Li Wufeng's enthusiasm made Duoluo feel very proud, and also made Takra, the chief of the Sussex tribe who met Li Wufeng for the first time, quietly feel a hint of domineering in the other's friendly expression. The calmness and calmness implied the ease of lifting things with ease, which made Takla, who had only heard of his name but never met his person, have to admit that a person's success does have its extraordinary side.
He enthusiastically held hands with the two of them and walked to his living room. After some greetings, Wu Feng's friendly attitude quickly eliminated the barriers between the three of them and they became warm. The two of them also praised the prosperous scene in the northwest. However, This is not something Wu Feng cares about. He knows the development situation in the northwest well. What he wants to hear more is the actual inside story among the Bein people. This is very important for his future development. The Duoer tribe happens to be behind the Kaman people. The Sykes tribe is in the center of the Heathrow Empire, and is also the core tribe in the western region of the Bein people. Their situation is extremely important to their role.
After learning that the Sussex tribe had a population of more than 300,000 people, and that the number of strong soldiers participating in daily military training reached about 10,000, Wu Feng became very interested. In Wu Feng's eyes, this is undoubtedly a huge asset. These powerful Boyin soldiers can become brave warriors with just a little training. Of course, in order for them to become qualified soldiers, they also need to spend some time on discipline and style. Great strength. The standing army in Duoluo's hands has begun to take shape, and the number has reached about 50,000, divided into three parts. In addition to the central army, which has reached 30,000, the left and right armies each have a strength of 10,000. This will become Kaman A human nightmare.
"Brother, our tribe's standing army has begun to take shape. Your instructors are very strict and my soldiers train very hard. However, the weapons and armor are not in place. Without these two things, this army cannot be successful. They are a real army. Except for some soldiers who have broken leather armor and weapons of extremely poor quality, most of them don't even have anything. They have no choice but to practice there with wooden javelins every day. I feel bad for them when I look at them." When it comes to the problem of his own standing army, Duoluo can't help but complain about poverty. The implication of his words is obvious.
"Haha, brother, you don't need to say more. I understand your thoughts. I will not go back on what I promised you. But how to solve the transportation problem? I signed a contract with the various ethnic tribes in the Tengger Grassland. The business agreement does not include military supplies, and weapons and armor are even more taboo. The territory of the Sisluans is difficult for people to pass, so they can only pass through the territory of the Tubu people. Such a large amount cannot be hidden from the Tubu people. This is really What a troublesome thing." Wu Feng clapped his hands and laughed, "What can you do?"
"How about selling a batch of weapons to the Tubu people at a fair price in exchange? Anyway, the targets of our Baiin people are not their Tubu people. The Tubu people should know this. On the contrary, they also do not retaliate against the Sisluo people. I have a good impression, and I believe they also need these things. The decline of the Luobi people seems to have given some opportunities to these second-rate tribes on the eastern Tengger grassland. This is very tempting, and you may wish to consider it." Duoluo said to the Tengger people in the west. We are also very concerned about the situation of these ethnic groups in the grassland.
"Brother, you speak so lightly. You may have heard about the current situation in the empire. My army is also expanding, and I have to protect your needs. Where is the excess to supply the Tubu people? And even if there is, I don’t want to take advantage of the Tubu people just like that.” Wu Feng smiled and shook his head, “I’ll think about it again and let Su Qin talk to the Tubu people’s envoy in the northwest to see if there is any possibility of change. "
"Brother Li, you have to think about our Sykes tribe. We, the Sykes tribe, are not vague about your request. In order to cooperate with your war against the Mot people, we have to be behind the Sisluo people." We are struggling with our lives. We are also facing the same difficulties that the Dole tribe is facing right now. Weapons are crude and lacking, and soldiers lack formal training. I wonder if Brother Li can consider it?" Takla also lost no time in putting forward his request, which was what he wanted this time. One of the main purposes of coming to the northwest this time was to see the reforms of the Dole tribe, and he also felt pressure.
"Haha, Brother Takla also has this intention? Then the little brother will naturally have to prepare hard, but it may be delayed for a while. I have asked all the iron smelting workshops in my territory to work overtime, but this iron smelting is not like For the rest, the benefits will be seen in three to five days, so you have to wait patiently." Li Wufeng also knew Takla's purpose early on, and this happened to be because he wanted to win over him, so that the nail in the back of the Heathrow people could be more serious. Sharper, that's not a bad thing.
"By the way, Brother Tuoluo, how did you do with the matter I entrusted you with last time?" This is what Wu Feng is most concerned about, and this is also the most important purpose of Wu Feng's last trip to Marston Wasteland. After all, he got the promise. Before leaving, Wu Feng repeatedly told his newly sworn brother to step up his training. This was the trump card he had always wanted to build.
