When Liu Chen and the officials from the Smithing Department arrived at the military camp, Zhao Yun, Zhang He, Gao Lan, and the other soldiers were already prepared.
Now that the Changshan army had more than twenty thousand horses, ten thousand sets of stirrups and horseshoes were naturally not enough, so they were given ten thousand horses first.
The soldiers were curious as they watched the officials of the Blacksmith's Academy install the horseshoes. They were also a little nervous as they watched them hammer the nails into the horseshoes.
However, it turned out that the bones of the horse's hoof did not feel anything, let alone pain.
After the horseshoes were installed on the four hooves and the saddle and stirpers were installed on the horse's back, the real war horse finally appeared.
"Do you understand?"
"Horseshoes are like shoes for horses. They can't be used once and for all. When they're worn to a certain extent, they'll need to be replaced!”
"Understood!"
All the soldiers shouted in unison. They would be needed to replace them.
Looking at the eager expressions of the soldiers, Liu Chen smiled and waved his hand. Zhao Yun also arranged for the cavalry soldiers and ordinary soldiers to mount their horses for the test.
Under the demonstration, these soldiers quickly mounted their horses.
The firmness of the saddle gave them a sense of security. They did not feel like they would fall off the horse at all.
Especially the stirrups, which made them feel as if they were walking on flat ground. They could borrow strength from the soles of their feet!
"That's amazing! I'm not afraid of falling at all!"
"This stirruping is simply an invention that transcends the era. It actually makes me feel as if I'm walking on flat ground!”
"Even if I'm not a cavalryman, with a little training, I can easily control a horse!”
"Just how amazing is Your Highness to be able to imagine such a world-shaking invention of a divine artifact?!”
"Your Highness's wisdom is not something that mortals like us can comprehend!”
"Your Highness is wise! Your Highness is wise!"
……
These cavalrymen felt the advantage brought by the saddle and stirrups, and all of them cheered and praised Liu Chen!
As for the horseshoes, it would take some time to test them.
However, the soldiers could also feel that after the horseshoes were installed, the horses 'running speed and pace were completely normal!
With the cushion of the horseshoes, the bones of the hooves were obviously protected.
In this way, the loss of horses would be minimized, and there would be almost no loss!
Although the Han Dynasty already had a horse policy, it wanted to solve the problem of horse shortage. However, the supply was still in short supply, and it was difficult to solve it perfectly!
However, with horseshoes, it was different. As long as the horseshoes were changed regularly, the horses would be able to live until the end of their lives!
These three inventions could be said to be inventions that transcended eras. They were enough to change the direction of the battlefield and increase the overall strength of the cavalry by more than 30%!
Zhao Yun, Zhang He, Gao Lan, and the other generals looked at Liu Chen with a gaze that was filled with worship!
Liu Chen was also satisfied!
With the horseshoes, stirrels, and saddles, their Changshan cavalry would be no match for Dong Zhuo's Xi Liang cavalry when the chaos in Luoyang erupted!
However, 10,000 sets were not enough. They still needed to be continuously produced. Moreover, more than 20,000 horses were not enough. They needed to continue adding more.
Fortunately, with the Zhen family's transfer, the horses would be transported over after a while. At that time, they could add an entire army!
……
Just as Liu Chen and the other Chang Shan Army soldiers were overwhelmed with emotions, a huge commotion broke out in Luoyang!
The reason was that the news of Liu Chen executing State Minister Yuan Fu had already spread throughout Luoyang.
Moreover, the matter of Liu Chen detaining the Chang Shan Country's many great clans had already been made known to the entire Luoyang and even the entire Great Han!
This undoubtedly caused the families behind the great clans to reject and retaliate.
As expected.
In today's court meeting, one of the three dukes, Sikong Yuan Feng, and Grand Tutor Yuan Kui were impeaching Liu Chen, the future Young Emperor of Han.
In reality, the government was now controlled by his mother, Empress Dowager He, and General He Jin. The Yuan family was only making it public.
