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Based on their achievements, they should have had the opportunity by now. Why did Su Yu say it would be the next time? It’s been three years already, hasn’t it?
“If they are promoted, they will probably be transferred to another place. However, your side needs someone here. His Majesty is probably considering their seamless cooperation with you, so he will keep them here for a few more years until everything here is on the right track before letting them leave,” Su Yu guessed Xuan Feiran’s thoughts with great accuracy.
Wang Jinhe was surprised to learn that it was because of her and felt a bit embarrassed. “Aren’t we delaying their future?”
“Rest assured, their promotion will definitely be a good opportunity for them. It will be better for them at that time,” Su Yu reassured her.
Wang Jinhe didn’t fully understand the affairs of the court, but she was certain that Su Yu had his reasons for saying so.
“As long as we don’t cause them trouble, delaying their official careers is a good thing,” Su Yu added.
“Don’t worry, they have long been on His Majesty’s radar. His Majesty is in need of capable individuals, and they are the kind of good officials that His Majesty will naturally favor. In three years, the county magistrate will probably become the Governor here, and the governor will likely be transferred to the capital. The demand for personnel there will only increase, not decrease,” Su Yu explained.
The best time for the Governor to be transferred would be the next opportunity. If he were to go now, it would likely result in a trivial position. The next time would be the most crucial.
“There are still many people in the court who are just idling away. His Majesty hasn’t had the chance to do anything yet, but it’s time for him to start settling scores with them,” Su Yu mentioned, recalling Xuan Feiran’s previous discussion with him. At that time, they had just learned about the military training in the Qi Empire, so they naturally had to deal with the matters of war first. After the war, all the people who needed to be dealt with would be cleared out.
Wang Jinhe raised an eyebrow as she looked at Su Yu. “It seems like you’ve discussed everything with His Majesty.”
“Yes, the most important thing now is military training, preparing for the upcoming war,” Su Yu replied.
“Indeed, compared to war, everything else seems somewhat insignificant,” Wang Jinhe said, frowning.
Su Yu nodded with a smile. “I share your thoughts.”
“How is the situation in the Qi Empire?” Wang Jinhe couldn’t help but ask, feeling somewhat concerned.
“It’s all within our control. As for the situation in the Ling Empire, with Yin Fan there, everything should be fine,” Su Yu replied. Based on the timeline, the actions he had instructed Yin Fan to take should have already begun to yield results.
It seemed that Qi Ming’s plan to unite with the Ling Empire and launch a war against the Xuan Empire was unlikely to materialize.
“The most regrettable thing is that we still couldn’t get our hands on the military token in the hands of the King Yan. If we had the token, all of the Xuan Empire’s military forces would be under Xuan Feiran’s control. This would make it easier for him to mobilize troops when the war breaks out,” Su Yu lamented.
“This isn’t urgent. It’s already a pleasant surprise that we managed to obtain the token of the King Zhenbei. The rest is not important,” Su Yu added. The military authority in the hands of the king Yan would eventually be transferred to His Majesty. It was only a matter of time, and Su Yu was not in a hurry about it.
The King Yan would definitely have to resort to some means to regain the military authority.
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu’s confident yet inscrutable expression and understood that he must be plotting something again. She shook her head helplessly and said, “Those who oppose you are really unlucky.”
Su Yu’s actions were too unpredictable, and no one knew what his next move would be. Even Su Jiu and Xuan Feiran didn’t understand his thoughts, let alone the King Yan.
“Let’s not talk about that for now. These are things to be done later, and it’s not the right time yet,” Su Yu said, looking at Wang Jinhe.
She had a feeling that he had something on his mind.
“What do you want to say?” she asked.
Su Yu rubbed his chin and squinted. “I’m thinking about when Xie Chen’s remaining people will make their move. They are all lying low now, and it’s frustrating that they are not giving me a reason to deal with them.”
Wang Jinhe looked at Su Yu with a sense of resignation. “Just take a break and give them a chance to catch their breath. Don’t push them so hard.”
“Alright, I’ll listen to you,” Su Yu agreed.
“Now that things are basically settled, can’t you take good care of yourself and the baby?” Su Yu was worried that Wang Jinhe might do something to keep them on edge while he wasn’t paying attention.
“There are still some things that need to be taken care of,” Wang Jinhe said innocently, looking at Su Yu and coughing lightly.
Su Yu suddenly felt a bit complicated.
“I knew this girl wouldn’t be able to sit still,” he thought to himself.
“Is there anything else?” he asked.
“I need to give the kitchen the recipes for some convenient foods, so they can start preparing. My belly will probably be even bigger by the time the workshop is built,” Wang Jinhe said. Su Yu would definitely be more nervous at that time, and she wouldn’t be able to do anything else.
“Tell them to get started,” Su Yu agreed.
Afterward, Wang Jinhe began teaching the kitchen staff how to make some convenient foods. Many guards also came to help knead the dough.
When the first batch of food was ready, Wang Jinhe had the kitchen staff cook it and serve it to everyone.
“This noodle is very chewy, and it seems like it hasn’t been seasoned,” Su Yu observed after examining his bowl for a while.
Wang Jinhe nodded. “That’s why it’s called convenient food. Even those who can’t cook can easily prepare and eat it, and it doesn’t take much time to make.”
Su Yu finished his noodles and went to take a look. As expected, it was very convenient, just as Wang Jinhe had described.
“This noodle is a good choice for the battlefield. We should make more of it,” Su Yu said, recognizing the value of the food.
This kind of food would be very useful on the battlefield. Enemies wouldn’t wait for you to finish your meal, and having convenient food would save a lot of time.
“We can also make some sauce later. If they don’t have a pot, each person can bring two steamed buns and some sauce. They can eat anytime, but they’ll probably have to eat the buns cold,” Wang Jinhe suggested, brainstorming ways to provide the soldiers with better food options.
“It’s okay. It’s normal not to have a hot meal on the battlefield. As long as the soldiers can eat their fill, that’s enough for them. Ensuring that the supply lines are not disrupted is the most important thing for those going into battle,” Su Yu added.
Hence the saying, “Provisions before the troops.” Those on the battlefield are not afraid of death, but they fear being let down by those behind them. When October comes, I will have people secretly deliver provisions to the border, including medicinal herbs,” Su Yu explained.
“I understand this. What soldiers fear most on the battlefield is running out of provisions during combat,” Wang Jinhe remarked.
“Our soldiers in the Xuan Empire won’t have to worry about this issue. I will ensure that all provisions and medicinal herbs are in place before the end of the year,” Su Yu assured.