Chapter 1159

As the words fell, Wu Zhao became even more moved.

"This horseshoe actually has such capabilities?"

In the seven kingdoms of the world, warhorses are extremely precious. To a certain extent, warhorses are even more precious than people. It is no exaggeration to say that raising one warhorse is enough to feed more than twenty people!

Warhorses eat black beans and alfalfa. During the great disasters in the world, ordinary people didn't even have these to eat. Furthermore, each warhorse eats more than ten times the feed of an ordinary soldier!

Why she hesitated to launch a large-scale war against the Xiongnu is precisely because the money and grain required behind it are astronomical figures!

One must know that for long-distance warfare at the border, besides the food for elite soldiers, it is also necessary to equip more than three times the number of livestock to transport the feed!

What kind of concept is this?

For every ten thousand cavalry, tens of thousands of livestock must be conscripted, or a large number of civilians must be used to push carts to transport supplies. Warhorses are too precious!

But in long-distance raids, warhorses suffer great wear and tear!

Now Gao Yang says that this horseshoe, once installed, can greatly extend the service life of warhorses. How could this not move Wu Zhao?

Shangguan Wan'er's beautiful eyes also trembled.

She drew a sharp breath in her heart.

If Gao Yang's words were true and this couldn't be made, she was afraid she would really have to live as a widow for the rest of her life!

"Chief Gao, what is this horseshoe?"

Gao Yang also knew Wu Zhao's inner excitement and didn't dare to be cheeky, so he said: "Simply put, it's putting shoes on the warhorse."

"As the saying goes, if a person walks barefoot and hits a stone, it will be extremely painful, let alone a warhorse on a long-distance raid. But if you make a pair of special shoes for the warhorse, this problem will be solved."

These words made Wu Zhao wake up as if from a dream.

"Putting shoes on a warhorse—such a simple method, why couldn't I think of it, and why couldn't so many people think of it?" Wu Zhao was somewhat shocked.

This method is not difficult at all.

But until now, horseshoes have been unheard of.

She looked at Gao Yang, her expression complex.

Gao Yang explained, "Many objects are actually not difficult; it's just that for a moment, no one thought of them. I was just lucky."

Shangguan Wan'er frowned and asked, "But how can a warhorse be like a person? How can it wear shoes?"

"Simply put, it's using iron to forge a semi-lunar shape that fits the bottom contour of the horse's hoof. The exterior is relatively flat, and the interior surface has some fine textures to better fit the hoof. Then, use a hammer to drive iron nails diagonally through the reserved nail holes. This way, it won't affect the warhorse's walking or charging, and it's extremely durable!"

Wu Zhao realized the problem, and her phoenix eyes furrowed.

"Chief Gao, if I heard correctly, you are saying to forge the bottom contour and then use a hammer to nail the iron nails into the sole of the horse's hoof?"

Shangguan Wan'er also frowned tightly and shook her head, "Lord Gao, this method of yours is absolutely impossible. Iron nails deep into the sole—the horse would be in so much pain it couldn't stand it, let alone walk normally or charge?"

Gao Yang looked at the two extremely serious women and said with a straight face, "Your Majesty, Lady Shangguan has misunderstood. The warhorse will not feel pain because when a warhorse is subjected to strong external stimulation, its body automatically secretes a substance that causes the warhorse to briefly lose its sense of pain. I have named this substance—'Pain-Dissolver'!"

"Horse feels pain—Pain-Dissolver???"

Wu Zhao was completely dumbfounded.

Shangguan Wan'er's beautiful eyes were also locked tight.

Even though she was well-read, she had never heard of this.

Is a horse such a magical thing?

Does it actually have such capabilities?

Gao Yang stared at their thoughtful expressions and coughed twice, "Actually, a warhorse's sole is different from a person's. The nails are only driven diagonally into the keratin layer of the hoof. This part is similar to our nails, so the warhorse will not feel pain."

Compared to this so-called "horse can dissolve pain," Wu Zhao felt this explanation was more reasonable.

"Is this horseshoe also a concept?"

Wu Zhao asked.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"But since Your Majesty wants to take action against the Xiongnu, although these two things are quite complex and difficult to forge, I have decided to work without sleep or rest to overcome them!"

"But I won't be able to attend to the morning court or daily affairs."

Gao Yang said this.

Wu Zhao looked deeply at Gao Yang.

But Gao Yang looked righteous, with no sign of guilt.

Thinking of the importance of horseshoes and stirrups, Wu Zhao took a deep breath and said to Gao Yang.

"I grant it!"

"Two hundred thousand taels, I will bear it for you. Within half a month, getting the stirrups and horseshoes made shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Gao Yang didn't expect Wu Zhao to be so generous. He originally intended to buy one and get one free for one hundred thousand taels, but since Wu Zhao had spoken, he could only accept it against his conscience.

Sigh!

Just for these two little gadgets, he collected two hundred thousand taels of silver!

Tonight, his conscience will be uneasy!

He must find Green Radish, go to the Royal No. 1 Club, and have many gold-medal technicians give him a painful massage, otherwise he's afraid he won't be able to sleep all night!

"This matter concerns Da Qian, so I will naturally do my best!"

"If I can't make it in half a month, I will personally bring my 'Little Gao Yang' to see Your Majesty!"

Gao Yang looked serious.

Wu Zhao didn't react at first and didn't understand the meaning of "Little Gao Yang." When she came to her senses, she couldn't help but feel somewhat shy and angry.

This Gao Yang is becoming more and more presumptuous.

"Since it concerns the happiness of the second half of your life, I believe you will do your best, Chief Gao. Hurry down and prepare; don't let me down."

Wu Zhao pretended to be majestic and said as if nothing had happened.

"Alright!"

Gao Yang turned to leave, then suddenly turned back. Then, under Wu Zhao's puzzled gaze, he picked up the pastries on the table—one piece, two pieces, a whole plate—and the soft cushion on the stone chair, and finally pointed to the teapot on the stone table.