The "yellow peril theory" originated from Mongolian cavalry, indicating that Mongolian cavalry at that time really left a deep shadow on westerners. In fact, compared with Europe, Mongolians do more harm to Asia, especially China.
At first, the Mongols were just some loose small tribes on the Mobei grassland. They were initially under the control of the rulers. For example, in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, the ruler sent two emperors to Mongolia for conferring titles, which shows that all Mongolian ministries were ministers in name only. Little did they know that Genghis Khan was a rare hero among the Mongols at that time. He not only unified the ministries of Mongolia, but also attracted the rulers of the suzerain country. In just two years, the pheasant became a phoenix.
It is worth mentioning that attracting rulers is far from the appetite of Mongols. Since Genghis Khan, Mongolians have been expanding outward, trying to turn all subcontinents into grasslands where they graze, and one of them even hit the Danube in Europe. Although the Mongols are not really invincible in Europe, they have created an empire with a large total area in Asia so far.
Mongolians show that the powerful Mongolians with Mongolian cavalry can often achieve such a brilliant situation in a short time, relying on their invincible cavalry.
At that time, the Mongolian cavalry's deterrent power to other countries may not be inferior to that of the US military today. Why are Mongolian cavalry so powerful? First of all, Mongols are born brave and good at fighting. Compared with other parts of the world, the living conditions in the desert are much more extreme. Mongolians can thrive here, which is enough to prove their strong viability and combat effectiveness.
Secondly, the rules and regulations of Mongolian cavalry were excellent at that time, and the safe passage of the soldiers at the bottom was also very smooth. War is a great opportunity for the people at the bottom, so the Mongols at that time also invaded extensively. But these two aspects alone cannot support the strength of Mongolian cavalry. What really makes Mongolian cavalry invincible is its perfect supplementary rules and regulations.
What seems like a burden is actually a necessary move. There is an old saying in China that "the grain and grass come first, but the military and horses have not moved". In the era of cold weapons, the supply of troops is very important.
In the Three Kingdoms, Cao Cao defeated Gongsun Zan by burning his nest. If it doesn't work, Cao Jun, who is running out of funds, will be the first to retreat. The necessity of supplement is the same for Mongolian cavalry. So how do Mongols show the supplement of the army? It's very simple, that is, taking many mares to war.
The mare army has at least three advantages: first, the mare can undertake daily tasks, such as some urgent money and food, which can save a lot of charger resources; Second, mares can produce rich ingredients, because dairy products occupy a very large market share in Mongolian recipes. After the mare gives birth, it can produce a lot of mare's milk, which can be eaten immediately or preserved in cheese for a long time. Third, the mare can display a backup charger to immediately replenish the natural wear and tear of the army. The little dragon born by the mare can develop into a charger in just one or two years, thus completing the alternation of new and old users of military chargers.
Use mares as a supplement to the army.
Mongolian cavalry brought many mares to the war, which not only has many advantages mentioned above, but also can obviously improve the emergency work ability of the army. What are you most worried about when the army goes out? It is the food crisis and eating less.
Once the army was caught in a shortage of food and grass, it didn't need opponents to attack outside, just inside, and it couldn't rebound long ago. Therefore, at a critical juncture, only with sufficient emergency food can the army remain stable, and the mare happens to be the best emergency food. Killing the mare can not only make the army get enough food supplement, but also will not endanger the combat capability of the army, thus making the army more capable of turning over despite its shortcomings.
In fact, Mongolian cavalry chose that kind of assistance, not because they are smart, but because they are Huns and lead a daily life of running around. The mare is also an asset, so it is natural to carry it with them. It is precisely because of this habitual persistence that Mongolian cavalry will carry a large number of mares when they go out to war, thus gaining a lot of benefits unexpectedly.
In contrast, the troops of the Central Plains people don't have much to do, because they have a fixed residence and the expedition is only temporary. It is more appropriate to put their assets in their hometown, so even if there are many mares, they will never take them with them.