The book that Duan Peng threw to Li Zhen was the White Shirt Archery Technique that Xue Rengui had given him. Duan Peng had read the contents of the book before. It wrote in detail the postures, methods, and tricks of riding archery, standing archery, ambush archery, and so on.
It had to be said that the wisdom of the ancient people was very awesome. Duan Peng could be said to be amazed by Wang Bodang's attainments in archery. He also finally understood that Wang Bodang's nickname of White-Robed God Arrow was not for nothing. He indeed had true ability.
"After the recruit camp training ends, I will let you select the soldiers first and charge them into your archer regiment.”Duan Peng smiled and said," You have to study this archery properly during this period of time. Then, add mobile archers and the most important mounted archers to my Embroidered Guard Camp. You have to succeed even if you have to spare no expense. Do you understand?"”
Li Zhen was so excited that he couldn't speak, his entire body trembling. He felt that Duan Peng truly had great foresight, actually thinking of using the mounted archer method to deal with the Turks.
But after a brief moment of excitement, Li Zhen calmed down, and a helpless expression appeared on his face. All of this did not escape Duan Peng's eyes.
"Do you have any questions?" Duan Peng frowned and asked," We're brothers. Don't hesitate. Just say what you want to say."”
"Big brother, to be honest, we can't afford to raise cavalry.”"So your plan to establish a cavalry archer is probably going to fail."”
Duan Peng looked at Li Zhen in confusion, waiting for his explanation.
In Duan Peng's view, all problems could be solved. It was just that they lacked people who were willing to solve the difficulties.
Whether it was the Turks or the Xiongnu, they were powerful because of their unrivalled cavalry and archery. Not only were they lethal, but they were also very mobile, catching people off guard.
On the other hand, the Han family of the Central Plains had always been known for their stable tactics. They were somewhat powerless against this kind of riding and shooting people who came and went like the wind.
During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, after several generations of emperors recuperated, they had enough capital to form a powerful cavalry. They even had military geniuses like Wei Qing and Huo Qubing to defeat the Xiongnu.
Zhenguan was an era where famous generals gathered. They had no lack of methods to deal with the Turks, but they were embarrassed by the lack of war horses and cavalry tactics. Most importantly, they had no money.
Li Zhen told Duan Peng that the Great Tang's army had chosen the River Qu Horse.
This kind of horse was mainly used for pulling and riding. The body is dry and strong or rough, the chest is wide and deep, the back and waist are straight, and a few horses are slightly long. Normal abdominal shape.
Its speed was average, but it had great endurance and a heavy load. It could travel 40 to 50 kilometers a day on a long-distance ride.
However, the cost of raising a horse was unimaginable. Moreover, the horses were scrapped too quickly and could not keep up with the progress of their use.
"A River Horse can be considered an adult warhorse at two years old. It can only be used on the battlefield after four to five years of maintenance and training.”" Four to five years is already considered a long time," Li Zhen explained." Generally, warhorses that are more than three years old will be unable to fight because of the serious wear and tear on their hooves. They will become farm horses in the hands of farmers.”
After Duan Peng heard Li Zhen's introduction, he was also very shocked in his heart. According to Li Zhen's calculations, a young horse needed to be specially taken care of from birth to adulthood. It also needed to be fed with beans, eggs, and other concentrated feed to allow the horse to grow. On average, a war horse needed at least fifty strings of money to be able to enter the battlefield.
Five hundred warhorses were equivalent to twenty-five thousand strings of strings. The key was that these warhorses could only be used for three years. At most, they would be scrapped in four or five years.
Even if the imperial court took out all of the salary given to the Embroidered Guard Camp, plus the money he and Fang Er earned from raising pigs, it would still not be enough. Moreover, this did not include the money for cavalry training. Armor, weapons, and qualified soldiers were all a large amount of expenses.
"No wonder His Majesty is so rich, but only has four thousand black-armored elite cavalry.”"It seems that even His Majesty can't afford to raise more cavalry." Duan Peng smiled bitterly and said.”
Li Zhen looked at Duan Peng's appearance and could not bear it and was just about to console him when he saw Duan Peng suddenly laugh.
"Li Zhen, focus on studying this secret manual.”Duan Peng smiled proudly and said," As for warhorses, this daddy will help you get them back!"”
Li Zhen was stunned. He didn't know what brilliant solution Duan Peng had thought of in an instant, but Duan Peng would never shoot without thinking. Since he said that there was a way, he just had to believe it.
After Li Zhen took his leave, Duan Peng impatiently began to draw a drawing. A semi-circular iron bar with the same drawing as the arc of a horse's hoof, Duan Peng was extremely satisfied.
The next day, Duan Peng took the blueprint to the Military Equipment Supervisor to help forge it, saying that it was urgently needed.
Duan Peng was now a county magistrate of Pengyuan County, and he was also a well-known young general. He was the focus of Emperor Li Er's training, and the people of the Military Equipment Bureau were eager to curry favor with Duan Peng. They would not refuse such a small request.
After the craftsman saw the design, he was stunned. This thing was too simple. It did not take much effort at all. It was simply desirable.
According to Duan Peng's request, he forged four identical iron bars and handed them to Duan Peng. Duan Peng was very dissatisfied with the things and even rewarded the craftsman with money.
After coming out of the Military Equipment Supervisor, Duan Peng went straight to Taiji Palace and revealed his identity, wanting to see His Majesty the Emperor.
Without waiting for the Imperial Army guards to agree, they suddenly saw a familiar little wimp. It was precisely Crown Prince Li Chengqian. This time, even the announcement was omitted. Li Chengqian directly brought Duan Peng into the palace to meet the Emperor.
Li Shiming was currently discussing state affairs with his eldest grandson, Fang Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and a group of civil officials. He was a little dissatisfied when he saw Li Chengqian enter, but he liked this son very much after all. Moreover, he was the Crown Prince, so he could not scold him casually. He asked for the reason.
"Imperial Father, it's Duan Peng from the Embroidered Guard Camp who has come to see you. He said that he has something to report to you regarding the great benefits of the country.”Li Chengqian saw Li Shiming's dissatisfaction and hurriedly said.
"Duan Peng?" Li Shi Min was stunned when he heard the name. Then, he unconsciously smiled and said,"This Duan Peng always has shocking actions. Zhen really doesn't dare to not see him. Spread it."
As soon as Duan Peng came in, he helplessly knelt down to Li Shiming. Fortunately, he was stopped halfway by Li Shiming and didn't kneel down. Only then did Duan Peng feel a little better.
"Minister Duan, why did you enter the palace? Tell me quickly.”Li Shi Min said with a smile. His Majesty had always been kind to capable people.
"Your Majesty, this subject has entered the palace to do business with Your Majesty.”" If Your Majesty agrees," Duan Peng said with a smile," I can save at least 30% of the Great Tang's military expenditure."”
When Wei Zheng heard that Duan Peng wanted to do business with Second Emperor Li, he was furious and was about to step forward to impeach him. But when he heard that Duan Peng would save the Great Tang's military expenditure by thirty percent, he immediately stopped.
"Minister Duan is indeed different from ordinary people. Interesting.”Second Emperor Li wasn't angry. He just said indifferently,""If you can really do what you say, then zhen will do this business with you. However, you have to show me what your capital is.”
Duan Peng smiled smugly and took out the iron bar in his bosom.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:121920185:50PM
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