Qin Xiao looked surprised and said in surprise: "Absurd? Bu Tang, where did you start talking about this? Your Majesty just said that the training of troops in the Northeast mainly focuses on cavalry. Without horses, where does the cavalry come from?

Speaking of? Wutuo claims to have 100,000 cavalry. Although it is a bluff, there must be 50,000 cavalry. Even if there are two against one, we have to train at least 30,000 cavalry. But now is the beginning, and it is impossible to recruit them all at once.

There are so many soldiers, but the first batch of three to five thousand cavalry is still needed to train. Although the official does not know much about military training, he also knows that one cavalry must be equipped with at least two horses, which is already too low.

Five thousand war horses can equip more than two thousand men."

He grew up in Xiling, and actually knows more about cavalry than the people in the pass.

If it is a regular cavalry unit, during wartime, a cavalry often needs to be equipped with at least three war horses. After all, war horses are also made of flesh and blood. After heavy loads and sprints, they consume a lot and require a lot of time to recover through rest and diet.

Physical strength, during this period, is actually no longer able to continue to shoulder the responsibility of a war horse.

Normally, if a war horse is used for a day, it will take at least two days to fully recover. Therefore, if a cavalry is equipped with three war horses, it can ensure that there are always war horses that can be used continuously.

If there is one soldier and one cavalry, if the horses are lacking in physical strength or even suffering from diseases, the cavalry without horses will be equal to attrition.

But Qin Xiao also knew that the most lacking thing in the Tang Dynasty was war horses, and riding three horses was only a luxury.

"I understand everything you said." Dou Fan sighed: "To tell you the truth, if the Ministry of War can easily deploy thousands of war horses, and there is a rebellion in Xiling, the imperial court will not stand still. The imperial court has been supplying war horses for many years.

, mainly from Xiling. All armies and horses need to be replenished with war horses every year. The war horses supplied by Xiling have been completely distributed before they come out of the stables. As far as I know, Taipusi can really use them to equip cavalry.

We have less than 3,000 war horses, and they are all at the bottom of the box. Taipu Temple will never allocate one unless it is absolutely necessary."

Qin Xiao frowned and said: "If there are no war horses in the department, how can we train troops?"

"Don't be impatient." Dou Fan said with a smile: "The two largest horse farms in the Tang Dynasty, besides Xiling, are Liaodong. Although the horse farm in Liaodong cannot be compared with Xiling, it does breed a lot of war horses, but these war horses are all

It is in the hands of the Liaodong Army. When you get there, discuss with the Liaodong Army to see if you can get some war horses from them. The Ministry of War will also send them an official document urging them to provide war horses to the Long Rui Army.

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Qin Xiao sighed: "Isn't this seeking skin from a tiger?"

"That's not true." Dou Fan picked up the tea cup and said with a smile: "Although the Liaodong Racecourse is controlled by the Liaodong Army, it still belongs to Taipu Temple and the imperial court." He looked towards Deng Taichu, the Minister of War who had been silent for a long time.

After taking a look, Deng Taichu understood the idea, coughed slightly, and said with a smile: "Sir, wherever the Ministry of War can help, the Ministry and I will do our best. But there are some things that need to be made clear. Long Ruijun is a new army specially prepared by the saint.

Army, and the saint has a decree for the Ministry of War. The preparations for the Long Rui Army are presided over by the Duke. If the Lord has any request, the Ministry of War will try its best to cooperate, otherwise the Ministry of War should not interfere. "

Qin Xiao smiled and said nothing.

"Let's put it this way, the materials and equipment of Long Rui's army are different from other soldiers and horses. Your Majesty knows this better than us." Deng Taichu also picked up the tea cup and chuckled: "The equipment of other soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty

, the Ministry of Household Affairs allocates money, and the Ministry of War allocates equipment, and the procedures have their own set of rules. But Long Rui's army's military resources are allocated from Jiangnan. To put it more bluntly, as much money as Jiangnan brings over, the Ministry of War will allocate as much equipment as possible.

, Up to now, the military resources in Jiangnan have not yet received one tael of silver into the Ministry of War, so according to the rules, the Ministry of War cannot actually draw a sword to the lord."

Dou Fan put down his tea cup and said: "Sir, although Master Deng's words don't sound good, this is indeed the law of the imperial court. We treat you as one of our own. After all, the establishment of the Long Rui Army is an imperial military matter, so we can give you the allocation first."

