One Lifetime to Strive for Ten Thousand Generations

Qin Yan was well aware of their thoughts.

It wasn't a guess, but a perception.

As he grew stronger, especially in terms of mental power, he became able to perceive the minds of some people.

Both Li Muyun and Tao Wang are ordinary people, and they can easily capture this information.

Both of them were intelligent people; they had already foreseen the impending chaos!

The only way to survive these days is to find someone to rely on.

Qin Yan was their backer.

Especially considering the terrifying prestige the other party held in Youshan Prefecture, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they could command a multitude of followers at a moment's notice.

If you don't choose sides in advance, you might not even get a place in the future.

"Gentlemen, the entire Youshan Prefecture has about 12,000 prefectural soldiers, plus the county soldiers and militias from various places, the total number is about 19,000."

Are you sure they'll listen to me?

Qin Yan looked at the two of them.

If he still needs to subdue them one by one, and each of these two has a mouth, then he has to consider their value.

"My lord, please rest assured. Of the four battalions of troops in Youshan Prefecture, the Xu Character Camp and the Youcang Camp have already reached an agreement."

They were all willing to obey the Marquis's orders.

As for Lu Xiao of the Green Mountain Camp, he is an old friend of the Marquis, so we don't need to take action against him.

The only slightly troublesome one is Hai Fuchuan of the Ironedge Camp, whose Lineage is quite powerful.

He also had considerable connections within the imperial court.

They will not easily submit to the Marquis.

As for the county militia, please rest assured, Your Excellency, they can all be mobilized at your command.

Li Muyun smiled confidently.

If they wanted to defect to the other side, they couldn't just rely on words; two battalions of soldiers were their pledge of allegiance.

"You two are very kind!"

Qin Yan said with a faint smile, "Now that the eighteen princes have been ordered by Heaven to punish the traitors, the most troublesome one is Prince Fu, Xia Youchen."

This man commanded 40,000 mercenaries, starting from Yanzhou, and along the way he committed numerous acts of burning, killing, and looting.

My Youshan Prefecture has been extremely wealthy since ancient times, and this Prince Fu is extremely greedy.

If he gets the chance, he'll definitely plunder everything.

Judging from his marching route, Youshan Prefecture is a must-pass, and this guy often uses the name of kings and nobles to force many cities to open their gates, only to then plunder them!

Upon hearing this, Li Muyun and Tao Wang were immediately filled with horror!

They knew that Prince Fu had traveled north, but their understanding of the situation was not particularly clear.

Unexpectedly, Qin Yan had already investigated everything thoroughly.

"My lord, what should we do then?"

Li Muyun felt uneasy and asked somewhat anxiously.

Even if Prince Fu were to plunder, countless people in Youzhou Prefecture would suffer.

This is their foundation; if it's destroyed, it will be a huge problem.

"First, transfer the Xu Character Camp and Youcang Camp to Danxiang County. As for the Green Mountain Camp, I will speak to them."

Qin Yan said, "I have already dispatched some of the provisions and supplies to Danxiang; you can replenish the rest!"

"Understood!"

The two didn't find anything wrong with what they heard; on the contrary, they were excited.

Qin Yan had long anticipated that his enemy, Prince Fu, had begun to plot. Although the enemy outnumbered him, Qin Yan had always won battles against overwhelming odds.

If a fight really breaks out, it's still uncertain who will win and who will lose.

The two left overnight to begin gathering men, horses, and provisions.

"My lord, are these two men trustworthy?"

Ba Wei listened until the person left before speaking.

"These two know how to assess the situation; when chaos strikes, they are powerless to protect themselves."

"Soliciting me as their only option"

Qin Yan leaned back in his chair. "Shadow, kill Hai Fuchuan of the Ironedge Camp!"

This guy is getting in the way.

Let Lei Tong take over!

"Good!"

Ba Wei agreed without hesitation and then disappeared from the room.

Abundant Harvest Tower!

Lu Chi accompanied Lu Xiao and invited him to this place.

"Cousin!"

Upon seeing Lu Xiao arrive, Lu Chi greeted him with a smile!

"Marquis Qin, my cousin!"

Lu Xiao looked at Qin Yan with a slightly complicated expression, but spoke very respectfully.

"Brother Lu, you seem a bit distant!"

Qin Yan couldn't help but chuckle faintly.

"Marquis Qin is joking!"

Lu Xiao seemed a little awkward, but answered with a faint smile.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat strange.

Lu Chi, acting as the middleman, also felt extremely uncomfortable. He pulled Lu Xiao aside and whispered, "Cousin, what's wrong?"

Lu Xiao ignored the other party and stared straight at Qin Yan: "The first time I saw you, Marquis Qin, I knew you were not someone who would be content to be subordinate to others!"

His eyes were filled with arrogance and ruthlessness!

What you have done today, Marquis Qin, truly lives up to the late emperor's high regard for you!

Lu Chi's face immediately turned pale. Had Lu Xiao taken some kind of poison? He was so angry!

"I can tell you're very dissatisfied with me."

Qin Yan took a sip of his drink, put down his glass, and then said, "Everything I have is something I've achieved with my own two hands."

Do you think that I, Marquis, have overstepped my bounds and violated the duties of a subject?"

"So the Marquis Qin knew!"

Lu Xiao said in a deep voice, "Although I haven't read much, I do know that someone like you is either a capable minister in times of peace or a ruthless hero in times of chaos."

You are young and precocious!

You should use your talents for good.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan laughed again, a very loud laugh.

"Has everything I have done ever failed the people of Youshan Prefecture? Has it ever failed this world?"

Brother Lu, I know you are loyal and righteous, and you think that what I am doing now is the act of a thief of the country.

But have you ever considered who is it that lies on the flesh and blood of the people of this world, stealing their blood and flesh?

Qin Yan said indifferently, "Look at the people under the rule of the Great Li Dynasty. They are living in misery, and there are corpses everywhere!"

I am simply practicing the principles of morality in my heart. I want everyone in Youshan Prefecture to have food to eat and new clothes to wear. That's all I want.

Then I must ask you, are you loyal to the emperor or to the people?

Lu Chi, listening from the side, broke out in a cold sweat. Was this something I should be hearing?

Will I be silenced?

"This is what you really think!"

Lu Xiao's face was ashen; how could the dignified Youshan Prefecture dare to act like traitors?

The more he learned about Qin Yan, the more terrified he felt.

Then came another wave of dejection!

He knew he was powerless to stop them; it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

He wanted to persuade Qin Yan to turn back from the wrong path, but he just couldn't bring himself to say it.

The Great Li Dynasty was rotten to the core.

Especially now, with the eighteen warlords fighting against the rebels, chaos is brewing within chaos.

"What I think and what I desire!"

Qin Yan looked at Lu Xiao earnestly. "Brother Lu, the people of the world have been suffering in the mire for far too long."

I also dream of becoming a millionaire, living a life of extravagance and luxury!

But is it even possible for a person to survive in this world?

Even if I bear the infamy of eternity, what do I care about sacrificing my life?

Since the Great Li Dynasty is beyond cure, let's overthrow it and rebuild a new world.

Lu Xiao was shocked.

Looking at Qin Yan, he seemed so unfamiliar, yet so full of heroic spirit!

"One life is worth ten thousand lifetimes of cultivation! Even if I die without you, I will still go forth."

Are you willing to risk your life with me in this lifetime?

Qin Yan extended his palm and looked sincerely at Lu Xiao!

A silent heart is beating.

Lu Xiao struggled internally, and after an unknown amount of time, he slowly uttered a single word!

"Good!"