My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World - Chapter 402

Chapter 402: Talented Individuals
With only Feng Wu and her sitting around the dining table, Bai Hanyun said, “You can study later. For now, let’s watch a drama while eating.”

With that, she took over the laptop, opened a streaming app, and picked a fantasy romance drama. Before long, the two began to watch while enjoying their meal.

Sitting beside Bai Hanyun, Feng Wu sighed inwardly. ‘Life here is so comfortable. I wonder how my brothers and sisters are doing back home.’

Far away in the Feng Clan’s shadow guard headquarters, several people sneezed at the same time.

After Tan Pengtai finished listing and storing the supplies, he went to the Great General’s tent to find Feng Xiyan.

Stepping inside, Tan Pengtai saw Feng Xiyan and the other generals discussing something around the sand table.

Not seeing Tuluo Cheng around, Tan Pengtai raised his brows and thought, ‘Looks like the Great General still doesn’t fully trust Military Advisor Tuluo.’

Approaching Feng Xiyan, Tan Pengtai clasped his fists and said, “Great General, this subordinate has finished listing the supplies sent by Fairy Bai today. Here is the inventory list.”

Taking the book from Tan Pengtai, Feng Xiyan checked the total amount of supplies they currently had.

After a while, he looked at Zhan Qi and asked, “General Zhan, how is the farming project going? When will we be able to harvest the first batch of sweet potatoes?”

“Answering the Great General. After the rain, the sweet potatoes have been growing very fast and healthy. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to harvest the first batch in another month and a half,” Zhan Qi replied calmly.

Seeing Feng Xiyan in thought, Xue Ruhong asked, “Great General, are you worried about the military rations?”

“Mhm.” Feng Xiyan nodded and said, “Since we have begun our conquest, it will be troublesome to send supplies from Xiqiang to the other cities we take over later. If we can promote farming and let the common people produce food, we can save a lot of time and resources.”

When the generals heard this, they nodded in agreement.

After a brief silence, Fan Wanming said, “Great General, besides Xiqiang City, other places are still suffering from long-term droughts. Although we can provide them with the sweet potatoes’ seeds, it won’t be possible for farmers to farm without water.”

Looking at the generals’ frowning faces, Feng Xiyan explained, “This morning, Yun’er sent me two more Artificial Rain Cannons and one hundred bullets. Adding them to our remaining stock, we currently have one hundred and forty-eight bullets and three Artificial Rain Cannons.”

“This general plans to let the Conquest Army bring one Artificial Rain Cannon and fifty bullets with them. When they conquer a city, town, or pass, they can create rain after settling the common people and war prisoners.”

“When we receive news of victory from the front line, we can send supplies and seeds from Xiqiang City and promote farming in the newly conquered territory.”

“With food and seeds, it won’t be difficult to stabilize the conquered areas and win the hearts of the people. While we focus on expanding our territory, the common people can also learn to support themselves.”

“If we work together with the common people, this general believes that the day when everyone has enough food to eat, warm clothes to wear, and a roof above their heads is not a dream anymore.”

After listening to Feng Xiyan’s plan, the generals couldn’t help but look at him with admiration.

“Great General, this is an excellent plan!” Zhan Qi exclaimed in awe.

Unlike the excited Zhan Qi, Xue Ruhong frowned slightly and said, “Great General, this subordinate believes it will be difficult to implement this plan with our current manpower. Although we have more than one hundred thousand soldiers, we lack trusted generals.”

Agreeing with Xue Ruhong, Ding Zhenshun added, “What General Xue said is true. If we want to carry out this plan and expand our territory, first, we need to recruit capable generals who can be trusted.”

Unfortunately, the only ones we have now are former generals of the Ji Army. Since they once betrayed Ji Hui, there is no guarantee they won’t betray us in the future.”

Looking at the generals’ worried faces, Feng Xiyan thought for a moment before saying, “This general heard that we have recruited some talented individuals from among the refugees in recent weeks. General Xue, is that true?”

Xue Ruhong nodded. “Yes. This subordinate has separated those talented individuals into a special unit. After some discussion with the generals, we plan to train them into elite soldiers.”

Pausing briefly, Xue Ruhong asked, “Great General, why do you ask about this matter? Do you have plans for them?”

Feng Xiyan looked at him and said, “This general intends to test their loyalty. If they pass, we can train them under all of you to become future generals.”

When the generals heard this, they were pondering Feng Xiyan’s words.

Although training newcomers into generals would be difficult, it wasn’t impossible. Rather than having capable but untrustworthy generals, they would rather put in the effort to train loyal and talented ones to become the next generation of generals.

After thinking for a while, the generals exchanged looks and nodded.

Turning to Feng Xiyan, they clasped their fists and said, “The Great General is wise.”

Receiving unanimous support, Feng Xiyan made his decision. “Since you all agree with this plan, then we will begin today.”

He looked at the generals and gave his orders.

“General Xue, you will be responsible for screening the new recruits and identifying talented and suitable individuals.”

“General Zhan, you will handle the training of those chosen. General Fan and General Ding will test their loyalty by taking them on missions and city patrol.”

Turning to Tan Pengtai, Feng Xiyan added, “General Tan, you will be in charge of the farmland and the workers from now on. Since there is so much to do, you can ask General Xue to recruit additional helpers to join your team.”