Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 28 The Obsession with the War Horse
Of course, what Zhu Houzhao said is that although the heavy armored cavalry of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Song Dynasty naturally had no good horses because there was no grazing land. It is simply impossible to achieve the quantity and quality of the heavy armored cavalry of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.In the Song Dynasty, the heavy armor of the heavy armored cavalry was only 25 catties, which was the top-notch, and even more was [-] catties.However, the Ming Dynasty is different from the Song Dynasty. There is no shortage of horse grazing land in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Houzhao's [-]-jin heavy armor, plus [-]-jin mace, add bows and arrows and other odds and ends, and finally add Zhu Houzhao himself, and Zhu Houzhao's horse only needs to carry [-] catties.

This weight has reached the weight of the armored cavalry of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is impossible to ride long distances. An armored cavalry is often equipped with 1-2 servants and nanny horses, which are used to carry armored weapons during non-combat times.For Zhu Houzhao, this was naturally even more difficult. As the crown prince, there were not only one or two people serving him, but a lot of them.It is no problem to use horses for weapons and armor, and it is no problem to use carriages.

But Zhu Houzhao also knew that there were not many chances that he could wear this thing by himself, and more often he would wear another set of armor next to him.

This set of armor is a set of light armor. Of course, this light armor is also for Zhu Houzhao. It is the same scale armor, but it weighs only forty catties, which is actually the weight of armor for heavy cavalry.With the top materials and top forging skills, Zhu Houzhao's armor is definitely the pinnacle of this era.There is also a knife beside the armor, which is another weapon of Zhu Houzhao.

This is a chopping knife.

The handle is slender and the blade is wide and thick. This thing is not good for stabbing, but it is definitely good for chopping. This is a weapon that cavalrymen like very much, and it is much more flexible than long spears.Zhu Houzhao's saber weighed forty catties. Although it was not as good as the mace, it was still heavy enough.In fact, it was a last resort for Zhu Houzhao to choose such armor and weapons. There was really no suitable mount.

"I don't know when I can get a BMW!" Zhu Houzhao sighed countless times.

You must know that Guan Yu in history rode a red rabbit, holding Guan Yu with the Qinglong Yanyue knife, which is also a well-resisting horse.Speaking of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu, the Overlord Spear is not light!Not to mention Li Yuanba and his ilk, Zhu Houzhao also wanted such a horse.

This reminded Zhu Houzhao of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. According to historical records, after Zhang Qian of the Western Han Dynasty went to the Western Regions, the Han envoys began to travel frequently to the countries in the Western Regions. They saw a strong Dawan horse in Ershi City, so they knew Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.The BMW-loving Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was overjoyed when he heard the news, so he ordered Che Ling to be his envoy, bringing a thousand pieces of gold and a golden horse made of gold in exchange for a hard-earned BMW, but was rejected by the King of Dawan, and the Han envoy was also killed on the way home.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was furious, and sent General Li Guangli to expedition to Dawan Kingdom. The people of Dawan Kingdom could not resist, so he killed the king, negotiated peace with the Han army, and agreed to provide good horses to the Han Dynasty.The Han army selected 1000 good horses and transported them back to the Central Plains, but these horses suffered heavy losses after a long journey. When they reached Yumen Pass, there were only more than [-] horses left.Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very happy to get the sweat-blooded BMW, and bestowed the reputation of "Tianma" on the sweat-blooded BMW.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also crossed good horses from the Western Regions, such as sweat-blooded BMWs, with Mongolian horses, and bred Shandan army horses at the Shandan Army Horse Farm in the Hexi Corridor.

The blood-sweat BMW entered our country from the Han Dynasty to the Yuan Dynasty, and has thrived for thousands of years. However, since modern times, it is difficult to see the name of the blood-sweat BMW in historical materials, and the sweat-blood BMW is almost extinct in our country.

Zhu Houzhao, the prince of Ming Dynasty, wants these horses now. Although Daming seems to have no such horses now, Zhu Houzhao knows that there are still in this world.Because in later generations, Zhu Houzhao knew that there were, and later generations have them, so naturally they also have them now.Although it is gone in China, it still exists in Turkmenistan and Russia in later generations, but I don’t know who is ruling that place in this era.

But it doesn't matter, whoever you love, no matter who is in charge, you can get it back if you want, Zhu Houzhao is confident about it.

While Zhu Houzhao was fantasizing about riding a bloody BMW, Wang Shouren was staring at Zhu Houzhao's armor with wide eyes. Not to mention the craft materials, of course they are the best.What shocked Wang Shouren was not this, but the weight of these armors and weapons, isn't this too heavy?You must know that His Royal Highness is just ten years old, although he is quite tall.

But such a weight is probably not something His Royal Highness can bear?This is too heavy!

Although there are also rumors in the court that all say that His Royal Highness is good at martial arts, likes martial arts, and also learns bow horse riding and archery from others, but the courtiers don't take it seriously, but His Royal Highness is too much, right?

Ignoring Wang Shouren's shocked appearance, Zhu Houzhao ordered Liu Jin and others: "Put on armor!"

Naturally, Liu Jin and the others did not dare to be negligent, and quickly put on Zhu Houzhao the set of [-]-jin armor. After putting on the armor and helmet, Zhu Houzhao picked up the horse-cutting knife that was put aside behind him.Looking at the bronze mirror, Zhu Houzhao shook his head. The quality of the mirror is too low. Wait for the time to get a big glass mirror.

"Wang Aiqing, let's go!" Zhu Houzhao greeted Wang Shouren with a smile, then turned and walked outside, the armor on his body rattling.

Zhu Houzhao quite likes this feeling. Walking in armor without making any noise, it feels like driving a sports car in later generations without hearing the roar of the engine.When have you ever seen a sports car with a good NVH, you can't hear anything, all you want is that kind of roar.This is the case with Zhu Houzhao now. If there is no such rattling sound when he walks, what kind of armor is he wearing?

Looking at the excited His Highness the Crown Prince, Wang Shouren felt a little parched. This is really His Highness the Crown Prince. Why is this different from what he thought?

Zhu Houzhao went outside, stretched out his hand to hold the saddle, and then turned on the horse. He didn't even need a mounting stone, and he was very flexible, which showed Zhu Houzhao's superb riding skills.

There is still a bow and arrow on the horse, Wang Shouren can also shoot arrows, and he shoots very well, but seeing Zhu Houzhao's bow and arrow, Wang Shouren doesn't know what to say.It is true that Zhu Houzhao's bow and arrow are too heavy, so it looks like a heavy bow!Normal bows and arrows are about one stone. If you can open two stone bows, you are already a great archer. If you can open three stone bows, you are at the legendary level. For example, Huang Zhong, the famous general of the Three Kingdoms, opened three stone bows.

Zhu Houzhao's bow is a three-stone bow. In fact, Zhu Houzhao can now open a five-stone bow, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The three-stone bow can guarantee accuracy and precision, so this three-stone bow is Zhu Houzhao's main bow.

(End of this chapter)