The Crown Prince pondered, "Indeed, the problem of warhorses is particularly thorny in the current situation!"
It was like a giant rock, blocking their way, from which they could not escape.
General Li's brows inadvertently revealed a deep sense of worry. "Our Southern Dynasty has a complex and ever-changing geographical environment, which is not suitable for the large-scale breeding and propagation of warhorses. This is already a major challenge."
To make matters worse, the fall of Luozhou and the loss of the military horse farms undoubtedly exacerbated the already dire situation regarding our warhorse resources.
General Li spoke in his calm and powerful tone.
"However, difficulties often breed opportunities, which does not mean that we are in an intractable predicament."
Rong Ning's tone became firm and hopeful at this moment, and her eyes shone with an indomitable light. "Although the Southern Dynasty does not have the vast grasslands of Luozhou, our wisdom and creativity are enough for us to explore other paths."
For example, we can actively seek cooperation with neighboring small countries, strengthen trade relations, and strive to import high-quality warhorses from them to solve our immediate problem.
We can also establish new military horse farms in suitable locations within the country. Although the initial scale may not be comparable to that of Luozhou, as long as we persevere and accumulate small victories into a major triumph, we will eventually alleviate our current predicament.
"While this strategy may seem feasible, its implementation will undoubtedly be fraught with difficulties and challenges."
Upon hearing this, General Li's brows furrowed slightly, and his voice revealed a hint of worry.
“The surrounding small countries are in awe of the Great Jing Kingdom and may not easily engage in warhorse trade with us. The diplomatic negotiations and exchanges of interests involved will be extremely complex processes.”
Establishing new military horse farms would require a significant investment of time, manpower, and resources. Currently, the Southern Dynasty is facing a turbulent period, with resources in all areas extremely strained, making it difficult to manage all aspects simultaneously.
"That's why we need to unite as one and rise to the challenge."
Rong Ning's voice was gentle yet firm, her words like a warm current, warming the hearts of everyone present. "We can send a capable delegation, carrying sincerity and substantial benefits as bait, to these small countries to lobby and try to persuade them to establish a cooperative relationship with us in the warhorse trade."
Regarding the construction of the new military horse farm, we can adopt a phased approach, starting with a small scale to gradually accumulate experience and technology before gradually expanding. As long as we persevere, we will eventually see results.
The crown prince listened quietly to their conversation, nodding inwardly. He was well aware of the severity of the warhorse problem, but at the same time, he firmly believed that it was not an insurmountable obstacle.
As long as everyone works together, we will surely be able to overcome this difficulty.
"What you two say is absolutely right. As the crown prince of the country, now that I know about this matter, I will not sit idly by and watch the problem worsen without taking any action."
The Crown Prince finally spoke, his voice steady and powerful, revealing an undeniable determination: "I will personally report this matter to my father and strive to obtain more support and resources."
We once had a glorious era of cavalry. Although we face difficulties today, as long as we regain our confidence and courage, we will surely create new glories!
"Brother, you've worked hard!"
No sooner had the Crown Prince finished speaking than Rong Ning took over the conversation.
Forging cavalry is a major undertaking, and with his elder brother's support, the chances of success are much greater.
However, the Crown Prince simply shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with helplessness. "As I just said, the Southern Dynasty did have its glorious moments with its cavalry. It's just that as the country grew stronger and the world paid homage to the emperors, our successive emperors felt that there was no longer any threat of war in the world and were more inclined to resolve diplomatic issues through peaceful means."
In addition, forging a superior cavalry force requires a huge investment of resources and time. The imperial court believed that it was unnecessary to go to such great lengths to rebuild the cavalry in peacetime, which is why our cavalry force gradually declined and was even abolished.
The situation has changed, and we have to reconsider this issue.
However, there will inevitably be opposition from the court if we want to rebuild the cavalry, but we must resolutely push forward these measures in any case.
No matter how difficult the road ahead, we must rise to the challenge!
Although the Crown Prince was not as proficient in military strategy as Rong Ning, after the peace talks with Da Jing, his father and he reflected on many times why Da Jing was able to advance so far into the Southern Dynasty's territory.
As they reflected on the situation, they gained a profound understanding of the importance of cavalry on the battlefield.
He knew that cavalry was a symbol of speed and power, and a key element in tactical planning.
Back when the Great Jing invaded the Southern Dynasty, its cavalry swept in like a storm, overwhelming the Southern Dynasty's defenses with overwhelming force.
What is even more heartbreaking is that the Southern Dynasty army at that time had extremely low combat effectiveness and was simply unable to withstand the fierce offensive of the Jing cavalry.
The Jing cavalry were also adept at using the terrain to their advantage for rapid maneuver. They would sometimes raid the enemy's flanks, and sometimes cut through the enemy's lines, causing chaos and panic among the enemy troops.
In battle, cavalry served as both sharp spearheads and sturdy defensive shields. When friendly forces were threatened, cavalry could quickly assemble to form an impenetrable defensive line, using their own flesh and blood to withstand the enemy's onslaught.
At the same time, they can also launch a counterattack at crucial moments to win with fewer troops and change the course of the battle.
The cavalry of the Great Jing also undertook multiple tasks such as reconnaissance, harassment, and pursuit.
Like ghosts on the battlefield, they silently moved behind enemy lines to gather intelligence and disrupt the South Korean army's supply lines, keeping the South Korean army busy and unable to concentrate its forces for frontal combat.
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