“Building a dam is extremely costly, but it is a great project that benefits the present and future generations, and it is worth it even if it costs a lot of money.”
"The completion of this project will benefit more than one million people in Shannan Prefecture, allowing them to share the benefits brought by the Haixia Pass dike."
Lu Yan spoke with great passion, his eyes shining with determination.
Li Kui and the others were greatly encouraged and expressed their full support for Lu Yan's plan, and began preparations as soon as possible.
With the planning arrangements for Haixia Pass in place, Lu Yan stretched.
Just as I was about to take a short rest, I heard hurried footsteps outside the door.
"My lord, an envoy from the Northern Xiang Kingdom requests an audience and has brought a marriage proposal!"
The servant reported this, his words tinged with disbelief.
Marriage certificate? Northern Xiang Kingdom?
Lu Yan frowned. The combination of these two words sounded strange no matter how you looked at it.
They were fighting to the death just a few days ago, and now they're sending a marriage certificate?
What tricks is that old fox from Beixiang Kingdom up to now?
“Bring them to the main hall. I want to see what they’re up to.”
Lu Yan snorted coldly, stood up and straightened his clothes.
Upon arriving in the lobby, Lu Yan immediately recognized the person who had come.
Chu Wen was the brother-in-law and advisor of the King of Beixiang.
The old man had a forced smile on his face, looking just like a Maitreya Buddha, which made people feel uncomfortable just looking at him.
"Lord Lu, how have you been?"
Chu Wen bowed respectfully, his tone obsequious.
"Lord Chu, what brings you here from afar?"
Lu Yan responded with a forced smile.
"My visit is truly for the sake of diplomatic relations between our two countries. My king wishes to forge an everlasting alliance with Shannan Prefecture."
"We hereby betroth Princess Mingyue to you, sir, as a sign of our sincerity."
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