502 Only one voice
After Mr. Wang left, in the ethereal moonlight and quiet study, a woman in a purple robe and a wide black skirt, her hem swaying gently, appeared as if a fairy had descended to earth.
Jingzhai said softly with a hint of apology, "Thank you for your hard work, little sister. So many things have required you to step forward and take care of things."
He muttered to himself, a hint of helplessness in his heart. Ultimately, his identity was unsuitable. There were many things he could do, but he couldn't show his face; otherwise, he would be at a disadvantage.
The others—Ji Xixi, Liu Qianqian, Wei Qinghui, and Han Linling—were unwilling, unsuitable, or didn't want to get involved in these matters. In the end, they could only make things difficult for one person.
Yun Su smiled gently, "Sister, there's no need for that. I'm happy to share Chen Lang's burdens, and with so many sisters supporting us, things have gone so smoothly."
Piaomiaoyue gently embraced Yunsu, whispering almost inaudibly, "You've grown a little more."
Watching the two playfully bickering, Yun Qing said softly, "Over there with Sister Han, Master Yan and the others are testing their new invention. If it succeeds, clearing wasteland should be much easier."
Jingzhai had also heard about it, nodded, and said softly, "They've discovered even more convenient and efficient farming methods in Huangtu County. There must be many more. With so much peace and stability, there should be even more of these good things to come."
Watching the two playfully bickering, she said softly, "If it's inconvenient for you, little sister, I can have Yan'er go to Elder Yun's place."
Yun Su shook her head and said softly, "My father has instructed us not to return to the capital for the time being. The First Prince has already gathered a group of subordinates there, and things are quite changing. We should observe the situation."
Jingzhai nodded and said softly, "There's been grain being transported from Bodai Prefecture recently. The roads are safe. We need to inform Commander Guan to keep an eye on things."
In addition, the troops under Commandant Guan also need to defend the territory. They bear the heavy responsibility of defending the territory and cannot be neglected in the slightest, nor can too many troops be drawn from their posts.
Sister Yunqing, you also need to consider expanding your military.
Yun Qing nodded, then hesitated slightly, saying, "If we expand the army, we might run into a food shortage."
The border city was thriving, but most of its food supplies came from outside. Fortunately, the Bodai Prefecture was always willing to provide them. If the army were to expand, food supplies, horses, and weapons would all cost a fortune.
Expanding the army requires combat effectiveness rather than simply increasing the number of people. Food, supplies, and troop numbers are themselves a very important balance point.
In Dalong Prefecture, Commandant Guan acted rashly and did not capture it completely in an instant, thus buying a lot of time. This is because a combat-effective team needs to consider many things.
Jingzhai nodded in agreement, saying, "Regarding the horses, Shen Lang has already raised some, but they are all ordinary horses, which would be unsuitable for long-distance marches."
He then said softly, "Currently we have a prefecture, a state, a county, and a city, and Changzhou is one of them now."
In addition, I have recently instructed the Demon Slaying Division to begin collecting materials from the other prefectures and counties surrounding Dalong Prefecture. Some people have already left ahead of time, which is good.
Once Shen Lang returns, he will be in charge of all the other prefectures and counties.
Piaomiao, Yunsu, and Yunqing looked at Jingzhai with a serious expression, their eyes thoughtful.
Jingzhai nodded gently, full of confidence and fighting spirit, as if he saw what his elder brother had done back then: in every prefecture and county, those who obeyed prospered, and those who resisted perished; for thousands of miles, the emperor sang, and there was only one voice.
"Dalong Prefecture comprises ten prefectures and a hundred counties, plus the towns below. With this, the food supplies are sufficient. Otherwise, the area surrounding Dalong Prefecture alone could hardly support an army of tens of thousands."
Everyone nodded in agreement; this greatly reduced the threat to food supplies.
Yun Su nodded and continued, "If that's the case, our plan needs to be adjusted again. The Dalong Prefecture is connected by the Grand Canal. If other prefectures and counties were brought under our jurisdiction, we could clear the surrounding waterways, which would greatly speed up transportation."
The group went to the map on the table in the inner hall and began to discuss it in detail.
Lian Xiuxiu and Ji Xixi, accompanied by a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar fellow musician, played a soft piece and then quietly savored the tranquility, as if they all enjoyed the quietude.
On the recliner, the person who called himself Qin had fallen asleep quietly, his brows slightly furrowed, as if even in his dreams there was a trace of unresolved sorrow.
Ji Xixi rose slightly, dressed in an ancient-style long dress embroidered with exquisite peony patterns. Each peony was lifelike, with distinct layers of petals and vibrant colors. As she stood up, the peonies seemed to tremble gently, emitting a faint glow. The beauty of the peonies and the flowers was breathtaking.
She gently picked up a peach-colored thin blanket and covered the zither. Her face was beautiful, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her long hair fell naturally, with a few strands gently resting on her shoulders. There was a faint sadness in the corner of her eyes, which made people feel sorry for her.
Lian Xiuxiu nodded slightly. The woman before her was incredibly charming and stunningly beautiful, but she must have had an ominous past.
She whispered, "I want to give her something, but I don't know if Shen Lang will be unhappy."
Ji Xixi glanced at it, hesitated for a moment, and then chuckled, "Shen Lang might be unhappy, but he shouldn't mind. However, when Shen Lang returns, you should let him know in time. Of course, you'll need to..."
A soft chuckle and a mischievous whisper rang in her ear, and Lian Xiuxiu's ears instantly turned red.
Within the spiritual land, there seemed to be a young Qilin watching the spiritual energy transform into clouds above the land. Within the clouds, there appeared to be a dragon with long horns moving about, bringing rain. The misty rain, as fine as silk threads, gently fell upon the spiritual wheat, the Qingxin tea tree, the dragon tooth rice, and the dragon core fruit.
The lush green rice and wheat fields before me swayed gently in the rain, as if whispering the joy of growth.
The rain moistened the tender green tea leaves, making them appear exceptionally fresh. The rain, transformed from spiritual energy, clung to the tea leaves, making them crystal clear, like tiny gems.
Suddenly, the surrounding spiritual energy began to surge, like a howling mini tornado, and hundreds of three-inch tornadoes quickly converged into the clouds.
These small tornadoes spun and tumbled, as if being absorbed and devoured by some mysterious force, like a whale swallowing something whole, leaving a large void in the air.
However, not long after, spiritual energy, seemingly from nowhere, surged forth from the space. It gushed out like a flowing spring, filling the entire space, and in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the concentration of spiritual energy returned to normal.
The clouds gradually dispersed, and Yun Shuni, who had just let out a burp, slowly appeared. She gently stepped down from the clouds, and with each step, the clouds beneath her feet became part of her own body.
She wore a fitted gold dress, like a golden cloud, and two longer dragon horns on her head, which curved in a charming way, forming a striking contrast with Yun Shuni's beautiful face, making her quite adorable.
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