The people of Qin were good at raising horses, which is recorded in Sima Qian's historical records.
"Historical Records of the Qin Dynasty" records: "Feizi lived in Quanqiu, he was good at horses and livestock, and he was good at raising them. The people in Quanqiu said that King Xiao of Zhou was king, and King Xiao summoned the master's horse between the Wei and Wei Rivers, and the horses rested... So King Xiao
Said: 'In the past, Boyi was Shun's master of livestock. There were many livestock, so he had land, and he was given the surname Ying. Now he is still Guxima in future generations, and Gu granted his land as a vassal.
, named Qin Ying.”
Feizi was the ancestor of the pre-Qin Dynasty. He was good at raising horses and was enfeoffed as a prince. This shows that ancient China used talented people in an eclectic way.
The horse breeding industry has always occupied an important position in the economic life of the Qin people. After the unification of the Qin Dynasty, a complete set of horse administration agencies were established across the country and relevant laws and policies were promulgated. One of the Nine Qings, the Taipu, was in charge of the horse administration.
The highest official, with two deputies under him.
The Qin Dynasty had pastures all over the border specifically for raising horses, and most of these horses were used for military purposes. There were several official horse institutions near Xianyang, such as the big stable, the left stable, the middle stable, the palace stable, etc.
Da Qin's military horses all have unified standards, and the assessment of military horses is extremely strict. All military horses handed over to the chariot and cavalry units must be more than five feet eight inches tall. They must be comfortable in running and supervising, and must have endurance when traveling on packs. Otherwise, the officials in charge will
Those who are deemed to be poorly trained will be punished, and if they fall behind in the military horse assessment, the officials in charge will also be punished or even dismissed.
The "Laws of Stable Gardens" is a law set by the Qin Dynasty specifically for raising horses. It has clear regulations on the treatment and prevention of horse diseases, the source of feed for military horses raised in stables, and the punishment of horse thieves.
The horse Hu Hai rode before was a black horse with a body height of more than six feet (one foot made by the Qin Dynasty is about more than 23 centimeters today), much taller than the ordinary military horses of the Qin Dynasty. The divine horse is unusual, Zhang Han said that it can
Traveling thousands of miles a day, Hu Hai simply named him "Black Lightning".
Hu Hai didn't know what kind of black lightning it was, but he knew that it was very humane and most people wouldn't let it ride. He just didn't know how Hu Hai could tame this big guy with his small body.
At this moment, Hei Dian's four hooves have all been fitted with brand new foot covers. He seems to be a little uncomfortable with it. He shakes his hooves from time to time, takes two steps with his head held high, and then shakes his hooves again. It looks very funny!
I brought it here by car today just to put shoes on it first. Hu Hai whistled, and the black lightning spread out his legs and ran towards Hu Hai. The four iron palms on his hooves struck the bluestone ground with a clanging sound.
A smaller stone slab simply shattered into pieces.
Hei Dian came over and rubbed his head against Hu Hai's body affectionately. Hu Hai avoided this guy's kiss, stroked its long mane and asked, "What do you guys think of this thing?"
Everyone saw the black lightning smashing the bluestone just now. They couldn't help but think that if a hoof kicked someone, wouldn't they be killed immediately? Thinking of this, they couldn't help but look a little pale.
At this moment, a forbidden soldier came over and knelt down on one knee to report: "Your Majesty, Sir Meng Tian has something to ask for."
"Oh? Meng Aiqing is here? Let him come over."
Hu Hai was not surprised when he heard the report from the Forbidden Army soldiers. Before he left Xianyang Palace, he told Cuiniang that if any ministers asked him for trouble, he should tell them that he had come to Shangfang. Now that Meng Tian came to find him, there must be something urgent.
After a while, Meng Tian and an old man with white hair wearing armor walked over.
Meng Tian was actually a little angry. Originally, he was very excited to see that Hu Hai had shown signs of revitalizing the Qin Dynasty after returning from his eastward tour. However, it had been two days since he received the news of the Julu Rebellion, and Hu Hai still had no intention of dealing with it. On the contrary, he was
I took a leisurely stroll around Shangfang.
