Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 282 He...he...he...will die?
At the foot of Youzhou City, the civil and military officials of the Western Xia Jianing Military Command were welcoming the triumphant return of Commander Su.

Yao Pingzhong and Zhong Shizhong stood at the very front of the camp, looking at the knights returning from afar, the countless horses, and the endless rows of carriages...

And what was Su Wu looking at?
Su Wu observed the city of Youzhou from afar. It was not a large city, with about four thousand garrison soldiers and a population of approximately thirty thousand.

He also knew that no Western Xia reinforcements would come to this city, and it was only a matter of time before it fell...

The Western Xia army was probably gathered near Lingzhou City, south of Xingqing Prefecture, waiting for the Song army to arrive.

Horseman slowly moved forward until he reached the entrance of the camp. There were many people at the entrance. Yao Pingzhong and Zhong Shizhong were obvious, but Su Wu actually saw Lu Junyi...

Lu Junyi had obviously come to deliver provisions, and just as he learned of Su Wu's victory and return, he stayed a few more days to wait for Su Wu's return.

Lu Junyi wasn't the most unexpected person for Su Wu. The most unexpected person was actually Li Hang, who was also in the army at that moment, smiling at Su Wu in the crowd...

It is clear that Li Hang came with Lu Junyi and was responsible for transporting grain.

There's another person, Cheng Hao, the brother-in-law! If Cheng Hao is coming, it's most likely for a mission from the Privy Council.

Su Wu surveyed the crowd, who were already bowing in worship.

Su Wu dismounted and smiled at the crowd, saying, "There are many matters to attend to in the army; there's no need for you all to gather here to greet me like this!"

Yao Pingzhong stepped forward with a smile: "Sir, your great victory has brought joy and excitement to the army. Morale is at its peak, and welcoming your triumphant return is the most important thing in the army!"

Zhong Shizhong then said, "As you know, Commander Su, we have fought countless battles against the Dangxiang over the past hundred years, but never before has there been a great victory like yours, with 30,000 heads taken! Moreover, you have also captured so many horses, and the armor and weapons are probably countless. Furthermore... you have also annihilated several Dangxiang tribes. If news of such a great victory reaches the capital, His Majesty and all the ministers should come out of the city to welcome you!"

Su Wu liked hearing such words, but after hearing Zhong Shizhong's words for a while, Su Wu could no longer agree with them. Why?
Zhong Shizhong oversimplified the matter. Even if such a victory report were told truthfully, many people in the capital would probably not believe it and would inevitably think that Su Wu had exaggerated his military achievements...

It is inevitable that there will be some suspicion and doubt in the court at that time, but Su Wu does not care about these.

He clasped his hands to the left and right, then entered the camp gate and headed towards the central command tent.

The numerous military officers and envoys naturally gathered together and took their seats.

Su Wu never expected that there would be someone else in the military tent. Who was it?
Hu Sanniang, also dressed in armor, sat in a corner next to Su Wu's long table, behind Wu Yong and many other guards.

Logically speaking, Hu Sanniang should be in Yanzhou. She went on the expedition, but Su Wu left her in Yanzhou. How come she is here?
Su Wu glanced around and knew that someone must have brought Hu Sanniang here. One of them was Liu Yanqing, the military commander of Fuyan Road, and the other was probably Yao Pingzhong.

No one offered Su Wu any explanation...

These people are increasingly concerned about Su Wu, their commander-in-chief... Inevitably, when news of their triumphant return arrives, everyone is overjoyed and thinks of Su Wu's situation. So, they send Hu Sanniang to the army camp to welcome them back...

Su Wu glanced at Hu Sanniang, who seemed a little nervous. Looking at the soldiers and officers present, it was her first time, so how could she not be nervous?
Hu Sanniang couldn't help but lower her head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Suddenly, a woman's voice was heard: "How about it? How do I, Liang Hongyu, compare to you?"

Hu Sanniang quickly looked up and realized that there really was another woman in the military tent. Her eyes lit up when she saw her.

One of the generals laughed, "Lieutenant Liang is a heroine! Together with General Han, they are truly a match made in heaven!"

"From now on, Deputy Lieutenant Liang won't just be a deputy lieutenant anymore; he'll be promoted!"

Everyone was chuckling. It was truly interesting to have a female general in the military tent. Moreover, this female general was no less capable than any man, so she was naturally treated like the group's darling!
Su Wu also spoke up: "Promotion is due when it's time to reward merits; then it will happen on its own!"

