Chapter 540: Several Counties Seek Help
Xuanyuan Po's voice was steady. They had only just begun to prepare for the event. It was clear that the strength of the Great Xuan Dynasty had not yet been officially activated.

The previous thirty-six rebel kings seemed powerful, but they did not occupy too much territory of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

For the Great Xuan Dynasty, they were just a bunch of petty thieves organized by ignorant fools, and were not a particularly serious threat.

Even Li Mi, who ranked high among the thirty-six rebel kings, had only occupied a territory around Wagangzhai and ruled his own land.

For the Great Xuan Dynasty, it was not a big deal at all.

Now that the thirty-six rebel kings have the addition of the anomaly Xuanyuan Po, their offensiveness has greatly increased, and the threat to the Great Xuan Dynasty has skyrocketed.

Even now, one battle has defeated the Daxuan army led by Yang Jian, Duke of Sui.

Then, it will not just be the troops under Yang Jian that will face the anti-king alliance next.

The Great Xuan Dynasty will inevitably increase its military deployment in the south.

Xuanyuan Po's eyes flickered, and now it was time to race against time.

War is not only a contest of military strength, but also a contest of people's hearts.

Only by allowing the people to see hope in life can they truly stand on the side of the anti-king coalition.

He must take advantage of the time when the Great Xuan Dynasty reorganizes its army and send a large number of troops to suppress it.

Appease the five or six large counties in your hands and let them quickly become the foundation of the anti-king alliance.

"What the leader said is absolutely right, but..."

"We have occupied so many places, the Great Xuan Dynasty will definitely not give up. Next, they will probably send a stronger army to suppress us."

The other rebel king looked worried, and there was a hint of concern in his tone.

As rebel kings living under the rule of the Great Xuan Dynasty, they have a natural fear of the Great Xuan Dynasty army that represents orthodoxy.

And their worries are not without reason. The strength of the Great Xuan Dynasty is unfathomable, and they will never give up this rich land easily.

Although the anti-king coalition has achieved a temporary victory, its strength is not yet consolidated. Facing the counterattack of the Great Xuan Dynasty, it is still unknown who will win.

"It's inevitable."

"However, we have the Taoist soldiers - the Savage Iron Cavalry, plus these newly acquired resources, which are enough to make them pay a heavy price."

Xuanyuan Po nodded. However, the Anti-King Alliance was now on the verge of a great victory and their morale was high. It was time to make a concerted effort, so he had to give this group of people a reassurance.

At this moment, his tone revealed a strong sense of confidence, as if he had already seen future victory.

At present, the Taoist soldiers under his command - the Savage Iron Cavalry are the biggest trump card of the Anti-King Alliance and also their biggest advantage.

As long as he makes full use of the power of this Taoist army, and adds Wu Tiansheng, the first god of war of the Anti-King Alliance, he will be able to firmly control the thirty-six anti-kings in his hands.

"Pass the order to strengthen the defense. At the same time, send spies deep into the heart of Daxuan to find out their movements."

Xuanyuan Po's voice already carried a hint of unquestionable majesty, "We must know ourselves and the enemy, so that we can fight a hundred battles without danger."

His orders were quickly passed down, and the anti-king coalition forces began to carry out post-war integration and preparations in an orderly manner.

At the same time, he sent some direct officials from the anti-king alliance to various large counties to begin reforms, reduce taxes, and recruit soldiers.

At the same time, on the other side, Duke Yang Jian of Sui was leading the Daxuan army and suffered an unprecedented defeat under the relentless pursuit of the anti-king coalition led by Xuanyuan Po.

With their weapons and armor abandoned and morale low, five or six rich and large counties in the south were easily occupied by the anti-king coalition forces.

But Yang Jian was no ordinary person after all. After learning from his mistakes, he responded quickly.

He began to gather in the scattered soldiers, reorganize the army, use several strong passes in the rear as support, hold the city, and form a confrontation with the anti-king coalition forces.

In the military camp, Yang Jian was discussing military intelligence with Yang Lin and others among the Nine Elders of the Sui Dynasty.

"Duke, our army has suffered heavy losses and low morale after this defeat. What should we do?"

Yang Lin's temples were slightly gray, and he asked worriedly, "Duke, this defeat is a great humiliation for our army."

"However, our army has a strong foundation. As long as we reorganize our military and work hard, we will be able to make a comeback and regain our lost territory."

He Ruobi spoke in a low voice, his tone revealing a sense of unwillingness and anger.

"General He is right. Although our army has suffered a temporary defeat, it has not been fundamentally damaged."

"We just need to use the several strong passes in the rear as support, reorganize the army and defend the city."

"Also, send spies to investigate the movements of the anti-king coalition forces and look for their weaknesses."

Yang Jian nodded without much emotion.

He knew that at this moment, he could not show any weakness or hesitation, otherwise the morale of the army would be in chaos.

"The Duke is wise!"

"However, the anti-king coalition is now so powerful, how can we find their flaws?"

Yang Lin bowed slightly.

"Although the anti-king coalition is powerful, their alliance is not stable."

"Each rebel king has his own selfish motives. As long as we can find their contradictions, we can take the opportunity to disintegrate their alliance."

Yang Jian smiled coldly, then pondered.

"Yang Lin, although our army has suffered a temporary defeat, it has not been fundamentally damaged. We must use the strong passes in the rear to reorganize the army and defend the city."

"Also, I want you to draft a battle report immediately and send it to the Great Xuan Emperor Capital to request support."

Then Yang Jian pondered for a moment and glanced at Yang Lin who was sitting below him.

While reorganizing the army, Yang Jian realized that it would be difficult to compete with the anti-king coalition forces with the existing strength alone.

In the absence of Taoist soldiers of the same level, the Taoist soldiers under Xuanyuan Po - the Savage Iron Cavalry will always be a route they cannot bypass.

Thinking of this, Yang Jian decided to ask for help from the Great Xuanhuang Capital and request a Taoist army.

There is no way. The dominance of Taoist soldiers over ordinary troops on the battlefield is enough to completely change the direction of World War I.

"Yes, Duke."

Yang Lin also thought of this, agreed, and immediately began to draft a battle report.

He was well aware of the importance of this battle report, which not only had to report the battle situation in detail, but also request support from the imperial capital.

The battle report was quickly drafted and Yang Lin submitted it to Yang Jian for review.

Yang Jian reviewed it carefully and after finding it correct, he ordered a fast horse to deliver the battle report to the Great Xuanhuang Capital.

In the battle report, Yang Jian described in detail the powerful strength and brutal acts of the anti-king coalition forces, and especially mentioned a Taoist force in their hands - the Savage Iron Cavalry.

This group of Taoist soldiers was extremely powerful and invincible, posing a great threat to the Daxuan army.

Therefore, Yang Jian requested the imperial capital to immediately support a Taoist army to help him defeat the anti-king coalition.

"Yang Lin, wait for the opportunity and quickly send this battle report to the Great Xuan Emperor Capital. Be sure to let His Majesty know that we are in urgent need of a Taoist soldier to support us in the southern battlefield."

Yang Jian handed the battle report to Yang Lin, his eyes revealing an eagerness and anticipation.

"Don't worry, Duke. I will definitely deliver this battle report to the Great Xuan Imperial Capital safely, so that the decision-makers in the Imperial Capital will understand our predicament and the urgent need for support."

Yang Lin took over the battle report with an eager look in his eyes, as long as the supporting Taoist soldiers arrived at the southern battlefield.

It’s time to plan for the future.

(End of this chapter)