Chapter 1027: Attracting Attention

The deputy general straightened his chest and responded firmly: "General, rest assured. We will surely go all out and contribute our strength to the prosperity of the border."

Gu Yi nodded with satisfaction, then frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said: "There is one more important thing, and that is education. We cannot let only this generation live a good life; we must let the descendants of the border have a future and become useful talents. Therefore, the construction of schools and the training of teachers must also be put on the agenda."

The deputy general said with emotion: "General, your foresight is truly great. Education is the key to changing the future. I will personally take charge of this matter to ensure every child can receive a good education."

The two were talking intently when suddenly hurried footsteps came from outside the door. A messenger soldier entered hurriedly, knelt on one knee, and presented a secret letter with both hands: "General, an urgent letter from the imperial court!"

Gu Yi took the letter and read it quickly. His expression changed with the content of the letter, sometimes grave, sometimes relaxed. After reading it, he let out a long breath and handed the letter to the deputy general: "The imperial court has agreed to our request, not only providing funding support but also promising to send an agricultural technology team and several education experts to the border."

The deputy general took the letter, read it carefully, and a look of joy appeared on his face: "This is truly great! With the support of the imperial court, our plan can be implemented even faster."

Gu Yi stood up, gazing out the window with a firm gaze: "There is no time to lose; we must take action immediately. You are responsible for coordinating military and border defense construction, and I will personally take charge of agricultural and education projects. We must let the border people see tangible changes and let them be full of confidence in the future."

The deputy general also stood up and responded powerfully: "Yes, General! I will surely not fail the expectations and will build the border defense into an impregnable fortress."

In the days that followed, Gu Yi and the deputy general divided the work and cooperated, each busy at their own post. Gu Yi took agricultural experts deep into the fields to examine the soil and introduce high-efficiency crops suitable for the border climate. He also organized farmer training to teach advanced planting techniques and increase agricultural production.

At the same time, under Gu Yi’s coordination, education experts began to improve school conditions, compile textbooks suitable for border children, and train local teachers. Gu Yi also specially set up scholarships to encourage children to study hard and contribute their strength to the development of the border in the future.

A few months later, earth-shaking changes occurred in the border region. In the fields, high-efficiency crops grew gratifyingly, and farmers’ faces were filled with the joy of harvest; in the schools, the sound of children reading echoed in every corner of the campus, and their eyes were filled with a thirst for knowledge and longing for the future.

Gu Yi and the deputy general stood on the mountaintop, overlooking this land they guarded with their lives and sweat. Gu Yi was filled with emotion: "Look at these changes; all the hard work is worth it. The future of the border will surely be even better."

The deputy general also said with emotion: "Yes, General. All this is the result of your wise leadership. Without you, there would be no today for the border."

Gu Yi patted the deputy general’s shoulder lightly: "No, this is the credit of all of us. It is the result of the joint efforts of every border person. Remember, true heroes are those who are unknown and selfless. They are the most solid foundation of the border."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes flashing with infinite anticipation for the future. They knew that although the road ahead was still long and challenges were still many, as long as they worked together, nothing could stop the border’s steps toward prosperity.

With the continuous development of the border, Gu Yi and the deputy general also began to think about deeper problems. They realized that to truly integrate the border into the country’s overall development, they needed to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with other regions.

Thus, Gu Yi proposed holding a border culture festival, inviting cultural groups and artists from all over the country to perform in the border region, and also letting border culture go out and be displayed to more people.

The deputy general agreed with this proposal very much: "This can not only enhance the understanding between the border and other regions but also enhance the border’s cultural soft power and attract more people to pay attention to and invest in the border."

Under the careful preparation of Gu Yi and the deputy general, the border culture festival was held as scheduled. The event site was bustling with noise and excitement; artists from all over the country brought wonderful performances, and the border people also displayed their unique folk culture and handicrafts.

The culture festival not only let the border people feel the excitement of the outside world but also let the outside world have a brand-new understanding of the border. Many entrepreneurs and cultural figures established cooperative relationships with the border at the culture festival, injecting new vitality into the border’s development.

Gu Yi stood at the opening ceremony of the culture festival, looking at the scene of laughter and joy on and off the stage, his heart filled with pride and gratification. He knew that all these efforts were for the tomorrow of the border, so that those children could grow up in a more open, inclusive, and prosperous environment.

The deputy general walked to Gu Yi’s side and said softly: "General, do you see it? This is our border; it is welcoming the future with a brand-new look."

Gu Yi nodded with a smile: "Yes, I see it. The future of the border will surely be even more brilliant and glorious."