Fan Tong laughed heartily, patted the soldier on the shoulder, and said:
"Brother, don't worry, that old scoundrel Liu Wen won't be around for much longer! Lord Lu is a man of great talent and ambition, and he's bound to achieve great things in the future! Following him is a hundred times better than following that old scoundrel Liu Wen!"
Another young soldier stepped forward and asked:
"General, is Lord Lu good to us? Will he mistreat us?"
Fan Tong said with a smile:
"Lord Lu is kind and generous, treats people well, and is fair in rewarding and punishing. He will never treat us brothers unfairly!"
Last night, Lord Lu hosted a banquet for me and we discussed military strategy.
Lord Lu's insight has earned my utmost respect!
Fan Tong paused for a moment, then continued:
"Brothers, I know you are all my loyal brothers."
I, Fan Tong, wouldn't have gotten to where I am today without your support!
Now I've decided to follow Lord Lu, also to find a better way out for my brothers!
Would you like to come with me?
"willing!"
"I am willing to follow the general!"
"We will all obey the general!"
The soldiers shouted loudly, expressing their loyalty and support for Fan Tong.
Fan Tong nodded in satisfaction and said:
"Alright! In that case, let's pack our bags and set off immediately for Shannan Prefecture!"
After the Battle of Yunyang City, Shannan Prefecture rose to prominence, and the surrounding prefectures all held Lu Yan in high esteem.
Lu Yan seized the opportunity and began to reorganize the military and government affairs of Yunyang City.
He expanded the musketeer corps and began training new soldiers;
They also brought a set of effective government procedures from Shannan Prefecture to Yunyang City.
This greatly improved administrative efficiency.
He abolished some of the exorbitant taxes and levies, and reduced the burden of corvée labor.
They appeased the people while vigorously developing agriculture and commerce, and encouraged merchants to come and trade.
With Yunyang City newly established, everything was in need of rebuilding.
Standing on the city wall, Lu Yan looked at the bustling crowd and was filled with emotion.
Through years of hard work, they have managed to build a foundation in this chaotic world.
He turned to look at Li Kui beside him, who was grinning foolishly.
He flashed two rows of bright white teeth, and was gnawing on a chicken leg that he had somehow gotten his hands on.
"Xiao Kui, can't you pay attention to your image?"
Lu Yan joked with a smile.
"Hehe, sir, I'm just happy!"
"We now have a powerful force with a population of 1.5 million!"
"Stronger than some small countries!"
Li Kui mumbled incoherently, wiping his greasy hands haphazardly on his clothes.
Lu Yan shook his head helplessly. Although Li Kui was exceptionally brave.
But his rugged personality hasn't changed at all.
However, it was precisely this simplicity and loyalty that made Lu Yan trust him so much.
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