His fingers tapped lightly on the table as if plucking a piano string.
Her voice, though calm, carried an undeniable air of authority:
"We should have been prepared long ago."
"During my time in the capital, I made a considerable amount of money by selling Lu Yan's unexpected and unusual gadgets."
"Now that they have all been transported here, it is enough for us to expand our force by 10,000 elite soldiers and generals."
"In addition, firearms and cannons will be procured from Shannan Prefecture, where Lu Yan is located."
"Taking the entire Jingzhou will be no problem at all."
"I want to see how long that old scoundrel Liu An can remain arrogant!"
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the courtyard.
A soldier rushed into the yard in a panic.
He practically tumbled and crawled to his knees before Chen Qingwan and Li Mu.
The soldier reported in a trembling, halting voice:
"Reporting...reporting to Your Majesty! Reporting...reporting to the General!"
"Jing... Yong'an County, Jingzhou... Yellow Turban bandits in Yong'an County... Bandits are attacking!"
"They...they are numerous and coming on strong!"
Upon hearing this news, Chen Qingwan's previously calm eyes instantly ignited with a raging fire.
She stood up abruptly, her tone firm and resolute:
"Good! Let's start with Yong'an County! I've been looking for a place to test my newly purchased muskets!"
She turned and went into the inner room, quickly donning a set of gleaming silver armor.
This armor was naturally purchased from Shannan Prefecture; it was lightweight and flexible yet incredibly sturdy.
The armor was engraved with exquisite dragon patterns, which shone brightly in the sunlight.
This made her appear even more heroic and valiant, like a female warrior descended from the heavens, majestic and awe-inspiring.
Seeing this, Li Mu quickly stepped forward to dissuade him:
"Your Majesty, your status is so noble, how can you so easily take risks?"
"This is a trivial matter; I will handle it. You may simply wait for good news at home."
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