The deputy lieutenant Liang was not intimidated at all. He stepped forward, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Thank you, sir!"

Over there, Han Shizhong was also chuckling, seemingly sharing in the glory. Of course, Han Shizhong's contribution was even greater, and he would be promoted even more.

Suddenly, Hu Sanniang was less nervous. She looked up and stared intently at Liang Hongyu, as if she saw the image of herself in Liang Hongyu.

To be among the generals and heroes, so dashing and heroic...

Hu Sanniang couldn't help but glance at Su Wu again...

Inside the tent, the atmosphere was excellent. Many soldiers went about their business, and those who had accompanied Su Wu on his expedition also recounted the story.

The most common complaint was about being tired, exhausted, and miserable. It sounded like everyone was complaining, but it was also a way of showing off...

Su Wu sat upright in the center, and tea and some pastries were served. As Su Wu ate, even the tea became indescribably fragrant, and the pastries were sweet to his heart's content. He had been suffering so much lately...

They're busy outside too; there are lots of spoils to be unloaded and recorded.

The generals were also saying, "What a pity, what a pity! So many livestock, and we couldn't bring them back. Otherwise, we could have made a fortune..."

After Su Wu finished eating several times, he wiped his mouth and hands, looked around, and everyone fell silent, waiting for Su Wu to speak.

Su Wu nodded and began to speak: "This victory is just the beginning. There is no need to delay in attacking Youzhou City. Tomorrow we will attack the city. All departments must not slacken their efforts. We should also write to Lord Zhong and ask him to break through Weizhou City as soon as possible so that we can proceed to Xingqing Prefecture."

Zhu Wu kept taking notes, making sure to arrange everything Su Wu mentioned after the meeting.

Yao Pingzhong has already said, "Tomorrow we will attack the city, with the Guanzhong army as the vanguard. We will surely win in one battle!"

Su Wu had no doubt about this. Just look at those towering siege weapons in the camp; taking down Youzhou City shouldn't be difficult.

The next thing Su Wu needed to consider was no longer the attack, but how to ensure the supply route for the army. Needless to say, if the army crossed the border cities and began to enter the sandy and saline lands deep into the territory of Western Xia, the Western Xia cavalry would have one thing to do: constantly harass Su Wu's supply lines.

Su Wu spoke up, asking, "This matter of logistics should be discussed!"

Looking at the many generals of the Western Army, they all frowned. This matter was indeed difficult to resolve. There were at least 20,000 Tangut cavalrymen, and if more able-bodied men were conscripted, the number would likely increase. They were like the wind, coming and going as they pleased.

Ensuring smooth logistics is an incredibly difficult task.

But if you really ask what a good solution is, there isn't one. We've been stuck with this problem for more than just a day or two; it's been eighty or ninety years.

Su Wu racked his brains, trying to figure out the best way to travel this mere four or five hundred li. All the grain and fodder had been stored at the border, and could even have been stored in Hongzhou and Youzhou cities. But this vast, sparsely populated stretch of four or five hundred li was extremely risky.

If we're talking about sending more cavalry to patrol, or even escorting supplies, how many cavalry could Su Wu possibly have? Just over ten thousand. The Tanguts, on the other hand, had over twenty thousand, even thirty thousand cavalry. If they really seized the opportunity to fight to the death, Su Wu's precious cavalry would be wiped out by the Tanguts in one fell swoop...

Never underestimate anyone's determination to truly defend their country.

If this cavalry force is wiped out, the battle will immediately fall into a passive position again.

If we don't send cavalry to escort the grain, then we can forget about sending infantry or auxiliary troops to transport grain. The enemy will still come and fight. Even if the grain supply doesn't run out, the consequences will be dire and we'll still be in a passive position.

Why is it that the Song Dynasty couldn't do anything about the small Tangut state that had been established for so many years?
That's the reason...

These problems still need to be solved right now.

Zhong Shizhong also sighed, "General Su, please forgive us, but it seems we really have no good solutions..."

Su Wu was also stuck on this problem and couldn't extricate himself. He thought and thought but couldn't come up with a good solution. At one point, Su Wu even wondered if he had fought too many weaklings in the past, which had blocked his thinking on military strategy...

How could there be no solution?

Or should we blame the inherent genetic defects of the Song Dynasty for making Su Wu's situation so difficult?

Or...

