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The spring of the 20th year of Jian'an was undoubtedly a season of harvest for Liu Jing. Jiaozhou was taken into his pocket, and he himself added another pair of children. Xiao Qiao gave birth to another one, named Liu Yue, and Da Qiao gave birth to a daughter, named Liu Bing. The successful birth of the two children made the whole family full of joy.

In the middle of the month, after approving the reward for the Jiaozhou Battle, Liu Jing left Chang'an and went to Hexi to inspect. This was his first time to go on a tour of Hexi after the Han army recovered Hexi.

In addition to the chief clerk, the servant Deng Zhi, who was traveling with him, there were naturally two second concubines, Sun Shangxiang and Cao Xian. Going to the real prairie was Sun Shangxiang’s dream since childhood. Although she had been to Lingzhou with her husband, there were also grasslands there, compared with the endless Hexi grassland, it was just a larger area of ​​grassland.

It was the first time Cao Xian saw the grassland. She was even more curious. She looked around everywhere, and the mountains and rivers she saw made her secretly amazed, but she was subtle and quiet, and did not express her inner joy.

The group crossed the Yellow River, passed Huixian, and entered Wuwei County. A large area of ​​grassland had appeared here. Sun Shangxiang and Cao Xian were particularly interested. Everything outside the Great Wall made them feel fresh and made them feel particularly broad-minded.

Walking into the grassland, Sun Shangxiang urged his horse to run on the grassland, running without a trace with more than a dozen female guards. Cao Xian couldn't ride a horse. She sat in the carriage and looked at Sun Shangxiang and his roaming far away with some envy.

Liu Jing rode his horse slowly next to the carriage and discussed with Deng Zhi about building a horse farm in Hexi.

The Pusi is responsible for animal husbandry and raising horses. It is naturally Deng Zhi's duty to build a horse farm in Hexi. In fact, the Zhengshi Hall has long considered establishing ten official horse farms in Hexi, but it was delayed because of the Ma Chao's rebellion. However, since last year, Deng Zhi is fully responsible for the construction of the horse farm.

"Your Highness, the address of ten horse farms has been selected. There are two in Longxi, one in Qinghai, one in Lingzhou, and the rest are located in Hexi. Considering that Wuwei County is mainly used for agriculture, there is only one horse farm in Wuwei County, one in Zhangye County, one in Jiuquan County, and one in Juyanhai. Each horse farm has a flying dragon shepherd envoy and two deputy envoys."

"How many horses are there now?" Liu Jing asked with a smile.

"We are confident that about 80,000 horses will be added to half a million horses in ten years."

"It's not enough to have quantity alone, the key is quality. Last time the Tao family got a Dayuan stallion, are you ready to use it?"

"Report to Your Highness, that Dayuan stallion is our treasure, and there are ten horse farms distributed. We are planning to use this stallion to cultivate high-quality war horses in large quantities, and we will never disappoint you."

Liu Jing said again: "There is also the matter of animal husbandry and ox plowing. This matter is very important and urgent. It will be significantly improved within two years. Don't delay it."

The plowing ox mentioned by Liu Jing refers to the yellow cattle in the north and the buffalo in the south. Both of these cattle are in high demand, especially the buffalo. With the unification of the south, all counties have implemented the national policy of rest and recuperation, and production has gradually recovered, and the demand for plowing ox is increasing. The current number of plowing ox stocks is obviously insufficient. This is also a problem that Liu Jing attaches great importance to, and I also hope that Pusi can try to solve this problem as much as possible.

Deng Zhi thought for a while and said, "The scalpers are not a big problem. The Tuyuhun people have more than 100,000 scalpers. We can buy them. The lack of plowing oxen in the north can probably alleviate it. The key is buffalo. Some officials have proposed to raise buffaloes in Hexi, which I don't think is realistic."

"Why?"

"The main reason is that buffaloes are afraid of the cold in winter, and the problem of keeping warm is difficult to solve. Last year, I tried to raise a few buffaloes in Zhangye, but in one winter, all of them were frozen to death, so I still have to raise them in the south. I plan to let every county in the south build cattle farms, provide dry grass in the north, or plant a large amount of grass in the south."

Liu Jing nodded, "I don't care what you plan, I just want the result. I hope that the dilemma of insufficient oxen in the south can be alleviated within the year. This matter is related to the recovery of food in the south, so you should not take it lightly."

"Please rest assured that the governor of the state has started to implement this matter in Bashu and Jingzhou last year, and will be fully promoted this year."

As he was speaking, the sound of hurried horse hooves came from a distance. Sun Shangxiang and more than a dozen female guards rode back on horseback. Seeing that her husband was still discussing government affairs with officials, Sun Shangxiang couldn't help but say angrily: "Is the husband's wife finished? She is talking about government affairs when she goes out to Chang'an, and she is talking about the Yellow River. She is talking about it when she passes through Hui County. She is still talking about it. When will it be discussed?"

Liu Jing smiled and said, "There is no way. People in their position must be able to do their jobs. If I don't talk about government affairs, I can only talk about military affairs."

Sun Shangxiang also realized that she could not show her face to the official in front of her husband, otherwise her husband would turn against each other faster than to read the book. The dissatisfaction on her face immediately disappeared, and she urged the horse to come to the carriage and said to Cao Xian: "Sister, stop taking the carriage, let's ride together."

