Horse Tamers and Dividing the Troops
After dealing with the Eagle Tamer, Victor became even more curious about the Horse Tamer, because horse training was a basic skill for the Barbarians Steppe Barbarians. Every nomadic herder knew a thing or two about it, and each tribe had many Horse Tamer who could train both wild and domestic horses very well.
Why was this Horse Tamer Luoza treated differently by the Blazing Fire Tribe, receiving the same treatment as the Eagle Tamer Morey, including good food and drink and being given five female slaves?
Victor participated in the Intelligence Department's interrogation of Luoza, and he was very cooperative, answering all questions and being completely open and honest.
After learning about his abilities, Victor understood why the Blazing Fire Tribe valued him so highly.
When it comes to horse training, horses are very delicate and intelligent animals, so they are divided into many types depending on the breed and purpose of the horse.
There are several mainstream horse breeds in this world. For example, there is the Wind Howler Horse, unique to the Northlands Wasteland. Because of its large population, robust physique, intelligence, high alertness, and strong temperament, it is suitable as a dual-purpose horse, whether for war, riding, or pack transport. There is the Central Highland Horse, a breed unique to the Raine Kingdom. It is huge, gentle, and incredibly strong, making it very suitable as a draft horse. There is also the Ratkin Horse, a breed unique to the southern tropical grasslands. It is of medium size, fast, gentle, and lively, and excels at short-distance sprints, making it suitable as a warhorse. There is also the Aran Horse of the Scorching Sun Islands, which lives in the mountains of the islands. It is small in stature, strong in limbs, agile, and nimble, good at traversing mountain roads, and can be used for both riding and pack transport.
Currently, the main horse breed used in the Grand Duchy of Vera is the Wind Howler Horse. This breed has a large population and many sub-branches, and is highly versatile. The warhorses, riding horses, pack horses, and draft horses of the Two Rivers Territory are all Wind Howler Horse. However, Victor also wants to introduce Central Highland Horse, which are very suitable as draft horses.
However, from the perspective of horse training, there is a lot to learn about horse training. Not only are there different training methods depending on the breed of horse, but there are also different training methods depending on the purpose of the horse.
For example, horses are very sensitive and intelligent animals. Because they have been domesticated by humans for a long time, they are born with a fear of the terrifying upright ape and can recognize weapons such as swords. Without special training, they simply cannot charge into enemy lines.
A skilled Horse Tamer can solve these problems, but such Horse Tamer are not uncommon and can be found easily; there are many in the horse farms of the Two Rivers Territory. However, this Horse Tamer from Luoza is indeed extremely rare.
He knew how to enhance a horse's abilities in various aspects. For example, if a warhorse was well-trained in all aspects, could recognize combat commands, and could charge without hesitation when facing a gun emplacement, but if the horse had poor stamina, Luoza could improve the horse's stamina through training and diet.
This reminded Victor of the artificial training method used by the Mongol Horse in his previous life, known as the Hanging Horse Method": it involved rationally arranging the horses' food intake and exercise. If Mongol Horse disobeyed, it would be hung up and trained in a 25-day cycle (this is a modern arrangement; similar arrangements existed in ancient times) for sweating and long-distance running training. On the first day, Mongolian soldiers would only let the horses walk around a dozen times. On the second day, they would conduct short-distance running training. On the third day, they would perform the "hanging sweat method" (making the Mongol Horse sweat profusely, sometimes 3 to 9 kilograms a day, equivalent to leaving a jar of sweat). After the fourth day, they would gradually resume short-distance walking. On the fifth and sixth days, jogging and running training would follow one after another. On the seventh day, the poor Mongol Horse would be given a break, and on the eighth day, the "hanging sweat method" would continue. Then, continue the sweating process from day 9 to day 12. After day 13, conduct a mixed training method of jogging, running, long-distance running, and rest. After resting on day 23, do a jogging warm-up on day 24, and then do a crazy sprint on day 25.
In the past, the Mongolians used this Hanging Horse Method to significantly increase the upper limit of a horse's potential, just like a person who has undergone professional sports training. Even if you are of average talent, you can easily crush others after professional training.
After learning about Luoza's abilities, Victor realized Luoza's importance and treated Victor the same way Morey had treated Luoza.
At the same time, Victor directly appointed Luoza as the deputy manager of the Two Rivers Territory Stud, and from then on, he was in full charge of the selection and training of horses in the territory.
After dealing with Luoza's matter, Victor led the Two Rivers Territory troops and spoils back to Green Lake Plain, where they were all sent back to Two Rivers Territory.
Afterwards, all units entered a period of rest and reorganization, and Victor also rested with the main force at Green Lake Plain.
After most of the spoils had been transported, a large amount of transport capacity was freed up, Victor was finally able to continue the sweep operation.
The remaining tribes, Number One, three, four, and Number Five, are all small tribes with a total population ranging from a few thousand to a few hundred. There is no need to send the main force to clear them out. Victor just divided the troops into four groups to clear out these four target tribes respectively.
These were the First Cavalry Detachment and the Second Infantry Detachment of the First Regiment, led by James, the Regimental Commander of the First Regiment.
The First Regiment's Second Cavalry Detachment and First Infantry Detachment were led by Ron, the deputy Regimental Commander of the First Infantry Detachment First Regiment.
The Second Regiment and the Third Infantry Regiment of the Second Regiment, led by Santos, the Regimental Commander of the Third Infantry Detachment;
The Second Regiment's deputy Regimental Commander Knight Jack, led the Third Infantry Detachment of the First Regiment and the Fourth Infantry Detachment of the Second Regiment.
Victor, along with the First Detachment of the Garrison Army, the Logistics Detachment, and the Horseshoe Tribe's Cavalry, was stationed at Green Lake Plain, awaiting the arrival of these four forces.
This time, Victor does not intend to personally participate in commanding the battle. In the future, as the size of the Two Rivers Territory army expands, it is entirely possible that they will face multi-front warfare. He cannot always do everything himself; he must have suitable generals to lead the operations.
At present, Santos is the most suitable candidate. He is experienced, thoughtful, and fully capable of being a general in this field.
However, there is never too much talent to reserve for the future. James, Ron, and Knight Jack each have their own advantages. Victor also often teaches senior officers in the territory. Their knowledge and professional skills are not bad. What they lack is only practical experience.
Victor hoped to gradually improve their abilities and confidence through this low-intensity combat, so that they could be competent when given important missions in the future.
Around July 12, these four units set off for their respective targets. The Intelligence Department will send people to follow them, record their performance, and then report the findings to Victor. Victor will then adjust their training methods based on their individual performance.