Transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms as Lu Bu: I Have a Pseudo-Apocalypse System

While focusing on rigorous training, Lü Bu also didn't forget to upgrade his equipment.

He summoned Zuo Feng, the Commandant of the General Staff, to his side.

"Left Commandant, there are three things I need you to do as soon as possible," Lü Bu instructed.

"Please speak, General."

"First, find the best blacksmith and materials to forge me a new halberd weighing 99 jin. The current halberd is too light and not easy to use."

Zuo Feng was startled for a moment, then said, "Yes!"

"Secondly, find the best craftsmen to forge me three powerful bows. One with a yield of five stones, one with a yield of eight stones, and one with a yield of ten stones!" Lü Bu said.

In the Han Dynasty, one stone weighed about 30 kg, so a bow with ten stones would require a pulling force of nearly 300 kg to open!

This has already crossed the line into the realm of the inhuman.

Upon hearing this, Zuo Feng gasped, "A ten-stone bow? General, I'm afraid there's hardly any bow in the world strong enough, nor is there anyone capable of drawing it!"

Lu Bu smiled faintly: "Just go find the craftsmen and do your best. Choose the finest mulberry or osage orange wood, and use the best sinews, horns, glue, and lacquer, sparing no expense. Whether it can be pulled apart is my business."

Seeing Lü Bu's confidence and recalling his ability to kill Zhong Huan from a distance, Zuo Feng dared not say anything more and quickly replied, "Yes, Your subordinate will do it immediately!"

"The third thing," Lu Bu lowered his voice, "this matter must be carried out in secret. Find an absolutely reliable craftsman and have it made separately in a secluded spot in the armory."

He picked up a brush from the table and drew simple designs of a saddle, double stirrups, and horseshoes on the silk.

"This is called a saddle. It needs to be raised and covered with leather. This is called a stirrup. There is one on each side, which is hung under the saddle for the rider's feet to step on. This is called a horseshoe. It is a U-shaped iron plate that is nailed to the horse's hoof to protect the horse's feet and extend the horse's service life."

Lu Bu carefully explained the shape, function, and crafting requirements of these three artifacts exclusive to time-traveling cavalry.

Double stirrups and high-bridged saddles greatly enhance the stability and power efficiency of cavalrymen on horseback, while horseshoes reduce wear and tear on warhorses and improve mobility.

Zuo Feng stared at the blueprints, his eyes widening as he immediately realized the immense value of these items!

"General, this is a divine artifact! If it is equipped on our cavalry, our combat power will surely increase twofold!" Zuo Feng's voice trembled with excitement.

"That's precisely why absolute secrecy is necessary!" Lü Bu said solemnly. "Especially these double-sided stirrups. They're not difficult to make, but the challenge lies in the innovative idea. Once the enemy learns of them and copies them, our advantage will be greatly diminished. Therefore, the first batch of double-sided stirrups will only be equipped to Cheng Lian's personal guard heavy cavalry battalion. When using them, they must be concealed by the hem of their armor or cloth, so that the enemy cannot see them clearly as much as possible. The personal guard battalion is our army's elite force. They follow me into battle, have many opportunities to charge into the fray, and are best protected, making them less likely to be captured. This will ensure maximum secrecy."

"Your subordinate understands. I will definitely select trusted craftsmen to build it under strict guard, and never let the secret be leaked!" Zuo Feng solemnly assured him.

"Alright, get on with it. The heavy halberd, the powerful bow, and the horse tack should all be prepared as soon as possible." Lü Bu waved his hand.

Zuo Feng accepted the order and hurriedly left.

In the days that followed, Lü Bu supervised the training of each battalion while waiting for the arrival of the new equipment.

He would occasionally handle government affairs and listen to Meng Cheng's reports on the absorption of migrants and the development of various regions.

Under his benevolent rule and with the support of resources, the population along the Wuguan Road steadily increased, and the people's hearts became more and more secure.

During this time, scouts sent towards Chang'an kept sending back messages.

