Chapter 913

"Are you willing to follow me all the time?" Jiang Hao looked at several people and asked.

Ji Bu, Lu Xin, and Han Zhong didn't hesitate after hearing this, they stood up and took a few steps back, and knelt down on one knee in front of Jiang Hao.

"We swear to follow the lord, no matter the ends of the earth." The voices of the three were in unison, as if they had rehearsed before.

At this time, Lu Zhi, who was beside Jiang Hao, also knelt down, put his hands on his forehead and kowtowed deeply, pressed his palms on the mat, and said softly and firmly, "The concubine follows the lord for life and death. people."

This oath is very heavy, regardless of life or death, there will be no regrets.

"Get up, I have something to tell you."

Several people got up quickly, Jiang Hao looked forward, and said slowly: "I am going to leave Daqin, leave this land, and go overseas to find a place. Go, I'm afraid I'll never be able to return to Daqin in this lifetime."

Several people were shocked, they didn't expect the lord to make such an important decision, but they all just listened quietly.

"Your Majesty will send me 3,000 guards. I plan to divide these 3,000 people into three teams. The three of you will each lead 1,000 people from now on."

When Ji Bu, Lu Xin, and Han Zhong heard this, they bowed again, "We will manage the guards well."

Both Han Zhong and Lu Xin had ever led soldiers. Although Ji Bu had never led soldiers, he was able to become a general in the future, commanding tens of thousands of people, so he was naturally very capable.

Jiang Hao looked at Lu Zhi again, and said, "Pheaph, from today onwards, I will promote you to be the chief manager, responsible for coordinating all things, we will bring all kinds of workers from all over the world, all kinds of seeds, agricultural tools, ships, books and technology, etc. Medical skills, three animals, six animals, five grains, all kinds of supplies, etc., in short, we must be prepared to survive in a barren land."

"Your task is very important. You decide on your own subordinates. The more the better, Ji Bu, Lu Xin, and Han Zhong are also available to you."

Lu Pheasant was overjoyed when he heard that, "The Pheasant must have done it properly, so that I won't let you worry about it."

To be honest, if Jiang Hao handles these things, it will definitely be done well, but if you leave it to Lu Zhi, he is 100% more complete and careful than Jiang Hao. Except for the difference in knowledge, Lu Zhi's mind is definitely easier to use than Jiang Hao. A career-oriented woman, when Lu Zhi heard that such a heavy responsibility was entrusted to her, she immediately felt high-spirited.

the next day,

Jiang Hao brought Ji Bu, Lu Xin, and Han Zhong to the barracks. He had received an order from the First Emperor to select 3,000 guards to go to sea. Jiang Hao handed over the order to the general, and then came to the school grounds to inspect his army.

"Master Taizhu, according to your previous request, there are 1,000 archers and 2,000 cavalry, and they are equipped with horses at the same time, and the weapons and armor are complete."

Daqin archers are famous all over the world. They can shoot 200 paces, that is, more than 300 meters. The arrows volley cover the sky and block out the sun, and often the enemy loses nearly half of them before they get close.

As for the cavalry, they are fast and excited, suddenly violent, and will definitely be the king of the battlefield in the future.

"My lord, these 3,000 people are equipped with corporal commanders, division commanders, village commanders, and hundreds of commanders. They are not equipped with partial commanders."

Jiang Hao nodded, "I brought the side general myself." Jiang Hao pointed at Han Zhong, Ji Bu, and Lu Xin.

"Master Taizhu, we have also prepared a batch of supplies, such as spare weapons and armor, bows and arrows, and food tents, etc. Master Taizhu can send someone to receive them."

The logistics of marching and fighting are the key. The supplies given to Jiang Hao by the imperial court are very sufficient. Only those swords and weapons are enough to supplement a team of 3,000 people, and the food can last for three months.

Ji Bu and the other three took over the army. From now on, this 3,000-strong team will be completely under Jiang Hao's command.

Lu Zhi was also unambiguous, and formed a team of hundreds of people in just two days. Jiang Hao asked her where these people came from, and Lu Zhi smiled lightly, "Mr. People are very simple, official slave."

The Qin Dynasty had just got rid of slavery, but slaves still existed in many places. The so-called official slaves were not a group of peasants who could only do coolies. Many people who made mistakes were also regarded as official slaves, including criminal officials, petty officials, and merchants.

Lu Zhi had money in his hands, and most of the 400,000 gold he extorted from Zhao Gao was in Lu Zhi's hands. If he scattered the money in his hand, there would be anyone who wanted it.

"Lang Jun, I spent a day making the most detailed plan for the matter you explained, and then I made the classified plan. Now I have 18 stewards under my command, and each of them is in charge of a share. It will be much faster to do this." Alright." Lu Zhi said somewhat complacently.

Jiang Hao reached out and touched Lu Zhi's cheek. This woman, if she doesn't leave, it will be like in history. After the death of Qin Shihuang, the world is in chaos. Even if she lies behind and asks Lu Zhi to make plans to conquer the world, it will be better than Liu Banghe Xiang Yu is much simpler.

"Give me the pheasant, it seems that I really chose the right person." Jiang Hao praised lightly, just a simple compliment, and Lu Zhi's heart was bubbling with beauty.

The carriage stepped forward and soon came to the gate of Xianyang Palace. Jiang Hao didn't need to pass the news when he entered the palace. Immediately, someone from the palace led Jiang Hao into the palace.

"Is Zhao Gao here?" Jiang Hao asked the palace man.

"Your Majesty is resting today, Manager Liang is responsible for serving His Majesty." The palace man replied.

