Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1610 Thoughts
Eighteen sweat horses, these are top horses.

There are more than [-] "middle horses" of bloody BMW bloodlines, which are the second-level horses.

There are more than a thousand "dismounted horses" with a certain bloody BMW blood, which are inferior horses.

But no matter which level, it has great value.

A major achievement of the Western Expedition was brought by Shao Shude to one of the most important breeding bases under Sinong Temple: Zendan Ranch.

At the foot of Qilian Mountain, Shao Shude was fascinated by the herd of horses filling the entire grassland.At one point, he wanted to ride a steed and feel the atmosphere among the horses, but was finally blocked by the officials.

"In this western expedition, the war horses bred by Sinong Temple have made great achievements. The horse administration has lived up to my expectations for 30 years, very good, very good." Shao Shude said happily looking at the sleek horses.

There are actually two ways to raise horses.

The first is to breed horses, that is, to enclose a large area with mountains, water, and grasslands, enough for horses to move around.

Because horses are not heat-resistant, the climate is a bit colder.If it is in the hot and humid south, it is best to choose a cooler and drier place with a unique microclimate, otherwise the horse will easily get sick or the horse breed will degenerate.

A part of farmland should also be opened up in the ranch, hired people to cultivate, or assigned sinners to cultivate, and plant some crops such as wheat and beans, so as to make up for the gap with grain when the forage is insufficient in winter.

The second type is called "stable horse", that is, the horse is kept in a stable at a very young age and fed artificially.For example, Nanzhao used rice soup to feed the foals, and when they grew up, they were mixed with grain and pasture.

Because it is kept in a cage, for the development and health of the horse, it is best to take it out for a walk on a regular basis and be active.

This method of raising horses does not require too much space, and can be raised in cities, but the cost is a bit high and it is more luxurious.

Han Yu's "Ma Shuo" once said "Pian died between the stables", which is what he said.

In fact, as long as you have the heart, why can't you raise horses?
Nanzhao will feed the foals with rice soup, thus maintaining a large cavalry unit, and even equipped with armored cavalry.With the prosperity of Bianjing and the prosperity of water transportation, even with grain piles, an astonishing number of stable horses can be piled up.What's more, there are a lot of places suitable for free-range horses in the northern plains and even in the south.

Hearing what Shao Shude said, all the generals who accompanied him were deeply convinced.

They now very much agree with one thing: horses must have characteristics.

A rushing horse does not require stamina, but emphasizes impact. It must be tall, explosive, and fast.

Riding horses don't need impact force, pony horses are fine, even if they are as small as a dog, but they have better endurance.

Pack horses don't need impact force, and don't need special emphasis on endurance, because they are destined to fall behind when marching, but they must have a strong carrying capacity, and they can't carry more than 100 kilograms of luggage on it, foam at the mouth directly, and die suddenly Calf.In addition, it is best to be resistant to rough feeding to reduce costs.

There is also a kind of draft horse, which must be strong and resistant to rough feeding, and the requirements can be lowered in other aspects.

If strict breeding is not carried out, and the concept of breeding is not deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, horse breeders will breed at will, and over time, the genes with obvious characteristics will disappear.

Grassland shepherds basically have this virtue. They have no concept of breeding at all, and the quality of their horses is ridiculously poor.

Historically, when the Mongols went to Qinghai, they gave up Mongolian horses and rode Hequ horses.

When he went to Central Asia, his eyes were even brighter, and he collected all the good horses by his side.

Although they don't pay much attention to breeding, it is clear which horses are suitable for what to do, and they are very scientific to use.

"It's not easy for me to search for horses." Shao Shude looked at the officials of Sinong Temple and said, "These good horses were bought by the soldiers in exchange for their blood. We must make good use of them and strive to breed a new breed."

"The ministers obey the order."

"Has anyone from the Western Regions been sent there?"

"Dozens of people have been sent to Dihua to enclose the land and build a pasture."

"That's good." Shao Shude felt relieved.

This new herd supervisor named "Tianshan Ranch" not only breeds horses, but also cattle, sheep, camels and other livestock. Of course, the more important work in the early stage is to find a large number of calves for training, first to meet the demand gap for farming cattle.

