"These Goguryeo soldiers, after marching for several days, were demoralized and fell into our ambush. Coupled with the disparity in equipment, they still managed to inflict such casualties on our army. They are truly a fierce race."

Thinking of the fallen soldiers, Liu Hong showed no sign of happiness.

Huangfu Song stepped forward to comfort him, saying, "Your Majesty, in every great battle, no matter how perfect the preparations are, casualties are always unavoidable..."

Liu Hong nodded: "Pass down the order that each of the fallen soldiers shall receive a pension of 100,000 coins, be granted 20 mu of land, and have their sons granted the title of lower-ranking baron and be admitted to the Luoyang Academy."

Every soldier in the army, regardless of whether they killed the enemy or not, will be rewarded with 10,000 coins.

The one who kills a person will be granted a rank of nobility, a promotion of one rank in officialdom, a reward of ten thousand coins, and ten acres of land, with the rewards increasing accordingly.

The one who kills five people will be granted a three-rank noble title, promoted three ranks in officialdom, rewarded with 100,000 coins, and granted 30 mu of land.

"Anything more, I will personally bestow titles upon them."

"promise!!"

Soon, Liu Hong's order to bestow rewards spread throughout the army, and the soldiers in the camp cheered once again.

Especially for the Buyeo new army, such a high reward was enough to ensure that their family of five would have no worries about food and clothing.

That night, bonfires blazed throughout the camp, and all the soldiers celebrated their victory.

In the center of the camp, 120 soldiers who had killed more than 10 enemy soldiers stood upright in four rows beside a bonfire.

Liu Hong, accompanied by generals such as Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun, arrived before the soldiers. More than a hundred soldiers, holding swords symbolizing honor, followed behind Liu Hong and his men.

After exchanging greetings, Huangfu Song stepped forward with a list in his hand.

"Dian Wei!!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

Dian Wei, whose name was called first, stood up excitedly.

Immediately, Huangfu Song announced loudly: "Dian Wei captured King Li Xiao of Goguryeo alive and killed forty-five enemy soldiers in battle. His merits are outstanding and his bravery is unparalleled. He is hereby granted the title of Second-Class Marquis of Jiwu, promoted to the rank of Commander of a Separate Division, awarded five million coins, and granted ten thousand acres of land!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your divine grace!!"

Upon learning that he had been granted a marquisate, Dian Wei was extremely excited.