On this day, Li Po took Li Chun and Yuen Long for a horse walk.
There is a dedicated horse walking area behind the stables, which is quite large.
Walking a horse is also very particular. In order to pursue the best effect, first let the horse walk on its own, but do not let it stop. Generally speaking, you can get a long rope and let it jog in circles.
After you have warmed up, ride on it and run a few more laps. The speed is controlled by the groom. The trained horse must also be able to overcome obstacles and other events.
It can be said that in order to get a qualified war horse, there are really too many things that need to be done.
Li Jing's mount naturally does not require so much effort, it can be said that it has been trained for a long time.
Although both horses are very docile and run very smoothly and leisurely, they are undoubtedly the best among war horses. If they encounter tigers, leopards and jackals, they will dare to fight with them.
The only difference between such war horses and wild beasts is that they do not eat meat.
The task of Li Po and others is to let them stretch their muscles and bones and get familiar with the rhythm of running.
This is just like the athletes in the future who have to train every day. If you don't practice every day, you will become rusty.
The sound of horse hooves gradually became more rapid, and the shouts of Li Chun and Yuen Long were heard.
Obviously, this is the happiest time of the day for these two guys. They can ride horses and gallop around, which is naturally very enjoyable...
Li Po hugged Li Chun and galloped on his horse, holding a rough stick in his hand. He and Yuen Long, who was running next to him, kept hitting each other, making a sound of gold and iron, and whistling repeatedly from his mouth.
This is not just for fun. The most unique thing about a good war horse is that it must be familiar with these noises and stay calm while galloping. In other words, this is just their daily homework.
It’s just that Li Chun and Yuen Long regarded it as a good game.
I don't know how many times this was the first time I had climbed on the back of this magnificent Hexi horse, but Li Po still felt that it was extremely comfortable to ride.
Li Chun, who was sitting in front, kept making short or long whistling sounds like them. Maybe it won't be long before she can control the horse by herself.
Children always learn quickly, and the role of role models is also very important.
Following Li Po, she worked very hard. Now she can clean a stable independently, get along with the horses safely, feed the horses, and wash the horses. She is orderly and looks like a groom.
It's just that I'm too young to do any heavy work.
Feeling that the horse was slightly hot and hot after sitting down, and had enough energy to move, but its breathing was getting heavier. Li Po and Yuen Long slowed down the horse speed in unison. They both knew that walking the horse to this level was just about enough.
A yellow shadow flashed out of the corner of his eye, causing Li Po to rein in his horse.
A yellow dog appeared not far away, purring a warning sound and looking quite fierce.
"Why did Li Yuangong's yellow dog come here?"
The dog does not know Yuen Long, but Yuen Long has seen this dog.
When Li Po saw the yellow dog, his eyes suddenly lit up. He grabbed Li Chun's neck collar and with a strong force, he picked her up and put her under the horse.
Then he clamped the horse's belly and pulled out the long knife from his waist.
The waist knife he carries now is no longer the short knife he used to commit crimes in the city, but the Sui Army's standard weapon, the Huanshou Dao.
This knife is almost as straight as a sword, but has a single blade, a thick spine, and a narrow body. It is named after the iron ring on the handle.
This kind of long knife has a history of hundreds of years. It is it that has completely replaced the position of the sword in the army. The knife is light but powerful, with a strong and sharp edge. It is good for cutting but also for stabbing.
These are its greatest advantages.
This knife was sent over by someone sent by Cao Cao, because as a groom at the county government's private stable, Li Po was considered to have military status, and he was among the military subordinates of Li Jing, the commander of the county.
Let's put it this way, once there is a war, Li Po will basically lead Li Jing's horse.
This knife is not a good knife, but it was sharpened by Li Chun and polished brightly. It looks really good.
Before Yuen Long and the two men could recover, Li Po had already galloped forward.
That yellow dog seemed to be very popular with its owner. It had smooth skin and flesh, and was a whole circle bigger than the one at the city gate. It had a rather powerful posture.
It is not afraid of people and does not bark, which only shows that this dog is really fierce.
Li Po rushed over on horseback, almost drooling. Huang Gou obviously realized the danger and was very smart, so he turned around and ran away.
Li Po skillfully pulled the reins of the horse gently to control the direction of the horse's sprint. He leaned to hang on the side of the horse, raised his sword, and with a flash of light, the yellow dog whined and rolled to the ground.
Sit up straight on your back, rein in, and turn the horse's head.
A series of movements flowed smoothly, unabashedly showing superb horse fighting skills.
What Yuen Long looked at was dazzled. Unlike Li Chun who was clapped and jumped up and down next to him, he understood very well that those few seemingly simple but precise movements just now were made on a galloping horse.
What kind of difficulty.
He knew that Li Po's equestrian skills were very good, but he didn't expect that it would reach such an extent. He has been with horses almost since he was a child, but until now, he still can't drag, kick, and slash very well, because such movements would be difficult to do if he didn't move.
If you are careful, your horse will be led astray or knocked down.
That requires the cooperation of war horses and very precise strength.
He was stunned for a long time, until Li Po jumped off the horse and happily picked up the yellow dog whose neck had been cut off by him and had died, and then he choked out a sentence, "That's the yellow dog of Mr. Li Yuan's family."
Li Po squinted his eyes. This kid must not know the many benefits of stewed dog meat.
Then he put away his smile and said solemnly: "A dog appears in this important land for raising horses. If the horse is frightened, who should we go to to reason?"
After that, he waved to Li Chun and ordered, "Hurry up and wipe off the blood. If anyone comes to ask, just say that you have never seen any of Mr. Li's yellow dogs."
"Haha, we are in for a treat tonight."
As he spoke, he drove the horse away and muttered a few words, "Look at it, it's getting excited after smelling the smell of blood. You grazer, go away, why are you joining in the fun?"
I was so happy that I started to lose my temper when talking.
He took the horse and went back to the stable, leaving Yuen Long and Li Chun behind, and they cunningly eliminated all traces.
At noon, people did come looking for him, but because of the old man's reputation, no one dared to come to the stable to ask.
That afternoon, Li Pozhi sent Yuen Long and Li Chun to work, while he hid in the house, peeling off the skin and bones, and worked for more than half an hour before setting up the pot.
Not long after, the old man came over angrily, but he never left the house. When the sun set, the young man, the old man, and the young man all gathered in the house, smelling the increasingly rich fragrance, and swallowed their saliva.