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"Father Emperor is a good ruler, always prepared and cautious, which are actions befitting a wise monarch. Nangong Country is the largest among several nations. Even after experiencing crises, its foundation and strength are not to be underestimated. It's beneficial to be prepared in advance."

Using bronze as a mirror, one can dress properly; using people as a mirror, one can understand gains and losses; using history as a mirror, one can know the rise and fall. If a country wants long-term peace, there must be a focus on national defence. Even in modern countries, there is military conscription every year and new weaponry is continuously being developed. Why is this so? Isn't it for the protection of the country? Even in the absence of war, preparations must be made for wars that may or may not come.