"What price do we need to pay?" King Wei and King Han asked.
The two knew that it was impossible for Zhao Guoping to help them train cavalry for no reason, but they were willing even if they had to pay a high price.
Because the cavalry is really powerful!
On the other hand, although they have stirrups and saddles, it still takes a long time to form cavalry, and there is a big gap between their strength and Zhao's cavalry.
In this case, it is better to spend some money and let Zhao help them train cavalry.
"I need training methods for Wei soldiers and Korean crossbowmen, including the technology to build crossbows." Zhao Kuo said.
Half of the capabilities of Korean crossbowmen lie in their crossbows.
The King of Wei and the King of Han looked at each other. King Wei sighed and said: "I will not hide it from King Zhao. Even if I give the training methods of Wei soldiers to Zhao, Zhao will not be able to train real soldiers of Wei, because
Now we can’t even train them.”
The military spirit army was born with the prosperity of the country, and withered with the decline of the country.
When the Wei State was at its most powerful, there were a total of 50,000 Wei soldiers, 10,000 military spirit regiments, and 40,000 reserve regiments, overwhelming everyone from all directions to surrender.
After the Battle of Guiling, out of 50,000 Wei soldiers, only 6,000 were left.
After the Battle of Yinque, the last six thousand Wei soldiers were slaughtered by Bai Qi.
The current Wei Wuzu is just the Wei Wuzu who had not yet taken shape at the beginning. The Wei State tried every means to restore the strength of the Wei Wuzu, but they failed.
Zhao Kuo naturally knew this. He wanted to use the training methods of Wei soldiers and strong crossbowmen, not to establish Wei soldiers and strong crossbowmen in Zhao State, but as a reference.
"As long as there are Wu Zi, Han Zhaohou, and all the manuscripts of Shen Buhao, even if I can't train them, I won't blame Wei and South Korea." Zhao Kuo said.
"Whether these materials are useful or not, and whether they can be trained in the end, Zhao will help us train cavalry?" King Wei asked.
"Not bad." Zhao Kuo nodded.
"Well, after I go back, I will give all the manuscripts of Wu Zi, including all the attempts of our Wei State over the years, to the State of Zhao." The King of Wei immediately agreed.
The training method of Wei soldiers can only train an elite infantry at most, so it is perfect to use it to replace a cavalry regiment.
Moreover, Zhao Guo personally sent people to help train them. They only needed to throw the manuscripts and materials to Zhao Guo. Whether they were trained or not had nothing to do with them.
"The same goes for Korea, including the production technology of crossbows." King Han also said.
Half of the strength of the strong crossbowmen lies in the crossbow machine, and the key to the crossbow machine lies in Nanyang's iron.
In terms of technology for making crossbows, although South Korea is stronger than the Six Nations, its strength is limited. Even if it is handed over to Zhao, it will be nothing.
"Since the two monarchs are so happy, let's sign an alliance without further delay," Zhao Kuo said.
"Okay." King Wei and King Han nodded.
Soon, the covenant was drawn up:
1. The three countries of Zhao, Wei and Han are allies, with Zhao as the leader. The three countries are prohibited from attacking each other. If any country sends troops to attack other countries, the other two countries must send troops to help. If any country is attacked by other countries, the other two countries will also
To help the defense.
Second, the border customs of the three countries have been abolished to allow merchants to circulate freely.
Third, the troops stationed at the borders of the three countries will be reduced by half.
Fourth, the State of Wei sent Wei Wuji, Lord Xinling, to the State of Zhao as a hostage, and South Korea sent its son Han Fei to the State of Zhao as a hostage.
5. Zhao will provide Wei and South Korea with curved shaft plow and waterwheel technology. Within the next five years, 50% of the excess grain production of the two countries will belong to Zhao, and Zhao will be provided with 10,000 kilograms of pig iron every year.
Sixth, Zhao helped Wei and South Korea form a cavalry regiment with a number of no less than 5,000. Wei handed over the training methods of Wei soldiers to Zhao, and South Korea handed over the training methods of powerful crossbowmen and the manufacturing technology of crossbow machines.
Give it to Zhao Guo.
