Chapter 450: A Cruel Way to Mature
Fortunately, there was He s.h.i.+ Hai, this now ‘brain possessing’ weapon, not becoming muddled from killing, and not detecting anything at all. After sensing there was something amiss, and his old man and them were unable to free their hands, he just led about a dozen of his own soldiers and immediately turned back, charging towards that traitor’s troops, completely unrivaled, and in the end, unhesitantly beheading that traitorous general.
However, he still ultimately arrived a step too late. One of the city gates got broken through, and precisely because of this, the Northeast Army lost nearly ten thousand soldiers. And these people occupied a little more than half of the total number of losses the Northeast Army suffered in this battle. Although in the end, they’d won, and moreover, even won beautifully, but the high ranking officers and generals were all unable to be happy no matter what, especially General He, his complexion heavy like ink. More than seventy percent of those lost were all veteran soldiers. Veterans just signified military strength, signifying experience, meaning that on the battlefield, they have an even better chance of surviving. But, all those people didn’t die in a grapple with the enemy, instead dying to the selfishness of their ‘own’, making one very much lament.
However, this kind of thing not only can’t be publicly made known, but even need to be covered up as much as possible, down to the ordinary commoners, up to Le Cheng Emperor. After all, if it becomes known, the citizens losing their trust in the Northeast Army, this actually wasn’t considered anything, just fearing that certain people will use this matter to make a fuss, and for the sake of their personal gain, use the entire Northeast Army to test their blade.
That’s why, while the commoners of the northeast border town were celebrating, and in the capital, while Le Cheng Emperor was feeling greatly pleased, and the civil and military officials were full of smiles, in the northeast border town’s General Manor, it was instead densely covered in dark clouds, due to those soldiers that died tragically, and also due to worrying about how to cover up this matter.
The report of victory was sent back, but the following memorandums, how should they be written?
A violent-tempered general ruthlessly slapped the table, “Those two sons of b.i.t.c.hes, having done that kind of thing, yet even need to request recognition for them, giving grace to their family? s.h.i.+ Hai having that b.a.s.t.a.r.d cut down in one slice truly is too cheap for them. If it was me, I would’ve skinned them and ripped them apart alive.” The corner of his eyes were about to erupt, his glowering eyes wide open.
For the sake of covering up, those two people naturally can’t be exposed. The best way was naturally ‘dying for the country’, but they were clearly traitors that had sold their country to the enemy, never mind not getting condemned by thousands, but even getting sung praises by the people? But what about those soldiers that died wrongfully? Because their status was low, they can’t even leave behind a name. No matter how they thought about it, it was all difficult to come to terms with.
“Isn’t there still one locked up in the underground prison? If uncle feels upset, can go have that person cut up.” He s.h.i.+ Hai who was sitting to the side said indifferently.
He s.h.i.+ Hai this time had truly gone all out. When the battle had ended, he was completely covered in blood, having his own blood, but still mostly the enemies’ blood. Clearly it was in the middle of winter, yet this while, his upper body was completely bare, wrapped in white bandaged dyed with blood. The war had ended almost three days ago, yet his whole body still carried a heavy scent of blood and dark air, not the least bit like the usual brash and impulsive little tyrant. And one was also completely unable to tell that he was actually still just a sixteen seventeen year old young boy.
If prior to this battle, He s.h.i.+ Hai still had the temperament of a youngster, than after this battle, he just completely matured.
And letting General He request recognition for this son, he also won’t hesitate in the slightest, because this son can already shoulder the responsibility.
“Cutting up that kind of person will dirty one’s hands.”
He s.h.i.+ Hai was unconcerned.
Actually, everyone was all aware, where was it fearing dirtying one’s hands, it was not being able to do it. That was once one’s brother in arms!
He s.h.i.+ Hai stood up, “Commander, aside from the matter of the inside traitors, everything else, just write it however it is. The rest, naturally will have someone taking care of. This humble soldier will take one’s leave.” He cupped his fist towards his own old man and directly left.
The people in the room all blanked. A moment later, someone faintly sighed, “s.h.i.+ Hai really has grown up.” There was a sense of pride, yet also a kind of sad and helpless feeling. If possible, who would want a sixteen seventeen year old young boy to mature in this kind cruel way. Think of those young masters of the capital that were the same age, how carefree and unfettered they were, living without worries.
He Zhen Wei’s feelings were without a doubt the most profound, yet he didn’t say a single word, and he also understood his son’s meaning. After all, many things, afraid, Jin Qinw.a.n.g already knows. “During this period of time, you all have also worked hard. Go back and rest, this general will request recognition for you all, and if possible, will have you all transferred back to the capital, or to other prefectures.”
This place ultimately was a cold and desolate place, short on food and clothing, the environment poor. For people like them, they more or less all carried internal injuries. Even now, at certain times, it was all unbearably painful, by old age, don’t know how it will be like.
That’s why, if there’s the opportunity, General He still hoped for them to be able to live more comfortably.
They all understood the commander’s sincere affections, and at this time, even if iron-blooded men, they still can’t help but feel sentimental inside.
In reality, once the He family got through this calamity, and the Northeast Army, as well as the northeast border town got through this calamity, Li Hong Yuan finally was able to relax a little inside. Towards the later matters, he naturally will take care of, secretly sending messages to the people he planted in the northeast to have that person that was still alive brought back. He still had use for him. Someone that the Northeast Army Generals were unable to dispose of, he naturally can do whatever he wants to him.
With the northeast border town’s great victory, the people that were originally tense naturally all relaxed. And the Imperial n.o.ble Consort’s matter also had a big turnaround. Le Cheng Emperor was truly happy. The court sessions that were originally planned to resume on the third, not at all surprisingly, got postponed, the same as past years, resuming after the fifteenth. With the emperor happy, everyone naturally was all happy along with.
On the seventh, Li Hong Yuan accompanied Jing Wan back to her maiden home.
With their status this heavy, the married ladies of the Luo family, regardless whether it was of the previous generation or the same generation, naturally all needed to drag their entire family back, regardless of what kind of impression they had towards Jin Qinw.a.n.g.
In reality, although Li Hong Yuan’s reputation wasn’t good, after marrying Jing Wan, for the Luo family, as well as the Luo family’s close relatives, for the most part, all didn’t suffer any troubles brought about because of him. On the contrary, the benefits were actually even more. This was something obvious to all. As such, believe that no one wouldn’t give face.
This time returning to the maiden home, Jing Wan finally saw her great uncle, Luo Pei Song, not having any changes since that time back in Jiangnan.
Luo Pei Song expressed that he very much liked the gifts Jing Wan sent, and towards those rare and valuable things, he wasn’t the least bit reluctant in accepting.
That’s right, it was just considered from Jing Wan, having nothing at all to do with Li Hong Yuan.
Towards this kind of trivial matter, Li Hong Yuan naturally won’t care.
After briefly greeting, the men and women naturally separated, each handling their own matters.