Chapter 3372
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Having clearly known the information that Rahul and others had arranged, it was not a problem at all to make targeted arrangements.
However, it would be completely different to expand this arrangement to the point of shaking the foundations of the Brahmans.
Although it is difficult, it is not impossible to complete.
"The simplest way is for my people to take the lead; at least that will get the preliminary preparations done." Cao He thought about his men, his words filled with confidence.
As special combat personnel with special missions, the tactical executors prepared by Cao He were all top elite soldiers that Cao Cao had recruited in the Chang'an area.
Although he is indeed a bit old in terms of age, his individual combat strength is quite high!
Based on the intelligence Cao He currently possesses, those so-called Brahman guards, with the exception of a very few special individuals, are not nearly as formidable as his own elite troops.
“This is the Kushan Empire, and this is also the city of Wuheyan. With your strength, it is indeed not difficult to carry out your mission, but to do so without leaving a trace is a completely different story.” Sima Zhang was well aware of the method Cao He described, but he rejected it.
Although most conspiracies and schemes do not require sophisticated calculations and can achieve their goals simply and brutally, if they are to cause further damage, they cannot have too many weaknesses or vulnerabilities exposed.
"If you ask me, if all else fails, just be simple and don't overthink it. If we leave any loopholes, we can just blame it on the Han Empire." Looking at the cautious Sima Zhang, Cao He simply spread his hands and said quite casually.
"Should we directly frame the Han Empire?" Upon hearing this, Sima Zhang's eyes lit up. He then looked at Cao He and said with a light laugh, "It seems my previous deduction was wrong. You are indeed suited for this line of work."
On one side are the Brahmins, and on the other side are the untouchable Kusroi.
Isn't it normal to blame the Han Empire for any conflict or major incident that arises between the two?
But precisely because it's normal, will people who haven't faced this issue believe this seemingly normal statement?
Even if Vasudeva I makes statements and sets the main tone, how credible are the statements made by someone who has already benefited from the system?
"Since there are no problems, shall I proceed?" Cao He had only said it casually, but he didn't expect Sima Zhang to agree. Cao He's focus instantly sharpened, and a smile even appeared on his face.
Benefiting from inheriting the martial spirit of the Han Empire, its powerful military force radiated in all directions, so much so that the surrounding ethnic groups were more or less influenced by the Han Empire.
The Yuezhi, in particular, were a nomadic people who revered military might, and this did not change even after they established the Kushan Empire.
Ordinary Yuezhi people, like ordinary Han Chinese, were allowed to carry weapons when traveling.
The most commonly carried weapons in the Han Empire were short swords and long swords.
The Yuezhi carried a slightly wider variety of weapons, including the scimitars used by northern warhorses and the soft swords used by the Brahmins in the south.
In addition, armor was something that was forbidden to be privately owned by either the Han Empire or the Yuezhi.
However, in terms of the intensity of control, the Han Empire and the Yuezhi were completely different.
For the Yuezhi, who still retained a tribal system, and for the Brahmins who operated under a tribal system, possessing armor was not a difficult task.
Therefore, for Cao and his men, carrying a long sword that wasn't particularly conspicuous wasn't considered a violation of the rules, nor would it arouse suspicion from others.
As for armor and similar items, Cao He made no preparations whatsoever. Partly because his elite troops didn't need them, and partly due to the influence of the Han Empire's internal affairs, he hadn't considered that the situation within the Kushan Empire was different. As a result, when he learned the true situation, Cao He was somewhat worried.
After all, the defense provided by armor and the defense provided by no armor are two completely different things. If the target is wearing armor, even a skilled warrior will have to spend more time killing them.
After understanding the so-called armor inside the Kushan Empire, Cao He was completely relieved.
Is a mere leather armor really called armor?
Isn't this ridiculous?
After consulting with his veteran soldiers, Cao He's confidence grew even stronger.
That level of armor is practically no different from paper.
With this response, Cao He felt much more confident when talking to people like Sima Zhang.
"Before we take action, I'd like to ask you how many people you've prepared?" After thinking about the Shamen he had contacted, Sima Zhang estimated his own strength and then looked at Cao He seriously.
"There aren't many people, just a few dozen, but at close range, as long as the other side isn't on high alert, taking down an equal number of Qi Refining cultivators shouldn't be a problem," Cao He casually remarked, a statement that surprised even Sima Zhang.
That's equivalent to the combat power of dozens of Qi Refining Realm cultivators, just casually thrown into enemy territory?
If it weren't for the broadened horizons gained from going abroad, Sima Zhang would have been even more surprised.
However, after gaining this understanding, Sima Zhang became even more aware of the destructive power and impact this group of people could bring.
"So what price can you bear?" Realizing that this force was considerable, Sima Zhang immediately asked another question.
"Even if I die, my cousin will take care of the others for me," Cao He said with a touch of nonchalance, stating the price he could bear.
"In that case, let's get ready." Sima Zhang nodded slightly, adjusting his gaze to the view outside the window.
Following the direction Sima Zhang indicated, Cao He did not peek out to investigate, but instead listened intently to the orderly and disciplined sounds.
Kusroy led his legion in; there was no disorderly sound, only unified footsteps, which demonstrated the elite nature of this legion.
Even an army composed of untouchables can be this elite; the military skills and talent that Kusroy has displayed are terrifyingly strong.
It was because he spent a long time in this place that Cao He realized just how poor the physical condition of the so-called untouchables really was.
Can people who can't even stand for long periods of time really form an army?
Or rather, how much combat power would an army composed of these people have?
And to be able to train these near-useless people into an army, and an army of this caliber at that, no wonder the people of Chang'an gave them such special attention! (End of Chapter)