Sheng Lengshuang swallowed the food in her mouth. "I heard that the Southern Jin Dynasty's army suffered heavy casualties? In such a situation, if the morale is unstable, there will be problems."
Mo Lingxi picked some meat for her. "We've tried, but it's not very effective. With the current situation at Chengguan Pass, the Southern Jin Dynasty's army is eager to capture it as soon as possible and receive rewards."
"I'm telling you this so you can be careful. Someone will likely try to scheme against you soon."
Sheng Lengshuang frowned slightly. "Don't worry, I'll take care of myself. I have secret guards, and I have medicinal powder, so nothing will happen."
During the war between two armies, the method doesn't matter as much as the speed of victory.
After all, the faster the victory, the fewer casualties there will be.
No matter how worried Mo Lingxi was, he knew that mere words were useless. "By the way, I received a letter from Xiao Feng."
He handed the letter to Sheng Lengshuang, a smile on his face. "Xiao Feng said he was praised by his archery master. This child is finally willing to work hard."
Sheng Lengshuang put down her chopsticks and read the letter word by word. "Xiao Feng has truly grown up, but the price of growing up is being separated from us."
"Sometimes, I wish Xiao Feng hadn't grown up."
Mo Lingxi comforted her. "Look on the bright side. After all, Xiao Feng has to grow up."
Sheng Lengshuang carefully put the letter away and sighed. "How could I not know this? It's just that I feel so sorry for Xiao Feng. This child was forced to grow up."
If not for all the things that had happened, Xiao Feng would have been a happy child, not having to go through so much or worry about these matters.
Mo Lingxi felt deeply guilty. "It's my fault for not providing you and our son with a stable home. After the war is over, I will give you a stable home."
Sheng Lengshuang held his hand. "I don't blame you. You didn't want this either, but the situation is like this. What we can do is resolve all matters as best as we can and go back to be with Xiao Feng."
Mo Lingxi said softly, "Thank you for your understanding."
Sheng Lengshuang playfully chided him. "Look at what you're saying, as if I didn't understand you before."
Mo Lingxi smiled. "No, my wife has always understood me. I misspoke."
They looked at each other and smiled.
"By the way," Sheng Lengshuang picked up her chopsticks and discussed something with Mo Lingxi. "Do you think I can plant some fruits and vegetables in the military camp?"
"I see many empty spaces in the camp that are not used for training. I was thinking of planting fruits and vegetables in these places, so we'd be prepared for anything."
Mo Lingxi had considered this but had never had the time. "That's possible. The cooks do plant some vegetables, as supplies are not very abundant at the border."
Speaking of supplies, Sheng Lengshuang thought of something else. "Have you considered increasing trade with the other two countries?"
Mo Lingxi gestured for her to elaborate.
Sheng Lengshuang leaned closer and whispered, "Do you know about economic warfare? Use what is unique to the Eastern Jin Dynasty to drive the economies of the other two countries."
"If these two countries want to do something, we can cut off these goods and close border trade. That way, without fighting, the other two countries will obediently surrender."
Mo Lingxi stroked her head. "Why is my wife so smart? She can think of such good ideas."
Sheng Lengshuang smiled and patted his hand. "Stop fooling around! I don't believe you and His Majesty haven't discussed similar methods."
Mo Lingxi's eyes were full of tenderness. "His Majesty and I have indeed discussed similar methods. For this to be implemented, it would need to be a long-term effort, not something that can be achieved in a short time."
Sheng Lengshuang understood this point. "The other two countries haven't made any moves yet. If we can increase trade, perhaps these two countries won't have any ulterior motives in the short term."
"The Western Yue Dynasty lacks grain, so we'll start with grain, and do the same for the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Once people get used to a stable and comfortable life, it's hard for them to return to their previous hardships."
Speaking of this, she added, "It can also boost the economy of the Eastern Jin Dynasty."
Mo Lingxi replied, "Our country has experienced famine and doesn't have much surplus grain, so we cannot sell grain to the Western Yue Dynasty."
"However, selling a little appropriately is not a problem."
Sheng Lengshuang understood his meaning instantly and gave him a thumbs-up. "As expected of Prince Ming Rui, your strategy is brilliant."
By using a small amount of grain to keep the people of the Western Yue Dynasty wanting more, and occasionally selling them grain, the people would not agree to war or trouble if the Western Yue Dynasty wanted to start one.
Mo Lingxi kissed her. "It's because my wife taught me well that I am so capable, especially in bed."
Sheng Lengshuang kicked him. "Don't push it."
"I want more. When the war is not so tense, I can hold my wife and sleep."
"...Only if I agree."
"My wife will definitely agree."
"That's just sophistry."
After finishing their meal and resting a bit, Sheng Lengshuang and Mo Lingxi parted ways to attend to their respective duties.
Sheng Lengshuang was going to check on the recovery of the patients and discuss future treatment methods with the doctors.
As she walked, she pondered where in the military camp she could start cultivating land, find experts in this field, and figure out the climate and soil conditions here.
Suddenly, there was a 'bang'. Sheng Lengshuang subconsciously looked up and saw Tao Li standing not far away, looking very surprised.
"Tao Li?!"
Seeing Tao Li's ashen face, she knew she was completely poisoned. "You... do you still have your own consciousness?"
"She has a little bit of consciousness." A slightly aged female voice came from somewhere.
Protected by secret guards, Sheng Lengshuang looked around, unable to find anyone hiding. "Did you accept the Ghost Elder's things?"
"So what?" The aged woman sneered. "Sheng Lengshuang, how long do you think you can live?"
Sheng Lengshuang crossed her arms and said coolly, "I've heard that countless times, but I'm still standing here. What does that say?"
The aged woman was not annoyed. "No hurry, I have plenty of ways to kill you. And Tao Li will want to kill you herself."
Sheng Lengshuang noticed a subtle struggle in Tao Li's expression and felt no pity for her. "Anyone can talk big."
"I'm quite surprised that you are still keeping Tao Li and her family. It seems this family is quite useful to you."
The aged woman retorted, "Trying to get information from me? You're dreaming!"
Sheng Lengshuang sneered. "Do I need to get information? Just looking at Tao Li, I can tell she and her family are still useful to you, otherwise, you would have dealt with them long ago."
"Also, I am a highly skilled doctor. I can tell that Tao Li is a successful living dead person with a bit of consciousness. Such things are not easy to refine, and you wouldn't bear to destroy Tao Li. Am I right?"