Hu Hai was a little surprised to see the old man next to Meng Tian. He didn't know this old man.
"Your Majesty, it is General Li Xin who has rushed back from Longxi."
Zhang Han, who was beside him, saw the old man beside Meng Tian telling Hu Hai softly. As he finished speaking, Meng Tian and Li Xin had already walked over.
"Your Majesty, Meng Tian (Li Xin), pays homage to your Majesty!"
"The two Aiqings are dead." Hu Hai asked Yingyi to lead the horse away, "When did Li Aiqing arrive in Xianyang?"
"Back to Your Majesty, I arrived at Xianyang at 1:00 today. Your Majesty is resting, so I just came to see you now." Li Xin bowed.
This was the first time Hu Hai met Li Xin. Perhaps it was because the annihilation of the entire army in the battle to destroy Chu was a huge blow to this talented general. He had just passed the age of forty and his face was already full of ravines, giving people a
The feeling of a hero in his twilight years.
But Meng Tian had obviously told Li Xin the reason why Hu Hai called him back to Xianyang this time. Although he had stayed at the frontier for a long time, and Li Xin could not hide the tiredness on his face from driving for days, he seemed to be rejuvenated and full of vitality at this moment.
is rising in the body.
"I think Meng Aiqing has told Aiqing why he returned to Xianyang this time. But I wonder if there were barbarians invading Longxi when Aiqing left Longxi?" This is the question that Hu Hai is most worried about.
Now the Huben Army has just begun to reorganize, and the Prisoner Army has just started training for a day. If wars are really happening in all directions in Daqin, Hu Hai will not have anyone to mobilize his troops even if he wants to.
"Your Majesty, when I left Longxi, there was nothing unusual about the Qiang and Hu."
"That's good." Hu Hai nodded.
"Your Majesty, how should we deal with the matter of the giant deer? How could your majesty ignore the matter of the giant deer and go to Shangfang to play?" Meng Tian couldn't wait to interrupt and asked, glaring at Zhang Han as he spoke, obviously blaming him for Hu Hai's failure to do so.
If you don't care about Julu's rebellion, you, the doctor, won't give advice?
Zhang Han was stared at by Meng Tian inexplicably. Only when he heard Meng Tian's words did he understand.
"Master Meng, Your Majesty did not come to Shangfang just for fun." Zhang Han quickly defended Hu Hai.
"Oh? Sir Zhang, can you tell me why your Majesty came to Shangfang?" Meng Tian looked around, obviously not believing what Zhang Han said.
At this time, Lihe and several officials from Shangfang were working hard to make saddles and stirrups. They were all staying in Lihe's small house, and Meng Tian did not see it.
"Meng Aiqing, can you see the difference between black electricity?" Hu Hai asked.
When Meng Tian heard Hu Hai's words, he walked over and circled the black lightning a few times, then saluted Hu Hai and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being stupid. This horse is not different from ordinary war horses except that it is a divine horse."
Hu Hai didn't say anything, but a whistle blew, and Hei Dian not far away immediately ran over and rubbed Hu Hai affectionately.
Hu Hai patted Heidian's head and used a slight force with his hand to make Heidian lie down on the ground. Heidian understood and bent his legs to lie down.
"Then Meng Aiqing, come and take a look." Hu Hai leaned over and grabbed Heidian's hoof and said to Meng Tian.
Meng Tian and Li Xin walked over curiously, wanting to see what was different. A black semicircular iron ring was hooped around the originally exposed outer horse's hooves, as if they were wearing iron shoes.
Meng Tian and Li Xin were both generals. When they saw this thing, their eyes suddenly shone brightly, and they immediately thought of the impact this would have on the war horses.
"I am stupid, but your Majesty is wise!" Meng Tian and Li Xin said sincerely.
"Master Meng, General Li, Your Majesty also asked Shangfang craftsmen to make two things, a saddle and a stirrup, which are being built at the moment. When these two things are built, our Qin cavalry army will definitely be invincible in the world. The Huns and barbarians are also about to be mentioned.
" Zhang Han said excitedly.
"Oh? How can something be so magical?" Meng Tian asked in wonder, looking around for it, obviously already very itchy.
