"Besides, I've taken over the barbarian lands, he definitely won't let this go! It would be strange if he didn't send troops!"

"So how should we deal with this?"

Han Sheng asked.

Lu Yan smiled mysteriously:

"Hehe, I've got a brilliant plan! I guarantee they won't leave alive!"

"What brilliant plan? Tell us quickly, boss!"

Everyone urged them on.

Lu Yan put down his wine glass, pointed to the map on the table, and slowly said:

"If the Northern Xiang Kingdom sends troops, they will inevitably take this route..."

He drew a route on the map with his finger, which was the only way from Beixiang Kingdom to Shannan Prefecture.

"There is a canyon along this road called 'Ghost Cry Canyon'..."

"Ghost Cry Gorge, the name itself is terrifying."

Zhang Xun rubbed his arms, as if he could feel the eerie winds blowing through the canyon.

Lu Yan chuckled and pointed to the winding canyon on the map.

"It's good that it's terrifying! If those bastards from Beixiang Kingdom heard this name, they'd probably get their pants wet!"

He gestured on the map with his finger.

"This Ghost Cry Gorge has towering cliffs on both sides and a narrow road in the middle. At its narrowest point, it can only accommodate two carriages side by side."

"The army marches here like a long snake, with its head and tail unable to keep up with each other."

Lu Fei's eyes lit up.

"Brilliant! Boss, the terrain you chose is absolutely perfect for trapping a turtle in a jar!"

"Catching a turtle in a jar? No, no, no,"

Lu Yan shook his finger.

"This isn't catching a turtle, it's trapping a dog inside the door!"

He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"My plan is this: the musketeer battalion will lie in ambush on the high ground on both sides of the canyon, with a commanding view."

"Once the Northern Xiang Kingdom's army enters the canyon, give them a good beating! Remember, beat them to a pulp!"

"Don't worry about the bullets, I may not have much else, but I have plenty of bullets!"

Lu Fei rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"Hehe, boss, don't worry! We'll make sure those bastards from Beixiang Kingdom experience the power of our firearms!"

Lu Yan continued.

"The cavalry battalion will ambush at the canyon exit. After the Northern Xiang army is routed, give chase! Chase them to the death!"

"Don't worry about the horses, I may not have much else, but I have plenty of horses!"

Zhang Xun couldn't contain his excitement either.

"Boss, just you wait and see! I guarantee not a single one will get away!"

“As for the infantry battalion…” Lu Yan looked at Han Sheng.

"You are the reserve force, ready to provide support at any time. If the Northern Xiang army tries to take a detour, you are to block their path!"

"If they don't take the detour, then I'll cover their retreat!"

In short, don't let them get away!

Han Sheng replied in a gruff voice:

"Yes, boss!"

Lu Yan looked around at everyone, his tone firm.

"Our victory against overwhelming odds hinges on surprise! In this battle, only victory is acceptable; defeat is not an option! Do you all understand?"

"Understood!" the crowd responded in unison, their fighting spirit high.

In the following days, Shannan Prefecture entered a state of intense preparation for war.

Lu Yan personally supervised the deployment of the musketeer battalion, cavalry battalion, and infantry battalion.

He also specially ordered the construction of a large number of defensive fortifications such as chevaux-de-frise and deer antlers.

Ghost Cry Gorge has been transformed into an impregnable fortress.

At the same time, the million-strong army of the Northern Xiang Kingdom set off in a grand procession.

Liu Bowen sat on his magnificent chariot, full of vigor and ambition.

It was as if I could already see the scene of Shannan Prefecture falling and people dying.

General Zhao Xuan of Beixiang followed the chariot on horseback, but felt a vague unease in his heart.

He always felt that Lu Yan wouldn't surrender so easily, but he couldn't figure out what Lu Yan would do to deal with it.

The Northern Xiang Kingdom's army advanced with unstoppable momentum, quickly approaching Ghost Cry Gorge.

Looking at the deep and treacherous canyon ahead, Zhao Xuan couldn't help but frown.

"Prime Minister Liu, the Ghost Cry Gorge is a treacherous place. Could there be a trap?"

Liu Bowen pondered for a moment, then said, “General, I also find this somewhat strange.”

"However, Lu Yan is just a minor prefect. Even if he's treacherous, what can he do to me?"

"With a million soldiers, are we afraid of a mere few thousand men?"

Zhao Xuan nodded.

"The Prime Minister is right. Issue the order: the army shall march into Ghost Cry Gorge!"

A large part of the Northern Xiang Kingdom's army entered Ghost Cry Gorge in a grand procession.

Inside the canyon, all was silent, save for the neighing of warhorses and the footsteps of soldiers.

As the army ventured deeper into the canyon, Zhao Xuan's unease grew stronger.

He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Suddenly, a sharp whistle shattered the tranquility of the canyon.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Flames soared into the sky and gunshots rang out on the hillsides on both sides of the canyon.

A hail of bullets rained down, and soldiers of the Northern Xiang Kingdom fell in droves.

"There's an ambush! Retreat!"

The army of Beixiang Kingdom was immediately thrown into chaos.

The soldiers panicked and scattered in all directions.

However, the canyon was too narrow, and there was nowhere to escape.

At the canyon exit, Zhang Xun and his cavalry battalion had been waiting for a long time.

"kill!"

At Zhang Xun's command, the cavalry battalion charged like tigers descending a mountain, plunging into the routed army of the Northern Xiang Kingdom.

Swords flashed and blood flew everywhere.

The soldiers of Beixiang Kingdom cried out for their fathers and mothers and fled in all directions.

"Hahaha! That's great! That's great!"

Zhang Xun brandished his battle sword and shouted excitedly.

Inside Ghost Cry Gorge, the Northern Xiang Kingdom's army suffered heavy losses.

The King of Beixiang was also scattered by the chaotic army and his whereabouts are unknown.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Liu Bowen led his remaining troops and fled in panic.

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