Chapter 348 Military Boots

Su You said to Zhang Qi: "Brother Xiaoqi, bring us our hiking boots and ask for new ones."

Zhang Qi went there and after a while, he came back with a pair of weird-looking boots.

Su You said: "My lord, look, this style is different again. These are the standard military boots of Dun'an Army."

The boots are similar to the high-top boots of later generations. Brass keyholes and laces are also introduced. The bottom layer is made of multi-layer leather pressed with glue, and two rows of iron nails are added.

Su You said: "These are field military boots. They are made entirely of leather. Their grip is much better than hemp shoes. They can tightly wrap the feet and form effective protection. They are very comfortable and effective for marching and fighting."

"Practical learning is like dividing a circle into five equal parts. The most important thing is to use it flexibly."

"The prince wants to be decent, so your shoes must be like the pair of black boots just now; the sergeants pursue speed, so their shoes must be like these field boots."

"They are all modifications. Different situations require different modifications. It is by no means one size fits all."

“It would be a joke if what you learn does not apply.”

After speaking, he loosened the nails on the soles with a special wrench handed over by Zhang Qi, and then got out of the car: "Your Majesty, these boots look simple, but in fact they have many special little things."

"The shoe spikes use a screw and nut structure, and can be replaced with a flat head or a longer nail head. The two can be used interchangeably and are suitable for different terrains."

"Shoelaces are made of silk and linen blended threads and a third-generation knotting machine to ensure strength."

"The sole is made of leather and glue, which is pressed with a press, then cut with a stamping die, and then the two pieces are clamped and embedded with nail bases, then bonded and reinforced with silk threads."

"Below the shoelaces, add a soft leather tongue to prevent water from entering."

"There is a small leather loop at the back of the leather boots for easy carrying of the shoes."

"Your Majesty, these military boots are the result of many years of war between the Dun'an Army and the He Controlling Army. They collected opinions from veterans bit by bit, gradually improved them, and finally formed the system."

"So in order to learn practical things, you don't have to do too much or too much at once. The key is to persevere."

"As time goes by, if you can do something precise enough, it will be a great achievement."

"What achievements can these boots achieve? The two troops of Dun'an and Control Crane marched on foot, crossing mountains and ridges as if they were walking on flat ground. Their highest march record was traveling hundreds of miles between mountains and forests in one day and night, with no one left behind.

We can still fight."

Zhao Xu and Su Xun were okay, they didn't know what this concept was, but Su Song and Han Wei were so shocked that their eyes bulged.

Su You continued: "Of course to achieve this, in addition to these boots, there are many, many aspects, including the soldiers' food, equipment, training, treatment, morale...all these factors add up to form such a combat power."

Su Song breathed a sigh of relief: "I finally have some confidence in Mingrun's defense of Weizhou."

Han Wei handed over to Su You: "Mingrun, it's getting late. Your Majesty, it's time for us to say goodbye."

Su Song said: "Let's come together. Before we came, I was afraid that young Mingrun would just talk empty words. Now that I see that you take it so seriously and have so many rules, I feel relieved."

Su You sent the three people out, and Zhao Xu said: "Mingrun, my father was ill before and his words hurt the Queen Mother. Today I heard your advice. It seems that although I have the intention to change, I still lack some opportunities."

"Previously Han Qi applied for Uncle Cao to be dismissed as the envoy. I wonder if I can use my strength in this regard and ask Han Chiguo to publicize it among the ministers to help him achieve his goal."

Su You was shocked: "Absolutely not!"

Zhao Xu was a little surprised: "Why?"

Su You bowed and said seriously: "I heard that I have lost the favor of the Queen Mother before, and the Queen Mother was unhappy, and made remarks about the prince. Chiguo and others urged the king to be filial and respectful to fill the gap. This is the right way."

"If the prince helps his uncle in secret, I am afraid that the old rift between the official family and the queen mother will not be closed, and a new gap will arise between the official family and the prince!"

"Your Majesty, now that the official family is in good health, everything is in good hands; internally and externally, things are in order. Your Majesty only needs to concentrate on your filial piety and support the three palaces. As for the rest, it is up to your words and deeds."

"In view of the past events, it is human nature for the Queen Mother to have concerns. Officials work hard for the country and sometimes do not care about it. This makes it even more important for the prince to show his filial piety."

"Choose more interesting things from Bianjing and tell them to the elderly. Food and drink needs should be purchased carefully and thoughtfully."

"As the saying goes, 'A family with an old man is like a treasure'; it is also said that 'the older you get, the younger you become'; the Queen Mother has been hanging the curtain for some time, and now that everything is in the official family, I am afraid that it is a bit empty and unaccustomed, so the prince can find some that are not needed

Things that take too much energy to do with her.”

