As food was distributed, the situation in Youzhou City gradually stabilized. The refugees found temporary shelter in the city and actively participated in the city's construction and defense. Seeing the refugees' transformation, Lord Su was filled with emotion.

Meanwhile, Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan were planting crops in their spatial dimension...

With a casual wave of her hand, Chu Wanwan caused a large number of waterless rice seedlings to grow at a visible speed, then turn yellow and mature.

With another wave of her hand, Chu Wanwan transformed the rice into fluffy white grains of rice, which then fell onto piles upon piles of rice.

"This should be enough to feed Youzhou and the surrounding cities for three months." Chu Wanwan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Si Mingye put his arm around Chu Wanwan's shoulder, his eyes full of doting affection.

“Wanwan, you are always so kind and intelligent. With this food, more people can survive in this war.”

"Yes! I hope the war ends soon and the world is unified, so that the people can live a truly peaceful and stable life," Chu Wanwan said with a frown.

"Actually, there's one more thing we can help with!"

Si Mingye's eyes revealed a hint of confidence.

Chu Wanwan looked at him curiously and asked, "What is it?"

"We can help the next dynasty choose a wise ruler!"

"A wise ruler? That's a good idea! What do you think of the Emperor of the Great Jin Kingdom?" Chu Wanwan asked with a smile.

Si Mingye pondered for a moment, then slowly said:

"The new emperor of the Great Jin Kingdom is too young. Although he has inherited the diligence and love for the people of his predecessor, he lacks a strong and decisive approach. In this chaotic world where heroes rise up, it will be difficult for him to achieve unification."

Chu Wanwan nodded: "That's true. So how do we find a wise ruler?"

Si Mingye smiled slightly: "We can observe the leaders of various forces in this war and see who has a benevolent heart, wise strategies, and courageous courage."

At the same time, we can also use our abilities to provide assistance to those with potential, guiding them onto the right path.

A hint of anticipation flashed in Chu Wanwan's eyes: "That sounds very challenging. Let's secretly look for candidates while we're delivering grain to various countries!"

Si Mingye nodded in agreement: "Alright, we can send grain while observing the situation in other countries. Those who can uphold justice and care for the people even in adversity may be the wise rulers we are looking for."

...

Thus, Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan began their operation. They used the power of the gods to transport large quantities of grain to various countries and regions.

In an instant, all nations were shocked by this sudden influx of food. People struggling with hunger and war knelt down to thank God for His grace.

A continuous stream of merit power flowed into Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan's bodies, causing their strength to rise steadily, directly advancing from the Initial God Realm to the Middle God Realm.

They felt a surge of power within them, but they felt little joy, for they understood that this increase in power was not their ultimate goal; what they cared about more was the peace and tranquility of the people.

As the food delivery operation continued, Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan gained a deeper understanding of the situations in various countries. They witnessed the endless suffering and destruction brought about by war, but also the kindness and resilience within humanity.

In a country called Qi, they discovered that a prince named Qi Hao was personally leading an army.

Qi Hao was an upright, brave, and fearless man. He led his army in a bloody battle against foreign enemies, protecting the people of Qi.

During lulls in the war, he also actively organized the people to engage in production for self-help and rebuild their homes.

Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan observed Qi Hao for a period of time and believed that he had the potential to become a wise ruler.

So, they secretly provided Qi Hao with some assistance, not only giving him more supplies and care, but also giving him some books on military strategy. Among them was the world-famous "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.

With the help of Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan, Qi Hao's army was greatly strengthened, and their combat effectiveness increased significantly. They won many battles on the battlefield, successfully repelling foreign enemies and protecting the territory and people of Qi.

As news of the victory spread, Qi Hao's prestige in the country grew.

He did not become arrogant or complacent because of this; instead, he became even more humble and cautious, actively listened to the voices of the people, and worked hard to solve their practical problems.

He implemented a series of reforms to reduce the tax burden on the people, encourage agricultural production, develop commerce and trade, and enhance the country's economic strength.

Under Qi Hao's leadership, the State of Qi gradually emerged from the shadow of war and presented a prosperous and thriving scene.

The people lived a peaceful and prosperous life, and were filled with love and respect for Qi Hao.

The State of Qi grew increasingly powerful, while other states declined due to war. Some weaker states were annexed by larger ones. Only Qi, Wu, and Jin remained, forming a tripartite balance of power.

Youzhou City was annexed by the Jin Dynasty. The Jin Dynasty was barbaric and tyrannical, and the people of Youzhou City suffered greatly. They longed for the peaceful days when Lord Su was in power and were filled with resentment towards the Jin Dynasty's rule.

Five years later, Qi Hao succeeded to the throne.

He led the Qi army, which had recovered and was ready to embark on a new journey. He harbored a grand ideal of unifying the world, standardizing the written language, and unifying the width of cart tracks.

Qi Hao knew that only by achieving true unification could the people be freed from the suffering of war and live a peaceful and happy life.

He first turned his attention to the Jin Dynasty, a barbaric and arrogant country that made the people of Youzhou City suffer unspeakably.

The Qi army, with high morale and under Qi Hao's outstanding leadership, advanced with unstoppable momentum. Although the Jin army fought valiantly, they gradually showed signs of weakness under the powerful offensive of Qi.

As the war progressed, the State of Qi gradually gained the upper hand. The territory of the State of Jin was constantly being eroded, and the people began to feel weary and fearful of the war.

At this critical moment, Qi Hao demonstrated his benevolence. He ordered that no harm be done to the people of Jin, and that they would receive Qi's protection as long as they laid down their weapons.

This move won the favor of the Jin people, and many people surrendered.

Ultimately, the State of Qi successfully defeated the State of Jin and incorporated it into its territory. Qi Hao did not stop there; he then turned his attention to the State of Wu.

The ruler of Wu was also a regional hegemon, but he knew that the time, place, and popular support were all on Qi's side, and he was not confident of defeating Qi. So he surrendered without a fight, abdicated, and went into seclusion.

From then on, the State of Qi became the sole hegemon of this land...