Although Li Kui was somewhat unwilling, he obediently withdrew.
Before leaving, he didn't forget to take a few pieces of beef jerky with him.
Chen Qingwan sat down opposite Lu Yan and got straight to the point:
"Lord Lu, I'm returning to Jingzhou."
Lu Yan paused, holding the wine glass, and feigned surprise, saying:
"Oh? So fast? There are still a few days left before our one-month agreement."
"Ah, I almost forgot about this. I'll save it for now."
Lu Yan almost spat out his drink. How could he possibly keep this up?
This woman really doesn't play by the rules.
"Why the sudden need to go back? Is it because of the situation in the capital..."
Chen Qingwan waved her hand, interrupting him:
"The Empress has summoned me back; I must go."
"Moreover, I believe Lord Lu can definitely handle things in the capital."
Lu Yan was secretly delighted; it seemed that Chen Qingwan had a lot of confidence in his abilities.
He smiled modestly.
"Miss Chen, you flatter me. I'll do my best."
Chen Qingwan paused, then said:
"There's another reason I've come to say goodbye: I'd like to purchase some more...weapons."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yan knew she was referring to the landmines and thunderbolts made from scraps.
He pretended to ponder for a moment, then said:
"No problem, we have as many scraps as you need."
Chen Qingwan held up five fingers:
"A total of five thousand landmines and detonators."
Lu Yan didn't even blink:
"Five hundred thousand taels."
Chen Qingwan was mentally prepared.
But hearing that number still made me wince.
That scoundrel, what a swindler! Taking advantage of someone's misfortune!
However, in order to successfully take over Jingzhou Prefecture, she had no choice but to reluctantly give it up.
"make a deal."
Chen Qingwan said through gritted teeth.
After discussing the delivery time and location with Chen Qingwan, she got up to say goodbye.
After Chen Qingwan left, Lu Yanmei took a sip of wine with a satisfied expression.
Five hundred thousand taels of silver! That's a huge sum of money!
With this money, he could recruit more soldiers and expand his power.
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