The environment and climate in different places are different, so it is necessary to cultivate varieties suitable for the local area.Regarding this point, after 30 years, not only the Sinong Temple, but even the officials know it, and even the knowledgeable scholars of the people have gradually understood this concept.

Shao Shude lived in the countryside when he was a child, and his family raised pigs.When mating a sow, it is generally necessary to contact someone from all over the country and pay the fee. The person will drive a very strong boar over, then tie the sow to a bench and let the boar climb to the sow. On the pig's back...

During the whole process, the boar groaned and groaned, and the sow screamed heart-piercingly, as if she had been killed.

After the work is done, the boars are driven to the next house for breeding.

Farmers knew that they had to use strong boars to breed sows, but in the Daxia countryside at this time, breeding was very random.

The book "Blood Vessels" has been published for 20 years. There should be a few copies in most counties and counties in the northern part of the Great Xia. Many places in the south are also continuing to spread.

This epoch-making masterpiece destined to be included in "Tongguang Quanshu" has profoundly changed the entire North.

In the south where there are more abundant animal and plant resources, some smart people are already using the theory in the book to try to breed new varieties.

Theory guides practice, a perfect model, Shao Shude is very pleased.

The next step is to summarize the theory from practice. If this kind of behavior can become a habit, form a trend, and make people profitable, the society will be different—profitability is the key.

The BMWs were taken away one by one by the driving officers, enclosed in a small pasture, and assigned special personnel to take care of them.

Shao Shude watched it for a while, then left.

On the 27th, he left Zendan.

On the second day of September, stay overnight at Dadoujun City in Dadouba Valley.Because it is one of the nodes connecting Shanzhou, Ganzhou, and Liangzhou, there are 300 Qingtang soldiers stationed here, and there is a tax card to collect taxes from merchants.

On the night of September [-]th, they were stationed in Anrenjun City.

On the [-]th, we arrived at Shancheng County in Shanzhou, commonly known as "Qingtang City".

Shao Shude ordered to stay here for a few days to review the Qingtang Town Army.At the same time, messengers were sent to the various ministries, so that the chieftains came to pay a visit immediately.

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"I left a lot of memories here." Qinghai in September was already a bit chilly, but Shao Shude's face was ruddy, and he was very interested in talking.

The women listened patiently, even if they didn't feel anything, they still had to pretend to be very interested, and from time to time they made some amazed, nervous, or joyful sounds, and gave corresponding expressions, which really tested their acting skills .

That's the power of power.

Even if women don't love him, don't like him, or even hate him, they still have to serve him with all their heart, even harder than treating the one they love, because this man can easily destroy the happiness of their family and lover.

The heart is on other men, but their plump and white bodies can only be left to the man in front of them, and they will bear children for him. This is the cold reality.

"In the second year of Wende (889), I shot and hunted by the seaside of Xingxiu, vowing to destroy Qingtang City and recover the old land of Huangshui." Shao Shude took the step bow handed over by Lian, quickly picked up the bow and set up an arrow, and drew it to the full moon.

"Whoosh!" An arrow flew out, and the water bird fluttered its wings and fell to the ground.

The Lian family, who was over forty years old, showed the admiration of a little girl.

Shao Shude smiled without saying a word.

How could a woman like Lian who was born in Gaochang not know how to shoot and hunt?How could it be possible that he has never seen someone with outstanding archery skills?
Shao Shude asked himself that when he was young, his archery skills were excellent, but now that he is old and his body functions have declined, archery is no longer as light as it used to be, and his speed is also much slower.

He looked at Lian and her daughter-in-law, and the shooting speed was much faster.

"Master Jiezan set up an ambush in the Changning Valley, thinking that there are many cavalry, and he will drive straight into Qingtang." Shao Shude hugged his mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in his arms, and said: "But my main army marched cautiously, and the two outflanking troops The partial master went straight to the empty Qingtang City. Congratulations, haha, a fool who can only copy the book of war mechanically."

"Your Majesty is so wise and powerful, who can match him?" Lian said with a smile.

Xie's body was slightly stiff, and he remained silent.

Lian looked at her, his eyes were full of pity, persuasion, and even a hint of begging.