Are we just going to grit our teeth and go for it? Gritting our teeth and going for it isn't necessarily a bad thing; it's a one-off deal after all. It's a fight to the death, a battle of wits to see who can outlast whom…

With sixty thousand troops, they could easily sweep through the city and capture Xingqing Prefecture in no time. The Tangut cavalry outside hadn't even had a chance to play a role before the battle was already decided.

Perhaps that's really the case? The Tanguts have already suffered a major defeat, and their forces are already insufficient, so it's not impossible!

But Su Wu is now extremely conservative and cautious in his military operations, so why would he gamble so easily?

Su Wu waved his hand and said, "Alright, everyone go and get busy. Pack up the spoils of war and prepare for tomorrow's siege. After the city falls, transport all the logistical supplies into the city... We can discuss this further after the city falls..."

If you can't think of a solution, take a break. Don't get stuck on one problem. Relax your tense emotions first. Once you relax, a new idea may suddenly come to you.

Su Wu also knew that he had to think about this problem in a way that broke away from the old patterns. His predecessors, such as Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi, Di Qing, Liu Fazhong, and Shi Dao, had faced the same situation countless times without coming up with a good solution...

That would require completely breaking away from the thinking of those who came before...

The generals rose, bowed, and slowly departed to attend to their duties...

Many victorious people, go eat, sleep, and rest...

However, there were still matters to attend to in Su Wu's tent.

Many people wanted to be seen individually, one by one. First, they had to see Cheng Hao, because Cheng Hao's arrival must be for important matters in the court.

Cheng Hao looked at Su Wu again, his eyes reddening. He had just heard many generals say that this campaign had been truly arduous, with little time for sleep or food, and constant marching and fighting...

Su Wu smiled and said, "A real man doesn't need to be so formal!"

Cheng Hao, his eyes red, complained, "The people in the capital have no idea how hard you've suffered in battle, Ziqing. Those officials really think you just sit in your tent, say a few words, and the soldiers fight with all their might, and victory is achieved in a great battle. Alas... Whenever they talk about how tough the war is, which of those officials truly knows..."

"Sit down..." Su Wu gestured.

Cheng Hao sat down and said, "I've come with three things. One is the Emperor's decree, ordering you to quickly send troops to attack cities and seize strongholds. This is also the will of those ministers, who will inevitably blame you for being slow and cowardly. I don't believe them. Let's not talk about this matter. The imperial decree is here; you can see for yourself..."

As he spoke, Cheng Hao took out the imperial edict.

Su Wu took it and read it; the meaning was clear.

Cheng Hao continued, "The second matter isn't about you, but about the military supervisor. It's inevitable that the supervisor will urge you and the generals to advance bravely. It's been several days, but I haven't seen the supervisor anywhere. It's strange. Chief Steward Yao said the supervisor wouldn't see me for several days, which I don't understand..."

Su Wu smiled and said, "It's good that it was you who came..."

"What do you mean?" Cheng Hao was taken aback.

If it weren't Cheng Hao who handled this task, and someone else had done it, Su Wu would inevitably have had to kill people again, and the Dangxiang cavalry would have ambushed and killed him...

Su Wu bluntly stated: "I locked up that military supervisor. He's more trouble than he's worth. It's easier to keep him locked up than to let him boss me around!"

"Ah? This...this..." Cheng Hao was shocked and hurriedly said, "Brother-in-law, how can you do such a thing? This is a capital offense! You must release him immediately and make him apologize properly..."

Su Wu laughed: "You, you... what's the third thing?"

Cheng Hao was still in shock: "Brother-in-law, this is no joke! That's the Emperor's military supervisor!"

"Don't worry, how could I not know? He's not going back to the capital." Su Wu said this, both to intimidate Cheng Hao and to train him...

It's time to experience many things. Once you've seen them, you'll understand that some things are alright even if you do them. Knowing this, you'll naturally become bolder in the future, and you'll also realize that there are some things you can do without any consequences...

Cheng Hao's mind went blank: "He...he...he's going to die?"

Su Wu nodded slowly and easily: "Yes, I will die!"

"You want to kill him?" Cheng Hao's eyes seemed to pop out of their sockets.

"Nonsense! How could I kill him? He was the emperor's military supervisor. How could I dare to kill him? It was the Tanguts who wanted to kill him!" Su Wu's words seemed to be in anger, but in reality, he was laughing.

"Huh?" Cheng Hao's mind was still blank, but he was a smart man, how could he not understand...

