"Master, you mean..." The confidant's eyes lit up.
“That’s right,” Liu An sneered.
"I'll show him what happens when you offend me!"
Lu Yan seemed to have anticipated Liu An's actions and began to strengthen the city's defenses.
Under the dim light of an oil lamp, on the city defense map.
The outline of the city wall of Shannan Prefecture resembles a sleeping dragon.
The city's streets and alleyways are as intricate and complex as the scales on a dragon's body.
Lu Yan's gaze swept back and forth between several city gates and key roads, as if searching for a weak point in the defenses.
"My lord, all the commanders of the city defense battalion have arrived."
Li Kui's voice broke the silence of the study.
Lu Yan raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below, and said in a deep voice:
"Gentlemen, things have been unsettled in the city lately. There may be some unusual activity at the Prime Minister's residence. To ensure the safety of Shannan Prefecture, I have decided to strengthen the city's defenses."
"Sir, have you noticed anything unusual?"
A bearded general guarding the city clasped his hands in greeting and asked.
Lu Yan did not answer directly, but instead pointed to several marks on the map.
“These are key areas for city defense, and we must increase manpower and strengthen patrols.”
"In addition, the city gate guards must be extra vigilant and strictly check people entering and leaving the city, paying particular attention to suspicious individuals."
"My lord, wouldn't such a large-scale strengthening of the city's defenses cause unnecessary panic?"
Another young general asked with some concern.
Lu Yan smiled slightly.
"The official explanation is that it's to strengthen public security and deter petty criminals."
"Remember, our goal is to prevent problems before they arise; we must not alert the enemy."
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