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The reason why the generals valued the pamphlet so much was not only due to the effect of Su Li's advice on the army as a whole, but also due to Su Li's own abilities.

"General, when can we use the methods in the booklet to train the troops?" a general asked impatiently.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan said, "If you are certain that the training methods in the booklet are indeed effective, then you can arrange the training process yourself. Just let me know if you need any materials."

The generals wanted to hear these words, and they eagerly said, "General, rest assured, you can entrust the soldiers' training to us."

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With the army entering the city, there are many things to handle, but if the preparations are done properly in the early stages, there won't be too much trouble later on. For example, at this moment, after finishing the busy work in the early stages, Su Li is now at ease.

That night, when Su Li saw Zhao Zexuan return, she asked, "Has everything been taken care of? Have the soldiers all settled in?"

Hearing this, Zhao Zexuan nodded and said, "They have all been settled. The soldiers are very excited and happy that they have houses to live in."

Hearing Zhao Zexuan's words, Su Li smiled and said, "It's good that you're happy. This is the sentiment of the people of Lingcheng. If there's anything missing in the house, just let us know. Now that you're back, you should get some rest."

Having known Su Li's character for some time, Zhao Zexuan said without any hesitation, "Don't worry, the soldiers are already very satisfied. This is so much better than the living conditions they had when they were fighting on the front lines."

"It's nothing like before. Now that we're back in Lingcheng, it's like coming home. Of course, we need to rest and recuperate properly when we're home."

“Yesterday you told me that you wanted to announce to the outside world that you would declare yourself king. I’ve thought about that too. Also, I have an idea, but I don’t know if it’s appropriate?” Su Li said.

Upon hearing Su Li's words, Zhao Zexuan quickly asked, "What is it? Please speak freely."

"Although the people in the city are now quite convinced of your authority, there are still a few who oppose you. Although these people may not play a significant role, they can sometimes affect the overall situation."

“I’ve had people inquire about your reputation among the city’s residents, and it’s good. I’m sure they’ll support you after I explain the situation to them. Why don’t you inform them when you announce your independence as king?” Su Li said directly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan was somewhat surprised. After pondering for a long time, he said, "You mean you want to hold a meeting with the people of Lingcheng before announcing your independence as king?"

“That’s right. The people’s decision won’t affect you, but if this plan is made in advance, the people of Lingcheng will likely feel a greater sense of belonging and have a stronger sense of identification with you,” Su Li nodded and said.

This was something Zhao Zexuan hadn't considered, but now that he knew about it, there was no harm in thinking about it more.

Following Su Li's line of thought, Zhao Zexuan nodded without much hesitation and said, "That's not bad, but we need to discuss it with the generals. The specific implementation process still needs to be discussed."

Su Li was not surprised by what Zhao Zexuan said. Since some things are meant to be done, they should be done to the best of their ability. If you want to leave a good impression on the people, then do your best to make them perfect.

Having explained the situation to a general extent, Su Li did not interfere with Zhao Zexuan's plans. However, there was one thing she really needed to clarify with Zhao Zexuan.

“You’ve been fighting on the front lines this past year, and there are many things I can’t tell you, but now that you’re back, I feel it’s necessary to explain things to you clearly.”

“I have a suspicion, it’s not directed at anyone in particular, but things are just a bit strange,” Su Li said, her brows furrowed.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan asked, "What is it? Please speak freely!"

Once Zhao Zexuan spoke up, Su Li had no more reservations and said, "Over the past year, your elder brother and his group from Lingnan have sent several letters to Lingcheng. Each letter urged for more grain and supplies, and each time the amount increased."

"It's not that I'm petty or anything, but something is definitely not right."

“From the very first time I began supplying grain to Lingnan, I asked them about the approximate number of soldiers in their army. Each time I prepared grain, I estimated that I would prepare more than the number of soldiers, but for some reason, the grain was never enough, and it even tended to increase.”

Zhao Zexuan never doubted Su Li's keen insight, nor did he think that she had ulterior motives for saying those words. The fact that Su Li could say those words meant that there were indeed suspicious points in the matter.

Lingnan is far outside Lingcheng, making it quite difficult to investigate. Zhao Zexuan could understand why Su Li hadn't investigated; it was indeed a bit troublesome.

People's hearts are fickle, let alone other things, but Zhao Zexuan was unwilling to believe that his elder brother and the others had ulterior motives. He could only guess that something had happened in Lingnan.

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Zexuan said seriously to Su Li, "I already know about this matter, and I will order someone to investigate."

Hearing Zhao Zexuan's words, Su Li nodded to show that she understood, and then said, "In the past, grain was sent once every three months, but recently it has changed to once every two months, and now it has changed to once every month or so. There will be a letter in the next few days. You can have someone pay more attention to see if what I said is true."

"I also had Aunt Wang and the others register the amount of grain being transported. I'll have someone bring it to you later, and you'll see for yourself."

Zhao Zexuan naturally had no doubt about Su Li's intentions, and nodded, saying, "Okay, have someone send it over later."

Apart from the incident in Lingnan, nothing major has happened in Lingcheng Road recently. The mansion is peaceful, and the three children are well-behaved. However, what surprised Su Li was that Old Master Zhao, Zhao Zexuan's father, was willing to take off his armor and diligently tend to the fields every day.

"Do you know that your father-in-law works in the fields every day?" Su Li asked.

These words were quite unexpected. Zhao Zexuan had just returned and was still unaware of many things. Hearing Su Li's words, he looked up in surprise and asked, "My father? Is his injury better? How could there be such a sudden change?"

Zhao Zexuan didn't know why his father had changed like this, and Su Li knew even less, which is why she deliberately brought it up separately.

"According to Doctor Liu, the injuries have fully healed, but I don't know why this happened. You could ask him if you have time," Su Li suggested.

As soon as the unusual situation in Lingnan was mentioned, his father took a liking to farming, saying that if there were no accidents involved, then it would be truly strange and suspicious.