7. If one party violates the covenant, the other two countries will expel it together.
After the three people saw that they had no objections, they quickly signed their names and pressed their fingerprints.
"Hahaha, King Zhao is really a cheerful person." The covenant was made in triplicate. King Wei said happily while holding the copy of the covenant that belonged to Wei State.
On the way here, they still had a lot of dissatisfaction with Zhao Guo, but now all of it has disappeared.
From this alliance, Wei and South Korea gained too much!
The number was beyond their imagination.
If what Zhao Kuo said about the Quyuan plow and waterwheel is true, then the next ten years will be the fastest growing decade for both countries.
And they will also be recorded in the annals of history as wise kings for future generations to admire!
"Cooperate with each other, and I hope that Wei and South Korea will not be like this time in the future, otherwise I will not be so easy to talk to." Zhao Kuo said with a smile, half threatening, half joking.
"Don't worry, King Zhao. From now on, our country, Wei, will definitely follow Zhao's lead." King Wei said with great solemnity.
But he added a sentence in his mind: Before the strength of our country Wei surpasses that of Zhao.
"Yes, the same goes for South Korea." South Korea also said.
"I wonder which general King Zhao plans to ask to help our Wei Kingdom train cavalry?" King Wei asked impatiently.
Zhao Kuo turned around and glanced around. There were not many generals in Zhao who could train cavalry. Apart from Zhao Kuo, there were only Li Mu, Yan Ju, Yan Zhou, Sima Shang, Jia Yan, and Le Cheng.
Yanzhou and Pang Nuan went to attack Taoyi, Sima Shang returned to northern Xinjiang to guard the Great Wall after fighting at Daijun, and Li Mu was about to return to northern Xinjiang.
Yan Ju wants to command Zhao Feiqi.
As a result, only Jia Yan and Le Cheng were left.
"In this way, I will ask General Lecheng to help Wei train cavalry, and let General Jia Yan help South Korea train cavalry. How about that?" Zhao Kuo said.
"Thank you, King Zhao." King Wei leaned over and saluted, then looked at the generals behind Zhao Kuo, "I wonder which one is General Lecheng?"
"This is the last general." Le Cheng said, cupping his fists.
"I would like to entrust the city of Guiling to General Lecheng, as the general Tang Muyi." The king of Wei walked over and patted Lecheng on the shoulder to show his goodwill.
"This old guy's strength is not very good, but he has a good way of winning people's hearts." Zhao Kuo cursed in his heart.
Lecheng did not have any fiefdom in Zhao State, so when the King of Wei came up, he granted Lecheng a city. This made Zhao Kuo look ungrateful and ungrateful.
Le Cheng did not speak, but looked at Zhao Kuo, which made King Wei a little embarrassed.
"Since it is King Wei's kindness, just accept it," Zhao Kuo said.
"General, thank you so much, King Wei." Le Chengyi said with cupped hands.
On the other hand, the King of Han also secretly cursed King Wei for looking for trouble. Originally, there was no need to grant rewards, but now that Wei has granted rewards, South Korea can only grant rewards, and the city it has granted cannot be worse than Guiling.
"In this case, I will grant the city of Chenggao to General Jia Yan as Tang Muyi." King Han said.
Seeing that Zhao Kuo agreed, Jia Yan also clasped his fists and said: "General, thank you very much, King Han."
"This is involution." Zhao Kuo couldn't help but sigh when he saw King Han conferring Cheng Gao on Jia Yan.
It was originally an equal exchange, and neither country needed a reward. In order to win Le Cheng's favor, the King of Wei took the initiative and granted Guiling to Le Cheng. The King of Han had no choice but to follow suit.
Well now, the two countries got nothing in the end and lost the tax revenue of the two cities in the next few years.
The king of Wei and the king of Han stayed in Yecheng for three days, talking a lot with Zhao Kuo, and did not leave until the third day.
Zhao Kuo still sent each other off ten miles away.
Le Cheng and Jia Yan did not go with them. Zhao Kuo asked them to rest for a while and then go again in a month.
As for Wei Wuji, he followed King Wei back to Daliang. The next time he comes, he will bring his family with him...