A batch of ordnance and equipment, but the war horses are really powerless." He paused and smiled: "There are some things that shouldn't be said, but you are one of our own, so it's okay to talk. The war horses at the Liaodong Racecourse have always been used to supply the Liaodong Army.

, every year, we only pay hundreds of war horses to Taipus Temple, just to show off. To be honest, not to mention Taipus Temple, even our Ministry of War is actually unable to mobilize the war horses from the Liaodong Racecourse."

"In this case, it is even more impossible for the Liaodong Army to allocate war horses to lower officials."

"According to common sense, it is true." Dou Fan said with a smile: "But there is no problem in this world that cannot be solved with money. The Liaodong Army has a lot of war horses. If the Lord buys horses from them, for the sake of money,

Yes, they may not agree."

"Buying a horse?"

"As far as I know, the Liaodong Army does a lot of business in the Northeast." Dou Wei smiled half-heartedly: "Not to mention enclosing land and occupying land, as we all know, there are also many mineral deposits in the Northeast. The copper ore and iron ore are actually controlled by the Liaodong Army.

It is also known to everyone that they use northeastern merchants to do business privately." His tone was full of disdain: "Although the Liaodong Army still uses the banner of the army, in my opinion, it is actually just a group of merchants with soldiers and horses.

It’s just that they have done a lot of business with the Bohai people and surrounding tribes over the years. According to my experience, as long as you become a businessman, there is nothing that cannot be traded."

Deng Taichu also nodded and said: "Sire, sir, the ministry really regards you as one of its own, otherwise it would never be possible to say such things to you. The Jiangnan family is as rich as the enemy. As long as you reach an agreement with the Liaodong Army, the money will not be needed."

Worrying about buying war horses for military training, the Jiangnan family would not dare not pay for it."

Qin Xiao felt that it was really ridiculous.

The Liaodong Racecourse is the racecourse of the Tang Dynasty, and the Long Rui Army is also the soldiers and horses of the Tang Dynasty. But now the Long Rui Army needs war horses to train troops, but the Jiangnan family needs money to buy them from the Liaodong Army. This sounds a bit ridiculous and magical, but at the moment

fact.

"Thank you, Lord Minister, for your guidance." Qin Xiao was already mentally prepared. Recruiting and training the Long Rui Army was not something that could be accomplished overnight, and the road ahead was bound to be full of thorns.

Dou Fan said in a sincere tone: "Don't be anxious. Even if you build a mansion, it cannot be done overnight, let alone recruiting a new army. This matter is inherently difficult and cannot be rushed. You go back and wait.

For news, whether the loyal and brave army can be incorporated into the Long Rui Army, we will have to wait for the saint's will."

Qin Xiao knew that it was useless to talk any more, so he stood up and handed over his hands, took the general seal and left.

"Bu Tang, it seems that he really thinks that this can be done." Seeing Qin Xiao leaving from the window, Deng Taichu showed disdain, walked closer to Dou Fu and said with a smile: "Wang Xingchao is not the opponent of the Black Mountain bandits.

, but dealing with this kid is not as simple as trampling an ant to death."

Dou Fu also smiled and said: "The Liaodong Army did not fight the Black Mountain bandits because they were afraid of dying on the battlefield. Now Qin Xiao is going to their territory to train troops, which directly threatens their interests. Those people are still not fighting with Qin Xiao."

Desperately? I'm worried about whether this kid can come back alive."

"Everyone in the ministry said that the saint was very kind to this boy, but this time the subordinates can't understand it." Deng Taichu said suspiciously: "Everyone knows that going to Liaodong to train troops is just grabbing food from the tiger's mouth, and it is nothing like risking death.

Difference, not to mention that the Liaodong Army is unlikely to take someone like Qin Xiao seriously. If Qin Xiao gets there, if everything depends on the face of the Liaodong Army, this military training will definitely not be possible, but

If we confront the Liaodong Army and those people become angry, it would not be difficult to kill a Qin Xiao. Will the saint really punish the Liaodong Army for Qin Xiao?"

"The saint is wary of the Liaodong Army, otherwise he would have taken action against them long ago." Dou Wei said lightly: "The best way to deal with the Liaodong Army is to turn a blind eye and let them fend for themselves in the Northeast.

