Before leaving, Liu Mingzhi arranged for Master Wang to summon all the craftsmen in Yangzhou City to wait.
As long as the test at the Liujia Racecourse is successful and it is confirmed that the horseshoes can accurately protect the wear and tear of the horseshoes at the racecourse, we can place a large order.
Horseshoes are an important protective item nailed to the hooves of horses, cattle and other livestock. The hoof of a horse is composed of two layers. The layer that is in contact with the ground is a layer of hard horny material about 2-3 cm thick, and the upper layer is made of living material.
horny.
Horseshoes are in contact with the ground, and will fall off quickly due to friction on the ground and corrosion from accumulated water. The purpose of nailing horseshoes is mainly to delay the wear and tear of horseshoes. The use of horseshoes not only protects the horseshoes, but also makes the horseshoes grip the ground more firmly, which is beneficial to the horse's hoofs.
Both riding and driving are beneficial.
I don’t know whether horseshoes were invented by Liu Mingzhi, an Easterner or a Westerner. Anyway, what appears in Liu Mingzhi’s hands now was invented by Liu Mingzhi.
If you are not convinced, you can also invent one. Liu Mingzhi’s idea is shameless.
He hurried back to the racecourse, where Ma Biao had already started taking care of the horses' fodder. A large number of servants were beginning to ride horses and drive the horses wildly in the pasture.
When Ma Biao saw Liu Mingzhi and the others arriving, he came over with a few words of explanation to his subordinates: "Master, what are you preparing for in Dingxi? Now you can let me open my eyes."
Ma Biao was already puzzled by the mess that Liu Mingzhi ordered yesterday, and he wanted to see what Master Liu had done, and he also said that it could greatly increase the number of horses in the racecourse.
Ma Biao had trouble sleeping and eating that night. When he was at the racecourse, he yawned repeatedly, which made the servants at the racecourse think that Liu Mingzhi had done something outrageous to his master.
Liu Mingzhi will definitely jump up and curse when he finds out. What outrageous things can a bad old man and young master do to him? Are you thinking too much?
Liu Mingzhi took out four horseshoes from Huzi and handed them to Ma Biao: "See, this is what I have been busy with."
Ma Biao was confused as he held the four pieces of iron in his hand. He did not have knowledge beyond a thousand years. He could not understand that this piece of iron could increase the service life of a good horse from two years to five.
to about ten years.
Ma Biao suppressed the anger in his heart. More than a thousand good horses from the racecourse were smashed into his hands. He was not eating or drinking well. The young master still had time to think about a few pieces of iron: "Young master, what are you doing?
use?"
He could vaguely sense that the tone of the old man's capable man was a bit off, and Liu Mingzhi didn't want to be slow. If there was a gap, he would be in trouble.
Ma Biao asked horse masters and a craftsman from several horse farms, and Liu Mingzhi instructed them step by step how to nail the horseshoes to the horses' hooves.
Use a knife to cut off the worn horn on the horse's hooves. Although the horse moved a little strangely, it was still stable under the comfort of several horse trainers. After a lot of effort, all four horseshoes were finally removed.
Ma Biao Qiyun and several horsemen were walking around the shoed horse. What's the difference? Isn't it just that four iron pieces were nailed on?
"Master? This?"
"Brother Liu? This?"
Liu Mingzhi looked at several horse masters and asked: "Who among you masters has the best riding skills?"
A rough and arrogant man came out: "Master, Ma San has stayed at the Liujia Racecourse for seven years. In terms of horse riding, no one in the entire racecourse can match him."
"Oh? Who is Ma San?"
"Master, the younger one is Ma San." A short, lean man came out with a nervous look on his face, looking at Liu Mingzhi who couldn't let go.
"Master Horse, don't be nervous. Use your best riding skills to train this horse well. Go to any place such as the rocky beach by the river that is not suitable for horses to run, and train it vigorously."
Ma San swallowed his saliva and looked at Ma Biao nervously: "Master?" Obviously he didn't believe Liu Mingzhi's words. If he listened to his words and the good horse was ruined by training, let's not say whether he would be able to compensate.
The most important thing is that Ma San likes horses and understands them, otherwise he wouldn’t have stayed at the racecourse for seven years.
Ma Biao couldn't help but slap Liu Mingzhi's face on the spot, so he had no choice but to wave his hand: "Listen to the young master and go ahead."
However, he had already sentenced this good horse to death in his heart and had no hope. He suddenly realized that listening to Liu Mingzhi's words was a mistake.
Ma San nodded numbly, stroked the horse's head gently, then turned over and clamped its belly, and the good horse flew out like an arrow from its string, running like the wind.
This horse has strong muscles, and under the control of Ma San, it galloped across the gravel beach by the river in the racecourse without any mistakes, as if the gravel beach was an open flat land.
Ma Biao opened his mouth and looked at Ma San in disbelief. In the past, the horse would have stepped on sharp stones and slowed down, but now the horse seemed to have exhausted all its strength.
Running around the racecourse vigorously.
In a moment, Ma San rode his horse back in front of everyone. As Ma San suddenly pulled the reins, the good horse raised its front hooves high and made a squealing sound.
A horseman can tell the horse's happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy from its croaking. Ma San can feel the comfortable croaking of the horse under his crotch. Its voice cannot deceive others.
Ma San didn't have time to salute Liu Mingzhi. After dismounting, he couldn't wait to lie down on the ground and lift up the horse's hoof to look at it. There was no damage at all. The horse's hoof was not damaged at all under such high-intensity running.
There is only one possibility: these four iron pieces can completely protect the horse's hoof from damage.
Ma San looked at Liu Mingzhi excitedly: "Master Ma Hoo is fine."
Liu Mingzhi also breathed a sigh of relief. He only roughly remembered the appearance of the horseshoe. Now that it was proved that it was indeed okay, he felt relieved.
Ma Biao was also confused after looking at the horseshoes. Four iron pieces can keep a horse intact. Is this a myth?
No, this is science.
"Master, are these pieces of iron a horseshoe?"
"Uncle Ma, people need to wear shoes to prevent sharp objects from hurting their feet. Horses also need to wear shoes to prevent their feet from getting hurt. This is the same reason. These four horseshoes are like putting shoes on the horse, so he can
Step on a stone and remain intact.”
Ma Biao muttered in frustration: "Why can't anyone think of such a simple truth? People need shoes, and horses also need shoes. Why can't anyone think of it?"
The rough and arrogant horseman obviously couldn't stand it any longer and ran away on horseback.
"Uncle Ma."
"Young Master? Your orders." Ma Biao had unknowingly used the honorific. It was not respect in terms of status, but a kind of recognition.
"I have already ordered Shopkeeper Wang in Yangzhou City to make two thousand sets of horseshoes. When the time comes, you need to negotiate with him on the price, whichever is less."
"I know this, but I wonder how long this horseshoe can last?"
"It's hard to say. It depends on the route you take. If you run on the gravel beach every day, it will definitely wear out quickly. Horseshoes are like weapons and need to be replaced. You just need to check them regularly."
"Yes, Lao Ma knows!"
"Also, although horseshoes can protect horses' hooves, they are not an uncontrolled protection, and some emergency measures cannot be sloppy."