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Chapter one hundred and forty sixth

The "Mark Re-order" issued during Wen Jingzhi used the method of exemption to encourage the people to raise horses, and set up special horse political institutions in the central and localities. The central government appointed Taipu (i.e. Bimawen) to manage it, and the local horse chief was responsible for the local government, and these officials were responsible for raising horses for military use. It can be said that Wen Jingzhi also gave Liu Che a huge amount of horses.

The siege of Emperor Gaozu Bai Deng, 400,000 infantry could not have the 100,000 cavalry of the Huns. This made the shame swept the Han people. Therefore, several emperors all kept horses and implemented horse politics. From the beginning of the Han Dynasty to Emperor Wu, there were more than 400,000 stable horses. This system ensured that Liu Che could consume a large number of horses fighting against the Huns at this time.

In the Han Dynasty, cavalry developed and grew stronger and became the main force of the army. It almost replaced the position of combat chariots. In the Han Dynasty, there was a distinction between light cavalry and heavy cavalry. Light cavalry basically had no armor, and the weapons were mainly bows and arrows, and were equipped with war horses. Heavy cavalry were armoured, and the weapons were halberds, spears, ring-headed swords and other melee weapons, and tall horses were used to charge and trap.

With the improvement of smelting technology in the Han Dynasty, a long iron knife with a ring handle that was more suitable for combat immediately appeared. (i.e., a ring head knife) with a thick ridge and a sharp blade suitable for chopping and slashing, becoming an important weapon for cavalry. Generally speaking, the main weapons of cavalry in the Han Dynasty were: spear, knife, halberd, bow, crossbow (arms are opened), etc.

During this period, the cavalry as a mobile force tactic was not difficult to imagine that the Han army was able to develop when Wei Qing and Huo Qubing were in charge of command of the general. In the battle with the Huns, long-distance raids and detours were used to fight against the Huns, thus severely damaging the Huns!

Because the implementation of local officials' studies and the opportunity to learn Confucianism in the world spent a lot of money, it was empty. However, the accumulation of Wen and Jing's governance was not limited to one treasury, so Liu Che had several expanded treasury backups, and timely adjustments were not enough to hurt Da Ya.

The reason why Shangjun did not use cavalry in the past few years was that our Emperor Jing of Han did not react and just wanted to defend but not attack. Liu Che was too fierce throughout the process and forced three infantry and fire attack strategies that did not use cavalry, which made the Huns' cavalry never use it.

Ask the cavalry when the fire bulls rush around, are they useful? And ask, the cavalry when the Huns forcibly attacked the city? Finally, ask, the cavalry when the fire surrounds the camps and camps, are they useful? So it is Liu Che's preparation and the carelessness and stubbornness that allowed Liu Che to successfully capture the land of Hexi!

As Liu Che's improved horseshoe stirrup saddle started to be put into practice, it is not difficult to imagine that it will be made from one year or two, or at least half a month or a season. It will definitely be made with cavalry use, and it will make it even better!

Only slow work can produce meticulous work. Liu Che wanted Confucianism to be the leader and was not rigid in principle. It would be a slow process, just like the local officials and scholars were handed over to the world, from a spark to a prairie fire!

When a person is in a high position, flattery is always inevitable for officials below. Zhao Wan's recent situation is also the same. In the name of admiring the great man, a noble official gave a dignified, beautiful and generous woman, and used the excuse of losing his parents to let Zhao Wan take in this lonely woman.

And he,

No rejection,

Zhao Wan didn't expect at this moment how could a woman who lost her parents write beautiful official script? How could she be so skilled in Confucian classics?

He often handed over some of his experience in reading Confucianism to her to copy, and she was also very diligent. Every time she copied the manuscript, she would clean up the study neatly. All this not only won Zhao Wan's favor, but also won the trust of Mrs. Zhao. They even privately discussed taking this little fellow as a moth.

I had been taking special care of Zhao Wan since I knew he would cause some trouble, so I sent Han Yan to someone to pay close attention to his every move, so I naturally could not hide all this from Liu Che.

Instead of waiting until things go deeper and irreversible, it is better to expose them early and show up. Cat-catching rats is meaningless to Liu Che, and he is not in the mood and has no intention to continue playing.

In Tianlu Pavilion, after listening to Han Yan's report, Liu Che sent him to call Zhao Wan over and ask him, and he wanted to correct him in person and wake him up.

Zhao Wan, who was proud of her, followed Han Yan, tied her official uniform, and was filled with dignity. She did not notice the dissatisfaction of Liu Che in front of her at this moment.

"I bow to your Majesty!"

The etiquette that should be given must be done. Liu Che waved his hand and another chair was added behind Zhao Wan.

"Zhao Wan has been quite majestic recently?"

Seeing that Liu Che's expression was not turbulent, Zhao Wan sat upright and said with a smile: "I have received the grace of Your Majesty. Since I have been appointed as the Censor of the Three Dukes, I am content with my own responsibilities. I will do my best to do my best in the Mingtang affairs and try my best to make every mistake smaller, which is in line with what Your Majesty thinks!

It is true that I have great power, but this is what the emperor gave me. If you don’t have the opportunity to give me, I will be unable to move forward without anyone respecting me, and I will not be able to protect my noble status. How can I say that I am so majestic?”

He was very talked about, and Liu Che said disdainfully: "I am not a foolish king. What's the use of hearing these words that are both unintentional in governing the government and inaction in governing the country?"

The situation was wrong, and when something was wrong, Zhao Wan hurriedly lay on the ground and said in panic: "I wonder why Your Majesty is upset, or maybe I did something that is ashamed of Your Majesty's trust and chaotic about the government?"

"Does there be an extra daughter from Yanzhao in your mansion?"

"This... how do you know, Your Majesty?"

Explain it to you, doesn’t it seem like I, the emperor, is very vulgar? Liu Che replied toughly: “You can hide it from the world, but you can’t hide it from God. I am the emperor, and God will solve the doubts in my dreams. Where will you not know?”

Zhao Wan found that he had no rebuttal, shook his head and then woke up: "Why is Your Majesty so angry just because he was a little bribe?"

"Hmph, then I ask you, have you ever had any trouble with her?"

"I will not hide it from Your Majesty, I have...

It seems that the guess is correct. Liu Che hammered the table with his hand and said angrily: "Have you ever sorted out your memorials or letters for her?"

"Give it..." Zhao Wan said weakly.

"You are being tricked by someone else, do you know? That generation of women has many suspicions, which proves that she is the Empress Dowager's person! Fortunately, the Empress Dowager only knows what I want to do. If she knows too much, I will be controlled by her and secretly tamper with her, and she will be unable to defend herself!"

After these words, Zhao Wan woke up. The authorities were confused and the bystanders were clear. There were so many suspicious points that he had not noticed...

"I deserve to die, please give me a crime!"

"I will certainly not let you go. Your position as a censor is hanging. You should take it first. When will you find a more suitable person, I will change you!" Seeing that he had a good attitude towards admitting his mistake, Liu Che gave him a punishment of no slight or seriousness.

Isn’t this person the only one who can do it? Zhao Wan knew that Your Majesty was just intimidating and had no intention of chasing him seriously. “Your Majesty is magnanimous! I am very grateful!”

It seems that I have to have a good talk with the Empress Dowager to let her understand that these things cannot be aroused. I will give her some benefits and show filial piety. Liu Che thought about it again and again before he made up his mind.
Chapter completed!
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