Lu Yan scoffed.

"Where I got my stuff is none of your business! It fell from the sky, you believe it or not?"

Zhao Xuan's face stiffened, but he still patiently continued to ask:

"Then... what are your army's training methods..."

"Training methods? Simple, I invented them myself, they're one of a kind!"

Lu Yan burped and said nonchalantly.

Zhao Xuan's lips twitched. This Lu Yan was completely unyielding!

He took a deep breath and decided to try a different approach.

"Lu Yan, you...you are truly skilled in military command. May I offer some guidance?"

Lu Yan glanced at him sideways.

"Give you pointers? Do you even deserve them? You're just a defeated opponent, how dare you ask me to give you pointers?"

Zhao Xuan's face flushed red, but he dared not retaliate.

He gritted his teeth and said:

Even if you win this battle, so what?

"My Northern Xiang Kingdom has a million-strong army and hundreds of thousands of iron cavalry. Can your Shannan Prefecture withstand them?"

"Won't it all end up being trampled flat?"

"Oh ho, you dare to threaten me?" Lu Yan raised an eyebrow.

"You lost, so what? Why are you still here offering hindsight advice? If you want to live, kneel down and surrender!"

"If I'm in a good mood, I might spare your dog's life!"

"Surrender? Bah! I'd rather die than surrender to you!"

Zhao Xuan spat on the ground, his eyes filled with determination.

Lu Yan didn't even glance at him.

He turned and shouted at the bewildered soldiers of Beixiang Kingdom:

"Brothers! Let me tell you, the people I admire most are you men who defend our country!"

"Even though we're enemies now, I really want to recruit you all... no, I mean bring you under my command!"

He paused, as if he was preparing something powerful, then roared:

"Most of you also know how well the people of Shannan Prefecture are living now!"

"Every meal is a feast of meat and fish, and every meal is different!"

"As long as you're willing to switch jobs, I guarantee you can live this kind of heavenly life too! You'll eat well, drink well, and have meat at every meal!"

"You dare!" Zhao Xuan's eyes widened.

Do you know what the consequences would be if you took our Beixiang soldiers under your control?

Lu Yan picked at his ear, looking disdainful.

"Are you ever going to stop? When you came to my Shannan Prefecture to cause trouble, didn't you ever think that this day would come?"

"Zhao Xuan, I think you're a decent guy. Why don't you come work for me? I'll give you a job!"

"I'd rather die than be your dog!"

Zhao Xuan's neck swelled up, and he roared hoarsely.

"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

Lu Yan snorted coldly and waved his hand impatiently.

"Drag him away! Keep a close eye on him!"

After Zhao Xuan was dragged away like a dead dog.

Lu Yan turned to the remaining Bei Xiang soldiers and said impatiently.

"Look at you all! Following that good-for-nothing Zhao Xuan, you deserve to go hungry!"

"They're all emaciated and look like beggars! Look at the soldiers of my Shannan Prefecture, they're all fat and strong, eating meat and wine at every meal!"

"If you know what's good for you, surrender now! Follow me, and I'll make sure you can live a life like this too!"

He paused for a moment, then said:

"In the Northern Xiang Kingdom, you risked your lives and fought tooth and nail, only to end up not even being able to get a full bowl of rice!"

"Your wives, children, and elderly parents are still suffering from hunger and cold at home!"

"Fit your hands to your conscience, is this damn war even worth fighting?"

As soon as Lu Yan said this, the room erupted in a cacophony of noise.

The soldiers of Beixiang Kingdom had shifty eyes, clearly wavering.

"Brothers! Let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart,"

"In Shannan Prefecture, as long as you're willing to work hard, you can live a life of luxury! You can even get married and have children!"

"Your parents, wives, and children can also live a comfortable life! This is the kind of life a real man should live!"

Lu Yan continued to incite, his tone becoming even more seductive.

As he spoke, he waved his hand.

Several boxes of gleaming silver clattered to the ground with a loud crash, so bright that it blinded everyone.

Immediately afterwards, several truckloads of fragrant meat arrived, their aroma wafting far and wide.

The hungry soldiers were so tempted that their mouths watered.

"So, brothers, have you thought it through?"

Lu Yan asked with a smile.

A generous reward will surely attract brave men, and Lu Yan's sweet words and material temptations worked their magic.

More and more soldiers from the Northern Xiang Kingdom chose to join the Shannan Prefecture.

They abandoned their armor and knelt before Lu Yan, expressing their willingness to submit.

Of course, there are also those who are determined to die rather than betray their country.

These people were eventually executed on Lu Yan's orders.

Lu Yan was overjoyed as he looked at the mass of surrendered soldiers kneeling before him.

This isn't fighting a war, it's just picking up heads!

He rubbed his hands together, cleared his throat, and addressed the surrendered soldiers in a loud voice:

"Brothers, those who understand the times are the wise ones!"

"Follow me, Lu, and I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury, with meat at every meal and revelry every night!"

"Want to get married? I'll provide you with wives! Want to have kids? I'll provide you with baby formula!"

"In short, as long as you work hard, you'll enjoy endless wealth and prosperity!"

Upon hearing this, the surrendered soldiers below immediately erupted in chaos.

They were originally poor peasants.

He was conscripted by the Northern Xiang Kingdom and had no idea where his next meal would come from.

I've had enough of this miserable life.

Now that Lu Yan's promises are so tempting, how could they not be tempted?

"Sir, I'm willing to work for you!"

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