He suddenly turned his head left and right, looking out at the several officers and strategists working beside Su Wu. He pointed and said, "There are so many people in the army, those generals... so many people... they..." "They are of one mind with me. If I succeed, won't they also be rewarded and promoted? Of course, few people know about this. Those who do know are all trusted confidants and will not reveal it."

Su Wu was teaching, and he seemed nonchalant and relaxed, conveying to Cheng Hao a sense of confidence, that he could be bolder, that it was nothing, and that it was no big deal!
Cheng Hao was relieved: "Oh, that's good, that's good..."

Cheng Hao seemed relieved, but then lowered his head again, looking flustered and lost, muttering to himself, "This... this is bad, I have to keep this to myself, I didn't know this, I shouldn't have known..."

Su Wu was actually very pleased. They were truly family, no doubt about it. Although Cheng Hao was frightened, he was genuinely thinking of Su Wu's best interests.

"Alright, let's talk about the third thing..." Su Wu still appeared relaxed and at ease.

"Oh, the third thing, what was the third thing again..." Cheng Hao hadn't calmed down yet. He took a deep breath and continued, "Oh, the third thing is what the Chancellor instructed me to do, to instruct you..."

"How did you explain it?" Su Wu asked.

“Sigh…” Cheng Hao shook his head slightly and said, “The Grand Chancellor said he is getting old, and there are many things you should think carefully before acting…”

"Just this one sentence?" Su Wu was puzzled for a moment.

“Just this one sentence…” Cheng Hao nodded.

Su Wu suddenly understood. Tong Guan's meaning was actually simple: he was telling Su Wu about his intention to retire and that he could no longer help Su Wu, so Su Wu would have to rely on himself.

This also serves as a message to Su Wu that his powerful backer will gradually become unreliable, and that Su Wu must think more deeply and strategize more carefully regarding matters of the court…

This also serves as a reminder to Su Wu that he should exercise restraint in many things and not go too far...

"Sigh..." Su Wu couldn't help but sigh as well; he understood.

Tong Guan also had his own difficulties. Su Wu had already established himself and was a close advisor to the emperor. He was no longer someone Tong Guan could protect. Even if Tong Guan had no intention of retiring and was still ambitious, he could no longer be Su Wu's patron. The best they could do was to cooperate.

Even if Tong Guan were the middle-aged man he once was, Su Wu and Tong Guan would actually still be competitors.

In truth, Su Wu was very grateful to Tong Guan. Tong Guan seemed to have guessed some things as well, even though he had no evidence and didn't speak out. It seemed that Tong Guan really did guess. Only now did Tong Guan truly see what kind of person Su Wu was, compared to Gao Qiu and Cai You...

In Tong Guan's mind, it didn't matter. He was already nearing the end of his life, and he had achieved the highest standards of a subject, leaving his mark on history. He didn't ask for anything more...

Now that Su Wu has won one victory after another, Tong Guan no longer has any other thoughts...

"Fine," Su Wu sighed inwardly. "Let Tong Guan be a retired old man and enjoy his later years..."

Tong Guan, a eunuch, had his merits, his good deeds, and his many bad deeds; he was also one of the Six Traitors…

Perhaps in the future, Tong Guan will inevitably be known as a thief, since he promoted a man named Su Wu.

Many people will still criticize him... Those scholars and officials, openly and secretly, will still call him a corrupt eunuch who brings disaster to the country and the people...

When a country falls, people always like to find some extremely simple reasons. For example, the concept of the "Six Traitors of the Northern Song Dynasty" makes it seem as if the entire country's downfall was caused by these six people, and everyone else was helpless and doing well.

I ask you, which of the officials in the court can escape responsibility? The country has fallen; who among them is not a traitor? How could Zhao Ji not be a traitor?

Therefore, we must overthrow them; they are all cesspools, beyond saving!

Inevitably, this also includes Tong Guan...

Personal feelings are personal feelings, and the world is the world. Tong Guan bears some responsibility for the tragedy of history!

Su Wu waved to Cheng Hao, "You should go and rest first..."

Cheng Hao added, "Then the military supervisor...shouldn't he also be corresponding with the court and the emperor?"

“This is easy to discuss, just wait and see…” Su Wu nodded.

"That's good, that's good..." Cheng Hao seemed to still be in shock; this incident seemed to have truly overturned his worldview.

