"I couldn't leave. I've decided to stay. But Brother Jiang, although all my men have some fighting skills and their equipment is passable,
"we simply lack anyone with the talent to serve as a military strategist.
"If pirates backed by the Sun Kingdom really attack, we don't know how to wage war. We'll be in serious trouble.
"By the way, do you know any military strategists you could recommend?" Tang Wen asked.
"Secretaries are easy to find, but military strategists are difficult.
"After all, a military strategist needs experience fighting in the army.
"People with that kind of talent have usually already been hired by the generals. Where would there be any left?" Jiang Xuan shook his head.
"Just keep an eye out for me, Brother Jiang. Your connections are far broader than mine.
"In this respect, I'm completely in the dark. I don't understand a thing.
"If a large force of pirates attacks the island, we'll suffer a crushing defeat," Tang Wen said.
"All right, I'll keep an eye out," Jiang Xuan said, nodding.
"Xian'er, is the food ready?" After Luo Yiwu accepted the banknotes and finished processing the official documents, Tang Wen asked.
"It's been ready for ages. We were just waiting for your word, Master," Lin Xian'er said. These days, Lin Xian'er was busy practicing martial arts, and management of Su Mei Island's dining hall had also been assigned to her.
"Serve the food," Tang Wen said.
"Master, what wine shall we drink today?" Luo Yiwu asked.
"Brother Jiang, how about we try something different today?" Tang Wen asked.
"Oh? Have you got something new, little brother?" Jiang Xuan asked, taken aback.
"A shipment of vodka arrived, but it's very strong. I wonder whether you'll be used to it, Brother Jiang," Tang Wen said.
"What strong liquor