Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 92 Equipment Upgrade, Elite Soldiers Must Look Like Elite Soldiers

On the way to the Qingzhou military camp.

Cao Ang, Zhao Yun, Xiahou Lan, Li Dian and others have now volunteered to become generals under Cao Yan. Together with Yu Jin and Xu Chu, his current team of soldiers can be said to be both young and full of potential!

Cao Cao asked Cao Yan to replenish the Qingzhou troops to 30,000.

In this way, including Zhao Yun and Xiahou Lan's 5,000 Flying Dragon Cavalry, Cao Ang's 8,000 Yuanyang Army, and Li Dian's 2,000 infantry, Cao Yan now has a total of 45,000 troops under his command.

Since they were all his own soldiers, Cao Yan thought about upgrading their weapons and armor to improve their combat effectiveness.

But this upgrade will involve a huge amount of money.

Although the military officer is responsible for coordinating food, weapons, war horses and other supplies, the current shortage of supplies makes it difficult to meet the demand.

However, Lao Cao only promised Cao Yan the right to replenish his troops, but did not say that he would allocate money to him from other places. This meant that Cao Yan had to find a way to get money, horses and equipment on his own.

"Old Cao is so cunning that he doesn't even give me money!" After Cao Yan discovered this fact, he couldn't help but complain.

There were a few young people nearby who wanted to laugh but didn't dare, and they were having a hard time holding it in.

When Cao Yan was thinking about how to get the money, he suddenly heard a shout from behind: "Zi'an! Zi'an, wait a minute!"

Cao Yan stopped his horse and turned around to look. It turned out to be Cao Hong, the old money-grubber.

"Brother Zilian, what did you call me for?" Cao Yan asked knowingly.

"Nothing, I just wanted to ask you for advice on the business matter you mentioned earlier."

"But I have official business to attend to right now and have to go to the main camp..."

"It's okay, let's talk while we walk!"

On the way, Cao Hong asked many questions about things he didn't understand, and Cao Yan racked his brains to explain them to Cao Hong.

Although not all explanations can be given accurately, the general direction is always correct.

I have to say that Cao Hong is really talented in business and can understand a lot of things at a glance. It seems that [abundant military supplies] are not something that comes out of nowhere.

Finally, Cao Hong asked Cao Yan, "Zi'an, you need money to recruit soldiers and forge weapons. I don't have any other skills, but my family is quite wealthy, and I can help you with that!"

"Huh? The sun is rising from the west? A miser actually offered to donate money?" Cao Yan suddenly became alert and asked, "What are your conditions? Tell me."

Cao Hong chuckled and said, "Zi'an, you have so many good ideas. Can you think of some more ways to make money? If we brothers work together, you can also save more money for the army. Wouldn't that be a great thing?"

It seems like he wants to invest!
Cao Yan was originally thinking about how to make money and was worried that no one would take care of the business. Now that Cao Hong came to him on his own initiative, it was like sending him a pillow when he was sleepy.

"Yes!" Cao Yan replied immediately.

"Really?! Tell me something quickly."

"Open a restaurant!" Cao Hong looked puzzled, obviously not believing that this seemingly ordinary business could make a lot of money.

"There are restaurants everywhere, how can we stand out?"

Cao Yan smiled mysteriously, leaned in closer and whispered, "Brother, the dishes and drinks in my restaurant have unique recipes and taste incomparable to ordinary ones. As long as we manage it well, we will definitely be crowded with customers."

Cao Hong pondered for a moment, and finally decided to trust Cao Yan for once. He gritted his teeth and said, "I'll be responsible for running the restaurant. You just need to provide the dishes and wine. How about we split the profits 50-50?"

"make a deal!"

"make a deal!"

After the transaction is completed, the system prompt sound will sound.

[Cao Hong's favorability towards you has changed. Current favorability: 89%]

Cao Hong doesn't have any golden entries, and he probably won't be able to grow any in the future.

Cao Yan copied his [Hold On (Purple)] entry, which has the following ability: after being triggered, it increases one's own defense by 50%, and increases the defense and morale of the soldiers led by 30% and 30%, lasting for half an hour, with a cooldown of seven days.

Although this entry is not top-level, it can be considered a good group gain.

……

When Cao Yan and his companions stepped into the Qingzhou military camp, the entire camp instantly erupted in cheers.

