In a chaotic world of infrastructure development, a woman's path to survival after being reborn

Regarding food supplies, the generals were no longer worried. Upon hearing Zhao Zexuan's words, they immediately said happily, "General, we have never worried about food supplies."

"During this year away from home, the lady never neglected our food and supplies. No soldier in the army went hungry. Everyone's sense of belonging to Lingcheng became stronger, and they trusted Lingcheng even more."

Hearing the generals' words, Zhao Zexuan said, "The food supply has indeed solved a major problem for us, relieving us of our worries. Therefore, everyone needs to work even harder and not let down the people of Lingcheng who have placed their trust in us."

Upon hearing this, the generals nodded in agreement, saying, "If we still fail after all this, we would be letting down the lady, letting down the people of Lingcheng who have given us their trust, and we would have no face to enjoy all of this."

Seeing that the generals understood this, Zhao Zexuan stopped arguing and looked at the soldiers around him who were happily busy, saying: "For the soldiers who died on the battlefield, remember to properly handle their belongings and ashes. If they still have families, then hand them over to their families. Make sure that they receive the compensation they are entitled to."

When such a heavy topic was brought up, the generals present fell silent, feeling sorry for the fallen soldiers and saddened by their loss. They then made a firm promise: "General, rest assured, we will not forget these things. We will personally oversee the handling of the soldiers' cases and will not mistreat any of the soldiers' families."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan nodded and said, "Madam is also very concerned about this matter. She specifically told me before coming that there is already enough food stored in the base, so there is no need to save on it. The compensation that should be given to the families of these soldiers must be in place, and we cannot let them feel disheartened."

The generals understood this, so they quickly nodded and said, "General, rest assured, we know this. We can't let the families of these soldiers suffer."

"It's good that everyone understands. This matter really needs to be dealt with seriously. Before coming here, Madam specifically instructed me that if things weren't done properly and someone embezzled funds, they would be punished accordingly, and the punishment wouldn't be too lenient," Zhao Zexuan reminded.

Perhaps the generals had known Zhao Zexuan for a long time and were not afraid of his authority, but they both respected and feared Su Li, the lady. So when they heard Zhao Zexuan's words, they immediately nodded and said, "General, we all know what kind of people our men are, and we are also aware of this matter. We will follow through to the end and will not leave behind any soldier who has sacrificed for the future of Lingcheng, nor will we let their families feel disheartened."

The conversation ended there, and Zhao Zexuan didn't intend to say anything more. Seeing that the surrounding soldiers had mostly settled down, he called the generals behind him to follow him to the more spacious main hall.

Taking into account the soldiers' garrison location and knowing that Zhao Zexuan and his men would need to hold meetings from time to time, several spacious meeting halls were specially designed when these houses were built. The interior spaces are enclosed and have good security, making them suitable for the generals to discuss matters.

The generals were very curious as they entered such a council hall for the first time. They looked around and asked curiously, "How many people can this council hall hold? It looks very big."

Zhao Zexuan led his men to the council hall, and after hearing the generals' questions, he explained, "It can probably accommodate more than a hundred people, so we won't have to worry about not having a place to discuss matters in the future."

Upon hearing this, the generals exclaimed, "No wonder everyone outside says that Madam is resourceful and has a keen mind. Now we can truly feel it. Not only are there towering buildings here, but there is also a council hall specially built for us. It will be much more convenient to carry out our business in the future."

“Who can argue with that? Ever since the soldiers learned that they wouldn’t have to live in tents anymore and could live in houses, they’ve been overjoyed. They’re even more excited than if they had won a battle,” a general chimed in.

This statement was echoed by many, with the generals saying, "We've been fighting in the field for over a year, usually just making do in the open. Now that we can finally have a place to live in, anyone would be happy."

This was indeed the truth, and no one could refute it, including Zhao Zexuan. These towering houses had completely won over the soldiers, who were all deeply grateful to Su Li and the people of Lingcheng.

Getting back to the main topic, Zhao Zexuan stopped talking about other things and looked at the generals present, saying, "What do you think about announcing Lingcheng's independence in five days?"

The generals present already knew Zhao Zexuan's plans, so they were not surprised. Instead, they followed up by saying, "This was bound to happen sooner or later. General, you should have announced your self-declaration as king long ago."

"Now the entire southern region is in our hands. Reputation is just a title. You are already the king in our hearts."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan's expression remained unchanged. He solemnly said, "Making it public makes a difference. The forces in the north are complex. In the past, they only made small moves against us in secret, but things might change in the future."

The generals present all understood this, so as soon as Zhao Zexuan finished speaking, they immediately said, "It was only a matter of time. The southern region has been recovered, and only the north remains. It is only a matter of time before we declare war on the forces in the north."

Zhao Zexuan understood this, as did the generals. So Zhao Zexuan instructed them, "That's why everyone here should be more careful in the future, as their methods are endless."

Upon hearing this, the generals nodded and said, "General, rest assured, we have already instructed the soldiers not to be blinded by temporary victories, for we all understand the principle that a single misstep can lead to eternal regret."

Since the generals understood this, Zhao Zexuan said no more. Instead, he handed the booklet to the soldier next to him and asked him to pass it on to the generals.

The generals looked at the booklet that had been passed around to them with puzzled expressions and asked, "What is this?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan said, "This is a training plan given by the Madam, specifically designed for the soldiers, which is beneficial to improving their overall combat effectiveness."

Upon hearing this, the generals present lit up and excitedly asked, "Is this the same as the previous training? The same as last time?"

Hearing the generals' questions, Zhao Zexuan nodded and said confidently, "It's the same. This time it's an enhanced version that can greatly improve the soldiers' combat effectiveness if it can be used properly."

Upon hearing this, the generals present eagerly said, "How can we not use it? We must implement it carefully. We have all witnessed the results of the suggestions Madam gave us last time, and we will definitely be able to do so this time as well."