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The problem with the soldiers from the Western Frontier was solved by Ruo Hai, but there were still some issues with the officials that were unresolved, and these were not Ruo Hai's forte.
Xuanyuan Que handled some officials—directly dealt with the corrupt ones and those who oppressed the people, thus their properties were confiscated.
Those bribed by neighboring countries were kept to continue the communications, while the rest were dealt with.
After dealing with these officials, the group continued northward.
At one mountain, Ruo Xuan used her Spiritual Power to cultivate the mycelium and spores of a certain caterpillar fungus, which would grow wildly once the snow and ice melted.
There was a region highly suitable for cotton cultivation, so she gave some cotton seeds to the local officials, who were to distribute them to the people and teach them the planting and management methods for different stages, ensuring that he oversaw the cultivation.