"Duke Wei, why are you suddenly thinking of conquering the Turks? Isn't that too risky?"
"Yes, even if the Eastern Turks are in internal strife, it's still not wise to lead only five thousand soldiers.”
"If there is an accident, with just five thousand soldiers, we won't be able to escape!”
After the court session, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, and the others found Li Jing and asked in a low voice.
"Sigh…I have my own plans.”
Li Jing sighed and cupped his hands at the crowd.
"I hope that after the news from the northern border arrives, everyone can say a few words for this old man!”
"This old man is definitely going to the Eastern Turks!”
"This…"
They couldn't help but look at each other, wondering why Li Jing was so stubborn and insisted on sending troops to the Eastern Turks.
"But the wear and tear of this horse is also a problem. Apothecary, this is not something we can help with.”
Fang Xuanling couldn't help but sigh.
If it was a surprise attack, they had to be quick enough to prevent the Eastern Turks from reacting!
There were less than 20,000 high-quality horses in Chang 'an now!
If they were transported from other military camps, it would be the new year by the time they came back and forth. What surprise attack was there to talk about?
"This…"
Li Jing also frowned and thought hard. He knew how difficult it was. He gritted his teeth and said,
"This old man will make his own plans. Time is tight, so this old man will take his leave!”
With that, Li Jing left in a hurry. He had to see how many horses were still available in Chang 'an.
……
Li Jing only returned to Duke Wei's Public House in the evening. His face was full of worry and he had a headache.
He had just sent someone to count the horses. All the military camps in Chang 'an added up to only 8,000 high-grade horses!
There were also more than ten thousand horses that were still in use, and the rest were warhorses with damaged hooves.
Difficult.
It would be extremely difficult for these horses to go on an expedition. They wouldn't be able to support five thousand cavalry!
"Husband, you're back?"
When he entered the inner hall, the red-whisked woman was already waiting there. She helped Li Jing take off his official robe and asked,"Did things not go well?"
"Sigh…"
Li Jing came in and sat down. He looked around and said,
"Where's Yu? How was your trip to the military camp today?"
"Dejian brought him there and he hasn't returned yet.”
"Dejian? Didn't I ask Qin Yin to bring him there?!”
Li Jing was instantly enraged. He knew how impudent those bastards in the military camp were.
Letting Li Qing Yin bring it over was to tell these soldiers not to go too far.
This was Li Jing's son-in-law!
However, Li Dejian was completely different. The former had never gone to the military camp and had no prestige. How could he intimidate those soldiers?
"Bastard! Ask Qing Yin to come and see me!"
Li Jing was furious. The red-whisked girl couldn't help but say,"
" I don't know why, but Qingyin is very disappointed and refuses to come out of her room today…"
"I'm annoyed that she's disappointed! Let her come over!"
After a while, Li Qing Yin walked over with big strides. Her eyes were still red and she looked rather haggard.
"Father, what is it?"
"Where is the matter I asked you to do? Little Yu, where is he?"
"Who knows where he's going to fool around? Why do you care about him…"
"Shut up!"
Li Jing berated and looked at Li Qing Yin angrily,"
"How many times have I told you to be of one heart and one mind with Li Yu? Why can't you understand?!”
"Humph!"
Li Qing Yin didn't reply and turned her head away. She gritted her teeth, clearly filled with anger.
"Immediately, go to the Lantian Military Camp and bring Li Yu back!”
"He won't come back by himself?"
"Don't you know the military culture?”
"It's better to be taught a lesson. Don't think about going north!”
Li Qing Yin angrily turned around and called a horse over. She even snorted coldly.
"Let's go then. I want to see how embarrassing he is!”
……
Lantian Military Camp.
"I failed again. Why can't I forge it according to this blueprint?”
"That's right, it's really strange. Are you craftsmen too useless?!”
"This, this…We don't have any experience in forging according to the blueprint, so we need some time.”
The horseshoes made by the craftsmen were quite strange. They were either not solidified or too soft, and could not be produced.
"The composition of the steel needs to be changed, and the casting time is not good. Let me do it!”
Seeing this, Li Yu decided to take action himself. Su Dingfang said in surprise,"
"Yu, you know how to craft?”
"I know a little."
Li Yu casually said. He immediately pulled up the bellows and began to re-cast the iron ore.
Horseshoes seemed very simple, but the requirements for the composition were quite high.
The ratio of pig iron to wrought iron must be appropriate.
Moreover, it had to be hammered into shape quickly. Otherwise, if the hardness was not enough, it would not be able to support the horse hooves for a long time.
These blacksmiths had no experience, so they naturally forged slowly. Li Yu had mastered the Divine Craftsman Technique, so it was not a problem for him to do this.
"Hammer!"
Seeing that the iron block was almost burnt, Li Yu immediately reached out his hand. Someone next to him handed him a heavy hammer.
"Dang dang dang…"
Li Yu quickly swung his heavy hammer. The strength of the hammer became stronger and stronger, and the surrounding craftsmen cried out in surprise.
"Could…could this be Stacked Hammers? Hiss…good hammering skills. Could he be a member of the Mo family?!!”
The Mohist School was the ancestor of craftsmen in the long river of history, and it was also the holy land in the hearts of all craftsmen.
Unfortunately, after the Hundred Schools of Thought were abolished, the Mohist school disappeared.
Many of the forging techniques were lost along with it.
Stacked Hammers was one of the more profound hammering techniques. It required extremely great strength and a unique understanding of forging to be able to unleash it!
Su Dingfang and the others were stunned. They didn't understand, but when they saw the craftsman's surprised eyes, they knew that Li Yu's craftsmanship was extremely impressive!
"Brother Yu, you're really a genius!"
Li Dejian took a deep breath. The Li Yu in front of him made him more and more surprised. He was really a piece of unpolished jade!
"Tempering! Fire and melt!"
Li Yu threw the iron piece into the cold water, and Su Dingfang immediately called out to him.
"Quick, quick, help!"
Suddenly, the entire workshop was bustling with activity. All the craftsmen listened to Li Yu's orders and helped out.
Those who did not make a move stood at the side, not daring to breathe loudly.
At the same time, a beautiful figure stood outside the workshop and watched this scene. Her eyes were stunned.
She thought that Li Yu would suffer a great loss here.
She thought that Li Yu had not returned for a long time because he was ostracized and had no face to return.
Who knew that it would be such a lively scene.
Li Qing Yin's pupils trembled as she listened to the cheers of the generals. All that was left in her eyes was the young man who kept swinging his hammer.
"It's done! This was a horseshoe, right? It's hard enough!"
After some time, a cheer came from the workshop.
"Dang dang dang…"
Su Dingfang used his sword to cut four horseshoes, but he could not damage them at all. He said excitedly,
"Good! Quick, go out and bring a horse to try!"
As they spoke, the group of people rushed out from another door. Li Qing Yin quickly followed.
"Ta Ta Ta…"
The Scarlet Flame Horse was pulled over. Li Yu put the hoofs on and immediately mounted the horse.
"Giddyup!"
"Yuyu!"
The Scarlet Flame Horse was obviously very happy. It jumped up and down. Li Yu pointed at a huge rock in front of him.
"Trample!"
Everyone's eyes were fixed on him.
"Yuyu!"
The Scarlet Flame Horse raised its front hooves and stomped on a huge rock. With a soft bang, the gravel flew in all directions.
Such a huge rock was actually stomped on by hoof prints!
Not to mention the wear and tear of the expedition defense, stepping on a person's body would directly kill him!
"Good!"
Su Dingfang raised his arms and cheered. He shouted excitedly,
"Alright! Yu brat, you've done a great service!”
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