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

He paced back and forth, restless like a trapped animal.

Suddenly, he stopped and a sinister gleam flashed in his eyes.

"Where is our army now?"

Another guard quickly stepped forward and replied respectfully:

"Your Majesty, 50,000 troops have crossed the canal and are stationed near Shannan Prefecture, ready to attack at any time."

"it is good!"

A sinister smile appeared on the king's face.

"Pass the order and attack Shannan Prefecture immediately! I will make Lu Yan and Tu Rong pay the price!"

"Let their blood stain the land of Shannan Prefecture red!"

At this time, Liu An's confidant also secretly came to Beixiang State.

Liu An's confidants disguised themselves, avoided the patrolling guards, and sneaked into the palace.

After wandering for a long time, he finally found the trusted guard of the King of Beixiang in a hidden corner.

He stuffed a heavy piece of gold into his hand and whispered:

"This is a small gift from my master Liu An. Please, General, personally deliver this secret letter to His Majesty the King."

The guard weighed the gold, accepted the letter calmly, and nodded.

In Beixiang Kingdom, the royal palace was filled with a strong scent of sandalwood.

The King of Beixiang was reclining on a tiger-skin throne, holding a wine jug in one hand.

He held a scantily clad woman in one arm, his eyes dazed.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Liu An of the Datong Dynasty sent someone to deliver a secret letter."

A guard reported cautiously, fearing to disturb the king's interest.

"Liu An? That old fox, what is he up to?"

The king burped and waved his hand impatiently.

"Read!"

The guard quickly unfolded the secret letter and read it in a slightly trembling voice.

In the letter, Liu An described how Lu Yan was arrogant and domineering and how he oppressed the people.

How to threaten the rule of the Datong Dynasty and propose to join forces with the Beixiang Kingdom.

Attack Shannan Prefecture from both the north and the south to eliminate Lu Yan.

After the matter is accomplished, I am willing to hand over Shannan Prefecture to you as a sign of sincerity.

"What is Liu An planning?"

The King of Beixiang asked in a gruff voice.

The Prime Minister standing by bowed and replied:

"Your Majesty, Liu An's actions may seem absurd, but they are not."

"He is now being oppressed by Lu Yan and is in urgent need of external assistance. Our Beixiang Kingdom is his only hope."

"Hope? I think he's clearly using me as a tool!"

Another prime minister also interrupted and said:

"Your Majesty, I think this matter cannot be taken lightly."

"Liu An is extremely cunning and treacherous. We have to be on guard."

The king snorted coldly.

"Of course I know he has bad intentions."

"That little Lu Yan defeated our Beixiang army twice and captured our Jianmen Pass."

"If I don't avenge this, I will not be a human being!"

He took a big gulp of wine, his eyes full of anger.

"only……"

His voice dropped and he seemed hesitant.

"Mingyue is in Shannan Prefecture now. If we send troops, what if..."

The king's hesitation was clearly seen by the prime minister standing beside him.

The Prime Minister stepped forward, clasped his hands and said:

"Your Majesty, I believe that cooperating with Liu An will bring more benefits than disadvantages."

"Lu Yan is now growing stronger and stronger. Sooner or later, he will become a serious threat to our Beixiang Kingdom."

"Why not take this opportunity to join forces with Liu An and eradicate him."

"As for the princess, as long as we plan carefully, we can ensure her safety."

At this time, a man in black tights walked in. He was Liu An's confidant.

He bowed to the king, his tone respectful yet with a hint of subtle arrogance:

"Your Majesty, please calm down. My Prime Minister knows your concerns very well, so he has specially sent me here to demonstrate our sincerity to you."

"Sincerity? What sincerity? Could it be that Liu An is willing to offer Lu Yan's head?"

The king snorted coldly, obviously not believing this.

Liu An's confidant smiled slightly and said calmly:

"My lord, my master said that as long as you are willing to send troops,"

"Shannan Prefecture and Jianmen Pass all belong to Beixiang State!"

"In addition, our dynasty is willing to pay tribute of one million taels of silver, one thousand pieces of silk, and various rare treasures to Beixiang Kingdom every year as a token of our sincerity."

The king's expression eased slightly after hearing this, but his doubts were still not completely dispelled:

"Who can't say that? Why should I believe you?"

Upon hearing this, the confidant raised a sinister smile:

"Don't worry, my king. My prime minister has already laid a net of heaven and earth, waiting for Lu Yan to fall into it."

"Within five days, I will let the king see how Lu Yan was defeated!"

"When the time comes, Your Majesty, if you send out your troops again, wouldn't victory be a sure thing?"

The king pondered for a moment, but was finally moved by his confidant's sweet words and generous conditions.

He knew very well that if he could recapture Jianmen Pass and annex Shannan Prefecture.

The strength of Beixiang Kingdom will be greatly enhanced, and it can even compete with the Datong Dynasty.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Alright! As long as Liu An can prove his strength, I will send troops!"

Liu An's confidant was overjoyed and quickly assured:

"Your Majesty, rest assured, my master will not let you down!"

"Within five days, you will see news of Lu Yan's defeat!"

After saying that, he said goodbye and left, disappearing into the night.

After Liu An's confidant left, the Prime Minister walked up to the king and whispered:

"Your Majesty, I think we need to be cautious about this matter. Lu Yan is very cunning and we must be on guard against him."

"What Ai Qing said is absolutely true."

The king nodded.

"I will send someone to the capital right now to find out what that old fox Liu An is up to."

……

At the dock outside Shannan Prefecture.

The sea breeze was fierce, and the waves hit the stone steps, making bursts of roars.

Lu Yan was unaware of Liu An's plan to cooperate with Beixiang Kingdom.

He was currently wearing his official uniform, standing on the dock with his hands behind his back.

From afar, at the point where the sea and the sky meet, several ships flying exotic flags are breaking through the waves.

He knew that it was Tu Rong who had returned.

A warm current surged in Lu Yan's heart, and all the worries he had felt for the past few days were swept away.

The boat docked, and Tu Rong, dressed in Javanese clothing, jumped onto the dock in a few steps and knelt on one knee:

"My lord, I am lucky to have lived up to my command!"

Lu Yan quickly helped him up, looking past Tu Rong and at the hundreds of sailors standing in line behind him.

They have dark skin and thin bodies, but their eyes are sharp and reveal a fierceness.

Everyone was holding a weapon and a scimitar on his waist, and an air of fierceness came over him.

Lu Yan noticed that although they had experienced many storms.

But their clothes and armor were neat and their formation was strict, which showed that they were well-trained.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Lu Yan praised repeatedly and patted Tu Rong on the shoulder.

"You really didn't disappoint me!"

Tu Rong chuckled and pointed at the soldiers behind him.

"Sir, these brothers are my comrades who have fought side by side with me. Each of them is as brave as ten and is skilled in battle!"

"They are all top-notch experts in Java!"