The second phase of the grassland plan, 'grain and grass substitution', has begun.

Then the third stage, 'Troubled Waters', will also be unfolded.

But there's no hurry.

Zhang Qi is waiting.

Wait for six generations of horses in the world to grow up.

The war horses that were made up in the past have now multiplied to the sixth generation.

The excellent bloodline of the horse has been inherited for the most part.

Zhang Qi has done tests.

With a load of 400 catties, the limit of the fifth generation of horses is to run continuously for an hour and a half at a speed of thirty kilometers per hour.

And at full speed for an hour and a half, the physical recovery speed of the fifth generation of horses has also been tested.

As long as there is enough nourishment, then the fifth generation of horses will be able to recover in half an hour and go at full speed again for up to an hour.

This is already an exaggeration, and the five generations of horses alone are actually enough for Zhang Qi to win the identity of the overlord of the grassland.

It's a pity that the number of horses of the fifth generation is too small, less than 600 horses.

After a few rounds of mating, 400 mares out of 600 horses of the fifth generation have all given birth four times.

Now there are 400 sixth-generation horses for two-year-olds, 400 sixth-generation horses for one-year-olds, and 400 sixth-generation horses for newly-born.

Zhang Qi still has to wait for three years to ride and chop the world, and bring these 1,200 sixth-generation horses out of arms in batches, and then he can carry out the 'Troubled Waters' plan.

Muddy water.

It is the third stage of Zhang Qi's plan for the grassland Han land.

At this stage, Zhang Qi needed to play the role of two forces, one side played the role of the Xiongnu Koubian, and the other side played the role of the Huns who returned to the Han army to hunt Koubian.

But Zhang Qi had only one, so one of the troops could not get the convenience he could provide, and could only rely on traditional baggage supplies to fight the war.

And in order to ensure that the implementation of this plan minimizes Zhang Qi's losses, a cavalry unit that comes and goes like the wind is needed.

Therefore, Zhang Qicai has to wait for the growth of six generations of horses.

And he has brought out 100 of the 200 stallions in the five generations of horses, and they have been sent back to Xianbei to serve as stallions, with the huge number of horses in the outside world, by this time next year, he will be able to get tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of high-headed horses with excellent bloodlines.

Although, the genes of the outside horse are bound to dilute this excellent pedigree, but it is enough.

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"Why worry too much, the Xiongnu Koubian may be a bad thing for the other four counties, but for you, this is a rare political achievement."

Liaodong Taishou Mansion.

Lu Mu sat upright and Liaodong Taishou Zhang Yi tasted the tea soup they had concocted.

The oil flower is bright, the aroma is tangy, and it is a rare good tea.

And the tools for concocting are on the side, and there are more than a dozen spices of all kinds, which are rarely seen, and there are many of them here.

"Counselor Lu is really saying this."

Holding a tea bowl and tasting Lu Mu's increasingly proficient cannon tea skills, Taishou Zhang Yi's eyes wandered slightly.

Last time, Lu Mu told him about being kidnapped by Wu Huan, and said with a smile that he survived by relying on the identity of the Taishou Counselor of Liaodong, and Zhang Yi really gave Lu Mu the identity of Counselor in order to win over Lu Mu, who brought him great achievements, and the forces behind him.

To put it bluntly, a counselor is a staff officer, a strategist, and whoever is next to him is an official of what level, and the real power depends on the meaning of the superior.

And with the help of the head of the three thousand Huns last time, Zhang Yi really showed his big face in front of Liu Che, received countless rewards, and even had the authority to temperate and transfer troops.

After taking a sip of the hot tea soup, Lu Mu squinted his eyes comfortably: "Outside the Great Wall of Liaodong is the territory of Wuhuan Xianbei, these two clans have now handed over tokens to adults, with them, adults only need to relate to the direction of Liaoxi, beware of the Huns plundering Liaodong from Liaoxi." ”

"Moreover, compared to the other four counties that can only close the city and take the enemy, don't forget that you still have a Guihan army that can behead 3,000 Huns."

Lu Mu nodded lightly.

Zhang Yideng understood, laughed twice, drank the last sip of tea soup in the bowl, the mellow aroma of the fat and the auxiliary of spices are enough to make the drinker feel comfortable.

"Haha, Counselor Lu's tea skills have improved again, this tea soup is delicious, not inferior to the old man"

Seeing Zhang Yi say this, Lu Mu also understood the meaning, and said with a smile after taking a sip of tea soup:

"How can I compare the tea art of Taishou, but unfortunately my lord has lived in the grassland for a long time, I'm afraid I don't have the opportunity to enjoy this mellow tea soup, I don't know if there is still room for adults, you might as well send some over, so that my lord can devote himself to the grassland for Taishou Patriarch."

"Well, good idea, your master is in the bitter cold place outside the Saiwai, but he needs some nourishing things, come on, decorate some tea, ginseng, and prepare gifts to show my sincerity."

The subordinate gave up his hand and turned to leave, leaving only Lu Mu and Zhang Yi in the room.

Knocking on the table, Zhang Yi's face changed: "Are you sure that the master of the Ru family can block the Huns outside the Great Wall of Liaodong?" ”

"Naturally, the previous head is a clear proof, and Taishou has also checked it, but it is the head of the Hun cavalry."

Zhang Yi bowed his head: "This is a real thing. ”

"But as you said, how to solve the influx of the Xiongnu from Liaoxi into Liaodong? The soldiers under my rule are no different from the other four counties, and they all need to use the power of the city defense to suppress the enemy, so my situation is not the same as that of the other four counties! ”

"If you keep this word, it still shows that you can't trust my lord, and my lord's sincerity can be regarded as in vain."

Lu Mu laughed at himself.

Zhang Yi waved his hand: "Counselor, it's not that you don't believe it, but you take the initiative to let the soldiers of the grassland enter the country, and I don't dare to take risks with such measures." ”

Lu Mu laughed even more: "Hahaha, Taishou, did the Huns wait for you to let it in?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yi was stunned, yes, what is the difference between putting it and not letting it go?

The Great Wall has never been used to defend against people, but for horses, but the Great Wall is too long, and the grassland people can always find a hole to come in.

Seeing that Zhang Yi was silent for a long time, Lu Mu spoke up again.

"Taishou, a certain courage to say one more thing, my lord"

"But his surname is Zhang."

Zhang Yi turned his head and looked directly at Lu Mu's eyes, Lu Mu was fearless, and he also looked at each other.

After a long time, Zhang Yi stroked his long beard and smiled: "The surname doesn't mean anything, but I have a young daughter, and now Erba looks very good, I don't know if your lord has a wife?" ”

Lu Mu chuckled in his heart, this is going to be a complete cooperation.

immediately got up and arched his hand: "My lord does not have a wife, but I need to ask my lord about marriage, and I dare not make a private claim." ”

Zhang Yi still stroked his long beard: "Then tell your lord that you are my Zhang family's son-in-law, and you can get the Zhang family's full strength." ”

For a foreign force that has shown excellent potential, and also has a strong desire to return to Han, Zhang Yi also has the intention of wooing such talents.

Lu Mu took a long look: "This matter is very good, I must go around from the side, and I am willing to marry this marriage!" ”

For the Zhang family, a big clan in Liaodong, if they can help, then it will also be of great help to the great cause of his own monarch, Lu Mu wants to promote it from the bottom of his heart, but it is still the same sentence, only Zhang Qi must have the right to decide on this matter, and he has no right to make private claims.

(End of chapter)