Li Mu replied:
"The divine weapon developed by Lord Lu—the musket—is extremely powerful, so it is only natural that the Northern Xiang Kingdom suffered a great defeat."
Lu Yan laughed heartily:
"You flatter me! They're just little trinkets, nothing to brag about!"
"General Li has come from afar and must be tired from your journey. Why don't you rest here in Shannan Prefecture for a few days?"
"After I have wiped out those clowns from Beixiang Kingdom, it will not be too late for the general to return and report."
Lu Yan smiled and said to Li Mu, as if annihilating the enemy was as easy as taking candy from a baby.
Li Mu cupped his hands and said:
"I will follow Lord Lu's arrangements."
Lu Yan instructed Li Kui:
"Xiao Kui, take General Li and the brothers of the Imperial Guards to rest. Treat them to good wine and meat, don't neglect them."
"Yes, sir! Don't worry, I'll make sure they're all comfortable!"
Li Kui grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, and led Li Mu and the others to the guest rooms.
...
Meanwhile, in the capital city...
The sandalwood incense wafted through the study, but it couldn't mask the restless aura emanating from Liu An.
He paced back and forth, his official boots striking the floor with a dull thud.
His mood was as heavy as it was at that moment.
Li Mu was ordered to go to Shannan Prefecture, which weakened the Imperial Guard forces in the capital.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him.
But...does it really have to come to this?
He walked to his desk, picked up an inkstone, and the rough texture reminded him of the years he spent studying hard in his youth.
At that time, he was full of enthusiasm and only wanted to serve his country and bring honor to his ancestors.
Now, even though he holds the highest position in the court, second only to the emperor, he is still not satisfied.
The taste of power is like opium; it's addictive.
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