Chapter 1691: Don't Know Where to Start

Gu Yi patted the deputy's shoulder with gratification, his eyes full of trust and expectation: "With you here, I am very at ease. But remember, the border's stability does not rely only on a few of us, but requires the joint efforts of everyone. We must let every soldier and every person understand that the border is their home, and guarding the homeland is everyone's responsibility."

The deputy took a deep breath, his expression solemn: "Yes, General. I will strengthen propaganda and education to let the concept of defending the country and protecting the home take root in people's hearts. At the same time, I will also continue to strengthen the army's training to ensure we can quickly respond to various challenges at any time."

Gu Yi nodded with satisfaction, his gaze turning to the window; that land they swore to guard to the death appeared exceptionally tranquil and peaceful in the morning light. "We must also pay attention to people's livelihood; only when the people live and work in peace can the border be truly stable," he said slowly, "I will apply to the imperial court for more resources and policy support to help the border develop the economy and improve people's livelihood."

Hearing this, a flash of light crossed the deputy's eyes: "General, if this can truly be done, the future of the border will surely be limitless. With wealthy people and a strong army, why worry about the border not being stable?"

The two continued to discuss the future planning of the border, from military defense to economic development, from education popularization to cultural prosperity, every detail considered thoroughly and comprehensively. They knew that the border's stability and development was a long and arduous task, but as long as there was belief in their hearts and strength under their feet, nothing was impossible.

Just as they were deep in conversation, a soldier walked into the conference room in a rush, holding an urgent letter in his hand. "General, urgent letter from the capital." The soldier's voice broke the tranquility of the room.

Gu Yi took the letter, opened it, and his brows immediately locked. Seeing this, the deputy hurriedly asked: "General, what did the letter say?"

Gu Yi handed the letter to the deputy and said in a deep voice: "The imperial court requires us to send troops immediately to assist in quelling a rebellion. That rebellion is far from the border, but if not controlled in time, I fear it will affect the border."

The deputy finished reading the letter, his expression also becoming grave. "General, this..."

Gu Yi took a deep breath, his gaze firm: "Although we just experienced a crisis, the border's stability cannot just look at the present. We must respond to the call of the imperial court and contribute our strength to the country's tranquility."

The deputy did not hesitate at all, nodding firmly: "General, I support you. We will immediately prepare the army and set off, surely not failing the mission."

In the days that followed, Gu Yi and the deputy led the border's elite troops, traveling long distances to reach the place of rebellion. They overcame heavy difficulties along the way and finally arrived at the battlefield.

In this battle to quell the rebellion, Gu Yi and the deputy showed excellent military talent and fearless combat spirit again. They directed with certainty, the soldiers fought bravely, and finally successfully quelled the rebellion, maintaining the country's unity and tranquility.

After the battle, Gu Yi and the deputy returned to the border with the good news of victory. The border people heard the news and came to welcome their return warmly. Looking at the smiles on the people's faces and the reverence in their eyes, Gu Yi and the deputy were filled with pride and satisfaction.

"General, we did it," the deputy said excitedly.

Gu Yi nodded with a smile: "Yes, we did it. But this is not the end, but a new starting point. We must continue to work hard to create a better future for the border and the country."

Under the leadership of Gu Yi and the deputy, the tomorrow of the border will surely be even more brilliant and magnificent. They knew well that as long as there was belief in their hearts and strength under their feet, nothing could stop their steps forward. And the border, this land they loved deeply, would also prosper forever under their guard.

With the successful quelling of the rebellion, the border welcomed a rare period of peace again. Gu Yi and the deputy did not immerse themselves in the joy of victory for too long; they knew well that the border's stability and development was a continuous process, requiring them to constantly pay efforts.

On this day, Gu Yi summoned officials and generals at all levels of the border to hold an important meeting. The conference room was full of people, and the atmosphere was serious and solemn.

"Everyone, we just experienced a difficult battle, but fortunately, we achieved victory," Gu Yi's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in every corner of the conference room, "However, this does not mean we can slacken. The border's stability and development require the joint efforts of every one of us."

The deputy took over the conversation and continued: "General is right. We cannot just look at the victory before us, but must have a long-term vision. The border's prosperity cannot be separated from economic development, cultural prosperity, and the people living and working in peace."

A local official stood up and raised his own concern: "General, Deputy, our border region is lacking in resources, and economic development has always been lagging behind. How can we change this situation?"

Gu Yi smiled slightly and gestured for him to sit: "This question is asked well. Economic development is indeed a major challenge we face, but it is not insurmountable. We can start from several aspects: first, strengthen trade exchanges with the interior to exchange what one has for what one lacks; second, develop characteristic industries, such as animal husbandry, handicrafts, etc.; third, introduce talents and technology to improve our productivity and innovation ability."

Another general also spoke: "General, I think we also need to strengthen military training to improve the army's combat strength. Only in this way can we better guard the border and ensure the people's safety."

The deputy nodded: "You are right. Military training cannot be slackened; we must maintain combat strength at all times. At the same time, we must also strengthen intelligence collection and analysis to be prepared for a rainy day."

The meeting lasted for a whole morning; the participants spoke freely and put forward many valuable opinions and suggestions. Gu Yi and the deputy listened carefully and recorded them; they knew that these opinions and suggestions would become important references for the border's future development.

After the meeting, Gu Yi and the deputy stayed in the conference room to continue discussing specific implementation plans.

"Deputy, where do you think we should start first?" Gu Yi asked.

The deputy pondered for a moment and answered: "I think we should start with economic development. Only when the economy is prosperous and the people's standard of living is improved can we better unite people's hearts and stabilize the border."

Gu Yi nodded in agreement: "You are right. Then let us first formulate an economic development plan, clarifying goals, tasks, and schedules. Then, we will work in division and cooperation, each responsible for a part of the work."

In the days that followed, Gu Yi and the deputy led the border's officials and generals to formulate and implement the economic development plan intensely. They strengthened trade exchanges with the interior, introduced many advanced production technologies and equipment; at the same time, they also vigorously developed characteristic industries and encouraged the people to start businesses and innovate.

Under the joint efforts of Gu Yi and the deputy, the border's economy gradually prospered. The people's standard of living improved significantly, and their faces were filled with happy smiles. And the border's cohesion and centripetal force reached an unprecedented height.

However, Gu Yi and the deputy were not satisfied because of this. They knew well that the border's stability and development was a long and arduous task, requiring them to constantly pay efforts. ===== CHAPTER 1692 =====