Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

Suo Chao arrived at Beiwu College with the old general's letter of recommendation. Beiwu College was mysterious because it had no fixed location and was home to many talented people.

Beiwu Academy's Dean Li Yan, Vice Dean Tong Yuan, and Vice Dean Zheng Xuan. General Huangfu had some connections with these people, which made Suo Chao's academic journey relatively smooth. Suo Chao met with the three deans.

"Suo Boyi pays his respects to Dean Li."

"Meet Dean Tong."

"Meet Dean Zheng."

"Bo Yi! General Huangfu has already informed me of your purpose."

"We three old guys are very satisfied with your previous performance."

"The name of Sanjue Suochao is well-known!"

"You three gentlemen are overly kind. I just did it on a whim."

Zheng Xuan, now fifty-five, was a master of Confucian classics during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. His eyes shone with wisdom and determination, as if he could travel through time and space, perceiving the myriad phenomena of the world.

"What a spontaneous act! I, Zheng Xuan, would like to briefly introduce the origins of the three deans. We each have different areas of expertise."

"Dean Li, skilled in halberd techniques, his famous skill is the Heavenly Dragon Halberd Technique. He specializes in fighting spirit."

"Dean Tong is an expert in spearmanship, known for his unique skill: Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix. He specializes in spearmanship."

"I majored in Confucianism and classics. I specialize in magic and auxiliary techniques."

"President Zheng, I have a few questions. I wonder if you three could help answer them."

The three of them looked at each other, then turned back to Suo Chaodao.

"Bo Yi! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

"First question. Spells and martial arts of the same rank, cast by a general with a Strength rating of 90 and a counselor with an Intelligence rating of 90, respectively. How do you measure the combat power of these two individuals?"

"Second question. What are the initial morale values ​​for ordinary people, third-rate generals, second-rate generals, quasi-first-rate generals, first-rate generals, and super-first-rate generals?"

"Third question, martial arts and spells both consume morale points. How much morale points does each martial arts or spell consume?"

"These three questions have puzzled me for a long time. I would like to ask the three gentlemen to help me solve them."

"Bo Yi, these questions of yours will be covered in our teaching. I wonder which teacher you would like to take as your disciple?"

Suo Chao thought about it and realized that only children make choices, so adults would of course take them all.

“Can I worship all of them?”

"No, a person's energy is limited, so he can only choose one or two areas to study. He can't bite off more than he can chew."

"Then I choose Dean Li and Dean Zheng. I want to learn fighting spirit and magic."

"It's settled then! You should come to school tomorrow."

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Suo Chao bid farewell to the three highly respected deans with gratitude, his heart filled with longing and anticipation for the future. Thus, Suo Chao embarked on his journey of studying and began his long journey of learning.

Here, Suo Chao met Zhao Yun again, as well as his two senior brothers Zhang Ren and Zhang Xiu, and also met some new friends Guo Yuan and Cui Yan.

"Brother Zilong, your Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear is quite good!"

"Brother Boyi, your spearmanship has reached perfection, so please stop making fun of me."

"Brother Zilong, I'm not complimenting you. You have an extremely high talent for spearmanship. The embryonic form of your spear intent has already been formed!"

"Yes, Not Bad."

At this moment, Tong Yuan approached from a distance and nodded with satisfaction. Master Li Yan was also nearby. Suo Chao bowed.

"Disciple, meet the master!"

"Boy, meet Dean Tong!"

"Bo Yi, how's your Tianlong Halberd technique going?"

"Ah? Master, I've only just begun to master the art of halberd."

"That won't do. He's far inferior to your senior brother Lu Bu."

"Okay, I get it now."

"What are you doing standing there? Go practice!"

"Okay, I'll take my leave now."

Suo Chao bid farewell to the two deans and went off to practice halberd techniques alone. Li Yan and Tong Yuan continued to admire Zhao Yun's spearmanship.

The road to study was long. Every day, Suo Chao traveled back and forth between the academy, the training ground, and the prefectural government.

Meanwhile, the imperial court's appointment spread like a spring breeze, spreading rapidly throughout the land. Suo Chao's appointment as Sima of Beidi Commandery's Biebu Division lit a new path for his future. He would be given the power to recruit 5,000 soldiers on his own, a testament to his high regard for his abilities.

Suo Chao, while tirelessly pursuing his studies, also shouldered the heavy responsibility of training 20,000 cavalrymen. He orchestrated the project, assigning General Huangfu to refine steelmaking techniques, forging the indestructible Modao soldiers. He also meticulously crafted horseshoes, providing a solid foundation for the cavalry's expeditions.

Suo Chao even personally took to the battlefield, instructing the soldiers in archery. With his mastery of the Heavenly Bow, Suo Chao was like a master who could shoot accurately from a hundred paces away. He shared all his experience and techniques with his fellow soldiers.

"Soldiers, three points in a straight line. Pay attention. Release!!"

"Huahuahua, arrows poured out like raindrops, shooting towards the target."

"When there's wind, the messenger uses foxtail grass to determine the wind direction."

"And tell the archers to set their lead. Remember that?"

"remember."

The sounds in the training grounds were deafening, like rolling thunder. Rows of valiant cavalrymen, like a torrent of steel, were imposing and powerful, sweat pouring down their veins as they trained with abandon.

