After settling the matter of his family's arrangements, Li Xuancang fell into thought.
"Lord Du, would you be willing to serve as the Guard Commander of Sweet Spring Commandery?"
The Guard Commander of Sweet Spring Commandery held immense power, and the benefits gained each year were beyond imagination.
Li Xuancang was about to join the war and would afterward serve as Yu Prefecture's Guard Commander, so he could no longer remain the Guard Commander of Sweet Spring Commandery.
Li Xuancang intended to recommend Du Tianfeng to take over his position and continue controlling Sweet Spring Commandery.
High rewards also meant high risks. Sweet Spring Commandery bordered the Grassland and could suffer a Grassland invasion at any time. This position was equally dangerous.
At those words, Du Tianfeng's face flushed red with excitement.
To become the Guard Commander of Sweet Spring Commandery, he was willing a hundred times over, a thousand times over. The Du Family would also support him with all its strength.
Though there were all manner of dangers, he was willing to stake his life on it.
"Xuancang, of course I am willing to take the Guard Commander's post, but the Imperial Court may not agree."
Li Xuancang's marriage alliance with the Du Family was known throughout the realm. Now, Li Xuancang was about to be enfeoffed as a marquis and assume the post of Yu Prefecture's Guard Commander.
The Du Family had deep foundations. If Du Tianfeng were also allowed to become the Guard Commander of Sweet Spring Commandery, everyone would be wary of them. Neither the Imperial Court nor the Emperor would agree.
"The Imperial Court and the Emperor have need of us. They will agree."
Li Xuancang was not worried that the Imperial Court and the Emperor would refuse. The rebel army's threat was pressing