Zhao Xu thought for a long time, but couldn't think of anything that could satisfy the Queen Mother's power without affecting her father's pro-government: "Mingrun, what can I do?"

Su You said seriously: "Charity."

Zhao Xu asked: "The one made by Jiang Qing of Meishan?"

Su You said: ""Zhou Li? Officials of the Land": 'To protect the interests of the people, there are six ways to support the people: the first is Salesian care, the second is caring for the elderly, the third is promoting the poor, the fourth is caring for the poor, the fifth is tolerating the sick, and the sixth is providing security and wealth.'

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"In the Song Dynasty, there are Futian Yuan and residential care homes for beggars, disabled people and lonely elderly people in various places; there are Juzicang and Salesian Bureau for children; Anji Yuan and Huimin Pharmacy for the sick; and Luze Yuan for the dead.

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"The Book of Rites? Liyun" says: 'For me, I don't only care for my relatives, I don't only have children for my children, so that the old will die, the strong will be useful, the young will be prosperous, and those who are jealous, widowed, lonely, lonely, and disabled will all

Be nourished.'"

"Today's Bianjing City has prosperous scenery and prosperous civilization, but can't we really do better?"

"Last year, the Meishan Club held an auction. The scholar-bureaucrats published paintings, calligraphy and paintings, and merchants in Jiangqing bid to buy them. The proceeds were used to send the Meishan gentry and commoners who had perished in the capital and could not return home to their hometowns for burial."

"If this thing is really done, it should be a big project. The reputation of loving the people should be attributed to the royal family rather than to the gentry."

"The royal family and the scholar-bureaucrats jointly governed the world, and Su Youming was deeply moved by the rich experiences they had received. However, it is also possible for the common people. Charity is a very good way."

"A royal image as loving as a mother or a grandmother is actually very important for educating the people. Your Majesty, you can let the Queen Mother do this."

"In the future, it can even be customized: the officials of the Great Song Dynasty were kind to the scholar-bureaucrats; the Queen Mother of the Great Song Dynasty was kind to the people. In this way, the hearts of the scholars and common people have been captured. How can the world not do its best to repay the favor?"

"I heard that in order to save money, Renzong was unwilling to replace the worn mattresses, but how much do the people know? How many people can be saved by saving a few mattresses?"

"If the Queen Mother is willing to come forward and preside over charity, how many people can be saved with her charisma? Wouldn't the royal family's loving heart be known to the world? How big is the significance?"

"This matter has nothing to do with scholar-bureaucrats or political affairs. The resistance from the officials should be much smaller. Moreover, the prince can handle it with all his strength, which not only trains government affairs, but also demonstrates filial piety. It does not consume the country's funds and is beneficial to the country."

Zhao Xu hesitated and said: "It's a good thing, but where does the money come from? The auction sounds nice, but if the royal family does it, the ministers may impeach the royal family for exploiting the merchants."

Han Wei cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you haven't heard it yet? Since Mingrun gave you advice, he will naturally have a solution."

Su You smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the craftsmanship of Neizhong Workshop is not weak. If there are suitable materials, glassware, glass mirrors and the like, it can be set up..."

Zhao Xu was overjoyed: "Really? The craftsmanship and formula are very expensive, right?"

Su You said: "Actually, it's not expensive. Let's ask the prince first to ask the Queen Mother what she wants. If you are willing, you can go to the Shi family."

"If you don't want to earn income by producing such details, you can also engage in the gambling industry."

"Through horse racing, Jinmingchi ferry racing, Cuju and other activities, we can let everyone guess the ranking, attract Bianjing residents to participate, and issue lottery tickets. It is also feasible for the proceeds to be used for charity."

Zhao Xu was delighted when he heard this: "Then I will go find grandma tomorrow!"

Su You said: "If you want to run a lottery, there are mathematical problems involved, and this little girl knows it very well. Also, the funds obtained will be very large, and the prince can personally assist the queen mother in managing the funds."

"In addition to being used for the charity mentioned before, the medicines, medical prescriptions, and medical skills from several pharmacies can also be compiled and printed. This is Renzong's wish and is also a part of charity."

"Herbal medicine for famine relief and agricultural books from various places can also be collected and compiled. No one can say that providing people with jobs and supporting farmers and relieving famine is not charity, right?"

"I have already written to my uncle-in-law to mobilize manpower from the Cheng family in Meishan, and we will soon set up a printing house in Bianjing. If the Queen Mother is willing to take the lead in this undertaking, we will compile the "Southwestern Agricultural Book" and the "Pictures" compiled by my elder brother.
Chapter completed!