Lu Yan unfolded a huge map and pointed to the location of the capital city, saying:
"The allied forces of Beixiang and Java are currently stationed fifty miles outside the capital, with a strength of approximately 200,000."
"Although our forces number only 100,000, we have the advantage of superior weaponry and high morale."
Lu Yan's gaze swept over everyone, and he said firmly:
"In this battle, only victory is allowed; defeat is not permitted!"
"We must crush the enemy with overwhelming force and defend the capital!"
"clear!"
The crowd responded in unison, their fighting spirit high.
Lu Yan then explained the specific combat deployment in detail.
This includes marching routes, attack times, retreat plans, and so on.
Everyone listened intently, occasionally raising questions, which Lu Yan patiently answered one by one.
Finally, Lu Yan said:
"Listen! The battlefield is ever-changing, don't be rigid!"
"Adapt to the situation and give it your all! No matter what happens, stay calm and collected!"
"As long as we brothers fight like madmen, victory will surely be ours!"
Victory is certain!
The crowd shouted in unison again, their morale soaring.
Shortly after the battle plan was finalized, Li Kui's signature booming voice rang out outside the government office:
"Sir! It's me, Old Li! My Big Knife Team is here, roaring and ready to chop people up!"
Li Kui's voice arrived before he did, so loud that Lu Yan almost jumped up from his teacup.
He rubbed his temples helplessly. This Li Kui was truly a clown.
With everything prepared, Lu Yan mustered his troops.
Han Sheng and his infantry regiment were left to garrison Shannan Prefecture, as the stronghold could not be left undefended.
Lu Fei's musketeer regiment, on the other hand, traveled light and went ahead to ambush at the southeast gate on the outskirts of the capital.
Try to occupy advantageous terrain and deliver a crushing blow to the enemy.
Lu Yan himself led Zhang Xun's cavalry regiment.
Li Kui's broadsword squad and Night Owl's special forces marched in a grand procession towards the capital.
In the procession, there was also a carriage with understated decorations but luxurious interior.
Goose down cushions, sandalwood side table.
There were even a few travelogues and a pot of hot tea prepared, and Chen Qingwan was sitting inside.
She listlessly fiddled with the tea leaves in her teacup.
Her thoughts, however, had already drifted to the "little gadget" that Lu Yan had promised.
What could it be? A new type of artillery with tremendous power?
Or was it a portable miniature musket? Or perhaps some strange and unusual hidden weapon?
The more she thought about it, the more curious she became, and she couldn't resist secretly lifting the carriage curtain.
He glanced at Lu Yan, who was riding a tall horse, looking very proud.
He seemed to notice her gaze, turned his head and gave her a mysterious smile.
Chen Qingwan's curiosity grew even stronger, and she couldn't help but probe again indirectly:
"Lord Lu, what exactly is this 'little gadget' of yours? Could you give me a hint?"
Lu Yan shook his head mysteriously, keeping everyone in suspense:
"I can't tell you now, you'll find out when we get there."
"Hmph, so mysterious, just trying to be mysterious."
Chen Qingwan gave him a coquettish glare, but there was nothing she could do.
We can only be patient and wait for the mystery to be solved.
Looking at her playful expression, Lu Yan couldn't help but smile again:
"Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."
Chen Qingwan pursed her lips, but her heart was full of anticipation.
The army marched swiftly, day and night without rest, their banners fluttering in the wind.
Lu Yan went to great lengths to boost morale.
He would sometimes ride his horse through the ranks, loudly chanting his self-composed war songs.
Although the singing was off-key, it was full of heroic spirit.
This prompted the soldiers to hum along.
Sometimes he would imitate various local dialects, telling corny jokes and anecdotes, making the soldiers laugh out loud.
The fatigue from the journey vanished.
He even pulled a handful of candy from his pocket and scattered it into the air, causing the soldiers to scramble for it.
Looking at the high-spirited team, Lu Yan nodded in satisfaction.
He thought to himself, "Victory is assured in this battle!"
To keep the soldiers physically fit, Lu Yan also ordered them to take turns resting every two hours.
They also provided hot meals and ginger soup to ensure the soldiers stayed warm on cold nights.
He also specially arranged for some soldiers to collect wild fruits and vegetables along the way to supplement the army's rations in case of emergency.
He even organized a unique "marching training competition".
The winner will receive a "dark cuisine" dish he personally prepared as a reward.
Although the reward sounds a bit scary.
But the soldiers were all eager to participate, after all, it was made by Lord Lu himself!
This "marching and training competition" was simply a huge farce.
During the weighted running exercise, some soldiers carried wooden stakes that were taller than themselves.
They ran wobbly and unsteadily, looking just like a flock of fleeing penguins.
The obstacle course was even more exciting; someone tripped and fell flat on their face, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
And then there was the rock climbing, a big, burly man, who climbed halfway up.
His pants ripped open, exposing his buttocks, creating an extremely embarrassing situation.
The funniest games were "Blind Men and an Elephant" and "You Say, I Guess".
The soldiers were blindfolded and made to touch the horse's leg and say it was a pillar.
Touching a horse's tail and saying it's a rope—all sorts of bizarre answers have emerged.
As for "You Say, I Guess," it was full of laughs.
The soldier, mimicking the sound of a chicken, gestured as if he were eating a chicken.
It flapped its wings, almost mistaking itself for a roasted chicken.
As the referee, Lu Yan made some surprising remarks.
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