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

Only after Li Kui left did Lu Yan breathe a sigh of relief.

He began to think about how to deal with the two potential threats, Java and Beixiang.

He summoned Tu Rong, Ye Xiao, Han Sheng and Fan Tong to hold an emergency military meeting.

In the conference room, Lu Yan first pointed at Tu Rong and Fan Tong and introduced them to each other:

"This is Tu Rong, our naval leader, a surrendered general from Java, with extensive experience in naval warfare!

This is Fan Tong, formerly from Beixiang State, and now our military general.

You two, from now on, you must cooperate sincerely and fight the enemy together, understand?"

Tu Rong and Fan Tong bowed to each other and said in unison:

"understand!"

"Okay! Now let's get down to business!"

Lu Yan cleared his throat.

"The remaining forces of the Javanese State are like maggots in a toilet, disgusting!"

"The Beixiang Kingdom is eyeing us covetously again, like a hungry wolf eyeing fat meat! What should we do now?"

Ye Xiao, the captain of the Shannan Prefecture Special Forces, has always been frugal with words.

This time was no exception, he just uttered two words coldly:

"Fuck him!"

Han Sheng, the head of the infantry regiment, was impatient and slammed the table:

"Sir, give the order! Our infantry regiment is already rubbing its hands, waiting to fight them for three hundred rounds!"

Fan Tong waved his feather fan and said slowly:

"Sir, I think we should strike first! The remaining forces of Java are nothing to be feared."

"But Beixiang State is powerful, so we must come up with a foolproof plan!"

Lu Yan nodded and looked at Tu Rong:

"Tu Rong, you are most familiar with the terrain of Java. Do you have any good suggestions?"

Tu Rong pondered for a moment and said:

"My Lord, there's an important dam in Java. If we can blow it up, we can cause a flood and leave them with no time to fend for themselves!"

"good idea!"

Lu Yan's eyes lit up.

"That's it! Tu Rong, this mission is up to you! Show those Javanese bastards some color!"

"Remember, safety first. Run away after you're done. Don't linger!"

Tu Rong knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and said:

"Don't worry, sir. Tu Rong will complete the mission at the cost of his life!" After saying that, he turned around and gathered his troops, ready to set off.

Lu Yan looked at Tu Rong's departing back and felt a little worried.

He called Tu Rong back and asked mysteriously:

"Tu Rong, tell me the truth, how exactly do you plan to blow up the dike?"

Tu Rong scratched his head and chuckled:

"Sir, it's not that complicated. The dam in Java is as well defended as paper."

"We'll sneak over at night, plant the explosives, ignite them, and run. We'll definitely blow the shit out of them!"

Lu Yan nodded and asked again:

"What about the ships? Are those wrecks we captured from Java still usable?"

Tu Rong smiled awkwardly:

"It works, but it leaks a bit and is slow to paddle, like an old lady with bound feet."

When Lu Yan heard this, he frowned:

"That won't work! What if this broken ship falls apart halfway? No, I have to get you some new ships!"

He turned and looked at Li Kui.

"Xiao Kui, go to the shipyard and see if they can build a few new ships in advance!"

When Li Kui heard this, he said with a bitter face:

"Sir, it's Chinese New Year, and all the craftsmen in the shipyard have gone home to celebrate the New Year. How can anyone build a ship?"

Lu Yan slapped his head and remembered that it was the Chinese New Year.

He sighed helplessly and said to Tu Rong:

"Looks like we can only use the old boat for now. I'm sorry to trouble you, Tu Rong."

Unexpectedly, Tu Rong patted his chest and said proudly:

"Don't worry, sir! Even without a boat, we can still swim across! It's just a swim, who's afraid of who?"

Lu Yan looked at Tu Rong's serious expression, feeling both touched and amused.

This kid is such a stubborn guy!

He patted Tu Rong's shoulder and said solemnly:

"Tu Rong, I understand your loyalty! Don't worry, after the new year, when the new warships are built, your navy will be the first to be equipped with them!"

Tu Rong was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes and he knelt down again to express his gratitude:

"Thank you, sir! Tu Rong will repay your kindness with all his heart and soul!"

After sending Tu Rong away, Lu Yan summoned other generals and began to deploy the defense of Shannan Prefecture.

"Night Owl, lead the special forces and strengthen patrols in the city to guard against spies from Java and Beixiang!"

Night Owl was frugal with words, and only uttered one word coldly:

"Yes."

“Han Sheng, you lead the infantry regiment, strengthen the defense of the city wall, and be ready to fight at any time!”

Han Sheng rubbed his hands excitedly: “Don’t worry, sir, I guarantee that they will never come back!”

"Zhang Xun, lead the cavalry regiment and patrol outside the city. If you spot any enemy activity, report immediately!"

Zhang Xun clasped his fists and said, "I obey your orders!"

"Fan Tong, you will be responsible for logistics support. Ensure sufficient food and fodder, and complete weapons and equipment!"

Fan Tong waved his feather fan and said confidently, "Don't worry, my lord. Everything has been arranged."

Lu Yan nodded with satisfaction, thinking to himself:

Java, Beixiang, just wait and see!

I want you to know that Shannan Prefecture is not to be trifled with!

……

On the other side, Java.

A country famous for its abundant durian and sand sculpture king.

At this moment, the atmosphere in their palace was as solemn as if they had been constipated for three days and three nights.

The king reclined on his throne, which was inlaid with cheap gems—shards of glass, in fact.

His sinister eyes were like a toad preparing to catch a fly as he glanced at the ministers kneeling below.

These ministers were all fat and bloated, and their bodies smelled like a mixture of durian and stinky feet.

One can't help but wonder if they just crawled out of a durian pile.

"My dear ministers, the New Year of the Datong Dynasty is approaching, and they are organizing some kind of sports meet.

I heard that this year's competition involves throwing darts to pop balloons, which is so childish!

This is a great opportunity for us to attack Shannan Prefecture! Tell us, what are your plans?"

The short, fat minister with a greasy face spoke first:

"Your Majesty, I believe we can take advantage of the lax defenses in Shannan Prefecture and send in our elite troops for a surprise attack, taking it down in one fell swoop!"

"Raid? Humph, that's a nice thing to say! That Lu Yan from Shannan Prefecture is no pushover, do you think he's a fool?

He's a man who can split a durian with his bare hands!"

Another minister quickly took over and said:

"Your Majesty, I suggest a fire attack! Burn down Shannan Prefecture and see how he continues to act arrogantly!"

The minister was thin and had a sallow complexion, looking like a dried bean sprout.

"Fire attack? Are you crazy? Shannan Prefecture is surrounded by forests.

If a fire starts, what if it burns us?"

The king was so angry that he puffed his beard and glared, and his saliva sprayed on the minister's face.

"Your Majesty, calm down. I have another plan!"

A minister with a face full of pockmarks that resembled the surface of the moon spoke cautiously.

"We can flood Shannan Prefecture! Their land is low-lying, and we can just dig up the riverbank..."

"Dig up the riverbank? Do you think you're the river god? You can dig it up just like that?

The river embankment is extremely solid. Even if it is dug up, the water may not be able to flood Shannan Prefecture!

Besides, our Java country is located in a lower-lying area, and the water might flow back.

Aren't we going to become a paradise for fish, shrimp and crabs?"