Trade with the Western Regions could not be done in a short time, and it was necessary to prepare envoys, goods, men and horses, and so on. The most important thing is that the distance is long, and it needs to be escorted by a reliable cavalry. Therefore, the time for trade was tentatively set for the beginning of February.

At present, there are other things to be prepared by the Li Si, Ge Yue, and Ba and Wu clans, and I have focused on the preparation of the cavalry.

As soon as the Heavenly Dynasty meeting ended, Zhang Han came to the Sihai Hall to ask for a meeting.

After saluting, Zhang Han sat down and reported to me about the prison and cavalry.

"Your Majesty, in the past two months, the minister has selected more than fifty people according to His Majesty's requirements, and now Wei Chi is training them, and I think that in half a year, I can send them to various battalions to serve as supervisors."

"In addition, in the matter of cavalry, the minister has selected elite cavalry and military officials who are good at cavalry combat from each battalion, and two of them are currently performing well. One is Wu Jian, who was born in Daijun and knows a lot about the cavalry battles of Beihu and Xiongnu; The first is to seal the tread, lead the cavalry of the border army in Shangjun, as a captain, fight bravely, and know the way to fight against the Huns. ”

I nodded with satisfaction: "How many cavalry are there now?" ”

Zhang Han responded: "There are about 30,000 of them, and the ministers almost concentrated all the cavalry in Guanzhong and Bashu in the Chaoyi camp. ”

"How old is Wu Jian and Feng Tread? I told you that cavalry generals should not be too old. "The cavalry relies on the indomitable spirit, and the veteran generals are accustomed to being conservative and following the rules, and they will suffer a big loss when fighting against the Huns on the grassland.

"Your Majesty, Wu Jian is relatively young, twenty-three years old. Feng Tread is twenty-five years old, but has slightly more experience against the Huns. The minister has organized many trainings in the Chaoyi battalion, and the cavalry combat ability of these two people can be said to be comparable, and they are very handy in commanding large-scale cavalry battles, and they can always give the minister a surprise way to fight. ”

I looked at Zhang Han, and the more I looked, the more satisfied I became.

It is worthy of being an invincible general who relies on hundreds of thousands of prisoner troops. It's only been nearly a year, and his scholarly temperament is still slightly reserved, but his face is more resolute. When my gaze swept over his jaw, I suddenly noticed that he had a half-finger-long scar on his jaw, which looked extremely deep.

I frowned: "What's the matter with the scar on your face?" ”

Zhang Han was stunned for a moment, and smirked: "It's out of the way." When training the cavalry, they were required to use sharpened sticks instead of swords. Two days ago, when watching Wu Jian and Feng Tao fight, Chen had itchy hands for a while, so he trained with them, and was accidentally stabbed with a wooden stick. Your Majesty Xie cares. ”

I sighed helplessly and said, "You are now a captain of the Protectors, so there is no need to train with the soldiers. I think the scar is very deep, if it hurts the vital point, wouldn't it be fatal? You're only twenty-nine years old, aren't you? I don't want you to die young! ”

Zhang Han was moved, got up and arched his hand: "Thank you, Your Majesty." The minister thought that if he wanted to make the soldiers fight bravely, he must take the lead for the generals. If the soldiers are shrunk behind them, how can the soldiers have the confidence to charge into battle. The ministers and lieutenants often said to those overseers that they must share weal and woe with the soldiers in the battalion, so that they can win the support of the soldiers! ”

I nodded with satisfaction: "I'm glad you have such thoughts. Just pay attention to protection in the future. ”

Zhang Han bowed and said, "Your Majesty, keep in mind." ”

I also got up and said, "These 30,000 cavalry will be of great use in the spring. Immediately enter the winter, tell the soldiers, do not be afraid of the cold, it is better to be cold now than to lose your life in the battle array. Next month, I will personally go to the Chaoyi camp to see the results of your training. ”

Zhang Han arched his hand and said: "The ministers obey His Majesty's order." ”

