The armored cavalry is the most criticized. Let me explain: First of all, this is the noble N generation, not a grassroots entrepreneur. The family behind them has invested capital, and their financial resources cannot be calculated by grassroots standards.
Secondly, plate armor is not as expensive as you think. Although most iron is used, the production process is simple.
A skilled craftsman can make one in two or three days. Based on the 60 pounds of iron used for plate armor, and the price in the article of 30*60=1800 copper coins, the forging fee does not exceed 500 copper coins, totaling 2300 copper coins, less than 1.5 gold coins.
The cost of having a mine at home can be reduced, and marginal costs are not taken into consideration when self-forging is for personal use. The market selling price is divided into regions and situations, and there is no standard. This is the same as the international arms trade, where the same goods have different prices for different buyers.
Routine maintenance is slightly more expensive than that of light cavalry, but it is not unlimited. Calculated at ten times that of infantry, it is definitely enough.
Our country did not have much equipment in ancient times. This was due to battlefield conditions, but it does not mean that we cannot afford the equipment. This stuff was very popular in Europe during the Middle Ages.
A weak comment, this article has a world view and a price system. Using prices from an unknown period of time as a comparison, your author doesn’t know how to explain it.
