I rebelled in the Song Dynasty

Liu Sheng smiled and said: "Don't be so serious, that's what I said. As long as I don't go out of line, I will always turn a blind eye."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's bent waists bent down a few more degrees.

Liu Sheng nodded with satisfaction.

"Now, I order the execution of Tenth Battalion Commander Mi Xing's plan."

The first battalion commander Liang Shouyi led a thousand cavalry to go to Shuozhou to check the situation for the advance team and clear the obstacles in front of the army. I didn't want to have an inaccessible city like Yunzhong County, so I had to use the fastest speed. Rush into the city quickly, take control of everything, and prepare for the arrival of the army. "

"I am willing to die for the general." Liang Shouyi said with a serious smile.

Liu Sheng walked over, patted Liang Shouyi on the shoulder and said: "It's not that exaggerated. Fight if you can, and run if you can't. Remember to conserve your strength and never do anything stupid."

"Yes, I will definitely live up to the general's trust."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit serious, Liu Sheng looked at Mi Xing half-jokingly and said, "The grandson of the Privy Council we arrested is still talking tough now."

Mi Xing chuckled, "It's not as arrogant as before, but it's still cursing and he hasn't been able to accept the reality."

"Then let him recognize the reality. He is not required to be as obedient as a dog, but at least like a grandson. This person will be of great use."

"Please rest assured, general. Before I joined the army, I helped people raise and train dogs in my hometown. Give me a few days to ensure that I can train the general a good and obedient dog."

...

After everyone left, Wu Ze lowered his head and said hesitantly: "Brother Sheng, I want to go to the advance team with Liang Shouyi."

Liu Sheng was stunned for a moment.

The original memory of Wu Ze in his body was that he was timid and fearful, with a weak personality. He had been following Liu Sheng around since he was a child and never had any ideas of his own.

The original owner tried to get him to change, but he was either deceived or bullied in another way.

After that, although Liu Sheng was angry with him for not fighting, he still took him with him, and Wu Ze also worked hard with Liu Sheng and never left.

"Is there something wrong with Brother Sheng?" Liu Sheng turned around and spoke very quickly, feeling a little guilty for his previous doubts.

"No, Brother Sheng has always been very kind to me, but... I just want to go out and have a try, try a life without Brother Sheng." Wu Ze lowered his head, first whispered and slowly increased his speed of speech, and finally almost shouted. .

"Okay." Liu Sheng agreed immediately.

Wu Ze clenched his hands into fists, blushed, and was trembling all over. He was very excited, but he didn't expect Liu Sheng to agree so readily. He didn't know what to do for a moment.

Liu Sheng put his hands on Wu Ze's shoulders, "General Liang is our fellow villager. He is careful and experienced in his work. I can rest assured if I go with him. Listen more to General Liang and follow him. Don't run around. Wait until Brother Sheng comes to find you."

"I..." Wu Ze finally didn't have the courage to say it a second time. Liu Sheng looked at Wu Ze leaving and shook his head helplessly.

The child is older, but not fully grown...

Then Liang Shouyi was called in to formulate a marching route and some precautions for cavalry and war horses.

After finishing everything, Liu Sheng lay on the bed and closed his eyes to think. The experience of this day and night felt so fake, but everything seemed so real.

He must live well in this era, and no one can stop him.

When the first ray of golden light in the morning shone on the tent, the advance team had already left and headed to the front.

Wu Ze seemed to be a different person after leaving Liu Sheng, riding on the horse excitedly, showing curiosity about everything around him.

One moment he ran to the front of the team, and the next moment he fell to the rear.

After a while, several variegated horses in the team were clearly counted. Feeling bored, they came to Liang Shou's side and pointed at the cavalry advancing slowly: "Brother Liang, why are we so slow? Be the vanguard of the army!"

Liang Shou looked at Wu Ze who was wandering around and understood Liu Sheng's intention: "Do you think the reason why cavalry is called cavalry is because each person is assigned a horse?"

Wu Ze looked around strangely and said, "Isn't it?"

"As long as we run fast enough, it's impossible for the enemy to catch up with us. As long as we run too fast, nothing can stop us."

"Our current speed is too slow. Riding a horse is just a little faster than walking. How long will it take to get to Huairen County? Let's all sprint. We should arrive in no more than an hour. Then give Brother Sheng a chance surprise."

Liang Shouyi also had a bad temper. He held down the riding whip he was about to raise and patiently explained: "Cavalry is different from other arms and requires years of training." Then he pointed at the soldiers who were lying on their horses and carefully holding on to the reins.