After Dong Zhuo's funeral, the internal strife between Li Jue and Guo Si seemed to intensify. The two sides were constantly clashing over control of the court and limited supplies, and were indeed temporarily unable to look south, which gave Lü Bu valuable time to develop.

A dozen days later, Zuo Feng personally brought several large wooden boxes and secretly arrived at the backyard of the General's Mansion.

"General, the heavy halberds and powerful bows you requested have finally been completed by the craftsmen working day and night! The first batch of horse tack you requested has also been finished, enough to equip the personal guards," Zuo Feng reported.

Lu Bu's eyes lit up. He first opened the box containing the heavy halberd, took out the brand-new halberd, and swung it a few times. It was indeed much more handy than the old one.

Such a heavy halberd, when it strikes, is enough to shatter the enemy.

Lu Bu was very satisfied and then opened the wooden box containing the powerful bow.

Three robustly shaped longbows with thick arms lay quietly inside the box, exuding a mixed smell of wood and lacquer.

Five stones, eight stones, ten stones, the bow arms are thickened and thickened in sequence.

Lu Bu first picked up the five-stone bow, and with a little effort, easily drew it to its full length.

Next was the second eight-stone bow. This time he used some force, but he still easily drew it to a full moon.

Finally, he picked up the last ten-stone bow.

The bow is heavy to the touch, and its arms are incredibly sturdy.

Lu Bu took a deep breath, let out a low shout, and began to exert his strength.

The sturdy bow arm began to bend, and the bowstring was slowly pulled back.

Finally, with Lu Bu using about 70% of his strength, the ten-stone bow was fully drawn!

"What a fine bow!" Lu Bu exclaimed.

He felt that drawing the ten-stone bow was not difficult, but for prolonged combat or rapid firing, an eight-stone bow might be more suitable.

He then picked up a specially made extended arrow, nocked it on his ten-stone bow, and aimed it at a wind chime on the back wall of the general's mansion in the distance (about two hundred paces away).

The bow is drawn to its fullest extent, and the arrow flies like a shooting star!

"Whoosh—"

The heavy arrow pierced the air and struck the small bronze wind chime precisely, shattering it into pieces!

The arrow, still powerful, embedded itself deeply into the earthen wall behind them, almost completely burying its shaft!

Zuo Feng stared in disbelief, and it took him a long time to recover before he knelt down with a thud: "General, your divine might is truly astounding, a god descended to earth!"

Lu Bu nodded in satisfaction and put down the ten-stone bow.

With this powerful bow, his deterrent range on the battlefield will be greatly increased, and sniping enemy generals will be a piece of cake.

"What about the horse tack? Equip it up, I want to try it out," Lu Bu said again.

Soon, Red Hare was brought over and equipped with a newly made high-bridged saddle and double stirrups. Lü Bu mounted the horse, his feet sinking into the stirrups, and immediately felt a closer connection between his body and the warhorse, with unparalleled stability.

He spurred Red Hare on, galloping across the training ground, sometimes standing, sometimes turning to the side, performing various difficult riding and archery maneuvers with greater ease and freedom than before.

With the aid of the double stirrups, he could even free his hands and use the halberd or the powerful bow more freely.

"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!" Lu Bu reined in his horse, feeling extremely pleased.

He could almost see himself leading his heavily armored personal guard, equipped with three sets of stirrups, on the future battlefield, crushing all enemy formations with overwhelming force.

"Zuo Feng, speed up the production of horse tack and equip the personal guard with it. Also, the matter of heavy halberds, powerful bows, and horse tack must be kept strictly confidential."

"Understood!"

Lu Bu dismounted, stroked the mane of Red Hare, and turned his gaze northward to the vast Guanzhong Plain.

The military training is progressing smoothly, new equipment is arriving one after another, and the military's capabilities are breaking through their limits. Everything is developing in a positive direction.

He is now eagerly anticipating the next major battle, so that he and his revitalized army can truly test their mettle.