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Slowly starting to learn about the complexities of the military, Luzi is not actually worried about anyone undermining him because everything is built on merit. If this merit report is officially approved by the Commander, then all misunderstandings will be resolved. As long as the troops know that the General's promises can be fulfilled, then other issues will not matter.
As for the General and his soldiers being at odds or having grievances with no outlet, these concerns will dissipate once the key issues are resolved. If Lu Zigang has not yet realized the seriousness of the situation, then Wang Jian's heartfelt words have surely moved him.
In that case, notify Meng Ao to report on the battlefield achievements immediately after clearing it. As long as we retrieve the approval documents from Wuan Jun before the formal ambush begins, stabilizing morale will become a very simple matter.
The Qin Army, which has completed the mission against Zhao Army's Charioteer First Division, is actually waiting for news on the battlefield, itching to act upon the merits scattered around. If it weren't for the loud warnings from various Centurions, some might have already started cursing. They eagerly awaited Old General Meng Ao's return but were shocked to find that rumors turned out to be true! Thus, some began to grumble, almost ready to disband.
The officers are most worried about the military becoming restless; soldiers are willing to fight alongside you only if there are rewards involved. If there is insincerity and passive resistance, this army cannot be effectively commanded. If the problem lies with oneself, accountability from superiors would not be unjust. However, if the issue lies with the General, it could lead to serious trouble if any subordinate causes a ruckus!
A group of young and impetuous officers gathered around, urging Sima Jin to speak with General Lu. If anyone could guarantee that merit would remain unchanged based solely on their eloquence, it indeed felt precarious.
Sima Jin had naturally heard some negative tales about General Lu and knew that the order brought back by Old General could not win over everyone. In a moment of desperation, he spotted Meng Wu behind Meng Ao and hurried over to ask this close aide of General Lu to persuade others. We still have many tough battles ahead; starting off with such a situation could lead to disaster!
If chaos ensues at that time, it would ultimately be us officers who suffer!
Meng Wu understood Luzi well; seeing morale fluctuating, he stepped forward to share a story about Luzi with everyone. Once he saw that everyone seemed to grasp it, he reiterated that General Lu was not soft-hearted but possessed a compassionate spirit.
"As for everyone's concern about losing merit, I Meng Wu assure my brothers! Within three days! A response will be seen! If our Commander denies this merit, I Meng Wu will take my own life on the spot!"
Meng Ao did not understand General Luzi well; having seen the troops in turmoil earlier, he was pondering how to handle this situation. Witnesses are ineffective when it comes to merit; however, an enemy's head can clarify all issues! Just as he was about to discuss matters with his deputy Sima Jin, he saw Meng Wu stepping up to shield the General.
As a child of his own family, being an elder means understanding more than anyone else. The reason Meng Wu has never had a chance for promotion likely stems from misfortune rather than lack of personal ability or battlefield judgment skills—those are beyond question.
Meng Ao believed in Meng Wu, so he stepped forward to express his support for Meng Wu. He pointed to his own head and laughed, saying, "If everyone's Merit declaration is invalid, I will use this taro to give you an explanation!"
As the military commander of the elite Qin Army, Sima Jin understood that Meng Ao held the official title of Shangqing. If it came to seniority within the country, he would have to call Old General "grandfather." Not only was his own biological father, Sima Geng, respectful of this old man from the Meng family.
At this moment, seeing the Meng father and son vouching for General Lu, Sima Jin suddenly recalled some other anecdotes circulated within the Military. Regardless of who it was, anyone who had fought alongside General Lu received substantial rewards afterward. However, none of the publicly released battle reports mentioned how many enemy troops Lu Zijun had killed. This was indeed unusual information but was overlooked by everyone for various reasons.
It seemed he had underestimated General Lu's capabilities! There were likely many unknown secrets involved! Sima Jin quickly made a correct judgment and immediately promised that he would take full responsibility for this matter, asking everyone to rest assured.
For the Generals, the Meng family father and son were considered outsiders. In contrast, Sima Jin's identity was different; he was a rising star from the reputable Sima Family. Some even secretly acknowledged their affiliation with the Sima Legion and took pride in it. Upon hearing that Sima General was vouching for them, any thoughts of trouble subsided. They each returned to calm their respective Morale and seriously stated that the Qin Army would change its rules in the future!
Not satisfied? Then go where it's cooler! If anyone didn't want to stay in the Sima Legion, they should submit their report and leave early!
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Upon returning to Great King Village, Luzi indeed did not go back on his word. After receiving Meng Ao's battle report, he immediately approved it. He attached a letter that had already been completed and ordered Li Xin and Sun Thirteen to set off for the Qin Army headquarters.
The journey was arduous, but there was no need to elaborate on that. Upon meeting Wuan Jun, they explained their purpose and presented the battle report. Due to their limited Official Position, they did not dare urge the Commander to approve it quickly.
Bai Qi briefly skimmed through the battle report before deciding to handle it with delay. He originally planned to compile everything after the Shangdang Campaign concluded and then discuss merits and rewards together. However, after reading Luzi's accompanying note, he quickly made detailed comments on this battle report. He kept all the information and handed over his comments to Li Xin.
"Go back and tell your general! With me, Wuan Jun here, let him do as he pleases!" After saying this, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Your General Lu speaks more effectively in front of the king than I do; what is there to fear!? Even if there are discrepancies in the Merit reported... so what!? The king won't pursue him!"
Is this a sign of rebellion? Li Xin glanced back at Sun Thirteen and wiped the sweat from his forehead without daring to respond further. He sighed inwardly at how lacking in tact such words were! Bai Qi and Luzi were like brothers!
Bai Qi wanted to keep the two Messengers, Li Xin and Sun Thirteen, for a meal before they left, but they politely declined. They both mentioned that everyone was still waiting for good news approved by the Commander and could not afford to delay any longer.
Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. He expressed that after the Shangdang Campaign officially concluded, he would personally host a meal for the two as a way to repay them. He insisted that if they didn't want him to feel ashamed for a lifetime, they should agree to this arrangement.
Li Xin and Sun Thirteen were not unreasonable people and readily accepted the invitation. After receiving the Commander's approval, they hurried back to Great King Village to deliver the message.
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