In the days that followed, the entire Yechao government sprang into action.
Prime Minister Xu Qian personally spearheaded a group of experienced generals and military experts to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth study on the issues of weapon use and soldier training in this war.
They studied day and night, starting from real combat cases, and developed a brand-new training program aimed at improving soldiers' proficiency with new weapons and enhancing their ability to adapt on the battlefield.
Xu Ruyu then shouldered the important responsibility of communicating and exchanging ideas with other tribes. With sincerity and the friendly intentions of the Night Dynasty, he embarked on a long diplomatic journey.
At each tribe he visited, he explained in detail the Night Dynasty's development philosophy and its desire for peace, shared the lessons learned from the war, and sought to establish long-term and stable cooperative relationships.
Thanks to his tireless efforts, more and more tribes were moved by Ye Chao's sincerity and expressed their willingness to join hands with Ye Chao to jointly safeguard the peace of the continent.
Ning Ci devoted himself wholeheartedly to the training of talents who could manipulate natural elements.
She established a special academy within the palace, personally selecting talented young people and teaching them the skills and knowledge to manipulate the elements of nature.
Ning Yuyuan also became a teaching assistant at the academy. With her experience accumulated on the battlefield, she patiently guided her juniors and shared her understanding of the earth element with them without reservation.
Under their careful guidance, a succession of outstanding elemental manipulators have emerged.
Princess Yuanyin and Xu Ruyan focused their efforts on the development of the rear. They actively organized the people to participate in agricultural production and infrastructure construction, improving their lives.
At the same time, they also established a comprehensive medical assistance system to provide better treatment and care for wounded soldiers and civilians.
Thanks to their efforts, the rear of the Night Dynasty became more secure, the people lived in peace and prosperity, and were full of confidence in the future of the Night Dynasty.
With the steady progress of various tasks, Yechao gradually returned to its former prosperity.
In the city, commercial activities are becoming increasingly frequent, and the streets are bustling with traffic; in the countryside, the wheat fields ripple with waves, and the farmers' faces are filled with the joy of a bountiful harvest.
Chen Xiao looked at the changes in Ye Chao and felt gratified.
However, the peaceful days did not last long.
One day, an urgent report came from the border: a mysterious force was quietly rising up and frequently harassing the border area, trying to spy on the strength and weakness of the Night Dynasty.
Upon learning the news, Chen Xiao immediately convened a meeting to discuss countermeasures. At the meeting, everyone expressed their determination to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ye Chao, defending its dignity and territorial integrity, no matter the challenges they faced.
Looking into the determined eyes of everyone, Chen Xiao felt a surge of strength within her. She knew that as long as the entire Ye Dynasty was united, there were no difficulties they couldn't overcome, and no enemies they couldn't defeat.
Therefore, under everyone's watchful eyes, Chen Xiao decisively ordered the strengthening of border defenses, close monitoring of the mysterious forces' movements, and preparation for a new challenge.
Just as the people of Yechao were making intensive preparations to deal with the border crisis, a mysterious man who called himself Feng Yichen appeared in the capital.
He was dressed in a plain robe, carrying a long sword on his back, and exuded a cold and aloof aura, which attracted the attention of many people.
Feng Yichen went straight to the palace to see Chen Xiao, claiming that he knew some of the inside story of that mysterious force and was willing to serve the Night Dynasty.
In the imperial court, all eyes were on him, filled with vigilance and scrutiny.
Feng Yichen remained calm and slowly revealed that he had accidentally stumbled upon the stronghold of a mysterious force during his travels. He overheard them plotting to unite with some discontented small tribes in the surrounding area, attempting to seize the territory of the Night Dynasty while it was still establishing itself.
Prime Minister Xu Qian frowned and asked Feng Yichen why he had appeared to help at this time.
Feng Yichen smiled wryly and admitted that although he was just a wandering martial artist, he could not stand such bullying and disruption of peace.
Seeing his earnest words and firm gaze, Chen Xiao decided to accept him with some skepticism and arranged for him to assist in preparing defenses under Xu Ruyu's command.
Meanwhile, in the bustling streets of the capital, a clever and witty young girl named Su Yao begins to stand out.
She was a street performer, skilled in acrobatics and magic. Her spectacular performances always drew cheers from the surrounding crowd, and she lived a carefree life.
One day, while performing, Su Yao unexpectedly discovered a suspicious person secretly observing passersby, behaving furtively.
Driven by curiosity, she secretly followed them and discovered that these people were connected to a mysterious force on the border.
Knowing the gravity of the matter, Su Yao went through many twists and turns to find Xu Ruyan and revealed her discovery.
Xu Ruyan was impressed by this brave and intelligent girl and took her with her to the palace to meet Chen Xiao.
Su Yao was not intimidated at all in the palace. She described in detail the characteristics and whereabouts of the suspicious person, providing Ye Chao with important clues.
Chen Xiao immediately decided to have Su Yao use her connections in the city and her agile skills to assist Princess Yuan Yin in conducting an investigation in the capital and uncovering the lurking enemy.
Feng Yichen, standing beside Xu Ruyu, displayed extraordinary martial arts skills and keen insight.
He could often deduce the next move of the mysterious force from the slightest clues, which gradually deepened the trust that Xu Ruyu and others had in him.
Under Princess Yuanyin's arrangement, Su Yao traveled through the streets and alleys of the capital, skillfully dealing with various forces and successfully uncovering the spies of several mysterious forces, thus making a contribution to stabilizing the capital's rear.
As the investigation deepened, Ye Chao discovered that the mysterious force was far more complex than he had imagined, and that there seemed to be an even more powerful dark force controlling them from behind the scenes.
In a small-scale conflict with a mysterious force, Feng Yichen was seriously injured while protecting Xu Ruyu, and his fate was unknown.
Upon learning the news, Su Yao was extremely anxious and searched everywhere for herbs that could save Feng Yichen, without flinching despite the numerous dangers.
Despite the tense situation, the Night Dynasty members did not back down. Chen Xiao encouraged everyone's morale, and an even more thrilling contest was about to begin. Whether they could uncover the secrets behind the mysterious force and protect the peace of the Night Dynasty remained to be seen.
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