" Your Majesty, Liu Chen, the Prince of Chang Shan, abused his power for personal gain. He killed the Prime Minister Yuan Fu at will and detained the Yang Family and hundreds of other aristocratic families for no reason…"
After Yuan Feng recounted Liu Chen's crimes, he said," I suggest that the title of the King of Chang Shan be abolished and his fief be stripped!”
"I agree!" Situ Yangbiao cupped his hands and said.
With the three dukes seconding, almost all the officials behind him stood up to support the proposal.
This was also for He Jin and Empress Dowager He to see.
As expected.
Liu Bian looked at the impeachment of the ministers below with a dumbfounded expression. Then, he looked at Empress Dowager He, who was listening to the government from behind the curtain."Mother, this…"
Empress Dowager He frowned and looked puzzled."
"I have also heard of the Chang Shan Prince Liu Chen. He has always been known for his benevolence and kindness. Why is he being appealed by so many ministers today?”
Zhang Rang, who was standing at the side, said,"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, this little official has heard some news, but I don't know if I should say it.”
"Oh, Minister Zhang, don't play riddles.”
Zhang Rang glanced coldly at Yuan Feng and the others from the corner of his eye and said directly,
"Although Yuan Fu was the Minister of Changshan, he was corrupt and took bribes. The people complained and used his position to form cliques and plunder the people's wealth. The people were often beaten into confessions and robbed of their land.”
"This time, I heard that the wronged people died in the audience. The King of Chang Shan knew about it and opened a court to try it.”
Zhang Rang's words caused the expressions of the court officials to change.
Empress Dowager He and Liu Bian were even more shocked, calling Liu Chen wise and righteous!
"Zhang Rang, you eunuch, how can the court tolerate your nonsense!" Yuan Kui said coldly.”
"Justice is in the hearts of the people!"
Zhang Rang's eyes were spewing fire, but he still endured it.
He was not helping Liu Chen, but the enemy of the enemy was the friend of the eunuch.
Compared to Liu Chen, who was far away in Chang Mountain, the Yuan family and the other aristocratic families that the eunuchs and He Jin had joined forces with were already in a white-hot state of fighting.
Both sides insisted on their own words and quarreled!
Seeing that this matter couldn't continue, He Jin, who was flirting with the Yuan Family, was about to step forward and seek justice for Yuan Fu.
One of the three dukes, Grand Commandant Liu Yu, stepped forward and cupped his hands.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Changshi is not lying.
"Liu Chen, the King of Chang Shan, is famous throughout the country. He wiped out the bandits and allowed the people of Chang Shan to live and work in peace and contentment.”
Many of the Han clan relatives in the court all stood up. They had a deep relationship with Liu Chen!
These officials had to weigh Liu Yu's words. This was because Liu Yu had a reputation for being incorruptible and had an extremely high reputation.
Even though he was one of the three dukes and a relative of the Han clan, he still loved to be thrifty and wore shabby clothes.
Such a person was naturally likable. However, it would also make those nobles who lived in luxury feel uncomfortable.
After both sides insisted on their own words, there was still no result in the end. Empress Dowager He could only put this matter aside for further discussion.
However, even if they discussed it again, the result was still that both sides were quarreling.
The Han royal family was on Liu Chen's side, and the eunuchs held the idea that the enemy of their enemy was their friend, so they were even more opposed to the Yuan family and He Jin.
The solemn impeachment had turned into a joke. In the end, it spread throughout Luoyang and became a joke among many people.
Although Liu Chen's actions made the aristocrats unhappy, he still praised the Humble Class disciples and the commoners.
As the great clans fled Chang Mountain, the commoners and even some Humble Families flocked to Chang Mountain.
As the news spread throughout the country, Liu Chen, who had the communication pigeons and reconnaissance pigeons, naturally knew about it long ago.
Liu Chen thought of a brilliant plan to counterattack against the Yuan Family.
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