With a million soldiers, the empress begged me not to rebel

the other side.

Outside the city of Jingzhou, flags were waving and fluttering.

Chen Qingwan was dressed in military uniform, looking heroic, with the warhorse neighing under her crotch.

After cheering for the successive days of victory, several counties were captured and the rebels were completely defeated.

Chen Qingwan's mood was not at all relieved.

Instead, it feels like a huge rock pressing on my chest, heavy and heavy.

"Report——"

Amidst the flying dust, a galloping horse rushed in front of Chen Qingwan.

The knight dismounted, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and shouted:

"Your Majesty, something big has happened in the capital!"

Chen Qingwan's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

"what happened?"

Her voice sounded unusually calm.

But beneath this calmness, there are hidden turbulent waves.

Li Mu arrived right after him, his face livid, and he said in a deep voice:

"Beixiang and Java...they joined forces to capture the capital!"

"what?!"

Chen Qingwan's pupils suddenly contracted, as if she had heard a fairy tale.

How could the capital city, the impregnable capital city, be breached?

Those court officials and generals who live a life of luxury and only know how to flatter.

Can’t even defend the capital?

Li Mu briefly reported the whole story.

From the sudden alliance between Beixiang and Java to the successive defeats of the defenders of the capital.

Then Liu An and others fled from the battlefield...

Every word was like a sharp knife, stabbing Chen Qingwan's heart.

"Liu An... what a bunch of rubbish! Idiots!"

Chen Qingwan's fists were clenched so tightly that they made a creaking sound.

The nails dug deep into the flesh, but I didn't feel any pain at all.

A strong anger surged in Chen Qingwan's chest, almost burning her to death.

She hated the incompetence of Liu An and others. In her eyes, the defenders of the capital were like child's play and could not withstand a single blow!

What made her even more unbearable was her own dereliction of duty as the empress of Datong.

The country has fallen into such a situation, and the vast territory has fallen into the hands of foreign enemies.

She has tarnished the glory of our ancestors and betrayed the safety of the people.

How could she face her ancestors in the afterlife?

How will we face the people of Datong a hundred years later?

How could she be worthy of the word "Qingwan" and the dragon robe she was wearing?

If Datong loses the capital, it is like losing its heart, and it is not far from destruction.

The tragic scene of the people in the capital being displaced and separated from their wives and children appeared before Chen Qingwan's eyes.

"Liu Wen of Beixiang State is now making even more ruthless remarks."

"If Lu Yan doesn't release them, they will massacre hundreds of thousands of people in the capital!"

Li Mu's voice was low and hoarse, filled with despair.

Our own country is being lost and invaded by foreign races.

But he was powerless, and this feeling of powerlessness almost made him collapse.

"Liu Wen specifically asked him to release Princess Mingyue."

"There are also Mu Qing and Zhao Mu, the guards of Jianmen Pass, and Tu Rong, the general of Java."

Chen Qingwan's eyes were red and her heart was boiling with anger, but she was helpless.

"I'll go find Lu Yan and ask him to release them!"

She seemed to have grasped the last straw and her voice became shrill.

"Your Majesty, this..."

Li Mu hesitated for a moment and said:

"What if he doesn't let go?"

"Besides, Shannan Prefecture is very powerful. How could it be threatened by Beixiang State?"

"If he won't let go, then find a way to make him let go!"

Chen Qingwan said with gritted teeth.

"If he can save the people of the capital, I will agree to any conditions he proposes."

"The country and people of Datong are more important than my personal dignity!"

She turned around abruptly and strode out, leaving behind a cold remark:

"I'll leave the affairs of Jingzhou to you and Qiao'er. I'm going to Shannan Prefecture now!"

Li Mu looked at Chen Qingwan's receding back and felt emotional.

Your Majesty, this trip will be extremely dangerous.

Shannan Prefecture is a long way away, with bandits rampant along the way, and troops from northern Java roaming around.

And will Lu Yan agree to release the person?

All of this is unknown.

Chen Qingwan rode her horse at full speed, rushing all the way like lightning, wishing she could fly to Shannan Prefecture immediately.

The scenery along the way quickly receded, and Lu Yan's cynical face kept appearing in her mind.

"Gee!" Chen Qingwan whipped the horse hard.

The warhorse under his crotch felt pain, neighed, and sped up a little.

At this moment, Shannan Prefecture is truly a place of prosperity and peace.

The people live and work in peace and contentment, with happy smiles on their faces.

Where is the tension and panic that should be there during war?

A month ago, an army of 100,000 strong from the Beixiang Kingdom came charging forward aggressively.

As a result, he was beaten to a pulp at the foot of Shannan City and returned to his hometown in disgrace.

The King of Beixiang was so frightened when he heard the word "Lu Yan" that how could he dare to stroke the tiger's whiskers again?

As for Java, don't even mention it.

Not only was the journey long, but he was also badly beaten to a pulp by Lu Yan last time.

He's probably still licking his wounds now, so how could he have the time to act like a jerk again?

At this moment, Lu Yan was sitting in the lobby of the government office, listening to his subordinates' reports.

This year, Shannan Prefecture's commercial development momentum is good, and all walks of life are showing a thriving scene.

The trading volume of commodities such as cloth, silk, tea and porcelain increased by 30% year-on-year, and tax revenue also increased by 20%.

It also actively developed trade relations with neighboring countries.

In particular, the trade routes with the countries in the Western Regions brought in huge profits.

Currently, the Ministry of Commerce is preparing to build a large-scale trade center.

To further promote the commercial prosperity of Shannan Prefecture.

The Minister of Food then reported:

"This year, the weather has been favorable and grain production has reached a new high."

"In addition to meeting Shannan Prefecture's own food needs, we also delivered a batch of food to other prefectures."

"It effectively alleviated their food shortage problem."

"In addition, we are actively promoting new agricultural technologies to increase grain production and have stored sufficient grain for emergencies." "Currently, the granaries are full, enough to guarantee Shannan Prefecture's food supply for the next two years."

Shannan Prefecture has achieved remarkable achievements in agricultural development.

In addition to a significant increase in food production.

The area cultivated for cash crops has also been expanded.

The output of cash crops such as cotton, mulberry, and tea has increased.

It has injected new vitality into the economic development of Shannan Prefecture.

At the same time, farmers are encouraged to develop animal husbandry and fisheries to increase their income and improve their living standards.

After reporting the overall situation, the Shannan Prefecture branch also reported in turn.

"Reporting to the Lord, this year's grain production has increased by 50% compared to last year. The people live and work in peace and contentment, and social order is stable."

"A breakthrough has been made in mining production, with new iron ore discovered and substantial output expected."

"The fishery industry has developed rapidly, fishermen's income has increased significantly, and their living standards have improved significantly."

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Reports from various counties show that Shannan Prefecture's economic development momentum is good.

People's living standards are constantly improving, social order is stable and harmonious, and the scene is prosperous.