Cao Xian was so scared that he shook his head repeatedly, "Second sister, I can't ride a horse."

"If you don't know, just do it! I feel sorry if I don't know how to ride a horse."

Cao Xian was also a little moved. His beautiful eyes quietly looked at her husband. Liu Jing nodded and smiled, "Shang Xiang is right. He should be able to ride a horse. Even you Sister Tao can do it. I will be responsible for the church."

At this time, Sun Shangxiang asked again with a smile: "You can see a snow mountain ahead. What kind of mountain is that?"

Liu Jing looked at the distance and seemed to have one, but he didn't know what kind of mountain it was. Deng Zhi was familiar with the situation and smiled and said, "It should be Guzang Mountain. The Huns regarded it as a sacred mountain, and the Qiang people also worshiped it. Our horse farm in Wuwei County is at the foot of the mountain."

Liu Jing said happily: "Then go to the horse farm to have a look!"

"Don't Your Highness go to Guzang County?" asked an official.

"Let's talk about it when you come back!"

The team changed its line and no longer headed to Guzang County, but headed towards Guzang Mountain in the southwest.

The huge Guzang Mountain stands on the Hexi Corridor. The top of the mountain is covered with snow, reflecting a blue light under the sunlight. From a distance, it looks like a dazzling ice sapphire embedded on the top of the mountain, which is so beautiful that it makes people hold their breath.

At the foot of the mountain is an endless plateau pasture, a small river like a jade belt winds and flows into the distance. It is the spring moon, and all kinds of colorful wild flowers are in full bloom. The grassland is like a colorful mythical world, and women are beautiful. Not only Sun Shangxiang and Cao Xian are intoxicated, but even the female guards are deeply attracted by this colorful world of flowers and plants. Many female guards have woven garlands for themselves.

"It's a good place!"

Liu Jing couldn't help but exclaim: "The whole family should be brought, Zhu'er must not want to leave."

Sun Shangxiang smiled and said, "Mr., let's go next year! I'll bring my whole family next year, and I'll treat us as a visit this year."

Liu Jing also smiled and said, "Actually, there are many such flowers and plants in many places, and there are many in Longxi. However, if you want to see the snow-capped mountains, only Hexi is the most beautiful. It's just decided to visit Hexi next year and the whole family will come together."

At this time, the soldiers began to set up tents in the horse farm. Sun Shangxiang and Cao Xian were also packing things in the tent. Liu Jing went to the horse shed in the distance. Deng Zhi brought the Flying Dragon Shepherd Envoy to see the ceremony. The Flying Dragon Shepherd Envoy was named Yang Lian, who was over ten years old. He was from the Han Dynasty in Longxi. He raised horses and grazed since childhood and had rich experience in horse herding.

"I am not good at teaching to meet His Highness the King of Han!" Yang Lian seemed particularly excited when he saw the King of Han coming to inspect in person.

Liu Jing smiled and said, "You don't have to be too polite to enshrine Yang Mu. I want to know the situation in the horse farm. You can get it!"

"Your Highness, please come here!"

Yang Lian led Liu Jing to the horse shed and introduced: "The horse farm was only established last year. There are more than 7,000 war horses, all of which are of high quality. Our entire horse farm covers an area of ​​more than 200,000 mu, and can raise at least 10,000 war horses."

As he was speaking, several war horses rushed past them like storms. Two Qiang herders chased after them. Yang Lian pointed to the herders and said, "These herders are all local Qiang people. The pasture has hired people, all experienced old herders. They can raise the best war horses."

"Are there any Dayuan stallions here?"

"Yes! Just in the horse hut, please follow me."

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After inspecting the horse farm, Liu Jing rode back to the lodge and happened to see Cao Xian in front of the big tent. She was sitting on the grass weaving a garland. When she saw her husband come back, she quickly stood up, "Where is Shangxiang?" Liu Jing asked.

"She is a little tired and rests in the camp. I don't want to disturb her."

Liu Jing liked this gentle and quiet wife very much. He urged her to come forward and smiled, "Let's go for a walk on horseback!"

"But I can't ride a horse."

"We will ride a horse together, give me your hand."

Cao Xian bit his lip lightly, plucked up the courage, and handed his hand to Liu Jing. Liu Jing held her hand, then held her waist, and hugged her onto the war horse, letting her lean against him, pull the reins with both hands, and hugged her waist at the same time.

"I'm sitting firm and going to set off."

"Mr., slow down!"

Liu Jing laughed loudly and urged the horse to run out. Amid Cao Xian's screams, the war horse galloped faster and faster toward the distance.

Cao Xian closed his eyes in fear. The war horse was so bumpy that she almost fainted. There was a whimpering sound in his ears. It took him a whimpering sound. After a while, the war horse finally stopped. She slowly opened her eyes and they came to another grass.

"My husband, my heart is about to stop beating." Cao Xian covered his chest and looked up at his husband with pitiful Chuchu.

Liu Jing picked her up, turned her body over, let her hug her waist, lowered her head and kissed her red lips, and said softly: "Do you like this?"

Cao Xian put his cheek on his husband's chest and held his waist tightly with his hands. Her eyes became hazy and nodded gently, "I really like it, especially if you are by my side."
Chapter completed!