The most important thing is for the people to live and work in peace and contentment!

At that time, the people should sing and dance, and beat drums and gongs.

It presented a scene of peace and prosperity!

Just imagining that scene makes me feel joyful!

"His true intention was not what he really wanted."

Lu Yan's real goal is... hehehe... to attract the attention of merchants from all over the world!

Let them see the prosperity and stability of our Shannan Prefecture! Let them be envious!

Let them be jealous! Let them beg and plead to invest!

"This will attract them to trade, bringing a flood of wealth to Shannan Prefecture!"

Make them hand over all their money!

War is indeed cruel, but chaos also harbors enormous business opportunities!

It's like playing a video game: the greater the risk, the greater the reward!

In recent months, Lu Yan has noticed an interesting phenomenon.

That is... more and more caravans, like moths to a flame, are pouring into Shannan Prefecture one after another!

Despite the perilous journey and even the risk of execution and confiscation of their property, they were determined to do business with him!

These people are all incredibly shrewd! They're the type who won't act until they see a clear benefit!

They keenly sensed a business opportunity, and Shannan Prefecture was the source of their wealth!

The stronger Shannan Prefecture is, the safer they are, and the higher their profits will be!

It's like a... well... symbiotic relationship! Lu Yan provides them with a safe environment.

They brought wealth to Lu Yan! A win-win situation, isn't that wonderful!

Lu Yan went to great lengths to prepare for this grand sports meet.

Several months ago, he ordered the construction of a large sports plaza!

This is no ordinary square! It incorporates the unique architectural style of Shannan Prefecture.

It is magnificent and grand enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people; it is so dazzling that it dazzles the eye!

It is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking!

It... well, it's just awesome!

Now, the square is complete, just like a young girl dressed in her finest attire.

We eagerly await the arrival of heroes from all over the world!

Lu Yan couldn't wait to see them sweat it out on the field and show off their skills!

Just thinking about it is so exciting!

...

The news caused an uproar worldwide!

The monarchs of various countries all said: Is Lu Yan out of his mind?

Holding a sports meet in chaotic times is utterly ridiculous.

Some monarchs even began to doubt Lu Yan's intelligence, wondering if he had been kicked in the head by a donkey.

Some people also think that Lu Yan definitely had something up his sleeve.

They might be using this opportunity to recruit soldiers and conquer the world!

Suddenly, all sorts of conspiracy theories and rumors were flying around.

Shannan Prefecture instantly became the center of public opinion, the subject of everyone's gossip!

Even worse, some have fabricated a melodramatic love story between Lu Yan and a princess from a certain country.

They even claimed that the sports meet was their love-making ceremony, which is absolutely absurd!

Lu Yan was completely stunned when he heard these rumors.

He sat in his study, holding the latest issue of the "Shannan Prefecture Gossip Weekly".

His face turned pale and then flushed.

"Me... what kind of melodramatic love story do I have with a princess from some country?"

Lu Yan pointed to the cover of the weekly magazine, his face filled with disbelief.

The cover depicts a handsome man embracing a beautiful princess.

The two gazed at each other with deep affection, creating a beautiful and romantic scene.

The man's face was none other than Lu Yan's, but the princess... Lu Yan didn't recognize her at all!

"This...this is too outrageous!"

Lu Yan felt that his reputation had been severely damaged.

He, the dignified lord of Shannan Prefecture, was actually slandered as a lovesick fool!

"No, I have to clarify this!" Lu Yan suddenly stood up and paced back and forth.

"But... how do we clarify this?"

He scratched his head, momentarily at a loss.

I can't exactly go out into the street and explain to everyone I meet, can I?

Wouldn't that make him seem even more guilty?

"well…"

Lu Yan sighed, plopped back into his chair, and felt utterly exhausted.

This generation of people has such vivid imaginations!

"I heard that the prizes for the sports meet in Shannan Prefecture are glittering golden chamber pots!"

"Nonsense, it's clearly a diamond-encrusted toilet!"

"Your information is outdated! I heard that the champion will receive a pure gold washboard personally crafted by Lu Yan!"

The rumors became increasingly outrageous as they spread.

At this moment, Lu Yan didn't care anymore; let the rumors spread.

He's busy preparing for the sports meet, wishing he could stretch one day into two!

He personally designed the competition events, which included traditional events such as archery, wrestling, and horse racing.

There are also mind-blowing activities like gun shooting, obstacle courses, and teamwork!

You think that's all? No, no, no! There's more to come!

Lu Yan even wanted to organize a hot air balloon competition so that the contestants could compete against each other in the air!

Imagine that scene: colorful hot air balloons floating in the sky.

The audience below was cheering and jumping for joy; it was absolutely spectacular!

Lu Yan spared no expense in attracting more talent.

Prizes? They have to be generous! Gold and jewelry? Too tacky!

Property title? Not enough! What he wants to give away is—tax exemption rights!

That's right, it's tax exemption!

As long as you achieve a ranking in the competition, you can enjoy tax-free benefits for a certain period of time.

This is something far more valuable than gold and silver jewelry.

As soon as the news broke, heroes from all over the land flocked to Shannan Prefecture to register for the competition.

As the Sanam Prefectural Games approach, the entire city seems to be ignited, with excitement and restlessness filling the air.

The once peaceful and tranquil Shannan Prefecture is now as lively as during the Lunar New Year, even a hundred times more lively!

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