions when it leaves the Han Dynasty.

Since I exterminated Zonghengdao, I found that there are people in Zonghengdao who are in the Han realm, and they can still contact the Xiongnu.

I suspect that their communication methods are promoted by the immortal weapon mastered by Zi, so let you study and analyze the power of this jade knife. ”

Ji Qiu thought for a while and said, "There is something Huo Hou said wrong, although this jade knife is rare, it can only be regarded as close to an immortal weapon, and it cannot be called a real immortal weapon. My Mohist divides all kinds of utensils into four levels: heaven, work, creation, and things.

That is, heavenly soldiers, divine workmanship, treasures, and mortal soldiers.

This jade knife is considered a heavenly spiritual treasure, and with spirituality, it is an immortal weapon above.

The real immortal weapon has the power to destroy the heavens and the earth, not only the power of the jade knife in front of him. There is an innate spiritual treasure on top of the immortal weapon, which is a legendary thing, which may have existed in ancient times, but there is no one in the world now.

And the immortal weapon, the world may only have it in the tomb of the first emperor, so it is difficult for the world to open the emperor's tomb. ”

"Zonghengdao has been plotting the First Emperor's Tomb for many years, and you have tried it?" Huo Quzhi asked.

"Yes, there are a few treasures in my Mo family, which were destroyed in the tomb."

Ji Qiu spoke, stretching out his hand.

A wooden box appeared out of thin air beside it.

After Ji Qiu opened it, he took out two things, and the box reintegrated into the void, which was similar to the soldier's bag space out of nothing.

"This is my Mo family's hundred work box, and every ink worker above the level of master craftsman has one by his side."

The branch of Mojia craftsmanship can be subdivided into different stages, such as divine work, masterpiece, master craftsman, craftsman, craftsman, etc.

Ji Qiu is a master craftsman in terms of workmanship.

He said: "Huo Hou asked me to study the Han army's method of communication, I have a new idea, Huo Hou will come and see this." ”

Huo Quzhi was a little surprised, and what Ji Qiu took out of the Baigong box were two pots of flowers.

"What is this?"

"For arraignment."

"Communicate with flowers?"

(End of chapter)