After the craftsmen resigned, Yang Qing told Wu Que: "Uncle Qi, the iron double-sided stirrups and high-bridge saddles are weapons for riding and fighting. They are related to the success or failure of our Han army's next Northern Expedition. They must be kept strictly confidential and must not be let go."

The Wei thieves worked carefully to find out."

"Rest assured, I will personally keep an eye on the defense here to make sure nothing goes wrong." Wu Que bowed and responded.

Yang Qing nodded and said to Zhou Xing and Qin Kuang: "De Mao, Bo Zheng, fully cooperate with Shu Qi."

"Nuo." Zhou and Qin accepted the order in unison.

Yang Qing picked up the stirrup and saddle on the stone table again and looked at it. After a moment, he waved to a middle-aged scribe wearing a green robe on his left: "Thank you, Cao."

"My humble duty is here." Xie Cao quickly came over and responded.

Yang Qingdao: "Although the new stirrups and saddles have been successfully made, it is not suitable for large-scale production at this time. You will lead the craftsmen to build a batch on a small scale first. After that, I will ask General Tao Gong to come here to collect it and let the cavalry quietly

Try it out, and then build it in large quantities when the time is right.”

"I will obey your envoy's orders."

The full name of this Xie Cao clan is Xie Guan, and he is the Cao clan of Jin Cao. Therefore, this place is the most important iron workshop under the jurisdiction of Jin Cao, and the development of iron double-sided stirrups and high-bridge saddles is a top-secret matter.

Yang Qing then asked Xie Guan, Jin Cao's second-in-command, to personally manage the ironworks workshop for safety and completeness.

At present, Ji Han is unable to launch the third Northern Expedition. If iron stirrups and high-bridge saddles are used in the army too early, there will be a risk of leaking secrets. Therefore, Yang Qing decided to try it out on a small scale in the army first, and wait until the eve of the war.

Then promote it throughout the army to maximize the advantages.

After all, in addition to being able to catch the enemy by surprise for the first time, the Wei army will definitely imitate this new type of stirrup saddle after seeing the power of it. In this way, the Han army's advantage will no longer be there.

Therefore, Yang Qing must maximize the power of the first sight kill and maintain the Han army's advantage in cavalry combat for as long as he can.

After everything had been explained, Yang Qing and his party walked around the iron workshop again. Seeing that the workshop was well managed by Xie Guan, they returned to Shanggui with confidence.

As soon as he returned to Yongzhou Governor's Office, Yang Xi came to report: "Envoy, there is news from Shuzhong that Prime Minister Zhuge has set off northward, and it is estimated that he will arrive in Hanzhong in ten days."

"Okay, the alliance with Soochow has become increasingly stable, and various affairs between the DPRK and China have been straightened out. Now it is time for us to focus on preparations for the third Northern Expedition.

When the Prime Minister arrives in Hanzhong, I will go south to meet him, not only to report on our political affairs in Yongzhou, but also to discuss with the Prime Minister the strategy of the next Northern Expedition," Yang Qing said.

Yang Xi said: "It should be so. We in Yongzhou are on the front line against the enemy. We will definitely take on important responsibilities in the next war. I will make a clear plan with the Prime Minister in advance, and we in Yongzhou can also make corresponding preparations in advance."

After a slight pause, he continued: "By the way, Sir, I heard that Madam is also heading north with the Prime Minister this time, and plans to come to Shanggui to stay for a while?"

"Yes, Xijun has never seen the scenery of the North. It's rare that we let her come over to have fun before there is a war. I am going back to Hanzhong to report, and I also have the intention of picking her up to go north."

Yang Xi nodded slightly: "So, Madam and the envoy haven't seen each other for more than half a year, so it's time to take advantage of this temporary peaceful time to reunite more often. Madam finally comes here once, and you must not neglect it. I will tell you to go down now."

The mansion can train a few capable maids so that Madam can be taken care of."

"Wen Ran took the trouble, but Xijun has a considerate maid by his side, so there is no need for such trouble. Besides, these servants in the mansion are employed by the state government and work for the public. I cannot let them take care of my personal family.

Yang Qing said with a smile.

Yang Xi bowed his hands in greeting and praised: "You can distinguish between public and private affairs, and I admire you for your humble position. However, according to the regulations of the imperial court, the family members of the governor have the right to enjoy the service of the servants of the state government, so you can rest assured that the arrangement of the humble position will never violate

Regulation.”

