Chapter 95: The Chemistry Laboratory
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“Precisely for this reason, I want you to establish a cavalry unit. At least for now, the best way to deal with cavalry is still cavalry.”
Historically, cavalry was not phased out until the advent of mechanized forces. Therefore, in Xiao Ming’s view, the army would need to focus on building a strong cavalry unit for a long time to come.
Lu Fei nodded. No matter how excellent infantry formations were, they could only be used for passive defense. Cavalry, on the other hand, was an offensive force, essential for its flexibility, mobility, surprise attacks, and pursuit. He said, “If that’s the case, then a thousand warhorses are still too few.”
“I understand. Next, I plan to smuggle horses from the grasslands to try and build a qualified cavalry unit,” Xiao Ming said, frowning slightly.
Even in the age of firearms, the role of cavalry was irreplaceable.
“Smuggle?” Lu Fei was taken aback. Then he said, “Your Highness, are you not aware that the barbarians have now strictly forbidden the grassland tribes from selling warhorses to the Great Yu Kingdom?”
“Of course I know. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be called smuggling, but trade,” Xiao Ming replied.
Lu Fei scratched the back of his head, then his expression turned serious as he said to Xiao Ming, “Your Highness, the barbarians suddenly tightening the sale of warhorses is not good news. In the past, every time they did this, it meant they were preparing to attack the Great Yu Empire”
“That’s what worries me too. So this time, even if it’s at a high price, I plan to buy a batch of warhorses,” Xiao Ming said. “Moreover, the walls of Cangzhou City need a major overhaul. Once the slaves donated by the merchants arrive, I plan to have them rebuild Cangzhou City, turning it into an impregnable fortress that the barbarians cannot breach.”
Lu Fei was excited. “Your Highness, are you planning to use cement this time?”
Xiao Ming nodded. “Yes, the fragile walls of Cangzhou City need to be reinforced.”