Afterward, have Jia Shisi draft a set of rules on how to monitor the increasing number of people who've ascended through rituals.
Just like the Earth Deity, those who break the order must be severely punished.
But more importantly, it's crucial to prevent issues beforehand.
Also, remember not to develop too quickly, take it step by step, so adjustments can be made if problems arise.
The return date might be moved up; can the army training be intensified?"
"Your Majesty, the grain supplies are sufficient, development is stable, and indeed, the conditions for expanding the army already exist.
The Battle Array drills need time to find synergy, we lack ordinary soldiers at the grassroots level, especially the stronger ones."
"Let Liu make more effort; he can live for at least another thousand years. If there's a breakthrough later, with more Spiritual Medicine, living for two thousand years shouldn't be a problem.
