Because the wear and tear of the horseshoe is the biggest enemy of Cavalry, nailing a piece of horseshoe-shaped iron on the horseshoe will undoubtedly greatly reduce the wear and tear on the horseshoe; while Double Stirrups can directly improve the combat effectiveness of Cavalry, making it more flexible and calm on horseback!
You Province Gongsun Zan's subordinate Cavalry is the strongest. If he can obtain these two things, his combat power will be greatly increased, and it will become more and more difficult for Yuan Shao to defeat him.
"Wenhe knows me!"
Liu Xie was not surprised that Jia Xu could guess his thoughts and said with a smile, "You and Fengxiao are creating civil strife for Yuan Shao, with the help of the Zhen Clan, Gongsun Zan might really be able to compete with Yuan Shao, or even give Yuan Shao a heavy blow."
Gongsun Zan's crisis made Liu Xie realize that Jia Xu Guo Jia alone would not work, and he would need help from many parties.
Internal affairs, strategy, logistics, military leadership, economics, etc. Talents in these areas are indispensable in order to escape from Yuan Shao's control in the future.
Guo Jia said with expectation, "If the iron smelting method that Your Majesty learned on the Exploitation of the Works of Nature can really forge stronger iron tools. With the financial resources of the Zhen Clan, we only need to pay for Duke Wen's three thousand soldiers." Equipped with such weapons and armor, Elite Troops can move freely between Ji Province, Bing Province, and Qing Province. If such an army can number ten thousand people, Yuan Shao will be invincible even if it has Eighty Thousand Troops!"
Liu Xie also has the same expectations as Guo Jia.
But he also knew that if an army of ten thousand people was equipped with such sophisticated equipment, even Zhen Clan would be disappointed.
It was getting late, Jia Xu and Guo Jia left Imperial Palace with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.
The battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan attracted the attention of countless people.
If Yuan Shao takes You Province, it can expand outwards at will, and there is no need to worry about being attacked from behind.
Therefore, the ambitious princes did not want Gongsun Zan to be defeated.
At this time, Yang Province Lujiang jun, Wan City, Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were riding on Tall Horse, talking and laughing.
Now they can be said to be high-spirited and ambitious.
After Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, Sun Ce immediately severed ties with him, and then aggressively embezzled Yang Province's territory, expanding his power rapidly.
Became the biggest winner besides Lü Bu.
On the way, while Sun Ce was inspecting Wan City's people's livelihood, he asked Zhou Yu: "Does Gongjin think Gongsun Zan can stop Yuan Shao's army?"
Zhou Yu shook Feather Fan in his hand, with a smile on his lips, "Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao have competed many times over the years. They had the upper hand at the beginning, and they once had to compete with Yuan Shao for Ji Province."
However, Battle of Longcou's vigor suddenly weakened. Nowadays, building floors, guarding the gates, and women's propaganda, Soldiers has been disbanded, and it boasts of its tricks.
Although Yuan Shao is currently excluded from You Province, he will eventually be captured by Yuan Shao."
Sun Ce was greatly moved when he heard this. "What a pity, what a shame!"
Zhou Yu also sighed and said, "It is indeed a pity. Gongsun Zan drove the rebels to the outside and defeated Yellow Turbans in Mengjin. Such a heroic man built the capital in the Yi Dynasty, thinking that it would be enough to wait for the changes in the world. I don't know if the guard ladder is dancing upstairs, how can the city be preserved?"
After the two of them sighed, Sun Ce said slightly worriedly, "If Yuan Shao takes You Province, he will definitely go south. What should I do?"
Yuan Shao is already powerful, if he takes You Province again, no one in the world can compete with him.
Sun Ce gets a little scared just thinking about being an enemy of Yuan Shao who has more food and troops in the future.
Zhou Yu smiled and said indifferently, "Yuan Shao If Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan and seizes You Province, he will definitely take Four Provinces with him The land of swept away the princes. But the first one to bear the brunt was Cao Cao, followed by Lü Bu, and then Bofu."
"It will take five to seven years at the fastest. During this period, Bofu doesn't need to worry. All we need to do is prepare our troops and wait for the opportunity."
