Li Shiming's words pulled everyone back to reality from their shock, and their eyes once again focused on Duan Peng.
"This subject feels that these four horseshoes have solved such a huge problem for the Great Tang, so the price cannot be too low.”Duan Peng smiled." But as an official of the Great Tang, I have the duty to serve the Great Tang. It's not appropriate to ask for money directly." Why don't we compromise? As long as His Majesty gives us 1500 war horses, our deal will be considered done.”
When Duan Peng said that the price couldn't be too low, everyone's hearts were in their throats. They thought to themselves that this kid didn't want to live anymore. He actually wanted to rip off Second Emperor Li and kill him at any moment, alright?
However, when the second sentence mentioned his duty as an official of the Great Tang, everyone was relieved and felt that this kid hadn't gotten carried away.
However, when Duan Peng said the last sentence, some of the officials did not understand what was going on. However, as old foxes, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the other famous officials could not help but laugh, and their evaluation of Duan Peng went up another level.
"What a smart kid." Li Shi Min naturally understood Duan Peng's intentions, and said with a smile: "In that case, zhen will do business with you. Moreover, zhen hopes that in the future, Minister Duan Aiqing will still come to zhen for such business. zhen has gained a huge advantage.”
Duan Peng smiled and thanked him. He didn't stay any longer and returned to the Embroidered Guard Camp. After that, Li Shimin and the other ministers discussed the state affairs for a while and then dispersed.
"This Duan Peng, this one really underestimated him. Is he really only twenty years old?”Li Shi Min said with a smile.
"Why does Imperial Father say that?" Li Chengqian looked at Li Er curiously and asked,""Could it be that Duan Peng that fellow did something formidable again?”
"It's not that difficult to achieve great things.”Li Shi Min explained to his beloved son,"Most of the time, it's the matter that chooses you to achieve it. However, the most powerful ones were those who knew how to control the direction of things. This Duan Peng was one of the best.”
"Your son does not understand." Li Chengqian looked at Li Shiming innocently, afraid that Second Emperor Li would be angry.
"Then I will explain it to you." Second Emperor Li held Li Chengqian in his arms and explained with a smile,""Duan Peng has already made a great contribution in the battle of Cangzhou. The tightening of This Emperor's reward has made many people even more envious. The horseshoe this time was clearly a great merit. As long as Duan Peng presented it, it wouldn't be a problem for Zhen to bestow him a marquis. But that would send Duan Peng to the cusp of the storm, and there would be people with ulterior motives that would be disadvantageous to Duan Peng. And Duan Peng borrowed the name of doing business to take 1500 warhorses from zhen. zhen and he did business once, and we owe each other nothing. He is clearly telling me that he is not willing to accept the reward, but wants to rely on his own hard work to give a career.”
"So Duan Peng thought of so many things? That's amazing!" Li Chengqian unconsciously revealed a look of admiration.
"Hmm, it seems that giving the green sparrow to him might be the right choice.”"I hope we can see a strong green sparrow in half a year," Li Shiming said with a smile.”
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Duan Peng had yet to return to the Embroidered Guard Camp when the 1500 warhorses that Second Emperor Li had agreed to trade arrived.
When they returned to the Embroidered Guard Camp, Li Zhen rushed over and sang a promise to Duan Peng. He was extremely worshipful and wished he could kiss Duan Peng.
"My big brother, you're too godly.”Li Zhen said excitedly," His Majesty ordered people to send 500 adult warhorses, 300 mares for breeding, and 700 young horses with dogs for the Embroidered Guard Camp to learn and nurture. What's more considerate is that he also sent 100 Ma professors to Duan Peng, experts who specialize in raising horses.”
Duan Peng was stunned. It had to be said that under the wise leadership of Second Emperor Li, the efficiency of the Great Tang was truly too high.
What made Duan Peng even happier than this was that Cheng Chumo had returned with his father, Cheng Zhijie. He had even run straight to the Embroidered Guard Camp without even returning home.
Old Cheng didn't mind at all. He felt that this was how a man should behave. Those who loved their family were all good-for-nothing.
Ever since Cheng Chumo had experienced the battle in Cangzhou, Old Cheng had respected him a lot and was also a lot kinder. The father and son were no longer in the awkward situation of a mouse seeing a cat. All of this was thanks to Duan Peng's teachings, which allowed Cheng Chumo to receive Cheng Zhijie's approval.
"Greetings, Commandant Cheng!" A group of silkpants brothers suddenly gathered together and greeted Cheng Chumo with a smile.
"Don't mess around. You're too distant.”"You know what kind of person I am," Cheng Chumo said anxiously,"I'm getting anxious."”
Only then did everyone come up and play with Cheng Chumo as usual. The new recruits and veterans in the Embroidered Uniform Camp were at a loss and were stunned by the scene in front of them.
The team leaders, who were usually stern and devilish, were actually playing around like children. It was simply unbelievable.
Duan Peng was also very happy in his heart. This time, the people of the Embroidered Guard Camp were truly complete.
Duan Peng originally wanted Cheng Chumo to rest for a few days. After all, his previous injuries were not light. Who knew that Cheng Chumo would pat his chest indifferently and say that he was fine.
Only then did Duan Peng replace Li Zhen with Cheng Chumo, who was in charge of training the new recruits. Li Zhen and Duan Peng studied the battle formation of the mounted archers.
Li Zhen already knew about the horseshoes invented by Duan Peng, which completely solved the problem of warhorses 'wear and tear, so he was full of confidence in nurturing warhorses and riding archers.
In the end, Duan Peng decided to use 300 adult warhorses and select 300 qualified recruits to undergo equestrian training.
He had to be stable on the horse before he was qualified to draw the bow.
Duan Peng selected 300 people from the recruits because Duan Peng always felt that it was easy to draw on a blank piece of paper. It was easiest to get results from zero.
The 300 selected recruits were all very excited. They were originally from poor families and had come here to find a way to live on imperial rations. Who knew that they would have the opportunity to ride such a tall warhorse? This was a warhorse that only generals could ride.
Filled with excitement, the three hundred people mounted their warhorses. The horses were relatively docile and did not resist.
"Today's mission is nothing else." Duan Peng smiled at the 300 recruits and said,"As long as you ride a horse and run 300 miles, it will be considered as completing the mission."”
The 300 recruits felt as happy as a flower. These few days, they had been training for a long distance of 100 miles twice a day. It was not to mention how tired they were.
Now, he was only riding a warhorse for 300 miles. He was too blessed.
However, when night fell, all 300 of them returned to the barracks with pained expressions. When they slept, they were all lying on their stomachs.
The next day, when they saw Duan Peng's smiling face ordering them to ride another three hundred li today, they rejected it in their hearts.
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