"This is their limit. If they run fast, at least half of the thousands of cavalry will be lost. Moreover, the war horses cannot withstand high speed for a long time. It can only last for two quarters of an hour at most. Even if they are beaten desperately, they will not be able to carry it. Stay for half an hour. This march is both a run-in and a training exercise."

Wu Ze was dissatisfied and said: "How can it be as difficult as you said? I've run around the team several times and it's okay!"

Liang Shou's face was twitching. Have you forgotten who was the one who hugged the horse's neck tightly at the foot of Datong City on the first day?

If the general hadn't chosen a good horse for you in the clouds, would you have been able to ride around the queue? Can your horse be the same?

Liang Shou suppressed his inner impulse and suddenly smiled. There was no need to be too serious with the farmer who had just put down his hoe. He said, "Do you know what a cavalry is? How many types of cavalry are there? What are the standard equipment of a cavalry?"

Wu Ze lowered his head and shook his head dully.

Liang Shouyi ignored Wu Ze, raised his whip and said, "Drive." Slowly ride your horse forward.

Upon seeing this, Wu Ze immediately took off the water bottle on his horse and rushed up: "Brother Liang, you must be tired after traveling for so long! Have a drink!"

Liang Shouyi took the kettle and put it between his nose, smelled it, laughed and scolded, "I guess you know the truth." But he also explained to Wu Ze: "You won't understand even if it is explained in detail. Simply put, the cavalry has to run fast. .”

Wu Ze listened very seriously. After a long time, Liang Shouyi said in shock: "No more?"

Liang Shouyi didn't say anything, and kept glancing at the package on Wu Ze's horse. Wu Ze didn't understand what he meant, and was a little confused. After a long time, he took out a package and said distressedly: "Brother Sheng gave it, it's not much. , save some food."

Liang Shou took the package and swept away his previous depression, unwrapped it, drank the wine and took a bite of the cake.

"Damn, this smells weird."

After taking a look at Wu Ze, whose face was full of urgency, he slowly said: "The cavalry is divided into heavy cavalry, light cavalry and medium-armor cavalry. The Khitan cavalry we defeated that day belonged to the medium-armor cavalry."

It is also the elite force of the Khitan. It is usually used to rush into the formation to clear the way. After defeating the enemy, the light cavalry will enter and start the massacre.

Looking at Wu Ze's sad face, he seemed to be reminded of the fear of being chased by the Khitans. In order not to leave a psychological shadow on him, Liang Shouyi comforted him: "Although the medium-armor cavalry is powerful, as long as they withstand their charge, basically That’s it.”

"How many cavalry do they have?" Wu Ze asked after being silent for a long time.

"How much?" Liang Shouyi smiled bitterly.

Occupying the best grassland in the world, they produce countless high-quality horses every year. They can even export them to the Song Dynasty. How many horses do they have?

Liang Shouyi did not answer and could only say: "Fortunately, for a hundred years, the Song Dynasty and I have exchanged supplies and have not invaded each other, but we, the Song Dynasty, have spared no effort to attack the Khitan, which can be seen."

Wu Ze lowered his head again, always feeling that something Liang Shouyi said was wrong, but the meager knowledge in his mind was not enough to refute, and then asked: "What about the heavy armored cavalry?"

"Heavy cavalry requires a lot of attention. To put it in layman's terms, it means choosing strong horses and knights. Both men and horses wear heavy armor and are not afraid of swords and guns, so they can run rampant."

"In front of him is a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire, and he will be flattened by the charge."

Looking at Wu Ze, whose eyes were shining, Liang Shouyi joked: "Don't think about it. Although the heavy armored cavalry is brave, they have a lot of shortcomings. The horses and knights who can be used as heavy armored cavalry cannot be selected from a million." Not to mention the equipment of heavy armored cavalry. Ordinary horses can be ridden for six or seven years, medium armored cavalry can live for four or five years, and heavy armored cavalry can only live for three years at most. During the peak period of the Song Dynasty, we gathered the strength of the whole country. But I have accumulated [-] horses."

Seeing the doubt in Wu Ze's eyes, Liang Shouyi continued: "Khitans naturally have heavy armor."

A look of disdain appeared in his eyes: "The Khitan's heavy-armored cavalry have the name of being heavy-armored but they are not actually heavy-armored. Their methods of making equipment are too crude. When the country was founded, the Khitan claimed to have 20 heavy-armored elites and invaded the country in large numbers. Everyone was shocked. Emperor Taizong hurriedly mobilized troops and generals. The civil and military officials in the dynasty did not expect to win. In the end, [-] Khitan heavy armored cavalry were destroyed in one battle. This led to Taizong's Northern Expedition and the subsequent wars of more than [-] years."

Liang Shouyi clenched his fists as he recalled the past, his excitement beyond words.