"Don't worry, dear brother, we Bai'in people will definitely do what we promised. The number of unicorns is almost there, but the training of soldiers still needs some time. It may be difficult to use them in actual combat immediately," Duoluo said. Ao Ran replied, "But dear brother, I also think that what my elder brother said makes sense. Even if this thing is well trained, it is unlikely to be of much use. It is not very fast. If the enemy runs away, the unicorn will not be able to catch up. On the enemy's cavalry, while the enemy's infantry can dodge at will, I am also skeptical about how effective it will be."
The unicorn is a unique beast found in the meadow area at the foothills of central Marston Heath. It is huge, more than twice the size of ordinary livestock such as cattle or horses, and can generally weigh up to 1,500 It weighs about 2,000 kilograms, and its most distinctive feature is a tall, hard horn on its forehead. It lives in groups and feeds on grass, shrubs and young branches and leaves of trees. It has tough skin and thick flesh, especially its unique animal skin. It is invulnerable to swords and ordinary arrow stones are not enough to cause substantial damage to it.
The Boyin people who live in the foothills have a tradition of domesticating unicorns. Although the scale is not very large, the unicorns' good tolerance and ease of taming made Wu Feng very interested in Marston Wilderness and his party. During those few days, Wu Feng carefully examined the temperaments and characteristics of these unicorns and found that although unicorns are not easy to tame, they are quite obedient once domesticated, and their thick skin, huge body and hard horns are very solid. Not comparable to other animals. The Bain people domesticated unicorns mainly to transport goods and consume their milk, but Wu Feng considered taming this unique beast for military purposes, such as charging when two armies faced off. If this kind of behemoth is really used to break through in front of the formation, it will have unexpected power.
When leaving Marston Heath, Wu Feng had talked to Ptolemy, but Ptolemy was not very interested in it. In the other party's opinion, although this animal is strong and thick-skinned, it does not run very fast. , and the running endurance is not very good, so it can only be used to carry goods and is still a good deal, but Wu Feng insisted on experimenting, and Dolemy reluctantly agreed to Wu Feng. After seeing that Tuolemi was not interested, Wufeng had no choice but to put his hope in Tuolo, hoping that Tuolo would use his personal influence to train him a troop capable of manipulating and controlling unicorns, so when Tuolo When he arrived, Wu Feng hurriedly asked about it.
"Haha, brother, I don't think the Unicorn Troop can become a thing that dominates the fate of the battlefield, but you always have to try new things to know. Maybe they won't be used in your battle with the Liberian countries. After all, There are not many opportunities for you to face off against the Liberian countries. The guerrilla warfare you are good at is the best way to deal with the armies of the Liberian countries. But it is different here. I may have to fight against the Taiping forces in the empire at any time. The army fights with other forces, maybe this unicorn army can sometimes have unexpected effects." Wu Feng explained with a faint smile, he did not want to explain too clearly, this kind of thing can only be seen when it is actually taken to the battlefield. Function, it is too early to talk about these now.
"Yes, the actual situation in each region is different, it's hard to say." Duoluo thought for a while and agreed with the other party's view, "Five hundred have been tamed, and I have prepared ten more as backup. They are all already domesticated. Okay, it’s equipped with one thousand of our Dole warriors. Although it can’t be used in actual combat yet, I think after a period of training, I should be able to try it in battle.”
"Well, that's best, brother. I want this unit to come to the northwest first to adapt to the climate and environment here. This will be better for them to form an army as soon as possible. Do you think you can get them to come here as soon as possible?" Wu Feng smiled. suggestion.
"Yes, of course. It was originally trained for you. This troop is not of much use to us. Unicorns eat all kinds of food, so the problem of forage is not a big problem. It is resistant to both cold and heat, and it is not susceptible to illness. Very few, my kids are all good at cooking these things, so there shouldn't be much of a problem." Tuoluo agreed with enthusiasm, rolled his eyes, and said with a smile: "You know, my dear brother, that this unicorn There is not much domestication in the first place, and Brother Yu spent a lot of money to acquire these beasts. In addition, I have to equip you with a thousand sergeants and send them to the northwest. I have to give them to my brother."
"Haha, no problem. If you need anything, brother, just tell me. You and I, brothers, what else can't be said?" Wu Feng was well prepared and agreed generously.
"Well, there is no shortage of other things over there, and the trade routes are very smooth now. However, as the territory of the Motetubu people deepens into our side, the prices of many things have increased too much, and most of the tribe cannot afford it. , Do you think you can prepare a batch of tea and cotton cloth for us?" Duoluo said thoughtfully.