"Don't worry, dear friends, we'll see you later," Hu Hai comforted.
At this moment, Long Hong trotted over and saluted Hu Hai: "Your Majesty, everything your Majesty needs has been prepared in the dyeing workshop."
"Oh? Are you ready? Okay, I'll go over right now. Zhang Aiqing, Meng Aiqing, and Li Aiqing will be here. After the two things are made, the three Aiqings can use them first." Hu Hai turned.
The head commanded to Zhang Han and others.
"I obey the order!"
Although Zhang Han and others had greatly increased their expectations for Hu Hai after learning about the saddle, stirrups and horseshoes made by Hu Hai, and wanted to follow him to see what Hu Hai wanted to do in the dyeing workshop, but since Hu Hai had given the order, of course they
I can only obey orders.
…
Hu Hai and Ying Yi quickly arrived at the dyeing workshop. At this moment, the dyeing workshop was filled with things Hu Hai needed. A copper tripod more than two feet high was placed in the middle of the dyeing workshop, and the bottom was piled with wood.
Hu Hai didn't say much and quickly directed the craftsmen in the dyeing workshop to get busy.
The original papermaking method mainly involves chopping hemp, fishing nets, bark and other things, then washing them, putting them into lime water, then steaming and pounding them, then using bamboo strips to fish out the crushed fibers, and finally drying them.
His Majesty the Emperor was directing from the side, and the craftsmen moved very quickly. The Imperial Guards who were following Hu Hai also went in to help, and soon the first piece of bamboo strips was fished out.
Hu Hai looked at the thin layer of yellowing fiber covering the bamboo strips in the hands of the imperial guards, and secretly thought in his heart, hoping to succeed.
After a while, the fibers on the bamboo strips were dried, and a layer of yellow paper appeared on the bamboo strips. Hu Hai peeled off the yellow paper on the bamboo strips. It was a bit like the yellow paper used to burn paper money for the dead in later generations. It was very rough.
.
It seems that there is still room for improvement. Hu Hai shook his head and put down the yellow paper in his hand.
Ying Yi and the craftsmen around him obviously didn't think so. At this moment, they all understood what Hu Hai was trying to do. No one thought that by mixing simple things together and following Hu Hai's method, they could make something that was far lighter than parchment.
How much paper.
And obviously this method is cheap and fast, and can be produced in large quantities.
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
Ying Yi excitedly held the yellow paper in his hand and bowed to Hu Hai in the tunnel. The craftsmen in the dyeing workshop also bowed to the ground and shouted, "Your Majesty is wise!"
"This paper is not good. If there is better paper than this paper, can we use carrier pigeons to send messages?" Hu Hai asked.
"Your Majesty, it is enough to have this thing. The carrier pigeon will be ready for use within a month." Ying Yi affirmed.
Hu Hai nodded, called over to the old man who had spoken before and said: "From now on, this workshop will be used exclusively for paper making, and there is no need for it to be a dyeing workshop. But I hope you can think about other things and produce whiter and lighter white paper as soon as possible."
"I obey your order!"
At this time, a school captain wearing a soldier's battalion armor appeared at the entrance of the dyeing workshop, but was stopped by the imperial guards at the door.
When Long Hong saw this, he quickly walked over. After saying a few words, the captain turned and left. Long Hong came back and said, "Your Majesty, someone outside Shangfang approached Mr. Ying Yiyi and said he had something important to report."
Hu Hai was busy discussing with the old man how to improve the papermaking method. He waved his hand and said: "Since we are looking for Yingyi, let's go to Yingyi."
"Here!" Win a pair of Hu Hai and give him a gift.
After a while, Yingyi came back.
Ying Yi walked to Hu Hai and bowed down and whispered: "Your Majesty, all the members of the Hundred Families except the Yin and Yang faction and the Dragon Guard have found out where they are!"
ps: Last night while I was coding, the computer screen suddenly went black. I went to check today and found out that the original graphics card was burned. I changed the graphics card, and when I went home and turned on the computer in the afternoon, I found that all the words that I had coded last night had disappeared. I couldn’t help it, so I went to
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