When Xie saw it, he looked away, and after a while, he said in a low voice, "Your Majesty... you are amazing."

Shao Shude laughed loudly, and sat on the hillside with his arms around the two of them.

The hillside is surrounded by dense camps, and the palace guards, Yin Anzhi and a part of the imperial army are stationed nearby.

In the distance, there is a city wall in blue and black.

The city wall has been repaired for many years, and it looks quite magnificent.

Near the city wall, there are thousands of villages and fields.

After the winter wheat is harvested, it is time to harvest the short-growing miscellaneous grains.

In the endless fields, farmers sometimes bend down to harvest; sometimes they straighten up and beat their sore backs lightly, but they are satisfied after seeing the golden rice.

worth it!It's all worth it!

In Hebei, it is absolutely impossible for a family to own thirty or forty mu of land.

Although Shanzhou is desolate, it has a lot of land, which can be regarded as fertile soil. After paying taxes, the grain harvested is enough to feed a family, and there is still a lot left. What is there to complain about?
We can't deal with Thief Shao, that old bastard has never died, so it's scary to watch.But to be honest, the sage didn't treat us too badly. It's better than anything else that the whole family can eat and clothe themselves warmly.

There are also a lot of hills around the farmland, where cattle, sheep, horses and camels can be grazed.

When the three-crop crop rotation system developed in the Huangshui River Basin, a new variation appeared: farmers were reluctant to use part of the farmland to grow pasture, but went to the surrounding hills to graze, and then picked up the cow dung—in order to compete for the dung, Small children herding even fight.

In short, life is booming, and the hostility in the hearts of immigrants from Hebei is gradually dispelling.

The title "Shao Thief" only exists in the mouths of the older generation...

Qingtang City, surrounded by farmlands and orchards, is now the seat of Shanzhou (the original rule of Huangshui, that is, Ledu), because many post roads pass through here, and commerce is quite prosperous.

In the past two years, they have even opened up a commercial route to Khotan, and the passenger flow has further increased.

On the basis of the three counties of Shancheng, Huangshui and Longzhi in the Tang Dynasty, Shanzhou added Minhe (now Minhe), Anren (now Huangyuan), Weirong (now Menyuan), Haoyu (now Menyuan) wěi, today’s Datong) four counties, seven counties have been owned, with more than 43000 households and more than 21 mouths.

Kuozhou in the south of Shanzhou has also changed from three counties under the jurisdiction of Tang Dynasty to Guangwei (now Hualong is close to the Yellow River, and the state city is 12800 steps away from the Yellow River), Dahua (now Jianzhaxi), The scale of the five counties of Michuan (now Xunhua), Jishi (formerly Jishi Army City, now Guide), Diaoke (formerly Diaoke City, thousands of Zhenwei troops stationed in Tang Dynasty, today's Baoan Town, Tongren County) totals more than 63300 households, more than [-] mouths.

In addition to a large number of Tubo and Qiang species being incorporated at the beginning, through continuous immigration, immigrants from the Central Plains have now become the mainstream, especially near Shancheng County, because the Qingtang Town Army has [-] horsemen stationed everywhere, which is no different from the Central Plains.

Outside the two prefectures of Shan and Kuo, especially those places with an altitude of 3000 meters, they were distributed to various tribes attached to the imperial court.Together with the Qingtang Town Army, they acted as the backbone of Daxia's force in the area around Qinghai Lake—there were about 28 households in the twelve counties of the two prefectures, basically occupying the most elite areas of Qinghai.

As for the outer areas, most of them are Tibetans.

The imperial court didn't bother to take care of them, and they didn't dare to go north. The two sides traded with each other, but they lived in peace.

Shao Shude himself didn't think too much about the Tubo Plateau, even finding the descendants of Zanpu from Gaochang, he just did it casually with the mentality of rare goods to live in.

This time he sent a messenger to the south to call all the tribes to the alliance, but he didn't know how many could come.

It's good to have a calm mind, but it doesn't matter if you don't.This place, that's all.

On the contrary, the descendant of Zanpu named Brother Tie seems to have some ideas, which is interesting.

(End of this chapter)