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

Tu Rong said this and walked up to a burly soldier with a full beard.

Introducing to Lu Yan:

"This is Batu, the best among us, and an excellent swimmer."

"He's particularly skilled in underwater combat, earning the nickname 'White Shark in the Waves'!"

Batu saluted Lu Yan in a muffled voice, revealing his white teeth:

"My humble servant Batu, nice to meet you, my Lord!"

Lu Yan nodded approvingly and looked at another sturdy soldier holding a spear:

"Who is this……"

"His name is Feiying. He's our best marksman, and he can hit the target with a single strike!"

Tu Rong rushed to introduce.

"Look, sir, the spear in his hand was made by him himself."

"The spearhead is made of deep-sea black iron, and it can cut through iron like mud!"

Feiying danced the spear in his hand, and the tip of the spear cut through the air, making a sharp whistling sound.

The more Lu Yan looked at it, the more satisfied he became. He waved his hand with great pride and said:

"Tonight, I will host a welcoming reception for you all!"

The restaurant was brightly lit and filled with the aroma of wine.

Lu Yan sat in the main seat, raised his glass, and said to everyone:

"Everyone, we gather here today for a common goal..."

"That is to build an invincible navy and let the flag of Shannan Prefecture fly over the seven seas!"

Everyone raised their glasses in response and shouted:

"I am willing to die for you, sir!"

Batu, Feiying and other Javanese sailors, although they did not speak the same language.

But I also felt Lu Yan's enthusiasm and heroism.

Everyone raised their glasses excitedly.

He shouted along with the crowd in the Datong Dynasty language, which he was not very fluent in.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Lu Yan put down his wine glass, looked at Tu Rong who was sitting next to him, and asked:

"Tu Rong, did you discover anything when you returned to Java this time?"

Tu Rong put down the wine glass in his hand and said solemnly:

"Sir, the King of Java hates you to the core and has been secretly recruiting troops to take revenge on you."

Lu Yan sneered:

"Just him? He's overestimating himself! Once my warship is built, he'll be the first one to be attacked!"

Lu Yan squinted his eyes and looked at these Javanese sailors.

He was thinking about how to train this group of "barbarians" into an elite force.

He didn't want them to become a mob that only knew how to wield scimitars.

His goal is to create an invincible navy that will terrify the enemy!

The next day, at dawn, the sea breeze with a salty smell blew across the coast.

Lu Yan stood on the high platform, looking down at the sailors who had gathered on the beach, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

He incorporated all the hundreds of people he recruited from Heifengzhai into the navy.

Since these guys came to Shannan Prefecture, they have been doing nothing all day and have become accustomed to a life of luxury.

Everyone has a beer belly. Where have you ever seen such a scene?

Lu Yan's training method is simply unheard of and unseen.

Frogman diving training requires soldiers to dive into icy water and hold their breath for a long time;

Boarding drills required soldiers to move quickly on bumpy wooden boards and conduct simulated attacks;

The night raid simulations allowed the soldiers to grope their way forward in pitch darkness, practicing the raid...

The various strange and bizarre training programs made these sailors complain bitterly.

"Sir, this...this is too difficult!"

A fat sailor, his face flushed and sweating profusely.

He complained to Lu Yan with a sad face.

He held his round belly and felt like his internal organs were about to be thrown out.

"I...when I was in Black Wind Village, I never...was ever so...tired..."

He spoke incoherently and was out of breath.

Lu Yan glanced at him with a hint of sarcasm in his tone:

"What? Are you scared? If you're scared, go back and hug the child!"

"You're used to a life of luxury, and you can't even endure this little hardship. What's the point of being a soldier?"

The sailor suddenly dared not say another word.

He knew Lu Yan's temper and could only grit his teeth and continue training.

Another sailor couldn't help but complain:

"Sir, this dive has been too... too long. I... I feel like my lungs are going to explode..."

His face turned blue and his lips turned purple, and he had obviously reached his limit.

Lu Yan walked up to him, patted his shoulder, and softened his tone:

"I know it's hard work, but if you want to become an elite team, you have to work harder than ordinary people."

"Think about your families and the people of Shannan Prefecture. They need your protection!"

"Do you want them to be harassed by the enemy?"

These words ignited a bit of fighting spirit in the hearts of the sailors who were originally complaining.

Yes, they can no longer live in a muddle-headed way like before.

They want to protect their families and the people of Shannan Prefecture!

Thinking of this, they gritted their teeth and continued to train.

In contrast, the Javanese sailors performed much better.

They live on the sea all year round and have dark skin.

They exude the salty smell of the sea breeze, and each one is lean and strong, as agile as a dragon.

They are very familiar with water and can move freely in it, just like fish returning to the sea.

Moreover, each of them is fearless and works extremely hard during training.

Even during boarding drills, the planks shook violently.

They were also able to maintain their balance steadily, wielding the wooden swords in their hands with great vigor.

Batu and Feiying even led the charge, setting an example by going into battle shirtless.

He moved among the troops with a vigorous figure, and from time to time he issued loud slogans to inspire other soldiers.

They demonstrated each movement skillfully and personally provided guidance.

He quickly earned the respect of all the soldiers.

Lu Yan looked at this scene and nodded with satisfaction.

Batu and Feiying were appointed as naval generals, responsible for training soldiers in water combat skills and coordinated tactics.

Based on the expertise of the Javanese sailors, he designed a new water battle formation called the "Dragon Out to Sea Formation."

Lu Yan pointed to the formation diagram made of small flags and wooden blocks on the sand table and explained to the two:

"This formation emphasizes speed and flexibility, fully utilizing your advantages of being good at swimming and close combat."

"When the battle begins, use a small boat to feint and attract the enemy's attention."

"Then the main warships quickly encircled the enemy from the flank, like a dragon emerging from the sea, quickly tearing through the enemy's defenses and engaging in close combat."

"Batu, Feiying, what do you think of this formation?"

Lu Yan looked at the two of them with burning eyes.

"Sir, if we can master this formation, we will be able to roam the sea unhindered like a dragon!"

He paused and added:

"Our Javanese warriors are least afraid of close combat! When the time comes, we will surely terrify the enemy!"

Lu Yan nodded:

"That's right! I want our navy to become the most powerful force in this sea!"

"Let the flag of Shannan Prefecture fly high on every island!"

At this time, outside Shannan Prefecture...

The 50,000-strong Javanese army stationed here also received orders to immediately attack Shannan Prefecture.