As long as they don't raise the flag of rebellion and admit that they are still soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, there is no need to provoke them. If we are really desperate and 20,000 Liaodong troops launch a mutiny, the consequences will be unimaginable." After a pause, he said:

"However, the sage's chess move can be regarded as a far-reaching strategy."

Deng Taichu said "Oh" and said respectfully: "Please give me some advice!"

"It is said that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. This Qin Xiao has indeed eaten the courage of a leopard." Dou Fu said with a smile: "With his ignorant temperament, he will inevitably conflict with the Liaodong Army when he arrives in the Northeast. It is said that the Liaodong Army will attack him easily.

It is not necessary to be ruthless. After all, the power of the imperial court is still there. If the Liaodong Army really wants to kill the general sent by the imperial court to train troops, the consequences will be extremely serious. The Liaodong Army will not act rashly unless it is absolutely necessary. As long as Qin Xiao is given

For a period of time, this kid may not be able to establish a foothold in the Northeast. Once this happens, the Liaodong Army and Qin Xiao's Long Rui Army will restrain each other, which will certainly be beneficial to the court."

Deng Taichu seemed to have finally understood and said: "Bu Tang, are you saying that the saint thinks Qin Xiao can really gain a foothold in the Northeast?"

"No one can be sure, maybe it is possible, maybe it is not possible." Dou Fu said leisurely: "But if the Liaodong Army continues to ignore it and let it go, it will cause serious trouble sooner or later. The saint is a promising king, who wants to restore the Tang Dynasty and all the kingdoms.

With such ambitions, it was naturally impossible for the Liaodong Army to continue to be a vicious sore. All civil and military officials in the dynasty knew that the Liaodong Army was difficult to deal with, so they sent others to go. Before they arrived, their confidence was weakened by three points.

, only a newborn calf like Qin Xiao dared to run to the ground training of the Liaodong Army. The saint naturally hoped that Qin Xiao could stand there, so he ordered the Ministry of War to fully cooperate. If Qin Xiao really stood there as the saint wished,

If the Liaodong Army is defeated, the Northeast will have the power to restrain the Liaodong Army. The Saint will even increase his support for Qin Xiao and eventually replace the Liaodong Army. If my guess is correct, this should be the Saint's long-term plan."

"What if it doesn't hold up?" Deng Taichu said with a frown.

Dou Fu smiled faintly and said: "Today Qin Xiao claimed that he would transfer the so-called loyal and brave army to the northeast and directly integrate it into the Long Rui Army. You will never forget it."

"Of course not." Deng Taichu said: "Bu Tang, will the saint agree to Qin Xiao's request?"

Dou Fu said without hesitation: "What Qin Xiao asked for, if I thought it right, would be in the sage's heart. The sage might even have expected that Qin Xiao would implore him to lead the loyal and brave army to the northeast."

"Bu Tang is saying that the saint planned to let Qin Xiao take away the Zhongyong Army from the beginning?"

"Qin Xiao is right about what he said. If he goes to the Northeast to train troops, even if he transfers all the generals he needs, how many people will he have?" Dou Fu said, stroking his beard: "Only take dozens or even a dozen people to the Northeast.

Isn't it a joke to start everything from scratch? Qin Xiao needs a team of soldiers he can trust as the team of Long Rui Army. This is a reasonable thing. All soldiers and horses in the Tang Dynasty, except for Woye Town and Qin Xiao under Heiyu's command,

There are some connections, but no regular troops have anything to do with him, and of course it is impossible to mobilize the Woye Town Army, so the only option is to follow Qin Xiao to put down the rebellion with the so-called Zhong Yong Army."

Deng Taichu's eyes brightened slightly, and he seemed to have figured out the strangeness. He whispered: "Although the Zhongyong Army has made military exploits for the court, the saint cannot trust them and sends them to the northeast, where they will be tit-for-tat with the Liaodong Army. No matter who

Who wins and loses, and in the end it’s the court that benefits?”

"That's right." Dou Fan smiled and said: "There are many remnants of Qingzhou among the Zhongyong Army. Don't forget that when the Saint ascended the throne, Qingzhou rebelled. The Saint hated the Qingzhou Army deeply. The Zhongyong Army has made great achievements in battle, and the Saint cannot be blamed for the Qingzhou Army back then.

The rebellion directly killed all these soldiers who had made great achievements in war? But how to relocate these thousands of people is indeed a thorny problem. Now, they are all sent to the northeast. The saint hates the Zhongyong Army, and even more hates the Liaodong Army, so he
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