"Horseshoe has never been heard of," Yu Chi Baolin said with a look of confusion.Zhao Yunze was a little speechless, even the Gaoqiao saddle and stirrups already existed, why didn't anyone come up with a horseshoe in the Tang Dynasty Tan Geng asked at this time: "Captain Zhao, listen to the meaning of your words, is this horseshoe something used on the horse's hooves" Zhao Yunze nodded: "The horseshoe is the horse's shoes." ”"Horses wear shoes, too," the coachman asked incredulously.Zhao Yunze continued to explain: "Horseshoes, also called horseshoes, are made of iron.Nailing horseshoe to the horse's hooves can protect the horseshoe, slow down the wear of the cuticle of the horse's hooves and prevent injuries to the horseshoe. ”When Yu Chi Baolin heard this, he couldn't think about how Zhao Yunze knew about the "horseshoe", and hurriedly asked anxiously: "Then you can make this kind of horseshoe" "I can't do it, but I've seen this thing, it's very simple structure, and any blacksmith can make it." ”Zhao Yunze said."
Then what are you waiting for, hurry back to Chang'an City and find a blacksmith to make a horseshoe."
Yu Chi Baolin said impatiently."
Don't you know, the war horses of our cavalry often have horse hooves injured, and some of them are badly injured, even if they are healed, they can't be war horses anymore.What's more serious is that they can't even walk the road, so they can only kill and eat meat. ”"It's so serious," Zhao Yunze said in surprise.The coachman interjected at this time: "What this Lang Jun said is right.I don't know about the war horse, but I have been driving the cart for more than ten years, and sometimes I don't dare to let the horse go too fast when I walk some mountain roads, and if I am not careful, the horse's hooves will hurt. ”As soon as Zhao Yunze heard the coachman say the same, he also had a deeper understanding of the importance of the horseshoe.It seems that a small piece of equipment can make a huge difference.In that case, let me puncture this layer of window paper.Zhao Yunze looked at Tan Geng and said, "Lord Tan, I want to go back to Chang'an first and find a blacksmith to make a pair of horseshoes for Captain Wei Chi to see."
The matter of the field" Tan Geng waved his hand and said: "Since Captain Zhao has something, there is no need to worry about it."
Originally, he was also afraid that Captain Zhao would be busy with official business, so he took advantage of the Chongyang Festival holiday to come to Chang'an to find Captain Zhao.Besides, a certain is also very interested in the horseshoe that Captain Zhao said, and if he doesn't see the real thing, how can he be willing" "Then go back to Chang'an together." ”Yu Chi Baolin waved his hand and said, "That's right, let's do an experiment with the horse that pulls the cart." ”When the coachman heard this, he immediately became anxious: "Take my horse for experiments, it will be fine" Zhao Yunze smiled and swore solemnly: "Brother Tai, please rest assured, I guarantee that your horse is fine." ”When the coachman saw Zhao Yunze packing the ticket, he was relieved.Yu Chi Baolin looked at Hong'er and said to the coachman: "This brother, I have to bother you for a while."
Do you see if my horse can borrow your carriage to go back" "This" The coachman looked at Tan Geng hesitantly."
That's all there is to it."
Tan Geng nodded at the coachman and said, "Lao Liu, don't worry, I won't let you suffer, I'll double the car money for you." ”It turned out that this carriage was not Tan Geng's personal property, but also hired.But listening to what he talked to the coachman, the two were also acquaintances."
Then I don't have much to say."
The coachman dropped a word, walked straight to the carriage, and unloaded the roof of the carriage made of reed mats.He rolled the reed into a roll and tied it to the carriage rack.Zhao Yunze and Wei Chigong worked together to pull Hong'er up, and then, after wasting the boss's strength, he got Hong'er into the carriage.This carriage is very wide, and it is more than enough for Hong'er to lie on the carriage.Fortunately, Hong'er was only injured in one hoof, and she could barely walk to the carriage by herself, otherwise, I am afraid that a good show of horse riding would be staged on this official road.The coachman drove the carriage, Zhao Yunze, Yu Chi Baolin, and Tan Geng followed on foot, and the group went to Chang'an.A few people chatted while walking, and gradually became acquainted.As soon as he entered Chang'an City, Yu Chi Baolin didn't care about placing Hong'er, so he immediately led the way to find a blacksmith shop.Under Zhao Yunze's guidance, the blacksmith quickly punched out four pieces of horseshoe and an iron nail for nailing the horse.Then, the coachman, Lao Liu, watched in horror as the blacksmith smoothed the hooves of his horse with a knife, and watched as all four horseshoes were nailed to the hooves.However, seeing that the horse did not react painfully in the whole process of nailing the horseshoe, but squinted and enjoyed it, Lao Liu finally put his mind at ease.It is estimated that this nail horseshoe is the same as cutting nails by a person, and it is very comfortable for horses.As soon as he saw that the horseshoe was nailed, Lao Liu hurriedly led the horse and walked around the street in front of the blacksmith shop.The crowd also followed closely to see the novelty.Listening to the pleasant sound of the horse's hooves stepping on the bluestone slab, everyone was full of praise for the new thing of the horse's shoe."
It's a good thing, I've been a blacksmith for more than 20 years, and it's the first time I've made shoes for horses."
The blacksmith said proudly.Yu Chi Baolin thought of something at this time, and hurriedly told the blacksmith: "I said, although you made this thing, you can't make it privately without the permission of the imperial court; and do not talk about it to anyone. ”"What is this?"
said the blacksmith, who was immediately displeased.Originally, he still wanted to make a fortune with this horseshoe.Yu Chi Baolin's eyes widened, and he said: "Don't ask so much, anyway, you can just do what you say" Seeing the blacksmith's unhappy expression, Zhao Yunze hurriedly comforted him and said: "We are all officials of the imperial court, you must listen to what he says."
But don't worry, the court won't treat you badly. ”When the blacksmith heard this, he thought for a while and said, "I know what you mean, I'm afraid that I will be learned by those barbarians" Zhao Yunze smiled appreciatively and nodded slightly."
Don't worry, I'd rather starve to death than do business than reveal this to others."
The blacksmith immediately said with righteousness.Tan Geng patted the blacksmith's shoulder at this time and said: "Just because you are the first to make this horseshoe, it is enough for you to leave a name in the history books, this honor is not shallow" "Ah, the history books will write the name of Hu Fugui" The blacksmith grew his mouth in surprise.Tan Geng smiled but said nothing.The blacksmith scratched his head embarrassedly and said, "I think this lord won't lie to me."
Hehe, I can't imagine that I can leave a name in the history books, so I have to hurry up and put incense on my grandfather and my father. ”With that, the blacksmith turned and went into the shop.The coachman Lao Liu came over and asked weakly: "Then my horse is the first to wear shoes, will my name also remain in the history books" Zhao Yunze smiled and quipped: "It is estimated that your horse will leave its name in the history books, as for you enough":