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

The news of the great victory at Jianmen Pass spread like wildfire throughout the streets and alleys of Shannan Prefecture.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, but the doors of every household were already opened.

People rushed to the streets, their joy beyond words.

Children, holding candied haws in their hands, skipped and danced among the crowd.

The crisp laughter echoed in the alley.

The adults gathered in groups of three or five to talk about this hard-won victory.

The news spread like wildfire, and some people said that Lord Lu was a military genius.

Jianmen Pass was captured overnight;

Some people also say that Lord Lu is resourceful.

He cleverly took advantage of Beixiang State's weakness and captured the city without bloodshed.

Whether true or not, this victory undoubtedly gave the people of Shannan Prefecture a shot in the arm.

Make them full of hope for the future.

The restaurants and teahouses were bustling with activity and every seat was packed.

The storyteller stood on a high platform, waving a folding fan in his hand vigorously.

He eloquently recounted the story of Lu Yan's clever capture of Jianmen Pass.

He vividly described the fierce fighting on the battlefield.

How Lord Lu planned and planned, won the battle thousands of miles away, and defeated the army of Beixiang State.

The audience listened with bated breath, clapped their hands in admiration, and burst into laughter.

The crisp sound of tea bowls colliding, cheers and applause rose one after another, merging into a sea of ​​joy.

Even the waiter was fascinated by what he heard and served tea and water more diligently than usual.

Shannan Prefecture under Lu Yan's rule was filled with a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

It formed a sharp contrast with the war-torn outside the Great Wall.

The shops on both sides of the street are full of goods, and the silk in the silk shops is smooth and shiny.

The clothes in the clothing store are of novel styles, and even rare and precious treasures that are rarely seen in daily life are displayed in prominent positions in the store.

The people's faces were filled with smiles, and they were carrying large and small bags of New Year's goods in their hands, enjoying this rare era of peace and prosperity.

After returning to Shannan Prefecture, Lu Yan immediately began to reward people according to their merits.

On the training ground, flags fluttered.

The soldiers, fully armed with sharp weapons, lined up in neat square formations, waiting for Lord Lu's reward.

The sunlight shone on their shiny armor, reflecting a dazzling light.

They all held their heads high and their eyes were bright.

His face was filled with the joy of victory and admiration for Lord Lu.

Lu Yan stood on the high platform, looking at the familiar faces, feeling a mixture of emotions in his heart.

These soldiers were all trained by him.

They had been through countless battles with him.

They went through life and death together and established a deep brotherhood.

With a wave of his hand, he took out a large amount of gold, silver and jewelry from the captured spoils.

Meritorious officials will be rewarded according to their contributions.

"Li Kui! Kill 300 enemies and I'll reward you with 100 taels of gold!"

"Zhang San! Charge into battle and kill the enemy bravely. I will reward you with fifty taels of silver!"

……

Every time a name was called, the soldiers burst into cheers.

The heavy gold, silver and jewelry are the best reward for their bloody battles.

The soldiers cheered and their morale was high

I can't wait to charge into battle for Lord Lu again and achieve great things.

"This time, thanks to the brothers' bloody battle, we have this great victory!"

Lu Yan said loudly.

"I will never treat any meritorious person unfairly! In addition to gold, silver, and jewelry, I will also give you a better life!"

There was thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.

Li Kui stood in the crowd, looking at Lu Yan's high-spirited appearance, and secretly admired him in his heart.

He rubbed his hands and thought: I will definitely be included in the reward this time, hehe!

After the rewards were given, Lu Yan immediately began to reorganize the defensive fortifications of Jianmen Pass.

He assigned the task of strengthening the city's defenses to Zhang Xun, and repeatedly instructed him:

"Old Zhang, this mission is of utmost importance. We must build Jianmen Pass into an iron wall and make sure those bastards from Beixiang Kingdom never return!"

Zhang Xun patted his chest and assured:

"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

The responsibility of comforting the wounded and handling logistical matters fell on Lu Fei's shoulders.

Lu Yanyu said to him earnestly:

"Lu Fei, our brothers have been injured in this battle. You must take good care of them."

"Let them recover as quickly as possible. We must also focus on logistics to ensure the stability of the army."

Lu Fei nodded solemnly:

"Don't worry, sir. I will do my best!"

Lu Yan also sent Ye Xiao to lead the special forces to investigate the enemy situation outside Jianmen Pass and report the movements of Beixiang Kingdom at any time.

He repeatedly told Night Owl:

"Night Owl, be smart, don't let the spies from Beixiang Kingdom discover you."

"Any disturbances must be reported to me promptly."

Night Owl bowed and accepted the order:

"Don't worry, sir. I will be extremely careful!"

……

At the same time, inside the magnificent palace of Beixiang Kingdom, the atmosphere was like frozen ice.

The King of Beixiang was furious.

He threw the wine glass in his hand hard to the ground, and the fragments flew everywhere, just like his mood at the moment.

"Trash! They're all trash!"

He roared, his saliva splashing on the faces of the ministers closest to him.

They were so frightened that they trembled and dared not breathe.

"If you can't even beat a small prefect, what's the point of me supporting you?"

Inside the main hall, civil officials and military officers were kneeling on the ground, each one of them silent as a mouse.

Jianmen Pass was lost and Zhao Xuan was captured.

This news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Beixiang Kingdom.

What makes them feel even more ashamed is the person who lost to them.

It turned out to be just an unknown prefect of Shannan Prefecture - Lu Yan.

"Your Majesty, please calm down!"

An old minister spoke tremblingly.

"Lu Yan is a cunning fellow with a lot of tricks and a sharp weapon. It's understandable that our soldiers were defeated..."

"Excusable? I think you are all cowards!"

The king was still angry.

"Jianmen Pass is the gateway to our country. How can we give it to others?"

"Pass the order down, reorganize the army immediately and wait until the time is right."

"I will personally lead the army to razed Shannan Prefecture and capture that bastard Lu Yan alive!"

at this time.

A clear voice sounded at the entrance of the hall:

"Father, calm down!"

Following the sound, a girl in gorgeous clothes walked in.

She is Princess Mingyue of Beixiang Kingdom, the king's most beloved daughter.

She has a beautiful face and noble temperament, but there is a hint of worry between her brows at this moment.

"Mingyue, what are you doing here?"

The king's tone softened slightly when he saw his daughter.

"Father, I heard that Jianmen Pass had been lost, so I came to persuade you."

Princess Mingyue walked up to the king and bowed to him.

"I think it is not appropriate to fight any further at this moment."

The king frowned:

"Why? Am I going to watch Jianmen Pass being occupied by the Datong Dynasty?"

"Father, I have mentioned to you before the marriage with Lu Yan..."

Princess Mingyue said shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

"Lu Yan is extremely talented. If he can form an alliance with my Beixiang Kingdom, wouldn't it be more advantageous than attacking Shannan Prefecture?"