Meanwhile, in the capital city, thousands of miles away.
Inside the Prime Minister's residence, however, the atmosphere was unusually heavy.
Liu An's trusted confidant, looking exhausted, returned from Beixiang Kingdom to report the situation to Liu An:
"My lord, that old fox, the King of Beixiang, refuses to send troops no matter what. He won't make a move until he sees Lu Yan suffer a setback."
Upon hearing this, Liu An frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, producing a dull sound.
"That old bastard really won't act until he sees the benefit!"
"It seems we need to find a way to make Lu Yan suffer a bit."
After a moment's hesitation, his trusted aide cautiously suggested:
"My lord, why don't we send someone to Shannan Prefecture to spread rumors, saying that Lu Yan..."
Liu An waved his hand and shook his head, rejecting the suggestion.
"That method is too simplistic. Lu Yan is too clever for his own good; he definitely won't fall for it."
"Besides, Shannan Prefecture is now under his rule, and the people support him. Even if he spreads rumors, no one will necessarily believe them."
Just as the two were at their wits' end, a scout rushed in to report:
"My lord, a large number of Javanese soldiers have gathered outside the city of Shannan Prefecture, and they seem to be preparing to attack Shannan Prefecture!"
After listening to the report, a glint of light flashed in Liu An's eyes, and a plan came to him.
"Great! Heaven is on my side!"
"It seems that Java also has a grudge against Lu Yan,"
"Their initiative in attacking this time is a good opportunity to take advantage of!"
He turned to his trusted aide and said in a chilling tone:
"Immediately send men to Beixiang Kingdom and capture Princess Mingyue!"
"Just say that Lu Yan colluded with Java and plotted a rebellion to force the King of Beixiang to send troops!"
The trusted confidant accepted the order and left, and Liu An revealed a smug smile.
He could almost see Lu Yan being condemned by everyone and utterly disgraced.
"Lu Yan, Lu Yan, let's see what you can do to turn things around this time!"
At this point, the confidant added:
"My lord, we can also send out the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry,"
"They call it helping Shannan Prefecture, but in reality, they're attacking Shannan Prefecture to catch them off guard!"
Upon hearing this, Liu An clapped his hands and laughed loudly:
"Brilliant! Brilliant plan! Let's do it this way!"
"I will make sure Lu Yan is attacked from both sides and has no way to escape!"
...
At this moment, outside the city of Shannan Prefecture.
On the battlefield, swords clashed and shouts of battle shook the heavens.
The thunderous sound of hooves rolled like muffled thunder, shaking the earth.
The remnants of the Javanese army, having lost their armor and weapons, fled in all directions like stray dogs.
Their faces were filled with terror and despair.
The once brightly colored military uniforms are now covered in mud and blood, and are tattered and worn.
Lu Fei rode on a tall warhorse, the horse beneath him covered in sweat and breathing heavily from its nostrils.
He held the reins tightly with one hand and raised the whip high with the other.
He whipped the warhorse's rump hard, cursing under his breath:
"Damn, you're pretty fast! Grandpa's musket is no joke!"
The musketeers behind him all had fierce eyes.
Holding a gleaming musket, he aimed at the fleeing enemy soldiers and fired, bang, bang, bang.
Amidst the billowing smoke, Javanese soldiers would occasionally fall, screaming in agony, their blood staining the earth red.
Zhang Xun rode a chestnut-red steed, galloping past Lu Fei.
His warhorse was exceptionally fine, its hooves flying like a red lightning bolt.
Zhang Xun couldn't resist making a joke:
"Lu Fei, take it easy, don't tire the horse out!"
"Don't blame me if you can't catch up with the Javanese women later!"
The cavalry regiment behind him swept in like a steel torrent.
Wielding a sharp saber, he pursued the enemy relentlessly, leaving a trail of blood and gore in his wake.
Severed limbs and internal organs were scattered all over the ground, a truly gruesome sight.
"You better watch yourself, kid. Be careful not to get bewitched by some Javanese woman, or you'll be too weak to walk!"
Lu Fei was not to be outdone and retorted sharply.
He knew that Zhang Xun was a womanizer, and Javanese women were known for their passion and unrestrained nature.
He was worried that Zhang Xun would be seduced by beautiful women and delay the pursuit.
"Haha, I love their spirit!"
Zhang Xun burst into laughter, completely unconcerned about Lu Fei's teasing.
"Stop talking nonsense, chase them down! Leave no one alive!"
Han Sheng's gruff voice came from behind.
Although the infantry regiment he led was not as fast as the cavalry.
However, their superior numbers allowed them to surge towards the fleeing enemy like a tidal wave.
Divide and surround them, then annihilate them one by one.
Their spears and steel knives pierced the enemy's body without mercy.
Blood spurted out, staining their armor red.
The deserters from Java thought that by escaping from Sanam province, they could save their lives.
Unexpectedly, the soldiers of Shannan Prefecture pursued them relentlessly, like maggots clinging to a bone.
Their faces were ashen, and they knelt on the ground in despair, begging for mercy.
"We surrender! We surrender!"
"Surrender? Too late!"
Lu Fei snorted coldly, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes, and ordered the firing without any mercy.
Gunshots rang out again, followed by the Javanese soldiers kneeling and begging for mercy.
One by one, they fell into pools of blood.
Lu Fei felt no pity for these invaders.
...
Meanwhile, in the wounded soldiers' camp, Chen Qingwan was checking on the condition of the wounded.
She carefully bandaged the wounded soldiers' wounds, fed them water, and comforted them.
"Thank you, young lady."
A young soldier looked at Chen Qingwan with gratitude.
"You're welcome, it's what I should do."
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