A sickly fellow ridiculed by the entire army? I'll be the most beautiful woman in the barracks!

[Ding! ...Random rewards are being distributed...]

[Constitution +1, gained skill [Insightful Observation], skill points +1, 1 pound of fruit-flavored gummies, lifespan +2 years]

Zhao Daxuan flipped through the records on the turntable.

After a long and intense battle last night, coupled with a major battle during the day, a weariness that Zhao Daxuan hadn't experienced in a long time swept over him.

After the fierce battle, Zhao Daxuan fell into a deep sleep and did not wake up until it was broad daylight. The first thing he did after waking up was to check his rewards from the previous night.

Most of the rewards are nothing special; the main difference is the newly acquired skills.

While it may not be of much help in actual combat, it is very helpful in improving his soft skills.

[Guan Rui: By carefully observing a person a few times, one can roughly judge their character, courage, and backbone.]

Zhao Daxuan looked curiously at Shen Qingci beside him, and a vague intuition began to rise in his mind.

This woman possesses exceptional resilience, fierce courage, and a calm demeanor.

This strange feeling intrigued Zhao Daxuan.

So he couldn't help but use the skill point he had saved up before, as well as the skill point he had just gained last night, on this skill.

[Level 3 Insightful Observer: With just a careful glance, one can clearly discern the other party's character, courage, and fundamental nature, and can also vaguely sense whether they harbor malice or are loyal and reliable.]

When Zhao Daxuan used his Level 3 skill, Observation, to look at Shen Qingci again, his previously vague intuition suddenly became clear.

This woman is resilient, courageous, calm, and possesses profound wisdom. She is trustworthy and has no ill intentions towards him. She is suitable for conspiring on important matters, but should not be easily humiliated or manipulated.

Zhao Daxuan's eyes lit up. This skill was excellent, even arguably heaven-defying.

If used properly, it can help him achieve his goal of befriending virtuous people and staying away from petty people, and can definitely help him avoid a lot of trouble and improve his strength faster.

"Hehehe..."

Zhao Daxuan couldn't help but chuckle.

Hearing the strange noise beside her, Shen Qingci rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at Zhao Daxuan.

Recalling the madness of last night, Shen Qingci couldn't help but blush.

"Lord Zhao... my lord, what are you grinning about so early in the morning?"

Shen Qingci realized halfway through her speech that her status was now different, so she changed her address to match that of Li Shishi and the others.

Zhao Daxuan looked at Shen Qingci with delight in his eyes, liking her more and more the more he looked at her.

"Isn't it because I'm so happy to have such a wonderful wife that I couldn't help but laugh?"

Shen Qingci rolled her eyes, lightly punched Zhao Daxuan a few times, and said coquettishly, "You're so glib!"

Zhao Daxuan grasped Shen Qingci's smooth little hand, looked at the shy beauty beside him, and couldn't help but swallow hard.

Shen Qingci noticed Zhao Daxuan's restless intentions and immediately shrank back in fright.

"No, I can't take it anymore! Please, please let me go, my husband~"

As she spoke, Shen Qingci couldn't help but reveal a pleading look in her eyes, which softened Zhao Daxuan's heart, and he forcefully suppressed the burning desire in his lower abdomen.

Lifting a corner of the blanket, Zhao Daxuan got up and walked to the foot of the bed to change his clothes.

Shen Qingci huddled under the covers, watching as Zhao Daxuan turned and got out of bed after being rejected by her, feeling somewhat anxious.

"Husband, please don't be angry, okay? It's just that it still hurts a lot right now. How about we wait until tonight?"

Zhao Daxuan was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Shen Qingci. Seeing the anxious look on her face, he couldn't help but laugh and cry.

"Qingci, what are you thinking? How could I get angry over such a small thing? You should rest well. I still have military affairs to attend to, so I have to go now."

Upon hearing that Zhao Daxuan was leaving, a hint of disappointment flashed across Shen Qingci's face.

But then, remembering something, he quickly called out to Zhao Daxuan, who was about to turn and leave.

"My lord, there is something else I would like to tell you."

Zhao Daxuan smiled slightly, walked to the bedside, and helped Shen Qingci tidy her messy hair while gently asking her questions.

"Just say what's on your mind."

Feeling Zhao Daxuan's gentle touch, Shen Qingci felt a warm sensation rise in her heart. She looked at Zhao Daxuan with tender eyes and spoke softly.

"My lord, I heard that you have recently set up camp at a temporary camp outside the city, and that there are tens of thousands of refugees inside and outside the camp. Is that true?"

Seeing Zhao Daxuan nod without hesitation, Shen Qingci frowned slightly.

"These refugees probably don't have much food left. It's not a good thing for so many people to gather together like this for a long time."

When Zhao Daxuan heard Shen Qingci bring up this issue, his expression immediately turned serious, and he nodded earnestly.

"I know that, and I also want to solve the problem of these people. However, the Zhenbei City Guard has no other strategy at the moment. They are only preparing to send these people back to their hometowns after the Tartar army has completely retreated."

Shen Qingci's face showed an expression that said, "I knew it."

"Given the current financial constraints, this is truly the only option the authorities have. Based on past experience, it's highly unlikely that these people will survive until next spring even if they return to their hometowns."

"Alas, every few years, many of the people of our Great Xia lose their lives because of this. It is tragic, lamentable, and a great pity..."

Zhao Daxuan pursed his lips and looked at Shen Qingci before asking a question.

"Qingci, what good idea do you have?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingci tilted her head and thought for a while, then smiled slightly and looked at Zhao Daxuan again.

"I have three strategies, the best, the middle, and the worst. Which one would you like to hear first, my husband?"

Zhao Daxuan looked at Shen Qingci in surprise, not expecting this woman to be so clever, coming up with three strategies in just a few breaths.

"Then tell me your worst option first."

Shen Qingci nodded upon hearing this and then suggested the worst possible solution.

"The worst course of action is to get out of the vortex, protect yourself, ignore it, and avoid taking responsibility or getting involved."

Zhao Daxuan frowned upon hearing this, then shook his head without hesitation.

"No, no, many of their families have men who have become my soldiers, and the others are also citizens of my Great Xia."

"If possible, try your best to find a way for them to survive, otherwise I won't feel at ease. Please continue with your suggestions for a middle-ground solution!"

Seeing Zhao Daxuan shake his head without hesitation, Shen Qingci smiled, as if she had expected it. She then spoke directly.

"The middle strategy is to rob the rich to help the people, force local wealthy merchants to contribute grain and labor, and then have the government bail them out. As long as we get through next spring, there will be new hope."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Daxuan couldn't help but nod.

This method is indeed feasible to some extent, but it requires official support.

However, when it comes to official bodies, the largest official body in Zhenbei City is the City Guard, and the largest official body in the City Guard is Yue Zhenyuan.

The relationship between Yue Zhenyuan and Zhao Daxuan is quite delicate now, and if the middle strategy is to be implemented, it may not be impossible.

The more Zhao Daxuan thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and he couldn't help but give Shen Qingci a thumbs up in praise.

"As expected of the most talented woman in the capital, she came up with this brilliant idea in such a short time, and I think it's not impossible to implement."

Zhao Daxuan saw Shen Qingci looking at him with a smile, and remembering that he had another best strategy to share, he asked curiously.

"By the way, what's the best strategy?"