Zhou Yu As he spoke, he suddenly saw two beautiful figures walking in front of him, and was attracted to them for a moment.
Sun Ce didn't hear what was going on and turned to look at Zhou Yu who was slightly distracted. "Gongjin?"
Zhou Yu came back to his senses, shook his head, and continued a little absent-mindedly, "Bofu raises Elite Warriors in the land of Jiangdong, and wait for Yuan Shao When attacking Cao Cao and Lü Bu, take Jing Province first, and then Yi Province. In this way, you can dominate and have no fear of Yuan Shao."
Sun Ce frowned when he heard this, "Liu Biao is sitting between Baojiang and Han, how can we get Jing Province? Yi Province The people are rich and the country is rich, how can we get it?"
Zhou Yu showed a touch of sarcasm in his eyes, and said disdainfully, "Liu Biao is a person with no body of a king, and sits there talking to guests. Liu Zhang is cowardly and suspicious, and does not know how to show mercy when the people are rich and the country is rich. They are not heroes. From my perspective, these two people are like chickens and dogs!"
Sun Ce was shocked after hearing this.
These two people are princes surnamed Liu, and they are very powerful!
But in the eyes of Zhou Yu, he is just a native chicken and a tile-roofed dog!
I have to mention that Gongjin is very humble when he is humble, and he is also very arrogant when he is arrogant.
But after listening to Zhou Yu's confident analysis, Sun Ce also relaxed a little.
Even if Yuan Shao captures You Province, there are still Cao Cao and Lü Bu standing in the way, giving him enough time to prepare his troops.
Sun Ce turned the topic back to the Yang Province war and asked, "Now that Yang Province has been divided between us and Lü Bu, what does Gongjin think the next step should be?"
"Xiahou Dun is so unbearable!" Zhou Yu lamented with pity on his face and said, "After Xiahou Dun's defeat, Cao Cao needs to beware of Qing Province Yuan Tan and dare not increase troops. Our plan of sitting on the mountain and watching the fight between tigers has failed."
"Now that Lü Bu is so powerful, Son of Heaven personally seals Duke Wen and General of Agile Cavalry. He has great righteousness and must not turn against him unless he has to. If he can be on good terms with him, that would be the best."
Sun Ce nodded slightly in agreement. Although he was arrogant, he also recognized Lü Bu's bravery.
I don't want to antagonize Lü Bu unless necessary.
"It's just that I own Yang Province Four Commanderies. Can Lü Bu make friends with me?"
Zhou Yu smiled confidently and said with an affirmative look, "Bofu don't worry, Lü Bu is not willing to be your enemy in the long term, at least in the short term. He occupies Yang Province Five Commanderies, and he definitely wants to recuperate and work hard like us."
Thinking from his perspective, if he were Chen Gong, he would definitely not let Lü Bu start the war lightly, but would digest the results first.
The two of them were chatting and riding horses around Wan City.
When passing a rouge shop, Zhou Yu saw the two beautiful figures that he had just glimpsed, and couldn't help reining in his horse and stopped.
Sun Ce followed Zhou Yu's gaze, and with just one glance, he felt as if his heart had been hit.
It was also like Zhou Yu, looking at it in a daze.
It wasn't until the two women finished choosing Rouge and left that they came back to their senses.
Sun Ce pulled Zhou Yu's sleeve and asked, "Gongjin, you are from Lujiang County. This is your hometown. Do you know which family those two girls are from?"
Zhou Yu looked at the backs of the two women, thought for a moment and then said, "If I guessed correctly, the two girls just now are the Two Qiaos."
Two Qiaos of Jiangbei's reputation has even been heard by Yuan Shao who is in Ji Province and Cao Cao who is in Yan Province, not to mention Zhou Yu and Sun Ce.
Sun Ce's face suddenly became excited, "So this is Two Qiaos of Jiangbei! I had heard of their good name before and thought it was an exaggeration. Now when I see it, it is really beautiful! I heard that the Two Qiaos is not yet married, why don't you and I come to propose marriage?"
Zhou Yu was obviously moved after hearing this.
"Good! Then go back and find a matchmaker, and go to the Qiao Family to propose marriage tomorrow morning."