Their movements were perfectly synchronized, flowing like clouds and water, like a raging storm, powerful and resolute. Their weapons gleamed with a cold gleam, like dragons emerging from the sea, their might awe-inspiring. Each swing of their weapons rang with the sound of breaking wind, as if ripping through the very air. Their eyes, as steadfast as a rock, revealed fearless courage and determination.

5000 Modao archers; 5000 spearmen (equipped with caltrops and tripwires); 5000 heavy cavalry; 5000 light cavalry.

Suo Chao had practically poured his entire fortune into training these soldiers. He had invested nearly all of the profits from the Suo Clinic over the years. And the results of the training were remarkable, exceeding expectations. The combat effectiveness of these soldiers skyrocketed like a rocket!

At the academy, Suo Chao also gained a lot. The first thing he learned was a detailed understanding of the basic attributes of generals and counselors. He would often attend Dean Li's classes. These focused on the data of martial arts, including the basic attributes of generals and the data changes when martial arts were activated.

[Basic attribute points of ordinary adults]

体质：10/10（1点体力可转化10点士气值，不足一点昏厥，1一个时辰内不补充直接死亡）

Command: 10/100 (upgradeable)

Force: 10/100 (upgradeable)

Speed: 10/100 (upgradeable)

Politics: 10/100 (upgradeable)

Intelligence: 10/100 (upgradable)

Fighting Spirit: 30/30 (Can be improved) (If it is less than 30, it can be restored by resting, eating, and encouraging. If it is less than 1 point, skills cannot be activated.)

Ordinary people also have the opportunity to upgrade various attributes, but without talent and opportunity, the opportunities are limited. As for breaking through the upper limit of potential, that requires experiencing life-or-death crises or years of diligent study and practice. Suo Chao frowned.

"With these stats, ordinary people have no combat power without training. Ordinary soldiers can reach 2-3 times their stats, and elite soldiers can reach 3-5 times their stats."

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【Basic attribute points of third-rate generals】

Constitution: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Command: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Force 0: 60/100 (upgradable)

Speed: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Politics: 10/100 (upgradeable)

Intelligence: 10/100 (upgradable)

Fighting spirit: 180/180 (can be broken) (If it is less than 180, it can be restored by resting, eating, winning battles, and encouraging)

At the same time, Suo Chao will also actively pay attention to Dean Zheng's magic class.

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[Basic attribute points of a top-notch strategist]

Constitution: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Command: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Force 0: 60/100 (upgradable)

Speed: 60/100 (upgradeable)

Politics: 10/100 (upgradeable)

Intelligence: 10/100 (upgradable)

Fighting spirit (morale): 300/300 (If it is less than 300, it can be restored by resting, eating, using strategies, and encouraging)

发动一套神阶.技法术或技能，斗志士气消耗300点；天阶术法需200点发动；地阶术法需150点发动；玄阶100点；黄阶需80；白阶需40；黑阶需20点士气。功法品级越低，发动的频率越高。

Suo Chao was thankful he'd mastered the art of Qi Refining. As long as he wasn't seriously injured or near death, his Qi would remain inexhaustible. Otherwise, once he unleashed the ninth move of the Nine Divine Astonishing Techniques, his morale would plummet. Even with a physical strength of 90, he could only overdraw three times. He wouldn't be able to hold his ground against the enemy for a prolonged battle.

"Qi Refining is my greatest reliance. I have only taught this technique to three people: my two sisters and my brother Feng Xiaoxian."

"If Feng Xiao were to end up on the opposite side of me by mistake one day, along with Boss Cao, that would be very difficult."

"Forget it. Just let it be. Without the 36 Heavenly Gang Soul-Returning Needles, this technique is not that easy to practice. Only geniuses can master it."

"This is also one of the important reasons why Suo Chao doesn't want to teach others more about Qi Refining. A man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure."

In the academy, Suo Chao's second gain was to understand the combat power levels and advantages and disadvantages of martial arts and spells.

For the same level of martial arts, a general with a Strength of 90 and an Intelligence of 90 will deal the same damage. Martial arts require close combat, and generals have much higher defense and speed than mages. Spells allow for ranged attacks, and strategists generally have lower speed and defense, though a few exceptional mages are quite fast.

When a general fights against a magic strategist, he can use his speed advantage to dodge spell attacks and kill the mage at close range.

When a strategist fights against a general, he can use the spatial advantage to predict the general's movements in advance and consume the enemy general's physical attribute value from a long distance.

As for support generals, their combat effectiveness depends on their political attributes. They have relatively low speed and defense, but, like mages, they can assist the legion in remote combat. They provide bonuses to allies in terms of attack, defense, healing, and morale, while providing equivalent negative effects to enemies.

Time flies.

February 182 AD.

Suo Chao received a letter from his adoptive mother, announcing that Madam Wu had given birth to a younger brother, named Sun Quan, courtesy name Zhongmou. The Sun family was delighted. Suo Chao wrote back, hoping for a younger sister.

Suo Chao had been studying at Beiwu Academy for almost half a year, and he had learned everything he could. He had also mastered Master Li's Tianlong Halberd Technique to a minor level of success.