"Prime Minister Liu, I advise you to go back and persuade your King of Beixiang to stop coveting the barbarian lands."
"Otherwise, you'll bear the consequences!"
"You...you have such audacity!"
Liu Bowen pointed at Lu Yan, trembling with anger.
"I've always been very brave."
Lu Yan shrugged, looking completely indifferent.
"Your Excellency, if there is nothing else, please return."
"I have a lot of things to do and don't have time to waste with you here."
Liu Bowen knew that he would not be able to persuade Lu Yan today.
He glared at Lu Yan fiercely, then turned and left.
Watching Liu Bowen's departing figure, Lu Yan's lips curled into a cold smile.
He knew that this war was bound to happen sooner or later.
After Liu Bowen returned to Beixiang, he told the King of Beixiang about his negotiations with Lu Yan.
Upon hearing this, the King of Beixiang was furious and immediately mustered his troops.
They mobilized a million-strong army to prepare for an attack on Shannan Prefecture.
After Liu Bowen left
Lu Yan was drinking and chatting with Lu Fei, Zhang Xun, Han Sheng and others.
"Come on, let's drink this up! To the upcoming great battle, and to the future of our Shannan Prefecture!"
Lu Yan raised his wine glass and said with great bravado.
"Cheers!" everyone responded in unison, downing their drinks in one gulp.
"Boss, do you really think the Northern Xiang Kingdom will send troops to attack us?"
Lu Fei put down his wine glass and asked with some concern.
"Nonsense! It would be strange if they didn't send troops!"
Lu Yan pursed his lips.
"When Liu Bowen returned, he would definitely exaggerate and tell the king how arrogant I was. How could the king not be furious when he heard that?"
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