"Forget it, just watch the arrangements."

Yang Xi was very happy when he saw that he no longer refused. He smiled and said yes, then left.

In a mansion in the north city of Luoyang, a man in his fifties, wearing a strong military uniform, was practicing swordplay in the back garden. However, seeing that his moves were exquisite and his strength was strong, he was obviously a master of swordsmanship.

However, a charming woman watching from the side showed no expression of admiration or appreciation. On the contrary, her face was full of worry, as if she didn't care about how superb the man's swordsmanship was.

"My husband's illness is just right. The doctor said you shouldn't overwork yourself. It's better to stop and rest."

While waving his sword, the man replied without looking back: "Those doctors like to exaggerate the most. Madam, don't listen to them too much. I, Cao Zhen, have been on the battlefield for decades, so I don't have to worry about minor illnesses. Besides, I'm all cured now."

Now, practice sword practice and sweat, which will be more beneficial to your body."

It turned out that this man was Cao Zhen, who returned to the court to take over the post of Grand Sima. He fell ill not long after returning to Luoyang. He lay at home for more than a month without going to court. Today, he rarely felt much lighter, so he came to the back.

Have some garden activities.

This woman was Cao Zhen's wife Xiahou, who had two sons and one daughter. She was worried that Cao Zhen's health would not be able to bear it, so she personally watched over him.

Cao Zhen spoke tough, but after all, he was just recovering from a serious illness. He felt a little tired after practicing, so he sheathed his sword and sat down on the stone bench. Xiahou quickly took a bowl of ginseng soup from the hand of the maid and handed it to her.

passed.

Cao Zhen asked while drinking: "Has Shuang'er not come back yet?"

Xiahou raised his head and looked at the sun in the sky, estimated the time, and said: "I'm afraid the court has already gone to court by this time, and I should be back soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of hurried footsteps coming from the corridor behind him. Xiahou looked back and saw a young man in his twenties, seventeen or eight years old, with a handsome appearance walking over. If he wasn't his eldest son, Cao Shuang, who could he be?

Who?

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "This person just doesn't talk about it without mentioning it. Isn't Shuang'er coming back now?" Xiahou said with a smile.

Cao Shuang quickly stepped forward, bowed and said: "Father, mother."

"Well, it's time to go to court?" Cao Zhen placed the half-drunk ginseng soup on the stone table, nodded and asked.

Cao Shuang said: "Yes, the child just came out of the palace."

Cao Zhen was Cao Cao's adopted son, so Cao Shuang had been in and out of the palace as a member of the clan since he was a child, and had always had a good relationship with Wei Emperor Cao Rui.

After Cao Rui succeeded to the throne, he first appointed Cao Shuang as the Sanqi Waiting Lang, then moved him to the city gate school captain and added the Sanqi regular attendant. Recently, he was transferred to General Wuwei, with an official rank of fourth rank, and the commander-in-chief of the Central Army Suwei Jinbing. , deeply relied on.

"What did your Majesty and the ministers discuss today?" Cao Zhen asked next.

When Xiahou saw that his father and son were going to discuss state affairs, he winked at his maid and left with a few servants.

Cao Shuang replied: "It's nothing important. It's just ordinary political affairs such as disaster relief, official transfer, and awards to meritorious officials."

"Did you mention the military situation, especially the war situation on the Western Front?"

Cao Shuang said: "There was very little talk about the military affairs today, and the battle situation on the Western Front was not mentioned at all. However, we did report the news that Zhuge Liang, the puppet prime minister of Western Shu, has once again gone north to Hanzhong to take charge."

"What? Zhuge Liang went north?" Cao Zhen was shocked when he heard this.

Cao Shuang nodded: "Exactly, the spies sent back the latest information. Zhuge Liang left Chengdu eight days ago and rushed to Hanzhong."

"Zhuge Liang is going to Hanzhong to train his troops and prepare for the next invasion of the Wei Dynasty."

Cao Shuang said: "My father clearly saw that your Majesty, Taiwei, Sikong and others also analyzed it in this way."

"Then how will I, the Great Wei, respond?"

Cao Shuang shook his head and said: "Father did not go to court, so he did not come up with any decent countermeasures today. Your Majesty just asked the border troops to be on strict alert to defend against possible attacks by Shu thieves at any time."
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