"Hmph, isn't it just cavalry? I, Ma Chao, have led the Qiang Tribe with over a hundred thousand mounted soldiers. Just three to five thousand cavalry, there's no way to fight the Huns without me, Ma Chao!" Ma Chao finished his drink in one gulp and stood up, looking directly at Sun Ce.
"What use is a hundred thousand miscellaneous soldiers? They're merely accolades for others. I only need five thousand of the best fighters." Sun Ce waved his hand, indicating he didn't need that many people.
Having been the leader in Eastern Wu for so long, Sun Ce understood that quality troops are more valuable than quantity. A massive army is only for intimidation, and just the consumption of food and stipends is enough to drive someone crazy. Instead, the combination of elite troops leading miscellaneous soldiers works well.
"Alright, then we'll go to the Sanfu Region to select people," Ma Chao, who was decisive by nature, decided without much thought after Sun Ce's provocation.