As he spoke, Cheng Hao stood up and slowly walked out, looking somewhat lost and dejected. His dejection stemmed from worry; he was worried that Su Wu had gone too far, and if he had, he dared not even think about the consequences…

Goodbye, Li Hang...

Li Hang was actually very happy when he came in. He was delighted to see Su Wu return victorious, which was a great thing. The more merit Su Wu made, the more he would be promoted. Naturally, the many powerful families in Jingdong would also rise in rank. As Su Wu’s power grew, wouldn’t the power of all the families in Jingdong also increase in the future?

It's impossible not to imagine the future, when there will be more and more JD.com officials in Beijing, each holding a high position, their political influence self-evident.

"My lord, you fought well! You won well!" Li Hang said with a smile.

Su Wu raised his hand: "Sit down..."

"Hehe, this trip was worthwhile! I traveled thousands of miles, and the journey was long, but I drove all the way, wishing I could get from Beijing to Hebei to Fuyan in a single day. I really miss it!"

Li Hang's words were true; he really had this intention. If he didn't put in the effort now and show the support of the people of Jingdong for Su Xiangong, when would he?

Whether it's money or food, as long as it can help, I will do my best.

JD.com's portal has long been declining, but now that the opportunity has come, it must be seized. Even if Li Hang himself doesn't put in the effort, how can every household not urge Li Hang to work hard?
Moreover, there's Sister Li. If Li Hang shows even the slightest sign of negligence, how could Sister Li not be furious? Would Sister Li like a brother who is utterly useless when important matters are at stake?
When Sister Li turns on her, it's not something an ordinary person can handle.

Li Hang was a representative of the elite families of Jingdong, and Su Wu knew this, so he simply said, "I am deeply grateful for the kindness of the elders of Jingdong!"

"Hey, how can you say such things? When you're out in the world, who else can you rely on if not your elders and brothers? Your Excellency risked your life on the battlefield. How dare we take credit for the little things we've done? To put it bluntly, if Your Excellency is well, then we are even better off. Countless young men from Jingdong are waiting for Your Excellency to be appointed Prime Minister!"

Li Hang's frank words showed he wasn't acting like an outsider; they were words from the bottom of his heart.

Su Wu laughed upon hearing this, and Li Hang also burst into laughter.

Li Hang suddenly said, "My elder sister misses you the most, she misses you the most too. She even said that she wants to come to the front lines to see how real men and heroes fight to the death with the enemy!"

Su Wu actually believed that Sister Li had said those words. She really was that kind of person. He really wanted to see for himself what it meant to "live as a hero and die as a ghost."

Of course, this reflects both Sister Li's personality and the romantic imagination of writers towards heroes and heroines.

Su Wu shook his head: "It's better not to come!"

"How so..." Li Hang asked, puzzled.

How to say it?
I don't know how to put it, but to say that this battle formation is not romantic at all, nor is the idea of ​​"to live as a hero and die as a ghost" romantic.

Su Wu casually uttered: "The sword is broken, but the spirit is not exhausted; the edge is melted, but the blood is still red. The black horse neighs in the night moon, and the river waves sob with sorrowful wind."

Li Hang, a scholar, immediately said, "Is this a poem that you wrote for my elder sister?"

"I suppose so. If you're wondering why we didn't come, then come with me to the general's platform tomorrow when we attack the city, and we can all take a look..." Su Wu said.

Li Hang was overjoyed: "That's exactly what I wanted to see! Excellent! I'll bring this poem to my elder sister in person as well."

Su Wu nodded, saying nothing more, fearing that Li Hang would be terrified when he saw it tomorrow.

Well, it's good to see it for yourself. After seeing it, the romance will be gone. After seeing it, Li Hang will have seen the world!
Li Hang then stood up as well: "My lord has many matters to attend to, so I'll be going then..."

Su Wu nodded, Li Hang left, and the next person to enter was Lu Junyi.

Lu Junyi still had that gangster boss demeanor. He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said with great enthusiasm, "Brother, you've worked hard!"

"Brother, please sit down! How have you been lately?" Su Wu raised his hand.

Lu Junyi sat down to the side: "Excellent! Who doesn't know that I, the Jade Kirin of Hebei, am Lord Su's brother? There's nothing wrong with that, everything is good. I have a reputation in the martial arts world, I have connections in officialdom, wherever I go, my name is enough to command respect, hahaha..."

Lu Junyi laughed heartily, and Su Wu smiled as well: "Brother, you're still as dashing as ever..."

