novelSusiti Chapter 536 Several Counties Sent for Reinforcements
Chapter 536 Several Counties Sent for Reinforcements
Xuan Yuanpo's voice was steady. This was only the beginning; the Great Xuan Dynasty's true strength had clearly not yet been fully unleashed.
The previous thirty-six rebel kings seemed to have a great momentum, but they did not occupy too much territory of the Great Xuan Dynasty.
To the Great Xuan Dynasty, they were nothing more than a group of ignorant and foolish thieves, not a particularly serious threat.
Even Li Mi, who ranked high among the thirty-six rebel kings, had previously only occupied the territory around Wagang Village, living in seclusion.
For the Great Xuan Dynasty, it was completely insignificant.
Now that Xuan Yuanpo has joined the Thirty-Six Rebel Kings, their offensive capabilities have greatly increased, and their threat to the Great Xuan Dynasty has risen sharply.
Even now, they have defeated the Great Xuan army led by Yang Jian, the Duke of Sui, in a single battle.
So next, the rebel alliance will face more than just Yang Jian's army.
The Great Xuan Dynasty will inevitably increase its military presence in the south.
Xuan Yuanpo's eyes flashed; now it was time to test his speed.
War is not only a contest of military strength, but also a contest of hearts and minds.
Only when the people see hope for life can they truly stand on the side of the anti-king coalition.
He had to take advantage of the time before the Great Xuan Dynasty reorganized its army and dispatched troops to suppress the rebellion.
He appeased the five or six large counties under his control, allowing them to quickly become the foundation of the anti-king alliance.
"What the alliance leader says is absolutely right, but..."
"We have occupied so much territory, the Great Xuan Dynasty will certainly not let this go. Next, they will probably send an even stronger army to suppress us."
Another rebel king looked worried, and his tone revealed a hint of concern.
As rebel kings surviving under the rule of the Great Xuan Dynasty, they have a natural fear of the Great Xuan Dynasty's army, which represents the orthodoxy.
Moreover, their concerns were not unfounded. The strength of the Great Xuan Dynasty was unfathomable, and it would never easily give up this rich land.
Although the anti-king coalition has achieved a temporary victory, its strength is not yet secure. Faced with the counterattack of the Great Xuan Dynasty, the outcome remains uncertain.
"That's inevitable."
"However, with the Daoist soldiers—the Savage Iron Cavalry—and these newly acquired resources, we can make them pay a heavy price."
Xuanyuan Po nodded, but now that the anti-king alliance was riding high on its great victory and its morale was high, it was time to press on. He had to reassure these people.
His tone at this moment revealed a strong sense of confidence, as if he could already see the victory to come.
Currently, his Daoist soldiers—the Savage Iron Cavalry—are the biggest trump card and the greatest advantage of the anti-king alliance.
As long as he makes full use of the strength of this army, and adds Wu Tiansheng, the number one war god of the anti-king alliance, he can firmly control the thirty-six anti-kings.
"Pass down the order to strengthen defenses. At the same time, send spies deep into the heart of the Great Xuan territory to gather intelligence on their movements."
Xuan Yuanpo's voice had unconsciously acquired an undeniable air of authority: "We must know ourselves and our enemy in order to win every battle."
His orders were quickly relayed, and the anti-king coalition began to systematically carry out post-war integration and preparations.
At the same time, some loyal officials from the anti-king alliance were dispatched to various major prefectures to begin reforms, reduce taxes, and recruit soldiers.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Duke Yang Jian of Sui was leading the Great Xuan army, suffering an unprecedented defeat under the relentless pursuit of Xuan Yuanpo's anti-king coalition.
With their weapons and armor discarded and morale low, the rebel coalition easily occupied five or six wealthy counties in the south.
However, Yang Jian was no ordinary man, and after careful consideration, he quickly made a response.
They began to gather the scattered soldiers, reorganize the army, and use the several strong passes in the rear to defend the city, thus forming a stalemate with the rebel coalition.
In the military camp, Yang Jian was discussing military matters with Yang Lin and others, among the Nine Elders of the Sui Dynasty.
"My lord, our army has suffered heavy losses in this defeat, and morale is low. What should we do?"
Yang Lin, his temples slightly gray, asked with a worried expression.
"My lord, this defeat is a great disgrace to our army."
"However, our army has a deep foundation. As long as we reorganize our military equipment and work diligently, we will surely be able to make a comeback and reclaim the lost territory."
He Ruobi's voice was low, revealing a sense of resentment and anger.
"General He is absolutely right. Although our army has suffered a temporary setback, it has not been fundamentally damaged."
"We only need to use the several strong passes in the rear to support each other, organize the army, and defend the city."
"In addition, send spies to gather intelligence on the movements of the anti-king coalition and find their weaknesses."
Yang Jian nodded, without showing much emotion.
He knew that at this moment, he could not show the slightest weakness or wavering, otherwise, the morale of the army would be thrown into chaos.
Yang Lin gave a slight bow.
"Although the anti-king coalition is powerful, their alliance is not stable."
"Each of the rebel kings has their own selfish motives. If we can find their points of conflict, we can take the opportunity to break up their alliance."
Yang Jian smiled coldly, then pondered for a moment.
"Yang Lin, although our army has suffered a temporary setback, it has not been fundamentally damaged. We must utilize the strongholds in the rear, reorganize our troops, and defend the city."
"Furthermore, I need you to immediately draft a battle report and send it to the capital of the Great Xuan Dynasty, requesting support."
Yang Jian then pondered for a moment and glanced at Yang Lin, who was sitting below him.
While reorganizing the army, Yang Jian realized that with his existing strength, it would be difficult to contend with the anti-king coalition.
Without any Dao soldiers of the same level, the Barbarian Iron Cavalry under Xuanyuan Po's command is always an obstacle they cannot avoid.
With this in mind, Yang Jian decided to seek help from the capital of the Great Xuan Dynasty and request the support of a Taoist army.
There was no way around it; the Daoist soldiers' dominance over ordinary troops on the battlefield was enough to completely change the course of World War I.
"Yes, Duke."
Yang Lin had also thought of this, agreed, and immediately began drafting the battle report.
He knew the importance of this battle report; it not only had to provide a detailed account of the battle situation but also request support from the capital.
The battle report was quickly drafted and Yang Lin submitted it to Yang Jian for review.
After carefully reviewing the report and finding no errors, Yang Jian ordered a fast horse to deliver the battle report to the capital of the Great Xuan Dynasty.
In his battle report, Yang Jian described in detail the overwhelming strength and brutality of the anti-king coalition, and in particular mentioned the barbarian cavalry they commanded.
This Taoist army was extremely powerful and invincible, posing a great threat to the Great Xuan army.
Therefore, Yang Jian requested the capital to immediately send a contingent of troops to help him defeat the rebel coalition.
"Yang Lin, you are to order the lord to send this battle report to the capital of the Great Xuan Dynasty as soon as possible. Make sure His Majesty knows that we in the southern battlefield urgently need the support of a Daoist army."
Yang Jian handed the battle report to Yang Lin, his eyes revealing a sense of urgency and anticipation.
"Rest assured, Duke, I will definitely deliver this battle report safely to the capital of Da Xuan, so that the decision-makers in the capital will understand our predicament and the support we urgently need."
Yang Lin took the battle report, his eyes filled with eagerness, as long as the reinforcements arrived on the southern battlefield.
It's not impossible to plan for the future.