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

Night Owl's figure flashed in the enemy's formation, and the scimitar in his hand swung every time.

Each time, there was a flash of blood, followed by the enemy's screams.

The blade drew deadly arcs in the air.

Blood splattered, dyeing Night Owl's battle robe red, and also dyeing the walls of Haixia Pass red.

On the city wall, Lu Fei sat as steady as a mountain, commanding the musketeers to carry out precise strikes.

He calmly observed the situation on the battlefield and issued orders from time to time.

The musketeers were well-trained and their movements were in unison.

The sound of gunfire was as dense as popping beans, and the air was filled with smoke, wiping out the enemy's manpower one by one.

Each bullet carried the breath of death, whistling through the air and hitting the target accurately.

Javanese soldiers fell down in large numbers, and their wails and screams resounded through the sky.

The fierce battle lasted less than an hour.

The defenders of Haixia Pass finally could not withstand the fierce offensive of the Shannan Prefecture army, and the defense line completely collapsed.

The Javanese soldiers on the city wall were either killed, wounded, or fled.

At this time, the four walls of Haixia Pass had been firmly occupied by the army of Shannan Prefecture.

The flag of victory fluttered in the wind on the top of the city.

Below the city wall were more than 50,000 elite soldiers from Shannan Prefecture and over 100,000 civilians.

They are cleaning up the battlefield, treating the wounded and consolidating the results of victory.

Night Owl wiped the blood off his face with his blood-stained sleeve and looked around.

Looking at the soldiers fighting bloody battles around.

A triumphant smile appeared on his face, and he shouted loudly:

"Brothers, take Haixia Pass!"

Cheers surged like a tide, and the soldiers of Shannan Prefecture raised their arms and shouted, celebrating the victory.

……

On the other side, Qingshui County.

The mud gave off a rotten and stench mixed with damp water vapor, which made Lu Yan frown.

Although the floodwaters that leaked from the dam receded, they left behind a mess.

He was directing the laborers to clear the silt when suddenly, the sound of hurried horse hooves broke the busy scene.

"Report, Commander, great victory at Haixia Pass!"

The scout dismounted, knelt on one knee, and presented a letter with both hands.

Lu Yan took the letter and quickly read it.

His originally furrowed brows relaxed instantly, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Well done! Well done! Over 10,000 enemies were killed in this battle, and over 200,000 civilians were captured."

"The Javanese have been caught in a trap! This kid, Night Owl, is really capable!"

When Li Kui, who was standing by, heard the news, he didn't care about the mud on his body and came forward excitedly, rubbing his hands.

"Congratulations, sir! Congratulations, sir!"

He looked happy and asked cautiously:

"Sir, does this mean that our Shannan Prefecture will expand its territory by another hundred miles?"

Lu Yan glanced at him with a smile.

"Xiao Kui, when did you learn to flatter others?"

Li Kui chuckled and scratched his head.

"I'm really happy for you, sir! Once we take over Haixia Pass, our Shannan Prefecture will completely open the gateway to Java!"

"However you want to fight in the future, isn't it all up to you, sir, to decide?"

"How can we give back the Haixia Pass we have obtained?"

The joy of victory made Lu Yan feel relieved, but soon, a trace of worry passed through his heart.

Behind this victory, the shortcomings of Shannan Prefecture’s navy were fully exposed.

It is true that advanced guns and cannons are Shannan Prefecture’s powerful weapons, but the lack of naval forces cannot be ignored.

However, the fall of Haixia Pass undoubtedly tore open the last line of defense of the Java Kingdom.

Java, this once dazzling pearl.

Now, they can only passively endure the attacks from Shannan Prefecture and struggle like a trapped beast.

Haixia Pass, this fortress guarding the strait, will become a solid fortress for the Shannan Prefecture Navy.

With the Inner Grand Canal, Shannan Prefecture's water transportation will be further improved and its commerce will reach a new height.

"Pass the order down! Tell everyone that we have won this battle!"

Lu Yan gave the order loudly, his voice full of heroism.

The news of the great victory quickly spread throughout Shannan Prefecture, dispelling the gloom brought by days of rain and floods.

The people ran around to tell each other and cheered, as if it was as lively as the New Year.

At the same time, the cholera epidemic in Jingzhou Prefecture was like a beast lurking in the dark, ready to show its fangs again at any time.

More than ten days ago, the epidemic was brought under control with the concerted efforts of all people, but no one can guarantee that this is just a temporary calm.

The shadow of the plague hung over Lu Yan's heart, making him unable to sleep or eat.

He knew that if cholera reached Shannan Prefecture, it would suffer a severe blow and could fall within a few days.

The safety of people's lives and the stability of Shannan Prefecture are both hanging by a thread.

After much deliberation, Lu Yan decided to carry out comprehensive vaccination work in Shannan Prefecture.

"Sir, is this vaccine really effective?"

Li Kui came forward with a look of doubt on his face.

"Whether it works or not, it's better than just sitting there and waiting to die."

Lu Yan's tone was firm. He knew that this was the best preventive measure at the moment.

He was the first to get vaccinated, setting an example and hoping to dispel the fears and doubts in the hearts of the people.

"Get vaccinated too, little ones!"

Seeing this, Li Kui stretched out his arm without hesitation.

Lu Yan looked into the distance, silently praying in his heart that the vaccine could effectively resist the invasion of cholera.

Intense and orderly vaccination work has begun in every corner of Shannan Prefecture.

Medical staff are traveling around towns and villages to vaccinate the people.

Although people are still a little afraid of vaccines.

However, under the government's publicity and guidance, people gradually accepted this new preventive measure.

"For everyone's safety and the future of Shannan Prefecture, please actively cooperate with vaccination!"

Lu Yan's voice echoed over Shannan Prefecture, carrying a powerful force that inspired everyone.

Not only the people of Shannan Prefecture, Lu Yan was also thinking about the soldiers far away in Haixia Pass.

He knew that Haixiaguan was located in a fortress with frequent personnel flow. Once an epidemic broke out, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He immediately arranged for a doctor to rush to Haixia Pass with the vaccine to ensure the safety of the soldiers.

"Great doctor, the soldiers at Haixia Pass are in your care!"

Lu Yan said solemnly to the doctor.

"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely complete the task!"

The doctor took the order and left, carrying Lu Yan's instructions and vaccines, and embarked on the journey to Haixia Pass.

Lu Yan looked at the doctor's receding back, his heart filled with hope.

As long as everyone works together, we will be able to defeat the plague and protect the peace of Shannan Prefecture.

"By the way, has the vaccine been sent to Jingzhou Prefecture?"

Lu Yan suddenly thought of Chen Qingwan and couldn't help feeling a little worried.

"Your Excellency, it has been sent to Jingzhou Prefecture, and Miss Chen has also been vaccinated!"

Li Kui answered quickly.

"That's good." Lu Yan finally felt relieved.

"Prepare the boat, go to Haixia Pass!"

On the city wall of Haixia Pass, Ye Xiao was covered in blood, but that couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.

Looking at the Shannan Prefecture army that was a massive mass outside the city, he felt extremely proud.

"Brother Ye, Haixia Pass has been captured! The Javanese defenders have been completely annihilated!"