The mighty army departed in an orderly fashion, with neat formations; the soldiers were all energetic and strictly disciplined. From this, one could see that the army of the Great Nan Dynasty was very powerful.

Gazing at the distant troops, Su Yan suddenly recalled a lyric: Whose realm, the sound of horse hooves wildly clattering, my armor-clad figure, roaring through the years...

One can only hope that this war will end quickly and not threaten too many of the common people.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and the troops of the Great Nan Dynasty had reached Moyan Country.

No triumphant news had come from the front, and Chu Yuxiao sat in the Imperial Study each day with furrowed brows.

Although he hadn’t said much, Su Yan knew he had been waiting for results all along.

They say a good start is half the battle.

If the first battle is won, it will surely boost morale and then drive them to attack other nations in a single push.

If defeated...

Su Yan dared not imagine what a blow it would be to Chu Yuxiao.

The spring plowing was busily underway, and Chu Yuxiao heeded Su Yan’s advice by issuing an edict that required all households with land to dedicate one-quarter to planting rice, one-quarter to planting potatoes and sweet potatoes, and the remaining two-quarters for other crops.

Thus, throughout the Great Nan Dynasty, it was like the great production movement during liberation; the entire nation took action to plant rice, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.

Su Yan had his reasons for such a suggestion.

Fruits and vegetables aren’t suitable for storage nor can they solve famine issues.

Yet, potatoes and sweet potatoes can be stored in cellars. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

During wartime, planting more of these can alleviate hunger for one or two years should famine strike.

If supplies run short at the front lines, potatoes and sweet potatoes can be used to stave off hunger.

No one can predict the consequences of war, but taking precautions is certainly wise.

"Your Majesty, Empress, Princess Su Ya of Nanzhao requests an audience."

Having quietly stayed in Zhaohua Palace for some time, Su Ya once more sought a meeting with Su Yan.

"Let her enter," Su Yan set down her book, tidied her appearance, and awaited her entrance.

After several months without seeing each other, Princess Su Ya of Nanzhao appeared much thinner; fortunately, she was not yet at the point of frailty.