Lu Junyi nodded and said, "I have a few words of advice from that Minister Li that I must convey."

Li Xiangong, Li Gang of Daming Prefecture.

Su Wu nodded: "Tell me about it..."

Lu Junyi's smile faded: "Lord Li is having a tough time... They are full of patriotic fervor, yet they endure constant hardship and torment, walking on thin ice every day, still unable to fully utilize their talents and facing obstacles at every turn. He said... he is somewhat discouraged..."

Upon hearing this, Su Wu could guess many things. Li Gang had been placed in a position he shouldn't have been in, serving as the prefect of Daming Prefecture. How could it not be difficult?

Was Su Wu acting intentionally?
Perhaps it was unintentional, but it was also somewhat intentional. It was intentional to let Li Gang suffer this hardship. How could he really handle the territory of Cai Jing's son-in-law, Liang Shijie?

If things continue like this, let alone what achievements Li Gang will make, it would be a miracle if he didn't become a criminal and a prisoner in Daming Prefecture.

The more passionate a person is about serving their country, the more they need to know what this world is really like...

It's not that we expect Li Gang to suddenly realize his mistakes and become a traitor.

But at least it allows Li Gang to truly understand why Su Wu did certain things at certain times, so that Li Gang can have a little more self-reconciliation at certain times.

Su Wu aptly remarked, "After you return, ask him... if he would be willing to be transferred to the two routes of Jingdong to serve as an official... or, he could come to the capital."

“Alright, I will convey your message.” Lu Junyi nodded.

Su Wu added, “You should also tell him that Suo Chao, the military commander of Daming Prefecture, will probably soon be appointed by the Privy Council and transferred to the capital region… This is to persuade him, as I personally hope he will be transferred elsewhere.”

He can't really become a criminal and a prisoner. If Cai Jing and his ilk were to set their sights on him and really wanted to get rid of him, how could Li Gang possibly withstand it?
But Su Wu also knew that this matter depended on Li Gang's own decision, and Su Wu could not make the decision for him.

As for Suo Chao's transfer, that was indeed true. Su Wu had long intended to do so, but hadn't taken action until now. Before leaving the capital, Su Wu took care of it, transferring Suo Chao to Mizhou. Mizhou had a Maritime Trade Office, which directly connected to the Jiangnan region by sea. He put Suo Chao in charge of overseeing it, as it was one of Su Wu's economic lifelines.

With JD.com's large-scale development, many products need to be transported to the Jiangnan region to exchange for money and goods.

Lu Junyi simply nodded: "Yes, I've conveyed the message."

Su Wu added, “After you return, brother, you should sell off as many properties as possible. Since Suo Chao is going to Mizhou, you should also go there to buy property. You can also facilitate your business trips to and from Jiangnan.”

"Is this a grand plan for our brothers?" Lu Junyi asked.

Su Wu nodded: "Indeed!"

Lu Junyi is now very familiar with sea routes, and Su Wu naturally wants to use him.

Lu Junyi waved his hand and said, "Money is just an external thing to me. In this life, all I want is to be happy. This matter is easy to discuss, brother. Don't worry, I am happy now. I will go back and sell my property and head to Mizhou! What you are doing is a great thing, a matter of the rise and fall of the nation. I will give it my full support!"

"Thank you, brother!" Su Wu bowed respectfully.

"What are you saying? It was my good fortune to be able to swear brotherhood with you on that day. If it weren't for you, even if I, Lu Junyi, had the reputation of being the Jade Kirin of Hebei, wouldn't I just be a rich man? What does that amount to?"

Lu Junyi is still the same Lu Junyi, unchanged in the slightest.

But Lu Junyi also stood up: "Now that we've finished talking, brother, with thousands of troops at your command, there are many things to deal with, so I won't bother you any longer. I'll go back tomorrow or the day after and get everything done as soon as possible. Brother, please take good care of yourself here!"

Su Wu stood up and bowed respectfully: "Brother, take care on your journey!"

When Lu Junyi left, Su Wu even saw him off at the entrance of the main tent.

Su Wu still had countless other matters to attend to. When the army was to reward meritorious service, the first step was to distribute money. The rules for distributing the money also had to be reported to Su Wu for review, which would inevitably serve as the basis for future promotions based on merit.

After every battle, this matter was always the most important and had to be handled as quickly as possible. This was the spirit of Su Wu's army!
(End of this chapter)