Song Ziyu glanced at her, but ultimately said nothing.
The following day, news came from Song's army that a small team of soldiers who went into the mountains to investigate had been ambushed by bandits, and all seventeen of them had died.
Er Gou was both shocked and furious when he heard the news.
These people, without exception, were all the soldiers who had followed Song Tingyue that night.
He rushed to Song Ziyu, wanting to get to the bottom of things.
"General!"
Song Ziyu interrupted him: "I know what you want to say. Those brothers who sacrificed their lives were on good terms with you. I will petition the court to grant them titles and give them a proper burial."
After saying that, she glanced at him again.
"I heard that on your last night in Qiyun, you were stationed in the camp. Afterwards, did you hear the captain mention anything, such as what happened when they went into the mountains that night?"
Er Gou's heart sank suddenly. The question he was about to ask seemed to have an answer. He looked at Song Ziyu in disbelief.
The unfamiliarity in her eyes was as if she were meeting him for the first time.
After a long pause, he said, "I don't understand what the general is saying."
Song Ziyu nodded: "It's alright, I was just asking casually."
He breathed a sigh of relief.
This Er Gou was honest and brave, and he was outstanding among the new recruits. He had long wanted to make him a trusted confidant.
Fortunately, he didn't get involved in Song Tingyue's affairs.
"I plan to establish a vanguard team. Er Gou, I'm promoting you to Lieutenant General now. You'll be responsible for building and training this elite force for me."
Er Gou asked in confusion: "Elite troops?"
"To be honest, my son Song Lin has reached the age to inherit the title of heir. This army is one I prepared for him, hoping that he will make achievements in the military."
Song Ziyu said in a low voice.
"Ergou, you must assist Lin'er well and help him ascend to the position of heir apparent, understand?"
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