Chapter 26: Karl's Preparations

  When he returned to the city, Xiao Yu was still in the excitement of the strong attacking power shown by the Blazing Chariot.

  With this blade car, the overall strength of the troops will be greatly improved in the future. The importance of heavy weapons is something that Xiao Yu, as a modern person, understands better than anyone else.

  "Damn it, unfortunately the money we have now is only enough to produce two units. We must somehow scrape together ten units. Only then will we have real combat power."

  Xiao Yu was thinking about how to get some more money, a sword alone costs 10,000 gold coins.

  As soon as they entered the city, Xiao Yu saw old steward Xiao Hong directing people to arrange the captives and property that Xiao Yu had obtained from the bandits.

  The old steward hasn't seen any income in the territory for a long time, so he's overjoyed today. Although all the cash was taken away by Xiao Yu to produce troops, those goods are worth tens of thousands of gold coins after all.

  Especially for the territory, it has increased some population, which is a good thing. Because in those years, Xiao Zhantian used troops too much, and many people in the territory escaped.

  "Master, you're back." Xiao Hong saw Xiao Yu return and also came to greet him with a smile, no longer as cold as before.

  Xiao Yu smiled and nodded, saying: "Hong Shu, where's Long Shu?"

  Xiao Hong pointed to the training ground and said, "Long Hui is over there training soldiers. It's not enough just relying on your beastmen and elves. Long Hui has also recruited some people and is intensifying their training."

  Xiao Yu nodded and said: "Family matters, I'll leave it to you. Anyway, I won't interfere. If you can't handle it, just let the older sisters help you."

  Xiao Hong narrowed her eyes and smiled: "Okay."

  Xiao Yu turned around and walked towards the training ground. When he arrived at the training ground, Xiao Yu found that Long Hui was commanding more than 500 soldiers to train hard, practicing tactics of attack, defense and combat.

  With the success of the last defense war, coupled with Xiao Yu's encouragement and boasting, the vassals in the territory now have great confidence in Xiao Yu, so more people signed up to join the army.

  In order to alleviate the weakness of the people in the territory due to the long-term war, Xiao Yu has already issued an order that all the people in the territory are exempt from taxes for three years.

  At that time, the old steward Xiao Hong and Long Hui also severely advised Xiao Yu, because if it was tax-free, the territory's income would be gone.

  Their territory relies on taxation for survival; without taxes, what would these people eat? What would they use to support their soldiers?

  But Xiao Yu just said that the mountain people have their own wonderful plan, and then he left. In just a few days, Xiao Yu robbed these things back, although not many, but also temporarily relieved the financial pressure in the territory.

  Xiao Yu's strategy is to use war to support war, and rob all the bandits within his territory. Doesn't that mean he'll have money? These territories were originally his own, but they've been privately occupied by others who are taking advantage of his resources. Taking them back isn't a matter of course?

  Moreover, these soldiers all need to constantly fight in order to level up, so the campaign against bandits must be carried out continuously.

  According to Xiao Yu's statistics, if all the bandits in the territory were eliminated, this lord would have enough to squander for several decades.

  "Master." Long Hui saw Xiao Yu come over and immediately bowed to him.

  Xiao Yu hastily waved his hand and said, "Uncle Long, since we are family, there's no need to be so polite. You and Uncle Hong are my elders, bowing to me will shorten my lifespan, don't do it again in the future."

  Long Hui shook his head solemnly and said, "Young Master, you are now the lord of this domain, and in the future, you will also be a vassal. How can there be no rules? Although I have been watching over you since childhood, you are still the young master, and the lord is still the lord. Rules cannot be abandoned."

  Xiao Yu looked at Long Hui's serious face and knew that this person was very stubborn, so she didn't say anything else.

  "Uncle Long, what's new with Kalu recently?" Xiao Yu asked.

  Long Hui's expression changed upon hearing this, and he said: "The situation is not good. The person I sent to gather information has returned with a report. After Kalu went back, his father was extremely angry and almost beat him up. However, Kalu used his silver tongue to explain that we have thousands of beastmen soldiers, which is why they retreated. Kalu's father has decided to send even more troops over here, determined to conquer the Lion King's territory and avenge their previous defeat."

  Xiao Yu listened and nodded, saying: "Have you heard how many people they can gather? When will they come again?"

  Long Hui said: "It is said that this time, Kalu's father has assembled an army of 20,000, and also sent out dozens of Dou Zhe from his territory, including two second-level Dou Zhe. Their four magicians have all been deployed, and they are determined to take down the Lion King's territory. They are currently gathering and conducting some siege training exercises. It is estimated that in at most a month, they will come to attack."

  Xiao Yu listened and said: "One month? If I have another month, I will definitely not be afraid of him."

  "Master, just relying on the beastmen and elven soldiers you brought last time, it would be very difficult to resist 20,000 people." Long Hui reminded Xiao Yu that although they were elite troops, a good man couldn't withstand a large number of people.

  Xiao Yu smiled mysteriously and said, "Recently, the dwarves' god also contacted me and said they would send some dwarves over to help."

  Long Hui was suddenly stunned.

  In the Sena region hundreds of miles away from here, a pre-war preparation is in full swing.

  As a commander, Karu sat on the high platform of the training ground, looking at the neat army below, and suddenly a heroic spirit rose in his heart.

  "Hmph, beastmen and elves, you think that with this special unit, you can be invincible? This time, I'll let you see the true power of Karu. Once I conquer the Lion King's territory, you will definitely pay a heavy price."

  Karu is now absolutely confident, just like last time. Last time was because he thought the opponent only had a few hundred defeated soldiers, and 5,000 people could sweep them away.

  This time, he had 20,000 troops, his father also sent him dozens of powerful warriors, four magicians, and the heavy infantry battalion that they were proud of, which was secretly trained. Such a team, even if it is against the strong beastmen, will not be at a disadvantage. In addition to these, siege engines, this time more are prepared, compared to last time, it's incomparable.

  With so much capital, it's no wonder Karu is confident.

  "This time, we must be flawless and let them train well in siege warfare and counter the heavy infantry phalanx of the beastmen. Then I will capture those beastmen as my slaves and capture those elves as my private pets."

  Karu said to the Dog Head Military Advisor beside him.

  The Dog Head Military Advisor immediately flattered and praised: "Young Master, this time with 20,000 elite soldiers and so many excellent troops, not to mention a single Lion King's territory, even the capital city of Weiguo, Huicheng, can be taken down."

  "Wei Gong Guo? Hmph, that place will soon be my territory. Later, Hui City will become my capital." Kalu narrowed his eyes, dreaming of becoming a generation of overlords in the chaotic world.