The two of them turned their horses and hurried back to prepare for the marriage proposal.
Not long after Sun Ce and Zhou Yu left, a group of people rushed to Wan City, asked some locals, and went straight to the Qiao Family.
This team started from Ye City and came with Imperial Edict to summon the Two Qiaos to the palace. Son of Heaven Emissary.
When Qiao Family learned that Imperial Envoy had arrived, the whole family immediately came out to greet him.
When Qiao Gong, Da Qiao, and Xiao Qiao all came to the front of the hall, Imperial Envoy took out Imperial Edict and read out.
"Edict Censor: The two girls Qiao Family are virtuous, virtuous, and generous in their manners. All the sisters in the boudoir admire them, and their neighbors near and far praise them as virtuous. They have won my heart and should serve the king. They are named Beauty and will enter the palace on a selected day."
Imperial Envoy After reciting Imperial Edict, Qiao Gong felt uneasy and did not accept the order immediately, while the Two Qiaos was panicked and a little shy at the same time.
"Qiao Gong Why didn't you accept the order?"
Imperial Envoy looked at Qiao Gong in confusion. Both girls were selected to serve Your Majesty in the palace. It would be fine not to be ecstatic about such a good thing, but why do you still look uneasy?
Qiao Gong carefully asked the question in his mind, "May I ask Imperial Envoy, which Your Majesty is this Your Majesty?"
"Presumptuous!" It was just as Qiao Gong thought. As soon as he asked the question, Imperial Envoy's face was full of anger.
But it was related to the lives of his two daughters, so he had to ask.
"Great Han There is only one Son of Heaven! The one Xu County is Cao Thief who is looking for someone to pretend to be Pretender Emperor!"
Imperial Envoy was angry, but he didn't dare to blame Qiao Gong too much.
After all, his daughter is going to the palace.
Qiao Gong breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.
Although there is no final conclusion on True and False Son of Heaven, people all over the world are more willing to believe that Ye City is True Dragon Son of Heaven.
The same goes for Qiao Gong.
After taking over Imperial Edict from Imperial Envoy, Qiao Gong ordered people to serve good wine and food to entertain these Emissary who came from Ye City to convey the message.
The two sisters Da Qiao Xiao Qiao were whispering in the boudoir.
Xiao Qiao took Da Qiao's hand and asked curiously, "Sister, Son of Heaven seems to be about the same age as us, what does he look like?"
Da Qiao Hearing this, he immediately glared at his sister, "Sister, be careful what you say! Son of Heaven How can you and I have any arbitrary opinions on appearance? When you get to the palace in the future, you must be careful with your words and deeds."
"You haven't entered the palace yet." Xiao Qiao said. Seeing Da Qiao's serious expression, he quickly apologized, "Okay, okay, sister, I understand."
"The palace is no better than home, so you have to keep your temper in check."
"I know, I know. When we get to the palace, we will listen to my sister in everything."
The next day.
The news that Qiao Family's two daughters were selected into the palace together and named Beauty spread, causing a sensation throughout Wan City.
At the gate of Qiao Mansion, Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao reluctantly said goodbye to Qiao Gong, and followed Imperial Envoy's team to Ye City.
Wan City people came to the streets one by one to watch.
Sun Ce and Zhou Yu came with their matchmakers and were a little curious when they saw this scene.
"Whose team is in front, and why are they so arrogant?" Sun Ce grabbed a random passerby and asked.
The passerby was about to get angry, but seeing that Sun Ce had a dignified appearance and temperament that he could not afford to offend, he answered honestly.
"That's the person from Son of Heaven Faction, who wants to pick up the Two Qiaos and go to Ye City."
"What?" Sun Ce was a little confused.
"Don't you know? Qiao Family's two daughters were chosen together to serve Son of Heaven in the palace. We Wan City people feel very proud!" a passerby said proudly.
Sun Ce and Zhou Yu were completely dumbfounded.
They looked at each other and saw the deep anger in each other's eyes.
It has only been a day, why is it that the Two Qiaos is about to enter the palace!
"I'm going to take a screenshot of the Two Qiaos!"
As soon as Sun Ce turned around, he was grabbed by Zhou Yu.