Chapter 1076 When the Rice is Ripe, Draw the Swords

"You're digging canals and building massive reservoirs, irrigating thousands of miles of fertile fields, and now you're meddling with these things?"

"Is there a problem?" Muria looked towards Ferdinand who was handling state affairs.

"No problem, just feels out of character for you," Ferdinand replied, reviewing documents.

"Can't help it, soldiers need to eat. If I want to rely on them to conquer other countries and rule over them, I must fill their bellies; otherwise, everything is empty talk."

"So, all this that you're doing is in preparation for war?" Ferdinand picked up a document requesting the digging of canals and shook it at Muria.

"Exactly."

"If that's the case, you better make it clear to the soldiers below. The war is over now, but the army is still restless; they crave more war."

"I won't launch a war again anytime soon, and no country would dare to invade Gai Nation now."