After settling the matter of the rewards, Qing Chen's gaze sharpened slightly. He pondered for a moment before speaking, each word clear:
"There's one more thing.
Deng Ziyue, Spirit Crane True Person, and those Condensed Jade Sect disciples who died in battle were all veterans who fought their way out of the Azure Wave Archipelago with me. We must not let their hearts grow cold."
He paused, his tone growing heavier. "Pay their death benefits at the highest rate for fallen soldiers, then double that amount.
Spirit stones and medicinal pills must be provided in full and delivered to their relatives immediately, without delay.
The prefectural administration and the sect are to make proper arrangements for their dependents and disciples.
If any of their descendants have decent aptitude and good character and wish to come to Great Jin, give them priority for military recruitment or arrange posts for them in the county towns. At least that will leave them something to hold on to.
Also, send a message to the Vajra Zen Sect in my name.
Have them inform the Condensed Jade Sect that Miaochong Prefecture will take full responsibility for these people's funeral arrangements and death benefits. Everything is to be done according to my instructions."
At this point, Qing Chen seemed to think of something. "And send messages to the Minjiang Province Profound Residence in the Southeastern Circuit and the prefect of Gouyu Prefecture.
Ask them whether the death benefits promised by the Imperial Court have been paid in full to the families of those cultivators who died in battle.
Ask in my capacity as Miao-Conquest Deputy General and prefect of Miaochong Prefecture."
Hearing this, Xu Jiuling immediately bowed deeply, his voice filled with sincere respect. "My lord is benevolent! You remember old bonds and care for your