Chapter 470
“Hmm… Somewhat disappointing. Failed to add the final touch. However, their determination to pursue and annihilate the tribe even at the risk of border crossing is praiseworthy. Soldiers should possess such tenacity.”
After giving this evaluation, Emperor Xuande ordered the Cabinet Secretary.
“Command the Five Military Commands to reward the commanders and soldiers who led these units. Also, compensate the families of those who died in battle and those who became disabled, in my name.”
“We receive the command!”
“All will be moved by Your Majesty’s boundless grace like the great sea. Your Imperial Majesty, ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand ten thousand years!”
As soon as Xuande finished speaking, the ministers all knelt and gave three cheers. While they were truly impressed by the emperor’s evaluation, they were even more moved that he hadn’t become angry and had passed over the matter safely.
“By the way…”
As the ministers were still feeling grateful for Xuande’s magnanimity, they tensed up again when he spoke.
Seeing the ministers’ expressions, Xuande continued.