Cao Yan raised his hand to signal for silence, then asked loudly, "Everyone, have you received the land, houses, and rewards?"

"Got it!!" The soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the whole area.

An old soldier squeezed to the front row, his wrinkles transformed into a chrysanthemum smile. "The general is so kind! My family got thirty acres of good farmland, and the government even helped us build five large tiled houses! That's something I never dared to dream of!" "Following General Cao, we really have land and a house to live in!"

"And there's money!"

"I got promoted, and now I have a hundred brothers imprisoned under me!"

"Ha ha ha ha!!!"

These simple men just want a stable life.

When they were in the Yellow Turban camp, they had already become accustomed to life and death, and had become indifferent to their own lives.

I thought that one day I would die on the battlefield like the people around me.

However, he never imagined that after a great war, he would suddenly become a landlord of moderate size.

Cao Yan said in a slightly heavy voice: "We can celebrate the living, but we must not forget those brothers who died in battle.

You were once the Yellow Turban bandits, starving and naked.

Now that you have joined my army, you are my brother, Cao Yan!

If anyone finds that local authorities are withholding compensation, please report it to me immediately. I will personally kill those bastards who dare to take advantage of it! "

"Here!"

"The general is mighty!"

"The general is mighty!"

Just at this moment, a convoy carrying wine and meat arrived.

Cao Yan waved his hand and said, "This is the wine and meat that Old Cao has given to you. Everyone, relax and enjoy yourself today!"

"Thank you, General!"

Everyone cheered and gathered around the wine and meat, and the military camp was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

Cao Yan looked at the scene in front of him, feeling relieved, and quietly retreated with Zhao Yun and others.

If he were here, the soldiers would never let go...

After visiting the Qingzhou Army, Cao Yan went to see the Flying Dragon Cavalry and the Mandarin Duck Army one by one.

In terms of eliteness, the Flying Dragon Cavalry and the Mandarin Duck Army are undoubtedly the best in the Cao Group.

But they all wear light armor and rely mainly on flexibility to fight in coordination with the squad.

They can basically gain the upper hand in small-scale battles, but once they are caught in the vortex of large-scale battles, they are actually a little powerless.

To this end, Cao Yan decided to customize equipment and weapons for them so that they would have stronger combat effectiveness and survivability.

In Cao Yan's mansion,

Cao Ang, Zhao Yun, Xiahou Lan and others sat together.

"This is the high-bridge saddle and double-sided stirrups," Cao Yan explained to Zhao Yun and Xiahou Lan, holding a blueprint of something he couldn't fathom. "With these, a knight can keep his feet steady on horseback and exert force smoothly. This will give him greater stability and strength during a charge."

Zhao Yun's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he blurted out, "Now, horseback archery won't be such a difficult skill anymore!"

"Exactly!" Cao Yan nodded. "The Gaoqiao saddle and the double-sided stirrups are of vital importance. They cannot be deployed simultaneously until our army has gained absolute superiority. Therefore, Zilong and Qingyuan, your cavalry can only install double-sided stirrups for the time being, and they must also be camouflaged and concealed!"

At this point, Cao Yan deliberately lowered his voice. "I will order the blacksmith to forge them in secret, and each pair of stirrups must be engraved with a number. The craftsmen involved in the forging must all sign a life and death agreement. If anyone leaks the secret, regardless of whether they are the master or the servant, they will all be executed!"
And if any of your brothers die on the battlefield, remember to retrieve and destroy their stirrups!"

Zhao Yun knew very well that this seemingly insignificant little item could have a revolutionary effect on improving the combat effectiveness of the cavalry, and he also understood that he must never let it fall into the hands of other princes or foreign races.

Once leaked, it will bring huge trouble to yourself and the consequences will be unimaginable.

At that moment, he said with a serious face, clasped his fists and said, "I understand. I will never let the double stirrups fall into the hands of the enemy!"

Cao Yan nodded slightly, and then continued: "In addition, the cavalry's leather armor also needs to be replaced.

I intend to replace it with fish scale armor made of iron sheets and cowhide ropes.

This fish scale armor is light and strong, which can not only reduce the burden on the soldiers, but also provide stronger protection, giving the soldiers an extra guarantee on the battlefield."

(End of this chapter)