You really can’t blame Chen Duan for being narcissistic.
With his status and level, ordinary favors are unlikely to impress him.
Horseshoes are different.
This is a magical artifact.
As the most powerful general under the new emperor, Chen Duan not only helped the new emperor to seize the throne, but also fought for the new emperor on the battlefield.
Chen Duan had dealt with the Northern Dynasty's cavalry too many times.
The people of the Northern Dynasties were good at riding and shooting, their men and horses were strong, and their cavalry came and went without a trace.
In recent years, the cavalry has become "iron cavalry" and has become more and more brave.
In particular, the number of war horses was increasing day by day.
Sometimes, Chen Duan and other Southern Dynasty generals wondered: Where did they get so many horses?
Well, even if the Northern Dynasty had grasslands and sufficient horse farms.
However, the breeding, growth, and training of a horse all take time.
War horses have normal wear and tear.
According to the previous experience of Chen Duan and others, the war horses of the Northern Dynasties were abnormal in both quantity and quality.
The caravans (spies) sent to the Northern Dynasty brought back news that the Northern Dynasty's war horses were equipped with a magical artifact called "horseshoes".
Such magical artifacts can greatly reduce the loss of war horses.
It can also increase the combat effectiveness of war horses!
Well, wearing "leather boots" can make you look more arrogant.
"horseshoe?"
Having only heard the name but not seen any specific item, Chen Duan and other generals still had no idea what it was.
Horseshoes do not really require much technical skills, like a layer of window paper that can be broken with a poke.
But the problem is that all Chen Duan and others missed was a slight poke.
Now, Gu Qingcheng didn't even need Chen Duan to do it himself, and personally delivered the horseshoes to him.
How could Chen Duan not be moved?
How can I not think too much?
"Aqing, you, you——"
Looking at the beautiful girl in front of him, Chen Duan's heart, which had long been hardened as cold as steel by the battlefield and power, was actually touched.
Perhaps, the more powerful one is, and the harder one's heart is, the less likely one is to be moved. Once moved, it will be particularly profound.
"Your Majesty, I heard that you were sent by the Saint to Jiangling to defend against the enemy?"
However, Gu Qingcheng seemed not to notice Chen Duan's emotion. Her beautiful eyes were clear and her face was full of sincerity.
She was like a lovesick woman, with only her "fiancé" in her heart and eyes.
She cares about him, and she works hard and plans for him.
Knowing that her "fiancé" was sent by the Emperor of Jiankang to fight along the river, she hoped that he would be safe and victorious, so she took out the family secret - the horseshoe - regardless of the consequences.
She really is sincere and regards her husband as her God.
She is beautiful and sincere, and there is only her own reflection in Jianshui Qiutong... Really, not only Chen Duan, but any man can't stand it.
This is probably what is called "even a hero cannot resist the temptation of a beautiful woman".
It's not that he's just after beauty, but that the beauty has him in her heart!
"Time is tight. You ordered the craftsmen to work day and night, but they only produced a thousand pairs of horseshoes."
"However, please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will continue to have the craftsmen produce it."
"Your Excellency has also brought the craftsman with you. Have him lead the men to arm the prince's warhorses."
"In addition, you have also prepared some food and fodder."
Having said that, Gu Qingcheng looked at Chen Duan with a slightly distressed look.
She lowered her voice and said softly, "The people in Jiankang have been wary of the prince for a long time. I'm sure they won't prepare enough food and fodder for the prince."
"You built a farm in Lingnan and also acquired some from the local Li tribe, Huang family, and others. A total of 10,000 shi!"
Ten thousand stones?
It is enough for 20,000 to 30,000 troops to last for half a year.
Chen Duan was indeed short of food, but he was a "fierce general".
The so-called fierce general does not mind "fighting to support fighting".
Especially when the food and wages allocated by the court were insufficient and untimely, Chen Duan could "collect food" locally.
In ancient times, especially when wars were frequent, the boundary between officials and bandits was very vague.
Almost all of these brave generals had experience of letting their soldiers rob food.
Of course, if there is enough food and money, it is better not to rob.
Allowing soldiers to rob food is just as bad as killing prisoners, neither of which gives you a good reputation.
Chen Duangui is the King of Liang and has great ambitions. A bad reputation is not conducive to his great cause.
"Your Majesty has taken it all, and I will continue to think of ways."
"Your Highness, please just focus on the battles outside. I'll leave the logistics and other issues to you."
Gu Qingcheng raised her head. Well, there was nothing she could do. Chen Duan was too tall.
She is not yet fifteen years old and her body has not fully grown yet.
As for his height, he only reached Chen Duan’s shoulders.
There was a difference of more than 30 centimeters, so Gu Qingcheng could only tilt her head back when she spoke.
However, from this angle, her face looks even more delicate and her eyes look even more sincere.
When she looked at Chen Duan, Chen Duan felt like he was her whole world.
Being admired, being valued, being focused on, being attached to... As an old widower in his twenties, Chen Duan inexplicably had the impulse and excitement of a young boy.
"Aqing, I understand your feelings for me!"
"Don't worry, I will never let you down."
Chen Duan was really moved by Gu Qing's "unrequited" dedication.
But people are "rebellious" at heart.
The less someone asks for, the more you want to give to her.
Moreover, apart from being touched, Gu Qing is indeed the best "good wife".
Chen Duan looked at Gu Qingcheng intently and finally made up his mind, "In a few days, I will lead my troops to Jiangling."
"This time, it will take at least one or two years for the troops to return."
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