Jin Xuanming persisted in trying to persuade him.
Night Owl watched Jin Xuanming's jealous expression and chuckled to himself.
He pretended not to hear anything and continued to direct the craftsmen to work.
"General Jin, are you questioning my judgment?"
Princess Aisha's words were tinged with displeasure.
Jin Xuanming immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness:
"Your Majesty, I dare not! I am only worried about the princess's safety."
"Alright, General Jin, please get up." Princess Aisha's tone softened somewhat.
"I know what I'm doing."
Jin Xuanming then stood up, glared fiercely at Night Owl, and cursed inwardly:
You little brat, how dare you seduce the princess! When I get the chance, I'll tear you to pieces!
The owl pretended not to see anything, continuing to work diligently, feigning indifference to everything around him.
The "intimate" interaction between Night Owl and Princess Aisha, and Jin Xuanming's burning jealousy.
They all fell into the eyes of those secretly watching.
These messages quickly reached Lu Yan's ears.
Lu Yan looked at the intelligence report in his hand, a playful smile playing on his lips:
"It seems this show is getting more and more exciting..."
On the city tower of Shannan Prefecture.
Lu Yan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.
The rolling mountains, like a crouching giant beast, gradually disappeared into the twilight.
"Sir, you were looking for us?"
A slightly rough voice came from behind him. Lu Yan knew without turning around that it was Li Kui.
This guy's mouth is always stuffed full, and this time was no exception.
"Yes, where are the others?" Lu Yan asked without turning his head.
"They're in the back, sir."
Li Kui chuckled and pointed behind him.
Lu Fei, Zhang Xun, and Han Sheng arrived shortly afterward and bowed in unison.
"grown ups!"
"They're all here."
Lu Yan turned around, his gaze sweeping over the three of them, and said in a deep voice.
"We should have news from Night Owl soon, so we need to prepare as soon as possible."
He walked to a huge map, pointed to the location of Java, and said:
"Java is easy to defend and difficult to attack. We must fight a quick battle and not give them a chance to breathe."
"My lord, we have been eagerly awaiting this day for a long time!"
Zhang Xun rubbed his hands together excitedly, as if he could already see the dawn of victory.
Han Sheng echoed:
"Me too! I've long wanted to see what Java is all about!"
In contrast, Lu Fei appeared much calmer. He frowned slightly and pondered for a moment before saying:
"My lord, we don't know much about Java. Wouldn't it be too risky to send troops out rashly?"
Lu Yan smiled:
"Lu Fei, you've thought this through very thoroughly. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."
"However, the intelligence that the night owl relayed is enough for us to understand the true situation of Java."
"Moreover, we also have Tu Rong's navy, which can keep Java in check from the sea."
"Your Excellency is wise!" the three exclaimed in unison.
Lu Yan nodded in satisfaction and continued:
"We must devise a meticulous plan for this attack on Java. Lu Fei, tell us your thoughts."
Lu Fei pondered for a moment, then spoke:
"My lord," General Zhang Xun said, "I believe we can divide our forces into two groups. One group, led by General Zhang Xun, will feign an attack on the capital of Java to draw away the enemy's main force."
"The other route will be led by this humble general, with infantry, to cooperate with General Tu Rong's navy to attack Haixia Pass."
"Once we capture Haixia Pass, we can advance unimpeded and head straight for the capital of Java, where we can coordinate with General Zhang Xun from within and without to take over Java in one fell swoop!"
"Hmm, not bad."
Lu Yan nodded approvingly.
"Zhang Xun, what about you?"
Zhang Xun grinned: "This humble general has no objection. As long as we can fight, this humble general will do anything!"
"Good! Han Sheng, you are in charge of the allocation of logistics and provisions, and you must ensure the supply of the soldiers at the front."
Lu Yan looked at Han Sheng, his tone solemn.
"Yes, sir!" Han Sheng clasped his hands in acceptance of the order.
“Xiao Kui,”
Lu Yan turned to look at Li Kui, who was secretly gnawing on a chicken leg, his mouth glistening with oil.
"You take your broadsword squad as a reserve force, ready to support the front lines at any time."
"Yes, sir!"
Upon hearing that there was a battle to be fought, Li Kui immediately perked up, threw the chicken leg bone on the ground, and excitedly agreed.
"Okay, it's settled then!"
Lu Yan slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
"Gentlemen, success or failure hinges on this moment; we must give it our all!"
"Yes!" the crowd responded in unison, their fighting spirit high.
In the following days, Shannan Prefecture entered a state of full preparedness.
The sounds of soldiers drilling filled the city, and the clanging of metal being hammered echoed continuously from the blacksmith's shop.
Truckloads of grain and fodder were transported out of the city, and a tense atmosphere of war permeated the entire Shannan Prefecture.
...
Meanwhile, the owl, far away at Haixia Pass, was waiting for an opportunity.
To conquer this city, a thorny problem must first be solved—Kim Hyeonmyeong, the Duke of Wu of Java.
Jin Xuanming was the Duke of Wu in Java and is now the guardian deity of Haixia Pass, a tough nut to crack.
With him there, breaching Haixia Pass would be nothing short of a pipe dream.
The owl racked its brains, thinking hard.
Finally, a bold plan emerged in his mind.
He knew of Jin Xuanming's love for Princess Aisha, a love that bordered on obsessive fervor.
Princess Aisha was a woman of unparalleled beauty and captivating charm, but unfortunately, she was frail and sickly.
Night Owl hatched a plan. He decided to exploit Jin Xuanming's weakness and meticulously weave a lie.
He spread the word that there was a rare medicinal herb called "snow lotus".
It grows in the frigid far north and can cure Princess Aisha's incurable disease.
"Snow lotus, a legendary divine medicine, can only be found in the bitterly cold lands of the far north!"
Night Owl's men spread the news far and wide, embellishing it and exaggerating the effects of the snow lotus to an incredible degree.
When the news reached Jin Xuanming's ears, he was overjoyed, as if he had grasped a lifeline.
He was willing to pay any price for his beloved Princess Aisha.
He immediately summoned his confidants to discuss the matter in secret.
Does the snow lotus truly exist?
Jin Xuanming asked anxiously.
"It's absolutely true, sir! I saw it with my own eyes. The snow lotus was pure white and emitted a strange light. It was clearly no ordinary object!"
"Great! That's wonderful! I'll set off immediately for the frigid far north to find the snow lotus!"
Jin Xuanming was extremely excited, and he could already imagine Princess Aisha's smiling face after she recovered.
He desperately gathered his elite guards, preparing to embark on a long journey.
He didn't even tell anyone his real purpose, only claiming that he wanted to patrol the border.
He had only one thought in his mind: to find the snow lotus as soon as possible and cure Princess Aisha's illness.
For love, he is willing to give up everything, even risk his life.
Filled with hope, he embarked on a long journey to the frigid far north.
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