When he came to Yangshen Temple, Jiang Hao raised his legs and walked in. Qin Shihuang opened his eyes and glanced at Jiang Hao, "You are here."

"Jiang Hao has seen His Majesty." Jiang Hao bowed and saluted.

"What scriptures are you preaching today?" Qin Shihuang asked.

After Qin Shihuang obtained the Twelve Classics of Taoism, he is now studying them every day, and Jiang Hao is with him every day, explaining to the first emperor the parts he does not understand. Thanks to Honglu Taoist for teaching Jiang Hao at the beginning, and thanks to Jiang Hao for the books he read Many, these can't help him.

"Your Majesty, I don't intend to give you a scripture lecture today, and I plan to give you two gifts." Jiang Hao said.

"Send me two gifts, what are they?" Qin Shihuang asked curiously.

"Your Majesty, please come and take a look." Jiang Hao said as he took out two things from his sleeve and put them on the table. Qin Shihuang stood up, walked slowly to the table, picked up a semi-circular thing, looked at it, and picked up the next thing. Another strange thing looked.

"what is this?"

"Horseshoes and stirrups."

"Horseshoes and stirrups, what are they for?"

"A horseshoe, in simple terms, is to put shoes on the horse's hoof. As for the stirrup, it is an object that can make people and horses one. It can make people control the horse with less effort and free their hands." Jiang Hao said.

Qin Shihuang had fought all his life, and instantly realized the importance of these two things, "Continue, since you have given it to me, you must know more details."

"Your Majesty, how about a field test?" Jiang Hao said with a chuckle.

The First Emperor nodded immediately, "Yes, go to the horse farm."

The founding ancestor of the Qin State was herding horses for Zhou Tianzi. Because the horses were raised well and the horses bred in large numbers, the Zhou Tianzi King Zhou Xiao made Ying Feizi a vassal and allowed him to build a town in Qin, known as Ying Qin, so The Qin Dynasty and horses have an inseparable reason, and Qin Shihuang himself attached great importance to horses.

Came to Xianyang Harem Racecourse, where more than a dozen of Shi Huangdi's own mounts were kept, Shi Huang ordered one casually and said, "Jiang Hao, let the craftsman put Yan Jun's horseshoes, and see what the effect is."

Jiang Hao instructed the groom to tidy up the horseshoes and put on the horseshoes. At first, the horse was not used to it, but Jiang Hao stepped forward to comfort him with his animal communication skills. , which is simpler.

Before the invention of stirrups and horseshoes, horse bits and reins were already available. In the era without saddle stirrups, people needed to ride on the back of a naked horse, only by grabbing the reins or mane and clamping the belly of the horse with their legs to keep themselves on the horse. Don't fall when flying.

But this method is very unreliable. First of all, long-term riding is prone to fatigue, and it is also difficult to use bows and arrows effectively on running horseback. In close combat, riders cannot use swords and spears as they like, and chopping or stabbing fails. The impact of the weapons on both sides could make the rider slip off the horse at any time.

The first emperor got on his horse with the help of the palace servants, and put his feet into the stirrups, and suddenly he felt different.

"Your Majesty, from now on, using your feet hard and rising and falling with the horse's running will save ten times the effort compared to the previous straddling method, and it will be more stable. You can free your hands to fight." Jiang Hao said next to him.

Qin Shihuang tried to run around, and immediately fell in love with this feeling, and said pleasantly: "Jiang Hao, it is really as you said, it is indeed countless times more labor-saving than before, and now even if you don't need to hold the rein with both hands, you don't have to worry about falling. "

After the first emperor finished speaking, he suddenly hit the horse hard, and the bay red horse named "Yan Jun" galloped out at a fast speed, running circles around the carriage. The first emperor on the horse was very excited, holding the rein with one hand, and the other With one hand, he pulled out the long sword at his waist.

"Soldiers, follow me to conquer the world!"

At this moment, this burly figure looked so heroic.

After getting familiar with the stirrups, Qin Shihuang became more and more addicted to running, and seemed to fall in love with this feeling, as if game fans got new equipment, and suddenly became interested in games that were a little indifferent before.

Finally, Emperor Shihuang was a little tired, so he stopped his horse in front of Jiang Hao, and a palace official came over to hold the reins. Then Emperor Shihuang dismounted, looked at Jiang Hao and said with a smile: "This stirrup is really useful, it is indeed as good as you said. It is said that freeing your hands will allow the soldiers on the horse to have more room to play."

"By the way, there's still the horseshoe, come here, show me the horseshoe." Qin Shihuang ordered.

The groom quickly raised his hooves, Qin Shihuang looked at it, and said happily: "I really wear a pair of iron boots, very good, very good, with these horseshoes, I will dare to ride a horse no matter what road I go from now on." gone."

Jiang Hao nodded, "Actually, this is also the greatest use of horseshoes. If you accidentally step on a stone while running, it may cause the knight to turn his back on his back. Now that you have horseshoes, you don't have to worry about these, and you can increase the utilization rate of horseshoes a hundred times." , don’t worry about hurting the horse’s shoe in a long-distance attack.”

"A good thing, really a good thing." Qin Shihuang was very happy. He was very knowledgeable, so he naturally knew how great these two things would be to the knights, and they might even change the pattern of future wars.

It really made Qin Shihuang guess right. It is precisely because of these two inconspicuous things that the cavalry finally became the largest main combat unit on the battlefield, and countless tactics were developed.

"Jiang Hao, this thing is of great use to the community, I want to reward you!" The First Emperor looked at Jiang Hao and said solemnly.

"Your Majesty, I have something else for you."