I looked at the leather armor on Zhang Han's body again and asked, "Isn't it cold when you wear such a thin dress?" ”

Zhang Han chuckled: "Chen has been in the army for a long time, except for sleeping at night, he doesn't stop for a moment, and he doesn't feel cold on this body!" ”

I turned to Qi Wan and said, "You take Zhang Han to get the velvet robe I made and give it to Zhang Han." ”

He turned around and said: "When you are young, you don't feel cold, and when you get old, you will fall into a hidden disease." ”

Zhang Han hurriedly saluted and said, "How dare the minister accept such a great favor from His Majesty, absolutely not." ”

I waved my hand: "Train the cavalry and the overseers for me, even if it is the greatest reward for me." Go ahead. ”

"I will live up to Your Majesty's expectations, and the minister will retire." Zhang Han bowed deeply and walked out of the Four Seas Hall with Qi Wan.

Half a month later, I took Feng Zheng to the Chaoyi camp.

As soon as the group arrived near the camp of Chaoyi, they heard the rumbling sound of horses' hooves mixed with countless shouts of killing into their ears.

Zhang Han waited at the camp gate with Wei Chi early.

When I entered the school field, I saw that 30,000 cavalry were rushing and killing each other under the leadership of two young generals, but they were not like the two sides were directly hedged against each other when they were really fighting, but were divided into dozens of columns and interspersed with each other.

I nodded, which would allow the cavalry to experience the oppression of charging with the opposing cavalry, and to avoid massive injuries during training.

Ascending to the platform, Zhang Han arched his hand and said: "Originally, 30,000 cavalry lined up in the school field to greet Your Majesty, but I didn't expect Your Majesty to come so quickly, and their training task has not been completed today, so they failed to line up, please forgive Your Majesty." ”

I waved my hand: "What I want to see is the scene of your training, and now it seems that these 30,000 cavalry can be of great use!" ”

"It's just that there are still some horses that don't have saddles and pedals, why is that?"

Zhang Han arched his hand and said: "The production of the Zuofu is being stepped up, and it will be ready before and after the winter solstice." ”

I looked at Feng Zheng: "Feng Xiang urged this matter, it is winter, farm tools can be suspended, and the cavalry needs are given priority." ”

Feng Zheng bowed and said yes.

Half an hour later, the two teams of cavalry finished the charge, and under the leadership of the general, they quickly lined up neatly under the stage.

After the cavalry was finished, Zhang Han stepped forward and shouted: "Your Majesty has come to the camp to review the armies!" ”

30,000 people shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, ten thousand years! Great Qin 10,000 years! The sound swirls over the clear winter sky, and it is majestic.

The cavalry general on the left stepped forward, buckled his whip and bowed his head: "Wu Jian, the commander of the ministers, has seen Your Majesty, Your Majesty for ten thousand years!" ”

The cavalry general on the right followed closely behind, bowed his head and said: "The minister has seen Your Majesty, Your Majesty for ten thousand years!" ”

I said, "No courtesy." ”

Then he raised his voice and said loudly: "Soldiers, you are the best soldiers I have selected from thousands of battalions!" ”

"The Xiongnu have repeatedly violated our Great Qin border passes, and the Qiang people have robbed my Great Qin and Qianshou from time to time. Since I had a kingdom in Great Qin, I have tolerated them for more than 600 years! Those who died in their hands were countless loyal and brave soldiers of my Great Qin, as well as your defenseless parents and wives! ”

"The reason why I want to train into an invincible Great Qin Iron Cavalry is to let those Huns and Qiang people know, and let the leaders of the four seas of Kyushu know that the offensive and defensive situation has changed!"

Looking at the pair of sharp eyes from the audience looking at me, I used all my strength to roar out those powerful words.

"Kou can go, I can go too!"

When everyone in the audience heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up, raised the wooden weapon in their hands, and shouted in unison: "Kou can go, I can go too!" Your Majesty Long live! Great Qin 10,000 years! ”