The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Li Su explained to Jiang Quan that to build a strong city wall in Xizhou, they need materials such as aoi stone and bricks, which are scarce in the area and must be transported from Shazhou. This massive undertaking requires a lot of money. Jiang Quan understood but thought it was impossible due to Xizhou's scarce resources and limited budget. Li Su smiled and said that as an official of the Great Tang Dynasty, he would ask the dynasty for money. Jiang Quan doubted this, citing Governor Cao's failed attempts to get a response from the capital. Li Su returned to the command tent, sat cross-legged, and wrote with great enthusiasm, working through the night. His wife, Xu Ming Zhu, quietly lit lamps for him and kept watch outside. She thought about her husband's work and wondered if he had feelings for her, as they had been married for half a year but had not consummated their marriage. The next day, Li Su led Wang Zhuang and Zheng Xiao Lou into the Western State City. He had written the Western State Strategy, which included his views on governance, agriculture, commerce, and military affairs. Zheng Xiao Lou was impressed, and Li Su's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as he discussed his plans. Li Su visited the West State Governor's Mansion again, meeting with Cao Yu, who wore a casual silk shirt to greet him.

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