But as far as the eye could see, the area outside the palace was still teeming with people, with countless others continuing to stream towards the area.

Two days later, the registration was finally completed. Including students from the Imperial Academy and three other academies, a total of more than 60,000 people in Luoyang responded to the emperor's call and joined the ranks of those suppressing the rebellion.

The emperor's powerful appeal once again astonished the world.

The imperial court selected 20,000 able-bodied men from among these summoned youths, provided them with weapons and armor, and had them led by ten Imperial Guards dispatched by Liu Hong, following behind Huangfu Gui, heading towards Yanzhou.

The remaining 40,000-plus men were placed under the command of Zhang Zhen, Tian Feng, Zhou Yi, Ju Shou, and Zhang Zhao, who formed transport and medical teams to help the soldiers at the front transport supplies such as food, equipment, and medicine.

Inside the Zhao County government office, Yang Qiu was discussing with his officials the matter of resisting the rebel army.

Yang Qiu looked at Fan Ming and asked, "Prefect Fan, how is the recruitment of local militia progressing?"

Fan Ming stood up and said, "Commander of Huiyang, the people, upon learning of the rebel army's rampage, have responded to the government's call to arms. Currently, 50,000 able-bodied men have answered the call! I have selected 20,000 brave and fierce men and organized them into an army!"

Yang Qiu nodded: "Hmm, how's the food supply?"

Fan Ming smiled and said, "Commander Yang, rest assured, the city's treasury and granaries are well-stocked with enough grain to supply the 50,000 troops for half a year!"

Yang Qiu said in a deep voice, "That's good. Immediately start training those able-bodied men, and at the same time, organize laborers to repair the defenses as soon as possible!"

"promise!!"

Just then, Li Li arrived at the government office with several lists in his hands.

"Reporting to the Captain, this is the list of people we have arrested over the past few days. Please take a look!"

Taking the list, Yang Qiu glanced at the densely packed names and then handed it back to Li Li.

"Everyone on the list, along with their relatives, must be executed without exception!!"

"promise!!"

Li Li responded loudly, then turned and left.