Zhao Mu's words made Wang Jian and Meng Ao feel that Zhao Mu was really a military amateur. Other than being scouts before a great battle or roaming around the battlefield to harass others, cavalry could also rely on chariots to fight head-on.
However, they didn't know that Zhao Mu had already planned to use this opportunity to forge the three treasures of cavalry in the future, which were the saddle, stirrups, and horseshoes. With these three things, the status of the cavalry would not be as low as it was now, and they would become the main characters of the war.
The cumbersome and heavy chariots would also gradually withdraw from the battlefield.
"I know that cavalry can't fight head-on, and it's almost useless against chariot soldiers, but this can change.”Zhao Mu looked at Wang Jian and Meng Ao's tightly furrowed brows and said.
Wang Jian and Meng Ao exchanged glances and said in disbelief,"Does Lord Zhao have any way to change it?”
"Hehe, the two generals will return first. Tomorrow, at the drill ground in the palace, the two generals and I will demonstrate.”Zhao Mu said.
Wang Jian and Meng Ao were skeptical. However, since they had said it to this point, it was impossible for them to make Zhao Mu agree to their plan. Instead of that, why not take a look tomorrow? Moreover, if they really defeated the alliance army, their battle merits would be written down heavily.
After sending Wang Jian and Meng Ao off, Zhao Mu's servant brought in a man who was about the same age as Wang Jian. It was just that this man appeared to be somewhat obsequious. He had a sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks, a thin and weak figure, and his left hand had a mechanism hand forged from bronze.
This person was none other than the successor of Lu Ban, the leader of the Tyrannical Traps Technique, Gongshu Chou.
"Gongshu Chou greets Lord. May I know what you have called me for? I will definitely die for you." He was very excited. Zhao Mu was the Emperor's trusted right-hand man. It was a good time for the Gongshu family to have such a big shot call him over.
"It's not a big deal. I have three things here. Help me see if you can forge them.”
Zhao Mu handed the drawings of the horseshoe, saddle, and stirrups to Gongshu Chou. After all, he had studied mechanical drawing in university, so Gongshu Chou could understand the drawings he drew.
Of course, apart from some proper terms.
Zhao Mu explained in detail. In less than 15 minutes, Gongshu Chou bowed and cupped his fists."This matter is very easy. Tomorrow, this lowly one will offer you three things.”However, he was somewhat disappointed. He did not expect Zhao Mu to call him here to forge three such simple little things.
Zhao Mu could see Gongshu Chou's disappointment and said,"If you do a good job with this, you have to show it to His Majesty. If you perform well, he will definitely put you in an important position in the future."However, if you screw it up, hehe, your Gongshu family will be finished.”
When Gongshu Chou heard that he still had to demonstrate to the Emperor, he immediately realized that this was a rare opportunity. He said excitedly,"Don't worry, Milord. I'll take care of everything.”
"Okay, you may leave."
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The next day, on the drill ground of Xianyang Palace, where the King of Qin usually trained the children of the imperial clan, hunted with his ministers, or occasionally swore oaths to the army, King Zhuang Xiang, Lu Buwei, Wang Jian, Meng Ao, and the others, who had not removed their mourning clothes, all came to the drill ground.
King Zhuang Xiang looked at Zhao Mu. Zhao Mu waved his hand, and Zhao Gaoli brought out a warhorse. This warhorse was different from ordinary warhorses. There was a saddle on it, and there were two triangular things hanging from both sides of the horse's back. They should be used to step on.
The hooves of the horses were also nailed with bronze.
Currently, iron-smelting technology was not developed enough, and it was quite difficult to manufacture iron horseshoes on a large scale. However, he could make do with bronze ones for now. After the war was over, he would modify iron-smelting technology and promote it to Great Qin.
At that time, Great Qin's strength would rise to another level.
"This is?" King Zhuang Xiang looked at Zhao Mu curiously.
Zhao Mu walked to the side of the warhorse and said to King Zhuang Xiang and the ministers,""These are the saddles, stirrups, and horseshoes. The saddles and stirrups can help the soldiers free their hands and not have to hold the reins at all times. At the same time, it could also allow soldiers to ride on warhorses and charge forward with the help of the warhorses 'strength.
Horseshoes could solve the problem of warhorses not being able to run long distances and prevent the hooves from being worn out. This way, the cavalry could carry out long-distance raids.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Jian, Meng Ao, Duke Huan, Wang He, and the other generals all caressed the three treasures on their warhorses. Their eyes lit up. As famous generals, they already understood the enormous power these three treasures could bring!
It could even be said that this was a revolution in the military, and with this revolution, Great Qin's army would become even sharper!
Especially when Wang Jian and Meng Ao had already started to secretly calculate Zhao Mu's plan at this time, thinking about how they should send out their troops.
Duke Hun turned around and bowed to King Zhuang Xiang.""Your Majesty, this treasure is an important treasure of the country. Your Majesty, please issue a decree that anyone who takes this treasure out of Great Qin will be executed!”
King Zhuang Xiang looked at Duke Hun's performance in surprise. The three items that Zhao Mu had created in a day were so powerful. However, judging from the looks of Wang Jian, Duke Hun, and Meng Ao, it was obvious that they were powerful.
Then, it really couldn't be spread.
"Alright, I will immediately issue an edict! However, it was best to gather the army as soon as possible and prepare to set off. According to the news, the Chu army had already gathered with Duke Wen of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. The rest of the armies of the dukes were also approaching.”
Zhao Mu agreed with Duke Hun's doubts. Even though the saddle was not difficult to craft, if they could buy some time, Great Qin would have an advantage.
"Zhao Qing is worthy of being my subordinate. Zhao Qing presented the treasure and was promoted to Zuo Shu Chang. Zhao Qing, don't disappoint me.”King Zhuang Xiang looked at Zhao Mu with satisfaction.
Zhao Mu cupped his fists in acknowledgment.
After that, everyone dispersed. Because of the limited time, they only spent three days to build a cavalry army of three thousand people. Wang Jian and Meng Ao stayed in Zhao Mu's residence to perfect the battle plan. Three days later, the army of one hundred thousand set off for Hangu Pass, including the new cavalry army of three thousand people.
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