Chapter 245 Compensation

After hearing this, Jun Moye looked up at Song Huaian.

"General Song, I came to the northwest at the order of my grandfather. My mission is to protect the northwest, not the glory and wealth of the imperial city. As a member of the royal family, I must take the safety of the people of the world as my own responsibility, not just fame and fortune."

After hearing this, Song Huaian admired him even more.

"Master Jun, you are a noble person. I admire you from the bottom of my heart. But Master Jun, you have paid so much, but you have not received any reward. I feel..."

Jun Moye raised his hand to signal him to stop talking.

"General Song, you and General Pei are right. I am indeed the Emperor's most beloved grandson. Precisely because the Emperor loved me the most during his lifetime, I must worry about what the Emperor worries about. In this battle, we recaptured the city walls, defended the northwest, and prevented the people there from being displaced. So, I have achieved what I sought."

Song Huaian looked at Jun Moye, who seemed indifferent to fame and fortune, and the word "admiration" was written on his face.

Seeing this, Jun Moye continued to speak.

"General Song, if you really feel guilty about this, I've been looking through the records of recently promoted officers and soldiers these past two days. I've found out that Li Xiao's identity is not simple. His father was a fifth-rank general three years ago, but he died in battle unexpectedly, so there's no record of him being promoted."

As he spoke, he handed a record book in his hand to Song Huaian.

"I found this by accident. General Song, please take a look at it first."

Song Huaian opened it and took a look, then lowered his head and spoke.

"Master Jun, you must be referring to General Li who died on the battlefield three years ago. I remember him well. With just a spear, he killed countless enemies and his rank soared. When he died in battle, I felt regret for a long time. It turns out that Li Xiao is General Li's son. No wonder he was so skilled with the spear. It's true that a tiger father has a tiger son."

Then he looked at Jun Moye.

"So, Mr. Jun, what do you mean?"

Jun Moye put down the memorial in his hand and spoke slowly.

"There must be something else going on. Otherwise, it's impossible for Li Xiao, the descendant of a fifth-rank general, to wait three years to join the barracks. Moreover, General Li should be posthumously honored, and his family should also be rewarded. However, it has been several years since the incident. I think General Song knows more about the involvement than I do. If we investigate further, I'm afraid it will bring some negative consequences.

What's more, many veteran soldiers died in this war, so no matter what is found out, it will not be good. However, General Li has obviously made contributions to the country, so he should be treated fairly and should also benefit future generations.

"General Song, you saw Li Xiao's performance in this battle. He was so brave and resourceful. He laid an ambush at Lianghe Cliff, causing heavy losses to the Northern Wing Army. This was not surprising. Later, he led the army to recapture the city tower. It's a bit unfair for him to be only a fourth-rank general."

When Song Huaian heard this, he immediately understood. Master Ding, you want to use your own merits to make up for the debt owed by the Northwest to General Li and his descendants. Such a righteous person is the one who should be followed.

"I understand. I'll add it right away."

Jun Moye spoke generously after hearing this.

"Well, I have some writing brush and ink here. Please feel free to use it, General Song."

Song Huaian didn't hesitate and sat down to add Li Xiao's contribution using Jun Moye's pen.

The Imperial Study in the Imperial City.

Emperor Tianyuan looked at Prime Minister Yun with an unhappy expression.

"Prime Minister Yun, do you really think that only the Divine Martial Marquis can resolve this war in the northwest?"

Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Yun hurriedly bowed.

"Your Majesty, in this battle in the northwest, we must win and not lose. Looking at the entire Tianyuan, Shenwu Hou is the most suitable candidate for both commanding troops and killing enemies."

Emperor Tianyuan spoke helplessly.

"But the military power in the hands of the Divine Martial Marquis..."

After hearing this, Prime Minister Yun bowed solemnly again.

"Your Majesty, you are always wise and I think you understand better than this humble servant that we must prioritize the greater good. As for military power, all the people of the world are yours, and all the soldiers of the world are yours. The officials in this court, regardless of their position, power, or status, are all your subjects and loyal to you. Giving you military power is a reward from you, and taking it back is only natural."

After listening to this, Emperor Tianyuan was silent for a while before speaking.

"Your Excellency Yun is absolutely right. Then, you, Your Excellency Yun, will pass on the imperial decree. Instruct the Marquis of Shenwu to lead a hundred thousand troops to the northwest to provide support and recapture the city tower."

After hearing this, Prime Minister Yun felt relieved. The emperor was suspicious by nature, and he was really afraid that he would not be able to convince him, and then the people of the world would suffer.

"Yes, Your Majesty is wise."

Outside the northwest city tower.

Su Hanzhi came with a convoy of cars.

The carriage was filled with tank after tank of kerosene, which was collected from various places two months in advance. It cost a lot of money and he directed it with a distressed look.

"Be careful, move the oil tank down slowly. Don't waste any oil. Make sure every drop of kerosene is poured onto the hay."

It was the first time that General Cao had seen so much kerosene.

"Miss Su, you are really capable. You actually managed to get so much kerosene. This stuff is really valuable."

Su Hanzhi spoke helplessly.

"General Cao, you're too kind. I have no other choice. Firstly, as a citizen of the Northwest, I also want to do my part for the Northwest. Secondly, my fiancé Li Xiao has to guard the front line. If there is anything I can do, shouldn't I do my best?"

When General Cao heard her identity, he spoke hurriedly.

"So you're General Li's fiancée. No wonder you're so capable. It's true that husbands and wives follow each other. Thank you for your hard work, Miss Su. When you and General Li get married, remember to invite me to the wedding."

Su Hanzhi didn't feel embarrassed after hearing this. She had been doing business outside and had become thick-skinned, so she spoke generously.

"Okay, when we get married, I will definitely send an invitation to you, General Cao."

Then he reminded again.

"General Wei, since we don't know when the northern wing will attack, keep this kerosene here. When the northern wing attacks, our men will quickly pour the kerosene on the hay."

In the main tent, Jun Moye and Su Hanchu rarely got together to drink tea. The two of them were really busy during this period. Although they only had a few days to go to the battlefield, they had already started preparing the food, fodder, and kerosene as soon as they received the secret letter from Beiyi.

Su Hanchu looked at Jun Moye and spoke.

"Aye, when do you think the North Wing will attack?"

Jun Moye reached out, took her hand and spoke.

"It shouldn't take too long. Although the northern wing suffered heavy losses last time, they are short of food and supplies and can't afford to delay."

Hearing the word "food and fodder", Su Hanchu spoke worriedly.

"Aye, I suddenly remembered that there is no food in the North Wing, so they didn't suffer such heavy casualties. Yuelai Tower was previously run by people from the North Wing. Do you think there will be traitors on our side who will attack our food?"

Jun Moye looked at her worried expression and patted her hand to comfort her.

"Don't worry. I thought of this problem when I saw Master Qingyuan on the battlefield. I have already arranged for Li Xiao to send reliable people to guard the food and grass. The warehouse where the food and grass are stored is hidden and ordinary people can't find it."