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He straightened his posture and walked steadily and calmly towards his home. When he finally arrived at Fu Men Kou, he found that the steward had already received the news and was waiting for him.
The steward spotted Lin Feng from a distance and immediately greeted him with a beaming smile, respectfully guiding him into the estate. "Fourth Prince, you have finally returned," the steward said, slightly bowing in greeting.
Lin Feng nodded gently in acknowledgment and continued to stride forward. Meanwhile, Lu Yong was busy navigating through the camp with a group of soldiers. Among these soldiers were warriors from Wu Kingdom as well as former subordinates of Mardu. However, at this moment, they were no longer divided; they were all part of Lin Feng's command.
After careful arrangements, these soldiers were all properly settled in a spacious barrack within Wu City. It should be noted that each of these soldiers had experienced battles and achieved remarkable military feats. Therefore, after tomorrow, the court would reward them generously based on their respective contributions.
Time flew by, and soon it was the morning of the second day. As dawn broke, Lin Feng had already risen early, completed his grooming, and dressed neatly in preparation for court.
As he stepped into the grand hall, many officials began to whisper among themselves upon seeing him, engaging in hushed discussions with those beside them. A slight murmur filled the entire court.
At that moment, footsteps approached from afar. It turned out to be the eunuchs carefully assisting the current Emperor Lin Zhen as he slowly walked out. The officials who had been whispering immediately fell silent, recognizing the need for decorum as the hall returned to a state of tranquility.
Once Lin Zhen was seated firmly on the dragon throne, a eunuch called out loudly, "Court is now in session!"
At this time, Lin Zhen stood up and said, "I have heard that this expedition was exceptionally brutal. Lin Feng, please tell us how the situation unfolded."
The Wu Emperor's gaze was sharp as he looked at Lin Feng. Stepping forward respectfully, Lin Feng replied, "Father Emperor, only a few dozen have returned from this expedition; it is indeed my responsibility. Your son requests punishment."
The court fell into silence as all the ministers awaited the Wu Emperor's response.
Lin Zhen gently waved his hand, a hint of relief appearing on his face as he spoke softly, "I understand that you have done your utmost. Although this expedition has faced many challenges, it has not been without its gains. At the very least, our strategic objectives have been achieved. In that sense, this battle can be considered a victory."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng quickly clasped his fists in salute and replied, "Thank you, Father Emperor, for your magnanimity and for not blaming Your son for his shortcomings. This outcome is entirely due to your wise decisions and the valiant efforts of the Brave Soldiers who fought bravely."
Lin Zhen nodded slightly, and after a moment of thought, he looked at Lin Feng with warmth in his eyes and said, "In light of your contributions in this campaign, I hereby reward you with a thousand taels of gold and bolts of silk to acknowledge your achievements."
However, Lin Feng did not hesitate to decline with cupped hands. "Your Majesty's generous rewards make Your son feel overwhelmed. I believe these rewards should be given to the families of those Brave Soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. They served with loyalty and gave their lives; they deserve compensation and honor."
Lin Zhen was initially taken aback but then a glimmer of appreciation flashed in his eyes as he nodded in agreement. "Very well, since you possess such benevolence and kindness, I shall grant your request."
With that, Lin Zhen turned to the side where Lu Yong stood and called out loudly, "Lu Yong! You fought valiantly on the battlefield, displaying immense courage and achieving great merit. Today, I bestow upon you a thousand taels of silver and appoint you as Cavalry Lieutenant. I hope you will continue to serve the nation with distinction and live up to my expectations."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yong was overwhelmed with emotion. He knelt on both knees and exclaimed loudly, "I humbly thank Your Majesty for your great kindness! I vow to dedicate my life to serve you faithfully!"
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