Chapter 267 Future Commander Li Xiao

Li Xiao spoke with regret.

"General Yang unfortunately died in battle, and General Cao was seriously injured and is currently recovering. He is unable to come to the meeting."

Su Hanchu looked sad after hearing this.

"Too many people have died in this war."

Ren Jinzhou also looked regretful.

"Yes, war has always been cruel."

Then he signaled someone to serve tea to Su Hanchu.

"Madam Jun, how is Young Master Jun now? Is there any sign of him waking up?"

Su Hanchu shook his head with sadness in his eyes.

"No, I did feed him the medicine the doctor prepared, and I also managed to get him some millet porridge. The war has just ended, and everything is still in chaos. Zhizhi also said that Doctor Li is a good doctor, so let Doctor Li take care of him for a while. If he doesn't wake up after ten days, then we can try to find a miracle doctor."

Ren Jinzhou listened and spoke to comfort her.

"Madam Jun, Young Master Jun is the spiritual pillar of the Northwest. We all believe that he will wake up. Not only us soldiers, but also the millions of people in the Northwest are looking forward to Young Master Jun waking up soon."

Su Hanchu still had sadness in his eyes after hearing this, and spoke politely.

"I borrow the auspicious words of the Divine Martial Marquis."

After some polite exchanges, Ren Jinzhou spoke.

"Madam Jun, I've bothered you to come here because I have something important to discuss with you. Over the past two days, I've learned a lot about the efforts of Master Jun and Madam Jun in this battle. They've put in a lot of effort. Master Jun planned and orchestrated the battle, and Madam Jun was equally capable. Now that Master Jun is unconscious due to his injuries, there are some things I need to consult with you on."

After hearing this, Su Hanchu concealed the sadness on his face.

"Lord Shenwu Hou, your words are too kind. I am just a woman, how could I understand such important matters? However, my husband was taught by the Emperor that those who are capable should see the sorrow of the weak, and those who are in high positions should see the suffering of the people. Officials should maintain peace in their area, high officials should plead for the people, and powerful ministers should assist those in power, with the people in mind.

Now, although we are just an ordinary couple in the northwest, our lives are better than many ordinary people. At least we can run a shop and live a relatively prosperous life. When facing a powerful enemy, it is natural for us to lead by example and be ahead of ordinary people.

Ren Jinzhou was moved after hearing this. He didn't expect that Jun Moye was actually taught by the late emperor. Indeed, only the late emperor would have such a mindset of putting the people first. It's a pity that the late emperor passed away too early. Otherwise, if Jun Moye had been trained for more time, the court today would probably be a completely different place.

"Young Master Jun and Madam Jun were able to remember the words of the late emperor and put them into action. No wonder both the soldiers and the common people in the northwest admire you so much. This battle is over. In the next two days, I will compile the list of the fallen soldiers.

We will also clarify the merits of the soldiers who unfortunately died in battle and request posthumous honors from the Imperial City. Soldiers who bravely fought to the end should also be honored according to their merits. The Northwest Commander position is currently vacant, and we also need to ask the court to send a commander. Does Madam Jun have any additional comments on this?"

Su Hanchu spoke with a smile.

"As expected of Lord Shenwu Hou, he handled the matter very thoughtfully. However, Lord Shenwu Hou did not treat Han Chu as an outsider, so Han Chu would like to say a few words. Lord Shenwu Hou has already understood the tragedy of this battle. Almost all the soldiers in the northwest were killed in the battle. The only ones left were some wounded soldiers and some new soldiers temporarily recruited from the people.

Since ancient times, the life of ordinary soldiers on garrison duty and whether the border can be defended in time when the enemy invades often depends on the leading general. We are far away in the northwest, and before the war, we lived an ordinary life like ordinary people. General Pei and General Wei, who were in charge of the northwest, died in battle, and now General Song and General Cao are also seriously injured.

Someone does have to shoulder the burden of the army, but in this battle, the entire Northwest soldiers, or even the entire Northwest, are risking their lives. We don't know what kind of people the court will send, so we hope that Marquis Shenwu will take more care of it.

After all, we were able to defend the northwest, firstly thanks to the timely arrival of reinforcements with you, Lord Shenwu Hou, and secondly, the heroes present here and even the soldiers and civilians of the northwest who fought to the death for the people deserve honor."

Marquis Shenwu looked at Su Hanchu and spoke slowly.

"Madam Jun, what you said is absolutely right. However, Madam Jun, every word you say is about the soldiers in the northwest, and for the soldiers in the northwest. So, do you have something to say for you and Young Master Jun? In this battle, you and Young Master Jun are the real heroes."

Su Hanchu listened and spoke with an indifferent look.

"Lord Shenwu Hou, your words are too kind. We have only done what we can to contribute our humble efforts to the northwest. We are not concerned with fame or fortune. During the battle, my husband said that even if we die on the battlefield, all we want is a clear conscience and to live up to our grandfather's teachings."

Then he looked at General Song with a worried look on his face.

"General Song worked so hard in this battle, and he lost his arm on the battlefield. I'm afraid he'll have trouble drawing a bow and shooting arrows from now on, and it will also have some impact on his ability to wield a sword."

Then he slowly turned his gaze to Ren Jinzhou.

"I would also like to ask Lord Shenwu Hou to speak well of General Song. The war is over, and life must go on."

Marquis Shenwu spoke hurriedly.

"Of course. General Song has devoted his entire life to Tianyuan, and the court should treat him well."

Then he looked at Song Huaian.

"General Song, I have heard and remembered how you remained calm in the face of the enemy, bravely defeated the Northern Wing Army many times, and maintained peace in the northwest. Before I came here, it was you who wrote the memorial to the Imperial City. Now that General Song is injured and unable to move, I do not want to burden you.

So, General Song is more familiar with this battle than I am. Please tell me how to request the military rewards. I will write a memorial for you and Madam Jun to review, and then send it to the Imperial City."

General Song looked at his empty arm helplessly.

"Lord Shenwu Hou, although I have managed to survive, I am nothing but a useless person. It would be a joke for me to talk about fighting in the battlefield and defending the country. I am still a general, so let me say one more thing. The Northwest Commander position is vacant, and the court will definitely send a commander here.

But you, Lord Shenwu Hou, have witnessed the sacrifices and tragic sufferings of our Northwest garrison soldiers. Furthermore, we now have many skilled warriors and capable commanders. I do not want to see anyone flaunt their power in front of the few remaining soldiers. Lord Shenwu Hou, you are also a military commander, so you should understand my little thoughts. I think Li Xiao should be the commander of the Northwest."