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

This trick really worked.

The surrendered soldiers were all full of energy and worked very hard in training.

They all knew in their hearts that following Lu Yan was the real way out.

In addition to reorganizing the army, Lu Yan also did not forget to appease the people.

He stepped up publicity efforts and posted notices everywhere.

Promote his image of benevolence and love for the people, as well as the prosperity of Shannan Prefecture.

Of course, there is also some exaggeration.

Make some small things into big things, and some ordinary achievements into earth-shaking feats.

"I heard that our Lord Lu single-handedly took on a hundred thousand soldiers from the Northern Xiang Kingdom and left them utterly defeated!"

In the teahouse, a storyteller was talking about Lu Yan's "heroic deeds" with saliva flying.

"Really? So powerful?"

One audience member opened his eyes wide, a look of disbelief on his face.

"How could it be false? I saw it with my own eyes!"

The storyteller said this with confidence.

"Master Lu is not only a martial arts expert, but also a master of the art of Qimen Dunjia. He can call the wind and rain, and is omnipotent!"

"Wow! Lord Lu is truly an amazing person!"

The people listened with great interest.

The admiration for Lu Yan is like a surging river, endless.

After dealing with the internal affairs of Shannan Prefecture, Lu Yan began to think about his next plan.

He knew that Beixiang State would not give up after its defeat this time.

It will be back soon.

Lu Yan decided to speed up the development of Shannan Prefecture's economic and military strength.

On the one hand, he encouraged the people to reclaim wasteland and develop agricultural production.

On the other hand, he ordered the craftsmen to work day and night.

Create a batch of powerful artillery and rockets.

These cannons use the latest casting technology, with longer range and greater power.

The rocket is an improvement based on the traditional rocket.

Explosives have been added to make the damage more severe.

At the same time, he also secretly developed a new weapon - "Sky Bomb".

This was a weapon similar to a modern hand grenade.

It was powerful enough to blow down city walls.

He also ordered people to create a special weapon called "mace".

It is a long-handled weapon with a spiked iron ball at the top.

It is very powerful when swung and has great lethality.

To train soldiers to use these new weapons.

Lu Yan also specially compiled a set of training manuals.

He personally guided the soldiers in training.

Lu Yan even secretly began to study hot air balloons.

I dream of riding a hot air balloon one day.

Fly to the palace of Beixiang Kingdom and capture their emperor as a hostage.

"Sir, can this... this thing really fly?"

Lu Fei looked at the huge spherical object in front of him with a look of doubt on his face.

"Of course!"

Lu Yan patted the hot air balloon and said confidently.

"How can such a small matter trouble me?"

"But... this thing doesn't even have wings. How can it fly?"

"Stupid! This is called a hot air balloon, don't you understand?"

"Using the principle that hot air rises, you can fly!"

Lu Yan explained unhappily.

"Oh…"

Lu Fei nodded, not quite understanding, but still half believing and half doubting.

In order to cope with the upcoming war, Lu Yan decided not to passively defend this time.

Instead, choose to take the initiative.

He summoned his generals to discuss the plan of attacking Beixiang State.

"Everyone, the Beixiang Kingdom has gone too far and has repeatedly invaded our Shannan Prefecture!"

"This time, we can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative and show them some color!"

Lu Yan said passionately.

"Your Excellency is right! We have wanted to beat up these bastards for a long time!"

Zhang Xun was the first to jump out and express his support.

"That's right! We must attack their lair and let them know how powerful we are!"

"But... sir, we only have 100,000 troops."

"But Beixiang State has millions of troops. How...how can we defeat them?"

"What are you afraid of? We have firearms, new weapons, and a genius military advisor like me!"

"Even if they have a million-strong army, I can still defeat them!"

Lu Yan said confidently.

"What's more, we can also incite the soldiers of Beixiang Kingdom to rebel!"

"Their soldiers were hungry and cold, and they had long been dissatisfied with the Beixiang Kingdom."

"As long as we use a little trick, we can make them turn against us!"

Lu Yan paused, smiled mysteriously, and continued:

"Besides, I have an ace up my sleeve..."

"What trump card?"

Everyone asked curiously.

Lu Yan smiled mysteriously, but did not answer. Instead, he kept the question a secret:

"You will know then!"

Lu Yan's "trump card" is still shrouded in mystery, which has piqued the appetite of all the generals.

After the meeting, Zhang Xun and Han Sheng were arm in arm.

He kept muttering to himself all the way, trying to guess what Lu Yan was up to.

"Lord Lu always comes up with something unexpected.

Maybe there really is some secret weapon hidden away!"

Thinking of this, they also became a little excited.

I can’t wait to see Lu Yan’s “ace” appear.

……

Outside Shannan Prefecture, the atmosphere in the tent of Li Mu, commander of the Yulin Army, was solemn.

A dusty spy knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and reported:

"General, the spies report that Lord Lu...has won a great victory!"

Li Mu stood up suddenly, frowning:

"A great victory? Are you sure? Zhao Xuan brought a hundred thousand soldiers with him."

"Lu Yan's Shannan Prefecture only has about 30,000 people at most. How did they win?"

The spy swallowed his saliva, his tone filled with disbelief:

"Absolutely true! I saw it with my own eyes, Lord Lu's army..."

"Equipped with extremely strange weapons, capable of spitting fire and releasing thunder, with enormous power."

"The Beixiang army had almost no power to fight back and was completely defeated!"

"Breathing fire? Setting off bombs?"

Some incredible images emerged in Li Mu's mind.

What on earth is this Lu Yan up to?

He paced back and forth, thinking for a moment.

He immediately wrote a letter to inform Empress Chen Qingwan in the capital of this matter.

At the same time, in the imperial palace in Beijing.

In the magnificent imperial study, Chen Qingwan was listening with great interest.

The personal maid Qiao'er was reporting in vivid detail.

The sensation caused by Lu Yan's strange and bizarre products in the capital.

"You didn't see the scene, madam. The soaps sent by Lord Lu were so popular."

"Those ladies were like crazy, afraid they wouldn't be able to grab it,"

"And the glass mirror is even rarer. Several prime ministers' wives and concubines have sent people to buy it!"

Qiao'er was so excited that her saliva was almost flying out.

Chen Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and tapped the table lightly with her slender jade fingers.

This Lu Yan is really good at making money.

It seems that the previous business agreement was really worth it.

At this moment, a shrill voice sounded:

"Your Majesty, urgent news from General Li Mu!"

A eunuch holding a letter walked cautiously to Chen Qingwan.