This Lu Yan is not only handsome but also has a great figure.

And he's so talented, it's truly impressive.

Unexpectedly, he was so calm, collected, and decisive on the battlefield.

The battle lasted for several hours and ended in victory for the Shannan Prefecture army.

The defenders of Beixiang were either killed or wounded, and the rest surrendered.

The enemy commander was brought before Lu Yan, bound hand and foot, his face showing utter disbelief.

"Lord Lu, I have lost."

The enemy commander said dejectedly.

"Thank you for your kind offer," Lu Yan said with a smile.

"If we had just surrendered earlier, there would have been no problem. Why did we have to waste everyone's time?"

Lu Yan accepted the surrender of the enemy commander and ordered his soldiers to take him away for safekeeping.

He looked around and saw the fear and anxiety on the faces of the people in the city, and a sense of responsibility rose in his heart.

"All soldiers, listen to my command! Immediately pacify the people and stabilize the situation in the city!"

The soldiers responded in unison:

"yes!"

Lu Yan then turned to the general beside him and solemnly instructed:

"Pass down the order: Soldiers are strictly forbidden from disturbing the people. Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"

The generals immediately accepted the order and left.

Lu Yan then ordered the treasury to be opened and the grain distributed to the poor people in the city.

The people saw that the army of Shannan Prefecture was disciplined and did not commit any offenses.

They received food relief and were moved to tears.

They all knelt down and shouted:

"Lord Lu is an upright and just official! The Shannan Prefecture is a righteous and benevolent force!"

In the Battle of Southeast Pass, Lu Yan achieved a great victory with fewer troops, which greatly enhanced his reputation.

When the news reached Shannan Prefecture, the people were overjoyed and spread the word.

Lu Yan's name once again became a topic of conversation among people.