I summoned all the famous generals of history in another world.

Chapter 820 Alliance!

"Your Majesty, there is no need for further words; I already know everything."

"Defeat is not terrible. Although we have lost 60,000 to 70,000 troops, as long as we still have Jiangdong, there is still hope!"

Fan Zeng spoke, his voice steady, trying his best to make his tone sound calm.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu was taken aback. He had expected Fan Zeng to severely reprimand him for underestimating the enemy and acting rashly, but he did not expect Fan Zeng to be so tolerant and understanding.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember how you raised your army in Jiangdong, fighting battles in the south and north, overcoming all obstacles and winning every battle? How heroic you were!"

"How can one setback make you so depressed?"

Fan Zeng looked at Xiang Yu's somewhat dejected face, sighed slightly, and continued.

"Failure is not terrible! It's just sixty or seventy thousand troops, right? The people of Jiangdong are still your support, and they can still muster an army of one hundred thousand for you!"

"Now, stand tall!"

"You are Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King! The war god who roamed the Jiangdong region, invincible and unbeatable!"

"Instead of being a coward who contemplates suicide and loses all spirit after one failure!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu felt an indescribable surge of emotion. He straightened his chest to make himself look more spirited and looked at Fan Zeng with a firm gaze.

"Father, am I, Xiang Yu, a man who easily admits defeat?"

"This setback is just a small bump in the road of my life. I will definitely stand up again and become the invincible overlord once more!"

Fan Zeng nodded in approval, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He knew that Xiang Yu possessed an indomitable spirit, and given some time, he was sure he could recover.

"Your Majesty, although we were defeated in this battle, we did not lose entirely."

"At least it allowed us to see the strength of Han Xin within the Nine Heavens Army and understand our own shortcomings."

"Next, we need to adjust our strategy and re-plan the battle."

Fan Zeng slowly opened his mouth and turned the topic to Han Xin, the current major enemy of their Chu army.

"Father, what good plan do you have?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu nodded quickly, looking at Fan Zeng with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Although Xiang Yu had been somewhat impatient with his nominal father-in-law.

However, Xiang Yu trusted Fan Zeng's mind completely; it's just that sometimes, even if he knew it was right, he didn't really want to listen.

Fan Zeng pondered for a moment, his deeply lined face growing even more solemn, as if water could drip from it.

"Your Majesty, the Nine Heavens Army is much stronger than before."

"Moreover, they now have the backing of the Duke of Zhenguo, the overlord of the Great Qian Dynasty who controls three states. This man is a man of great talent and ambition, with extraordinary methods. He is a rare hero in this era."

"Furthermore, Yunzhou, which is adjacent to Wenzhou, is the base of the Jiuxiao Army. In addition, they won a great victory in the Battle of Wenzhou and have effectively controlled half of Wenzhou."

"The war potential that the Nine Heavens Army can mobilize now is truly a combination of favorable timing, geographical advantage, and popular support, and should not be underestimated."

He paced slowly, weighing the weight of the situation in his mind, and finally stopped, turned around, and said to Xiang Yu with a solemn expression.

"Has Your Majesty ever considered why the Duke of Zhenguo, behind the Nine Heavens Army, was able to rise to power so rapidly?"

"He controlled three states, with a strong army and ample supplies."

Countless talented and extraordinary individuals flocked to his banner.

"This man is ambitious and has his sights set on the world. The Nine Heavens Army is merely a pawn in his quest for hegemony."

"If we rely solely on Jiangdong and the newly captured Quezhou to face the Jiuxiao Army's offensive alone, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock, with little chance of victory."

At this point, Fan Zeng's expression became even more solemn. He stroked his long beard and continued.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu frowned and looked grave.

He now realizes Fan Zeng's importance and naturally knows that what he said is true.

The strength of the Nine Heavens Army and the ambition of that Duke Zhenguo were realities he had to face.

After all, not long ago, he had just been brutally defeated by a war god that the Duke of Zhenguo had casually pulled out.

He might disagree, arguing that if he hadn't underestimated his opponent and been careless, he wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat.

But he was completely outmatched in terms of physical strength, leaving him speechless.

He was silent for a moment, then asked, "Father, in your opinion, what should our army do?"

"Your Majesty, although our Chu army is in a difficult situation, it is not without hope."

"As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, so we might as well start from this point."

Fan Zeng lowered his head and pondered for a while, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. Then he slowly raised his head, looked at Xiang Yu, and said calmly with a slight smile on his lips.

"What does Father mean by this?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, and he asked in bewilderment.

"Does Your Majesty recall that in the southern region of Da Xuan, which borders our Jiangdong region, there are also thirty-six rebel kings and other rebel forces? Although these rebel kings fight independently, their overall strength should not be underestimated."

"However, they are currently being held back in the south of Da Xuan by Yang Jian, the Duke of Sui, who relies on various fortified cities, vast strategic depth, and powerful logistical capabilities, and can only advance with difficulty."

Fan Zeng smiled slightly and explained.

"Your Majesty, our Chu army and the thirty-six rebel kings in the south of Da Xuan are actually all rebel forces."

"Although we each have our own ambitions, our current goal is the same: to overthrow the corrupt dynasty and establish our own hegemony."

"In that case, why don't we bring some of the thirty-six rebel kings from the Great Xuan Dynasty into the Great Yong Dynasty, and join forces with them to fight against the Great Yong Dynasty and the Nine Heavens Army?"

Seeing that Xiang Yu nodded, indicating that he knew about the matter, Fan Zeng continued.

"Father, although this plan can alleviate some of our pressure, the thirty-six rebel kings each have their own ulterior motives, making it difficult to coordinate them in a unified manner."

"Besides, they have no prior dealings with our Chu army, so why would they easily trust us?"

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light flashed in Xiang Yu's eyes, but it quickly dimmed again as he hesitated.

"Your Majesty is overthinking it. Although the thirty-six rebel kings each have their own ulterior motives, they all face the same immense pressure from Yang Jian."

"Therefore, they must be eager to break through the status quo and find a new way out."

"If we extend a helping hand to them now and propose to join forces against the Dayong Dynasty and the Nine Heavens Army, they will surely accept it gladly."

Fan Zeng shook his head and smiled.

"Since you are confident, then I am relieved! If we can join forces with the thirty-six rebel kings, we will surely be able to break the Nine Heavens Army's offensive and give our Chu army a chance to catch its breath."

Hearing the seemingly unwavering assurance, Xiang Yu stopped hesitating and nodded in agreement.