Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 475: A good horse is like a child who can never sit still. How to raise it is the key

In the cold winter, the biting northwest wind was blowing.

The wind blew and the wind chimes hanging on the eaves of the palaces jingled.

The sound echoed in the empty palace complex, adding a sense of desolation.

The sky was gloomy, as if a heavy lead plate was pressing on the imperial city, as if it was also worried about the important matter of the horse farm that had been discussed for many days.

The charcoal fire in the charcoal brazier in the hall was crackling, but it still couldn't dispel the cold that seeped in from all directions.
Occasionally sparks would fly up, but would quickly disappear into the darkness.

Liang Yesian stood to one side, his brows slightly frowned involuntarily.

After thinking for a moment, he stepped forward and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang who was sitting on the dragon throne.

Liang Yexian said with a serious face: "Your Majesty, today I want to tell you about those horse breeders. They are all powerful characters!

I personally visited several private horse farms a few days ago and it really opened my eyes. That’s why I can’t wait to talk to Your Majesty about it.”

Liang Yesian's face was filled with excitement and his eyes were shining, as if what he had seen and heard was still vivid in his mind.

Zhu Yuanzhang was originally sitting upright, but when he heard this, his brows slightly frowned.

There was curiosity in his eyes and he leaned forward slightly.

"Oh? How amazing is that?

Tell us about it, don’t keep us in suspense.”

There was a hint of urgency in Zhu Yuanzhang's tone. After all, the matter of the horse farm was of great importance.

If there really is someone available, that would be great.

When Liang Yexian saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was interested, he was immediately delighted.

He quickly saluted again and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, these horse breeders have been with horses for many years, so they know the temperament of horses very well!
No matter how hot-tempered a horse is, if it gets angry, it can break the reins.

The horses are as docile as lambs under the warm spring sun. Once they are in their hands, they can be well taken care of.

These people seem to have some magical power, they can always follow the horses' temperaments and make them obey. "

As Liang Yexian spoke, he seemed to remember the appearance of those horses, and his eyes were full of admiration.

He continued, “Let’s talk about the Ili horse, Your Majesty.

The Ili horse has a handsome appearance and a well-proportioned physique, and it exudes a sense of vigor and vitality.

His personality is lively and active, just like a child who can never sit still, and he requires a lot of space to move around.

If it is kept in a small space, it will become restless and kick its feet all day long.

The horse's hooves dug into the ground, raising a huge cloud of dust, which was frustrating to watch.

But if the Ili horses are released onto the open grassland, they will run freely like the wind.

The four hooves are in the air and the mane is flying.

It was so happy, as if the whole grassland belonged to it!"

As Liang Yesian spoke, he gestured with his hands and feet to illustrate the Ili horses running freely on the grassland. It was as if he was standing in the vast grassland at that moment, watching the herds of Ili horses galloping past.

However, at this moment, the wind outside the hall was howling louder and louder, as if it wanted to break through the palace gate and rush into the hall, forming a sharp contrast with the heated atmosphere of the discussion.

Zhu Yuanzhang stroked his chin, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Well, that sounds interesting. So what should I pay special attention to when raising Ili horses?

Although we know that horses need careful care, this Ili horse is so lively, so I think it must be more particular. "

Liang Yexian quickly withdrew his hand, his expression became serious, and he replied seriously: "Your Majesty, there are many things to pay attention to when raising Ili horses.

The first thing to do is to provide it with a spacious space for activities.

Just like us humans, living in a small and stuffy house for a long time, we would feel uncomfortable, right?
This is especially true for this horse.

I once saw a horse farm that did not understand this principle at first and kept the Ili horses in too tight a pen.

As a result, the horses looked listless all day long and had lost their former vigor and vitality.

Later, the venue was expanded, and things were different immediately. In terms of feeding, there are also many tricks.

The Ili horse loves to eat alfalfa and other legume forages.

The alfalfa was fresh and juicy, and the horses enjoyed eating it very much.

But this alone is not enough, it also needs to be supplemented with some concentrated feed.

For example, the feed made from a mixture of oats and barley is a delicacy for Ili horses.

The most important thing is to feed in proportion, morning and evening, without any ambiguity.

Feeding too much in the early meal or too little in the late meal may affect the horse's condition.

Only with such careful care can the horse have shiny coat and be full of energy.

It looks majestic, and it is full of energy on the battlefield."

Liang Yesian paused for a moment and swallowed.

Then he went on to say: “Also, Your Majesty, you must pay special attention to disease prevention and treatment.

The fur of this Ili horse looks thick, but it is actually prone to skin diseases.

If it is a hot and humid weather, or if the wound on your body is not treated in time.

The germs are like jackals that smell blood, they sneak in right away, and it will be troublesome if you get infected.

I heard that there was a horse farm where a perfectly healthy Ili horse was scratched by a thorn, but no one took it seriously.

As a result, after a few days, the area around the wound began to become red, swollen and fester.

The horse had lost all its strength and lay on the ground, unable to get up.

Therefore, grooms have to brush the horses' fur frequently on a daily basis to keep the fur clean and tidy without leaving any trace of dirt.

If you find anything abnormal on the horse's skin, you must quickly use medicinal herbs such as Phellodendron chinense and Sophora flavescens to boil water and wipe the horse carefully, so as to drive away the germs.

Oh, right.

The horse's hooves also need to be carefully cared for and checked regularly.

If you find any damage, you must immediately apply ointment and wrap it with cloth. Don't be careless.

The horse's hoof is like our foot. If it is injured, how can the horse run?

Isn't that right, Your Majesty?"

As he spoke, Liang Yesian even pretended to brush the horse's hair and check its hooves in a serious manner, as if he were an experienced horse herder.

The sky outside the palace was getting darker and darker, and the wind brought a few snowflakes, which began to fall sporadically.

The sound of the bullets hitting the door and windows of the palace made a rustling sound, as if they were also listening attentively to the discussion about the horse farm inside the palace.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang put his hands behind his back and walked slowly two steps in the hall.

"Well, you are quite detailed. What role can these horse breeders play in our horse farm?

I want to hear your plan, how can they specifically help the establishment of Daming Racecourse?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Yexian hurriedly stepped forward and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, I do have something to say about this matter."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said calmly, "You can say whatever you want."

Liang Yexian hurriedly cupped his hands and said anxiously, "Your Majesty, these horse breeders are the treasures of our horse farm!
They can arrange the feeding properly according to the habits of the horses.

With these people around, the war horses will definitely be kept strong.

If you think about it, they know the preferences and habits of each horse.

Knowing when to rest and when to move is like a caring butler taking care of a horse. "

Liang Yesian kept gesturing with his hands as he spoke, his eyes full of admiration for these expert horse breeders.

(End of this chapter)