Chapter 268 Hiding one's weaknesses
After hearing this, Li Xiao hurriedly spoke modestly.
"General Song, you are too kind to me. I am just lucky. In terms of contribution and hard work, General Song, you and Master Jun should bear the brunt of the rewards. If there really is a reward, the promotion should go to you, Master Jun, and Madam Jun first..."
Song Huaian raised his hand.
"Li Xiao, this is not the time to be modest. In the Northwest Barracks, besides Young Master Jun and the Su family, you are the most outstanding. However, Young Master Jun, Madam Jun, and the Su family have their own ideas, so I can't make any suggestions. I watched General Pei bring you into the barracks and train you step by step.
You are a capable person, and this battle did not disappoint General Pei's expectations of you. Most of the remaining soldiers in the northwest are injured. The wounded battalion that Miss Shen is in charge of in the rear has saved some soldiers, but most of them are seriously injured and disabled. Li Xiao, I hope you can take good care of them in the future, so that they will not suffer difficulties in their lives after being injured for the country. "
Listening to the conversation between the two, Ren Jinzhou probably understood Song Huaian's concerns, which was that he was afraid that the new commander sent by the court would not care about capturing the wounded and disabled soldiers. Looking at the empty sleeve of General Song, his eyes were deep, but also a bit despairing. Even a general knew that his future was bleak after losing an arm, let alone those ordinary soldiers.
He turned his gaze towards Su Hanchu.
"Madam Jun, what do you think of General Song's proposal?"
Su Hanchu spoke solemnly.
"Lord Shenwu Hou, my husband and I have known General Song for a short time. It was during this battle that we got to know General Song. However, my husband mentioned that General Song had already experienced a life-and-death battle during the first battle on the city wall.
Later, at the Battle of Lianghe Cliff, General Song led Li Xiao and the others in the vanguard. When we recaptured the city tower, we once again experienced a life-and-death battle. General Song's command of the battles and his engagements with the Northern Wing Army were truly admirable. He had also been stationed in the northwest for many years, and was extremely familiar with both the soldiers and the people there. I imagine General Song's proposals were certainly for the good of the entire northwest."
Ren Jinzhou nodded after hearing this.
"I understand what you all mean. I will give it careful consideration. After all, there's no rush to submit this memorial in the next day or two. There are still many details that need to be sorted out. Perhaps Young Master Jun will wake up in the next two days."
Su Hanchu gave Li Xiao a look without any expression, and at the same time glanced at Fang Zhiyi and Lu Zhan.
Li Xiao immediately understood and spoke.
"Thank you, Lord Shenwu Hou. My Lord, I, Li Xiao, am only favored by General Pei. I have been with General Pei for a few more days than others and have learned a few things. That is why I have caught your attention on the battlefield. In addition to those brothers who died in the battle, there are still Lu Zhan, Fang Zhiyi, Uncle Su Lichuan, Brother Su Yuanzhe, Wang Xie and other brothers in the northwest who have also done their best for this war.
I have earned the respect of General Song and am now a fourth-rank general. As long as I can continue to defend the northwest and maintain peace in this area, I will be content. I only ask that Lord Shenwu Hou promote Lu Zhan and others based on their military merits."
In front of Marquis Shenwu, Lu Zhan and his companions were just small captains. Naturally, they felt a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say. Fortunately, Marquis Shenwu looked at the few people in the conference hall and realized that this was probably the most tragic war since Tianyuan started.
"I have reviewed the information on Lu Zhan and Fang Zhiyi. They have indeed killed enemies and performed meritorious service. Although they were once exiled from the imperial city to the northwest, they were able to survive the exile and were already civilians of Tianyuan. Now, they have been able to kill enemies and perform meritorious service, so they deserve the treatment that border guards should receive. Therefore, they are promoted to the rank of fourth-rank General Huaiyuan and fourth-rank General Dingyuan respectively."
Then he looked at Su Lichuan and bowed to show his respect. After all, Su Lichuan was once an important official in the dynasty, and he had made great contributions in this war.
"General Su, the Su family has made great contributions in this battle. I will report the truth to the court. The Su family should be able to return to the imperial city with this opportunity."
Su Lichuan hurriedly bowed.
"It is an honor for me to be addressed as General Su by Lord Shenwu Hou. Lord Shenwu Hou, I am just an ordinary citizen now. The imperial city is just a passing cloud. Now that the war is over, Lord Shenwu Hou is in charge of the Northwest Barracks.
The fact that I was able to survive this war is already a blessing from heaven, so I don’t have to worry about returning to the imperial city. Originally, I should have left as soon as you, Marquis Shenwu, arrived here, but I am old and useless, and I am really too tired. I slept for two days before waking up.
As soon as I woke up, a soldier came to say that Lord Shenwu Hou wanted to see me, so I shamelessly brought my son to this meeting hall. Lord Shenwu Hou, you are fair and just, and I am relieved to see that. I will bid farewell to Lord Shenwu Hou today, and I will take my son home to take care of my grandchildren.
Ren Jinzhou was surprised when he heard this.
"General Su, this is a great opportunity to return to the Imperial City."
Su Lichuan smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Thank you for your kindness, Marquis Shenwu. I won't go back to the Imperial City. When I was young, I was guarding the border. Now that I'm in the northwest, I'll just consider it a change of place. The Imperial City is too rich and prosperous, and it's not suitable for the Su family."
Ren Jinzhou looked at Su Lichuan's face, which showed no reluctance to the imperial city, and finally understood in his heart that the Su family was indeed different. This was a typical case of retiring after the war.
"General Su, I really admire the Su family's work. General Su, you have to think carefully. You have missed this opportunity to return to the Imperial City. I am afraid that in the future... Madam Jun and Master Jun will definitely return to the Imperial City in the future. If the Su family returns to the Imperial City, they will still have someone to take care of them in the future."
Su Lichuan naturally understood the meaning of this. The Qin Palace had suffered an injustice, and Jun Moye would go back for revenge sooner or later. If he could return to the imperial city and gain a foothold, he would be able to help these two children in the future. He couldn't help but look at Su Hanchu.
Su Hanchu spoke immediately.
"Lord Shenwu Hou, you also know that my father was once a military commander. He has an upright character and will not associate with the powerful. Moreover, my father is old, so it is better for him to stay in the northwest and live an ordinary life. The Su family will not be reported. However, my second brother is now a father and needs money to support his family. If you think it is appropriate, why not give my second brother Su Yuanzhe a sinecure so that he can have a job."
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