"Well, how is the supply situation on the ship?" Ma Tong responded indifferently.

"Supplies are still sufficient. Only half of the food and water are used up. As soon as we reach the shore, we can immediately replenish them. However, there are not many fresh fruits and vegetables. I don't know if there are any in Japan."

"Don't worry, even though Japan is poor, even in the poorest places, you can still squeeze out two or three ounces of oil."

The adjutant hesitated for a moment, then finally asked, "I heard that place is surrounded by the sea and is full of mountains. It's not suitable for growing crops, and I don't know what we're going to do there."

Ma Tong was the only one who knew about the Iwami Silver Mine. He was not in a position to explain it to his adjutant, so he could only pat him on the shoulder and say, "You think you look down on that place? You can't think that way. Although it can't compare to the vastness and rich resources of our Great Qi, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found some good resources after analysis and research."

"For example, the forest coverage rate in that area is very good. It can be used as our main source of timber in the future. Also, I heard there are copper mines there. You know that we in Da Qi have never had enough copper."

"Of course, the most important thing is the population. With a population, there's a market, and with a market, there's value. Next time I go back, I'll write you a letter. Please go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences for further studies and broaden your horizons."

The adjutant was delighted to hear this. Now everyone has reached a consensus that if you can go to the Chinese Academy of Sciences for further studies, even if it is just for a stroll, your career advancement will be much smoother.

Just as the adjutant was about to say something, a soldier ran over and said, "General, we've spotted Japanese ships in the distance. What should we do next? Please give us your instructions, General?"

"Chase them and ask them if they have seen our lost soldier!"